“Sitting at my desk in Collingwood, watching the birds and blooms dance in the labyrinth, the long braids are long gone now, and my short hair is greying. I am a grandmother, a partner, a sister, a friend, a lover, a writer, a gardener, a walker, a reader, a mother. I look in the mirror and see my mother’s dark brown eyes, surrounded by lifelines, looking out at me.”
— Excerpt from Saved by Love: An incomplete memoir
gloria has recently published a memoir (Saved by Love) and a book of poetry (Musings in a pandemic and beyond).
gloria finds inspiration and solace in the natural world. she loves connecting through words and over tea. you are most welcome here. please stay a while and don’t forget to leave a note!
I am privileged to live on the shores of Georgian Bay, on the traditional territories of the Anishnaabe. These lands on which I celebrate life with family, friends and partners were also home to the Wendat, Haudosaunee and other Indigenous peoples for thousands of years before my arrival.
Recent Blog Posts
- A WeekWritten by gloria fern and Susan Wismer with hopeful souls Sunday we drove west, today Sunday we drive east. Plains and plains and farms andContinue reading “A Week”
- Re form ationSnow continues to fall, leaves change colour, sprout and leaf again fourty eight years ago todayi walked up the aisle a bride in white withContinue reading “Re form ation”
- Honour veterans End war Peace for all
- HereYesterday I walked on streets of goldwith aunts, and uncles, mothers and fatherseven my ex husband walked with meso great a cloud of witness theContinue reading “Here”
- Beauties LingerFifteen years ago today, my mother died. I awoke last night at 3am, the time the call came from my brother, from my father, thatContinue reading “Beauties Linger”
Events & Readings
Poetry Reading
April 18, 2021
I’m excited to be doing a reading from my book “Musings in a Pandemic and Beyond” as a fund raiser for our friends’ church in Dundas.
Here’s the flyer for information, if you want to donate and attend! Or here’s the link: https://www.stjamesdundas.ca/events-1
The Butcher, The Baker, The Troublemaker: Using Family History to Tell Your Story
News and Updates
Burning Bright Podcast
Oct 4, 2022
I am excited that a piece of mine is being shared on today’s episode of Passager Book’s Burning Bright podcast. You can listen here: https://www.passagerbooks.com/burning-bright/ or wherever you get your podcasts!
Spike Poetry
February 9, 2022
I’m excited to share that two of my poems have recently been published in Spike: Poems in the Time of Pestilence! This collection of poetry is printed by Cannon’s Creek a non-profit poetry press based in Grey County. Let me know if you’d like to get your hands on a copy!
sharing light
Dec 16, 2020
On these dark days, may we remember that hope and light are always returning.
Light always finds a way.
So does love.
Sending both your way today.
They’re Ready!
Dec 12, 2020
The books are here! Saved by Love: an incomplete memoir and Musings in a pandemic and beyond are now available worldwide in both print and e-book format. You can order them online from Better World Books or from the online supplier of your choice. I will also have a limited supply of print copies – so if you live nearby I can also get a signed paper copy to you – just shoot me a message. Stay tuned for virtual readings and more…
Sneak Peak
Dec 1 2020
I am so excited to share these poems and musings with you! Here is a little sample to get you curious…
Coming Soon!
November 20, 2020
I have TWO books in the process of being published with KD Books. Stay tuned for more info….
gloria fern muses 