“Currently one of my favorite writers for her reliability; that is, for her personal experiences, and careful insight in each of her posts. Her perspective on life is hopeful and true. I wish would have known about her writings earlier in life and before entering (or staying in) toxic relationships for the sake of being a ‘good person’. Thank you for spreading your cheerfulness and giving us all reason to carry on with optimism.”
“Several of her poems touched me. I am a big Mary Oliver fan and have several of her books on my shelf and maybe a half dozen by other poets and Donnelly’s book is going on that shelf of keepers, on poetry books that I re-read and refer to…that inspire me to make a piece of art or share with a friend. “Run Wild With Me”, “Sixteen”, and “This You Must Learn Young” were among my favorites. I hope that she continues to write poetry of this caliber.”
“I am not a huge poetry fan, but Marisa’s collection, Somewhere On A Highway, blew me away. It’s absolutely amazing and haunting. The feelings this work stirred in my heart shocked me and brought me to tears several times. If you love poetry this is a MUST— if you do not— you MUST give this one a read! “Iowa Stars” and “Run Wild with Me” are worth the entire book. Simply Amazing.”
“Somewhere on a Highway made me feel lost, and at the same time, made it seem like I found myself. Some poems touched me. Reading several parts brought tears in my eyes because oh my god, it was amazing…Marisa’s writing will capture your heart.”
“Marisa provides an honest collection of words that makes you feel like you’re a close friend that she is talking to. She has a gift to tell a personal story while inviting you into your own so that the reading experience is both intimate and contemplative.”
“Donnelly writes wonderfully, in fact, she is in the top handful of creative writing students I have worked with over the last fifteen years.”
