Donna is a writer and editor. She has recently completed a suspense short story, “Prey For Us” that has been submitted to several publishers for consideration. She has 18 years experience as a communications manager for three national Toxicology research networks. She is a member of Plain Language Association InterNational, and pleased to be a member of Crime Writers of Canada. As a former course instructor of English grammar and business communications, Donna enjoys critiquing manuscripts and helping other authors prepare their materials for publication.
She has provided critiques and editorial expertise on four fiction novels including a novel that was shortlisted for the (2009) Arthur Ellis Award for Best Unpublished First Crime Novel (aka the Unhanged Arthur) and a novel that won the 2010 Unhanged Arthur award.
Publishing History and Relevant Professional Experience
Author, Co-Author, or Contributing Author of Educational Resources
● “PERIL”, an interactive CD game to educate youth about risk perception. The Centre of Toxicology, University of Guelph; http://www.uoguelph.ca/cntc/educat/peril.html
● Toxicology – an Educator’s Resource Guide for Secondary Schools and Communities, The Canadian Network of Toxicology Centres and Alberta Environmental Protection Agency; resource manual and VHS video.
● Toxicology Principles … a Question of Balance, a VHS Video, The Canadian Network of Toxicology Centres, University of Guelph.
● It’s a Disaster! …..and what are you gonna do about it? A disaster preparedness, prevention, and basic first aid manual; Fedhealth Authors: Bill & Janet Liebsch, ISBN 1-93013119-4; www.fedhealth.net
Editorial Experience
Newsletters, annual reports, research proposals, research reports, science briefs, conference and workshop programs and proceedings, corporate communications, educational resources, manuscripts (technical and fiction), personal resumes, and content for web sites.
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