Step into the world of J.L. Fizzell, where modern free‑verse and gentle rhyme transform raw emotion into poetry. Rooted in Northern Ontario landscapes and inspired by a rich storytelling heritage, her collections explore love, loss, self‑discovery and resilience with honesty and warmth while inviting readers to find courage and embrace life’s surprises. From the chaos‑to‑courage journey of Icarus, Anchors & You and the boundary‑setting truths of Pearls & Swine, to the self‑compassionate guidance in North of Dreams and the seasonal wisdom of Human. Nature., each book invites you to discover your own story within its pages. Scroll down to explore the collections and find the poems that speak to your heart.
Refusing Icarus’ fate, these poems rise from heartbreak and risk with courage and balance.
A collection that resonates, inspires, and reminds us we can survive the fall—and soar.
Pearls & Swine is a raw, relatable poetry collection about love, loss, and learning where to place your heart
—and where not to cast your pearls.
and the lessons nature teaches us about being human.
Also Appearing In
Home for the Holidays – Type A Media
Fresh Eyes – Tagona Press (forthcoming)
“If you look the right way, you can see that the whole world is a garden.”
— Frances Hodgson Burnett
J.L. Fizzell 