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Caged: New and Selected Poems
Emotionally charged, relevant, and moving... the poetry of Caged brings together real-life events, modern trends, and heartfelt responses to some of life's most beautiful and difficult moments. Inspired by life and love and made accessible by honesty, this collection journeys through this wonderful thing we call humanity.
From the author of Where the Butterflies Go, Leap, Carry on Dancing, and Three Spaces comes a multi-faceted collection of new and selected poems accompanied by lyrical photography and popular quoto photos. Caged is the culmination of 25 years of work by best-selling author and poet, Heather Grace Stewart.
Paperback: Black and white photography Hardback: full color photography
From the author of Where the Butterflies Go, Leap, Carry on Dancing, and Three Spaces comes a multi-faceted collection of new and selected poems accompanied by lyrical photography and popular quoto photos. Caged is the culmination of 25 years of work by best-selling author and poet, Heather Grace Stewart.
Paperback: Black and white photography Hardback: full color photography
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Published November 7, 2016
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About the author
Heather Grace Stewart
34 books256 followersPicture this: an eight-year-old freckle-faced blonde girl, perched in a rickety treehouse, surrounded by a fortress of Archie comics and armed with a bag of Jujubes. That's where the writing bug bit me, and let me tell you, it's been a wild ride ever since. Fast forward to my drama class days, where I ran lines with no other than a young Matthew Perry—yes, Chandler Bing himself. Could I BE any luckier?
But wait, there's more! I even auditioned for a musical alongside Alanis Morissette, the powerhouse behind "You Oughta Know." Spoiler alert: She got the gig. Apparently, the universe decided my destiny was more "pen to paper" than "jazz hands on stage."
Now, I could bore you with the usual author bio stuff—you know, degrees (Queen's University and Concordia for Journalism), accomplishments (22 books published, over 360K readers worldwide, and the prestigious "I Survived Cruel 1-Star Reviews" award), and how I've managed to raise a kind kid who likes me (most days) and live with another human for 26 years without turning us into characters in 911: Montreal.
But let's be real. What matters most here is what I can offer you. That’s simple: I'm here to be your literary escape hatch from the daily grind. When Netflix has betrayed you with its "Are you still watching?" judgment, and your phone is just one scroll away from being practically grafted to your fingers, that's where my books come in.
My mission is to make you laugh so hard you snort your coffee, cry just enough to release that pent-up emotion from your awkward ex-partner encounter at the corner store, and love the story so much you can't help but text your bestie at 2 AM saying, "OMG, you have to read this!"
So, whether you're into my romcoms, time-travel romances, screenplays, or poetry that's "for people who don’t think they like poetry" (their words, not mine), welcome to my world of words.
You can find me on Instagram, Threads, or my Facebook Author Page, where I'm probably inline skating, dancing with oven mittens, or trying to convince one of my cats to do my marketing for me. Drop by and say hi! Just don't ask me to audition for anything. Unless it's for "woman juggling dinner, a manuscript, and a strawberry yogurt face mask"—I've got that one nailed.
But wait, there's more! I even auditioned for a musical alongside Alanis Morissette, the powerhouse behind "You Oughta Know." Spoiler alert: She got the gig. Apparently, the universe decided my destiny was more "pen to paper" than "jazz hands on stage."
Now, I could bore you with the usual author bio stuff—you know, degrees (Queen's University and Concordia for Journalism), accomplishments (22 books published, over 360K readers worldwide, and the prestigious "I Survived Cruel 1-Star Reviews" award), and how I've managed to raise a kind kid who likes me (most days) and live with another human for 26 years without turning us into characters in 911: Montreal.
But let's be real. What matters most here is what I can offer you. That’s simple: I'm here to be your literary escape hatch from the daily grind. When Netflix has betrayed you with its "Are you still watching?" judgment, and your phone is just one scroll away from being practically grafted to your fingers, that's where my books come in.
My mission is to make you laugh so hard you snort your coffee, cry just enough to release that pent-up emotion from your awkward ex-partner encounter at the corner store, and love the story so much you can't help but text your bestie at 2 AM saying, "OMG, you have to read this!"
So, whether you're into my romcoms, time-travel romances, screenplays, or poetry that's "for people who don’t think they like poetry" (their words, not mine), welcome to my world of words.
You can find me on Instagram, Threads, or my Facebook Author Page, where I'm probably inline skating, dancing with oven mittens, or trying to convince one of my cats to do my marketing for me. Drop by and say hi! Just don't ask me to audition for anything. Unless it's for "woman juggling dinner, a manuscript, and a strawberry yogurt face mask"—I've got that one nailed.
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November 10, 2016
Heather Grace Stewart's latest anthology,Caged: New and Selected Poems, is a delight. This talented poet, novelist and photographer has compiled a book which will touch the hearts of many.
As a poet, Heather Grace Stewart seems to be able to take any situation and see deep into its heart. Her work reflects the thoughts and feelings of many of us concerning love for partner and children, loss, the environment, the state of the world in which we all live. In a few lines, she is able to capture a moment, pose thought-provoking questions or urge us to live "in the now".
I find it difficult to choose favourite poems from this collection , but I particularly liked "Caged", inspired by the beautiful tiger on the cover of this book. The three Christmas poems, "This Christmas", "Carry Us, Christmas" and "Christmas Prayer" are apt reminders that the season is not just about partying and busy-ness. I love the poems and short pieces of poetic prose which are about childhood. Some poems are commentaries on how technology has encroached on our ability to truly see the world and the reality of our existence. Others urge us to be ourselves in a world that wishes to mould us. What I appreciate about Heather Grace Stewart's poetry is that she writes from the heart, with love, humour and compassion.
This is a beautifully presented anthology, the poetry and poetic prose interspersed with photographs that inspire. This is a book to treasure; so much within to enjoy and appreciate.
As a poet, Heather Grace Stewart seems to be able to take any situation and see deep into its heart. Her work reflects the thoughts and feelings of many of us concerning love for partner and children, loss, the environment, the state of the world in which we all live. In a few lines, she is able to capture a moment, pose thought-provoking questions or urge us to live "in the now".
I find it difficult to choose favourite poems from this collection , but I particularly liked "Caged", inspired by the beautiful tiger on the cover of this book. The three Christmas poems, "This Christmas", "Carry Us, Christmas" and "Christmas Prayer" are apt reminders that the season is not just about partying and busy-ness. I love the poems and short pieces of poetic prose which are about childhood. Some poems are commentaries on how technology has encroached on our ability to truly see the world and the reality of our existence. Others urge us to be ourselves in a world that wishes to mould us. What I appreciate about Heather Grace Stewart's poetry is that she writes from the heart, with love, humour and compassion.
This is a beautifully presented anthology, the poetry and poetic prose interspersed with photographs that inspire. This is a book to treasure; so much within to enjoy and appreciate.
November 11, 2016
In her latest book, Canadian writer Heather Grace Stewart returns to her roots with a volume of poetry and photography titled “Caged: New and Selected Poems.” It could just as easily be titled “Heart.” Each poem is an exploration, a revelation, a discovery, a celebration, a wringing, tickling or caressing of the human heart.
Celebrating 25 years as a published poet, Ms. Grace Stewart takes the reader on a walk through her life as youngster, daughter, lover, wife, mother and citizen of of not only her beloved Canada (the subject or background of several of the collection’s poems) but the world. And at each stop along the way, she brings you closer so you can not only hear the story she wishes to tell, but close enough to feel its heartbeat. Even the heartbeat warmth she can find surrounding a Twitter tweet.
And so Ms. Grace Stewart observes her twenty-fifth year as a published poet by sharing with readers 100 pieces of verse and prose, illustrated by her own photography. But this celebration in words is a gift to the reader who joins her on this quarter-century journey through the uncaged heart of an artist of great depth, joy and insight.
Celebrating 25 years as a published poet, Ms. Grace Stewart takes the reader on a walk through her life as youngster, daughter, lover, wife, mother and citizen of of not only her beloved Canada (the subject or background of several of the collection’s poems) but the world. And at each stop along the way, she brings you closer so you can not only hear the story she wishes to tell, but close enough to feel its heartbeat. Even the heartbeat warmth she can find surrounding a Twitter tweet.
And so Ms. Grace Stewart observes her twenty-fifth year as a published poet by sharing with readers 100 pieces of verse and prose, illustrated by her own photography. But this celebration in words is a gift to the reader who joins her on this quarter-century journey through the uncaged heart of an artist of great depth, joy and insight.
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