Canadian living in the Netherlands. Freelance copyeditor.

she/her

THIRTEENTH year FAWMing.
Still love the madness, the camaraderie, the creativity... :)

MOST of all I love playing in this huge cybernet sandbox, where everybody shrieks and giggles and throws the sand and their songwritery toys around and nobody gets hurt. :)

Like last year, no fixed intentions, but I hope to get at least a handful of lyrics written, a few of which will be earmarked for a few of my regular collaborators. I look forward to reading/hearing what everyone else is doing. And roll on the skirmishes! ;)
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DISCLAIMER: Any lyric I post is always a rough draft. It is likely to be revised/rewritten later. Therefore, collaboration songs during FAWM should not be considered official joint works, or posted outside of the FAWM site. Unless otherwise agreed - and I AM open to post-FAWM possibilities :) - contributions will be individually owned. This means that each party can use his/her own specific creative contribution for other purposes once FAWM is over.
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PLEASE ask first if you'd like to collaborate. It's possible a collaboration is already underway with someone.

About CRITIQUE: No, thank you. ;) For constructive critique, I post my lyrics to a designated songwriting forum.
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  @greengrassgirl  Mar 2022

  Donna, Thanks for your response to The Love We Never Had. I thought Steve did a beautifully emotional performance. Glad you liked it, too.

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  @mishykatz  Mar 2022

  thank you for the comment on Burnin from the Inside Out, much appreciated!

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  @ryako  Mar 2022

  Ah, sorry, I forgot to reply to your message! Congrats on finishing FAWM and hope you're doing well! Sorry, I've been crazy busy.

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  @metalfoot  Mar 2022

  I mean, here in Manitoba winter can start as early as October and go rockin' till May long but we like to believe it's only half the year.

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  @sunfire Feb 2022

  Thanks, Donna for commenting on Sunset Canyon. Glad you liked it.

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  @sherrycanary Feb 2022

  Hey Donna, congratulations on having such a fruitful FAWM this year.
  Sorry I couldn't get it together for our collab.
  I could only do what came naturally to me this FAWM.
  We will do it another time

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  @andrea  Feb 2022

  Thanks for checking out Caped Crusader. Your thoughtful comments mean a lot to me.

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  @jeff9  Feb 2022

  Hi, Donna. Forgot to thank you for your nice comments on "The Waltz". So glad you enjoyed it!

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  @oswlek Feb 2022

  Thanks for stopping by and giving "Caped Crusader" a whirl, Donna. And I guess I neglected to say thanks for the kind note on "Clear" so I'll do that now as well!
  
  You are the best, Donna. Looking forward to cutting into some tiny grass!

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  @paulmilne Feb 2022

  Hi Donna, thanks for the kudos on Love in the Ruins. I've made on start reading your lyrics, many happy moments ahead as I read more.

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  @writeandwrong  Feb 2022

  Thank you for your kind words on Angel Who Weeps. Yes, the ones in Europe are especially amazing!! We loved the cemeteries in Ireland dating back in the 1400s, etc, and places here like Gettysburg, Woodlawn Cemetery in The Bronx section of NYC, etc. also have this... hallowed feeling and the artwork in the stones is astonishing!!! Thanks again.

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  @quoththellama Feb 2022

  Well hello there, Donna. Always a pleasure :)

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  @sherrycanary Feb 2022

  Hi Donna
  Haven't forgotten. Just moving a lot slower than I had hoped

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  @gm7  Feb 2022

  Thx for your king words on "Sitting on the Edge of the Blues"...one of fav that I written this year. Time to listen to you and Sunnymae

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  @dragondreams  Feb 2022

  Thank you, Donna. I obviously didn't scroll down far enough. Listening now. :-)

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  @wolfkier Feb 2022

  :)

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  @wolfkier Feb 2022

  Thank you Donna it is indeed a beautiful song that I was honored and delighted to work on - but,I personally added no music to the version of the song we posted. For the record, my contribution was production work based on her tracks. .I don't know if you want to edit your comment to reflect that..

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  @dragondreams  Feb 2022

  Wow, Donna. That's a really powerful story about the orchestra members. :-(
  It's given me inspiration for a tune to come. And one of the pianos was indeed recorded in the concert hall in the medical block. I'd like to do some research and find out where the last concert was played.
  And thank you for your lovely feedback.
  I also haven't forgotten about the backing for the spoken word piece from last year. Life got complicated, but it's still on my t do list.

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  @acousticmaddie  Feb 2022

  Thank you for your kind words.

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  @annaharp1 Feb 2022

  Thanks for the tip Donna :)

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  @oswlek Feb 2022

  I'm so glad you got time from your busy schedule and your own FAWMing to check out, "Clear", Donna. Thank for the kind note.

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  @mikeb  Feb 2022

  Thanks for your listens and comments on 'Something Wicked' and 'The Mystics of Time', FAWM is definitely a time to push one's limits!

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  @davidtaro  Feb 2022

  Donna, thank you for the listens! I hope you’re having a wonderful FAWM!

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  @jeff9  Feb 2022

  Thank you so much, Donna, for checking out @andrea's and my "The Window To Your Soul" and for your generous comments. I'm so thankful that you turned me on to FAWM--I'm really having a blast and it's even more of one when folks like you drop in for a listen on one of my offerings and take the time to offer encouraging words. Merci beaucoup.

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  @geoff61 Feb 2022

  Thanks Donna, loving your lyrics and collabs this FAWM

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  @daveyboy103  Feb 2022

  Thanks for your kind feedback Donna. Cindy's words are very powerful.

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  @sunnymae  Feb 2022

  Hi Donna, thanks you for taking time during the madness to take a listen to Love Thru a Broken Heart. I'm so glad it moved you, and coming from the wizard of words herself I'm pleased you liked my lyrics!

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  @redlady8029 Feb 2022

  Hi Donna Here a link to the demo of Jim, Jack and John--https://song.space/3s3tr7

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  @kadmad202  Feb 2022

  Donna, appreciate your nice words on the blessing of bees song! I’m also hoping things will turn around for our buzzing friends. We’ll be in a heap of trouble if we lose our pollinators : (

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  @b3nut  Feb 2022

  Thank you Donna!

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  @sbs2018  Feb 2022

  Ah, thank you, Donna!

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  @robynmackenzie  Feb 2022

  Thanks so much for your sweet comment on The Wisdom of Dogs!

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  @sherrycanary Feb 2022

  Donna tried to email. it said blockrd

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  @mariekevinkmusic  Feb 2022

  Thanks for listening to my song. It's a very personal one and I'm hoping to make a proper recording of it sometime soon.

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  @redlady8029 Feb 2022

  Thanks for commenting on Jim, Jack and John. We are currently working on the melody.

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  @redlady8029 Feb 2022

  Hi Donna Glad to see you here again.

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  @katestantonsings  Feb 2022

  My goodness, Donna! The song with Sonya is gorgeous. Well done you two!!

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  @bunter  Feb 2022

  Hello Donna, nice to see you off to a flying start. Amazed by your talent as always. Looking forward to hearing these as completed songs.
  I'm not going to lie, verse 1 of 'Licking the Light' tugs at the old heart strings. Great stuff.

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  @yewnorker Feb 2022

  Thank you Donna. Enjoy the carnival!

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  @fionna  Feb 2022

  Thank you for your kind words ️

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  @arthurrossi Feb 2022

  Donna! Thanks so much for your that kind words... I am very pleased to see you here again and to be able to read your lyrics. I always enjoy them, particularly those with a darker, Celtic touch. I wish you a wonderful and inspirational FAWM!

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  @jeff9  Feb 2022

  Thank you so much, Donna. You are so kind-hearted. Wonder if I should reverse V1 and V2? Happens to me all the time for some reason that I can improve a song with a reshuffle of the sequence of events. Gotta get rid of those crappy drums, too, that are just there in lieu of a metronome.

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  @daveyboy103  Feb 2022

  Thanks for your kind comments, I do love working with Cindy’s words and we are both very proud of how ‘Come back to me’ worked out.

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  @cindyrella  Feb 2022

  Yes! Always happy to see you.

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  @dutch1967 Feb 2022

  Thanks Donna, makes me proud and happy you like my song Apropo

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  @geoff61 Feb 2022

  Have a great FAWM Donna

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  @edward9thstreet Jan 2022

  Hi Donna, looking forward to participating and seeing what others come up with.

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  @barbara  Jan 2022

  Here we are right on the cusp of something wonderful! Wishing you a great FAWM!

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  @sheilerk  Jan 2022

  So happy to see you back here for Fawm ‘22!
  I’ll try to keep the sand throwing to a minimum, but can’t guarantee no castles will appear.
  Can’t wait to see/hear your wonderful songs!

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  @sunnymae  Jan 2022

  Hey Donna
  I'm looking forward to hearing your beautiful wordscapes as they come through. Perhaps a dance? Happy FAWMing!

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  @musicsongwriter Jan 2022

  Hi Donna. Thank you so much for your moving message, support and kindness. I'm truly sorry to hear about your losses. It is devastating to lose dear ones. It helps though to know we can express our sorrows in music, lyrics, collaborations. Please take care. I'm here if you would like to talk.

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  @kristi  Jan 2022

  Hi Donna! Have a great FAWM!

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  @theresaj Jan 2022

  Hi Donna!
  Happy to see you here again. Hoping for a collab!

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  @tamsnumber4  Jan 2022

  Hi Donna!! Hope you have a creative FAWM!!

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  @katestantonsings  Jan 2022

  I hope you have a wonderful FAWM 2022, Donna! :)

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  @mikeb  Jan 2022

  Happy FAWM 2022, Donna! (again!)

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  @mikeskliar  Jan 2022

  welcome back!

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  @crisp1  Jan 2022

  This is my annual expression of gratitude for persuading me to try FAWM out long ago. Thank you, Donna! A life changer for me.
  
  Hope you have a ton of fun in the sandbox!

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  @nicetrip  Jan 2022

  Hey, Donna, have a nice FAWM! Looking forward to hearing your new songs.

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  @mikeb  Jan 2022

  Happy FAWM 2022, Donna!

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  @downburst  Jan 2022

  Donna! Hi! Let's do something together, it's been too long.

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  @writeandwrong  Jan 2022

  Hey, Donna! It's that time of year again! So excited! Hope you are happy and healthy! Always looking forward to reading your new works!

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  @cts  Jan 2022

  Hi Donna! Happy FAWMing to you and if you have time, look me up next month.