"McPherson is a distinctive stylist and a compassionate voice whose work continues to enrich and reward readers."–Publishers Weekly
"McPherson is a distinctive stylist and a compassionate voice whose work continues to enrich and reward readers."–Publishers Weekly
"[Poems in the 'Portrayals' section of Edge Effect] are redolent with fresh-picked words and metaphors, and readers partaking of them may achieve an altered, even exalted state, in which things are seen from unexpected perspectives."–Booklist