Born May 4, 1955, Cleveland, Ohio
Oldest of five children born to Robert F. and Marilyn S. Donnelly
Bachelor of Arts, English Literature, University of Virginia, May 1977
Master of Arts, English Literature, University of Delaware, May 1979
Spent 13 years in Southern California learning, working, writing, dreaming, traveling, reading, cooking, making friends
Happily married to Bart Donahoe, since October 25, 1986
Currently living a (mostly) balanced life full of laughter, simple pleasures, and quiet adventure.