Heart Work: Conversations About Art to Heal the Heart

In this episode of Heart Work, Maureen interviews Chris Fraser. A writer and community-builder, Chris is the founder of Firefly Creative Writing, which welcomes writers of all kinds to find their voices in community. Chris shares Spring Thaw with us, a poem dedicated to her cousin's daughter, Temia.

You'll find more about Chris and Firefly Creative Writing here: https://fireflycreativewriting.com/

Chris mentioned the book Holding Change by adrienne maree brown. You can explore adrienne's work here: https://adriennemareebrown.net/book/holding-change-2/

Chris mentioned the quote "There is no agony like bearing an untold story inside you." from Zora Neale Hurston, though it's often attributed to Maya Angelou. You can learn more about Zora's work here: https://www.zoranealehurston.com/ 

The Momoir workshop where I met Chris was held in the peaceful setting of Loretto Maryholme. You can learn more about the retreat centre here: https://www.lorettomaryholme.ca/