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“Chris showed up like a firefly at the perfect time. I knew I wanted to write but was scared beyond words. In one session, I felt safe and even eager to begin. What I love so much about the transformation to date is: I feel lit up, alive, happy. I do have creativity and it’s been unleashed ready to play.”
~ Julie Denomme
Leadership Coach, Lasting Leadership
“I just wanted to say that I am so grateful for your knowledge, skill and insight, and also for your grace, care, tact, kindness and love. Your comments on my novel are immeasurably helpful, and even more so because I can take them in a spirit of love without feeling at all defensive. I send you my deepest appreciation for your care with my work, and with my delicate artist’s soul.”
~ Alex Hickey
Singer/Songwriter
“I happened upon an ad for Firefly Creative Writing just as I was thinking about trying to find a writing course. What timing! The space Chris created was welcoming, warm, encouraging and fun! When I began I was self conscious about sharing my work, especially writing that was very personal, but the environment Chris created was one that allowed me to take more risks and to feel confident as I found my voice. Thank you!”
~ Stephanie Moeser
Therapist, Mom
“Thank you for creating such a warm, safe place for me to unfurl my crumpled, still-wet wings. Your calm, steady presence, and the infectious joy that you get from words, are treasures. I can’t wait for more.”
~ Melinda Sutton
“Chris, thank you again, for your warmth, humour and facilitation skills, for the strawberry scones, and for so many perfect moments of early morning silence and evening laughter, spilling out of the cottage and over the water.”
~ Kat Goodale
High school teacher
“I love the creative writing course. It is allowing me to explore things I wouldn’t have ever done. I read a piece to my partner last night and he said: Wow, you are really a great writer. Then he said how dynamic I’ve become in such a short time.”
~Jaime Almond
Social media consultant
“I am loving this whole process. I have re-read your letter five times now. As you can tell, I’m all atwitter and aglow. I look forward to … more than I can fathom.”
~ Cassel Miles
Head concierge, The Avenue
“Thanks, Chris, for bringing us together. You are a poet, a creative facilitator, an inspiring being, and a beautiful soul. Participating in your classes has cracked that hard shell of a creative rut, gotten me “unstuck”, and shown me that I can share and laugh and truly enjoy writing…alone and within such a supportive community. Thank you.”
Helen Tremethick
Writer and editor, The Communications Distillery
“I received your feedback on my work yesterday and I just have to say that I am in awe of this process already. You are a wickedly brilliant teacher. Your thoughts and questions were appropriate, insightful and just plain, well, not scary. It made me realize what being a part of a writing group truly means to me on a multitude of levels.”
~Shamsi Pettus
Dancer and teacher
“I felt very relaxed and able to really enjoy being a group member, instead of facilitating as usual. This only happens for me when there is a very skilled facilitator. I like your style — authentic, fun, empowering and connected.”
~Sharon Love
Educational consultant
“I just got your lovely letter of encouragement and I want to throw my arms around you and give you a big hug and a smooch! You truly have found your calling and you are my guiding star. Your input and these writing exercises are a major highlight in my life right now.”
~ Geo Morrow
CEO, Hugzz
“Chris leaves everyone in her wake feeling amazing and healthy and radiant.”
~ Jo Dafoe
Environmental organizer
