Literary Memoir

Sword Dance: A Woman’s Story, A Celtic Poem (Exile) A woman’s childhood in Scotland and new life in Canada are explored by her daughter in this memoir-style poem that profoundly embodies the classic North American immigrant tale. The characters all real,the voice gritty, witty, and distinct as it unfurls a beautiful tapestry by way of the music and language of Glaswegian storytelling.

One of “Ten Rising Authors You Have to Meet” — The Toronto Star

Environmental Writing

The Learning Garden: Ecology,Teaching and Transformation tells the story of building a university campus learning garden. The project started with high ideals, no funding, a diverse and dedicated group of students, and an authentic desire to raise awareness of climate change.

«This is a lovely, important book!” – Rebecca Martusewicz, Professor, Eastern Michigan University

Roots and Research in Urban School Gardens The stories of urban coast school gardens from the inner cities of California, Portland and Seattle to Vancouver inspires a new narrative in connecting to the land.

“Veronica Gaylie is to be commended for seeding urban hope.» -Dilafruz Williams, Professor, Portland State University

“A hopeful vision of urban sustainability.”-Mark Francis, Professor of Human Ecology, University of California Davis

A Slice of Creative Non-Fiction

The Guy Upstairs (Geist) The writer encounters the Greatest Canuck Who Ever Lived, in economy class.