House and Fire was chosen by esteemed poet Fanny Howe. 

Maria is also the author of two novels: Motherland (Counterpoint, 2014) and Wilderness Run (St. Martin's, 2003). Her poetry and prose have appeared in Poetry, New England Review, Narrative, Creative Nonfiction, Pushcart Prizes XXXVI, and The Open Door: 100 Poems, 100 Years of Poetry Magazine.