Trish Mcdonald

Trish McDonald, according to her DNA profile, is 86% Irish. For a storyteller, this “blarney” heritage comes in handy when writing about issues of childhood trauma. Today, studies show these early life stressors affect over sixty-seven percent of adults in this country and, are emerging as major factors in health and longevity. Because these childhood events have not been healed, they go on to affect our biology, both as diseases and even early death.

With a background in nutrition education, McDonald combines fiction and self help in powerful scenes using science-based methods of body work: a yoga class, cranial sacral therapy session, reiki, music and dancing. It is, however, the healing power of love and intimacy where her protagonist’s journey leads to self discovery and acceptance.

An education writer, McDonald’s credits include national publications, Family Circle President’s Award for nutrition programs, and various academic journal articles. An avid camper, McDonald lives in a RV park in Southwest Florida. Paper Bags is her first novel.