Heather Grace Stewart is a Canadian poet, journalist, and bestselling author of 24 published works, including fast‑paced romantic comedies, time‑travel romances, and multiple poetry collections. Her novel The Ticket became an international Kindle bestseller and was optioned for film. Her books have reached more than 400,000 readers worldwide and have been released in audio by Tantor Audio (Recorded Books) and Dreamscape Media.
Her work has been translated internationally. In 2020, The Ticket was published in French, and in 2021, Polish rights to five of her novels were sold in a multi‑book deal with Empik, who released them as Polish ebooks and audiobooks in 2022.
Heather holds a BA (Honours) in Canadian Studies from Queen’s University and a graduate diploma in Journalism from Concordia University. She has worked as chief reporter for a local newspaper and as associate editor for the national magazines Harrowsmith Country Life, Equinox, and Canadian Wildlife. In 1999, she founded her freelance writing and editing business, Graceful Publications.
She is also known for her long‑standing commitment to girls’ education and global literacy. Since 2008, she has donated more than half the proceeds from her poetry sales to UNICEF (Education and Girls’ Education), the Red Cross, and Because I Am a Girl/Plan International Canada, through which she sponsored a Bolivian student until graduation.
Her poetry collections include Where the Butterflies Go (2008), Leap (2011), Carry On Dancing (2012), Three Spaces (2013), Caged: New and Selected Poems (2016), Stargazing (2020), and Wild Geese Know (2024).
She is represented by Nat Kimber of The Rights Factory.
Heather Grace Stewart offers warm, inspiring workshops for adults interested in creative writing, storytelling, poetry, or exploring their own writing voice. Drawing on her experience as a journalist, poet, and bestselling novelist, she guides participants through practical, low‑pressure exercises that spark creativity and help writers connect with emotion, humour, and character. Workshops are interactive, supportive, and tailored to the group’s interests, whether participants are beginners or seasoned writers.
Writing With Heart, Humor, and Imagination
Heather Grace Stewart offers engaging, interactive sessions for students interested in storytelling, creative writing, poetry, and the writing life. Drawing on her experience as a journalist, poet, and bestselling novelist, she guides students through the creative process with warmth, humour, and practical tools they can use right away. Presentations focus on writing craft, creativity, and the author’s process. Content is age‑appropriate and tailored to the group.
