Elizabeth Gauffreau
ALLi Author Member
Location: United States of America
Genres: Literary Fiction, Other Poetry, Historical Fiction, General Poetry, Nature Poetry
Elizabeth Gauffreau writes fiction and poetry with a strong connection to family and place. Her work has been widely published in literary magazines, as well as several themed anthologies. Her short story “Henrietta’s Saving Grace” was awarded the 2022 Ben Nyberg prize for fiction by Choeofpleirn Press. She has published a novel, Telling Sonny, and two collections of photopoetry, Grief Songs: Poems of Love & Remembrance, and Simple Pleasures: Haiku from the Place Just Right. Her second novel, The Weight of Snow and Regret, based on the closing of the last poor farm in Vermont in 1968, was published in October 2025. Liz's professional background is in nontraditional higher education, including academic advising, classroom and online teaching, curriculum development, and program administration. She received the Granite State College Distinguished Faculty Award for Excellence in Teaching in 2018. Liz lives in Nottingham, New Hampshire with her husband. Find her online at https://lizgauffreau.
Elizabeth Gauffreau's books
Genres: Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, Womens Fiction
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 12-15, 18+
Telling Sonny is a coming-of-age novel set in the 1920s, when much of vaudeville had devolved into the Small Time. Not so for Faby Gauthier, a naïve girl from the small village of Enosburg Falls, Vermont. For Faby, the annual vaudeville show that comes to the village is worthy of the Great White Way itself. Pretty and vivacious, Faby catches the eye of Slim White, America's self-proclaimed Favorite Hoofer. She spends time with him during the week of the show's run in hopes of learning first-hand how it feels to perform on the vaudeville stage. On Slim White's last night in the village, seduction would appear inevitable, and Faby succumbs. Her desire to forget her lapse in judgment is not to be, however. In a misguided to attempt to do the right thing, Slim White marries Faby on a whim and takes her with him on the vaudeville circuit. Little...
Genres: Other Poetry
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 12-15, 18+
"Poetry readers willing to walk the road of grief and family connections will find Grief Songs: Poems of Love & Remembrance a psychological treasure trove. It's a very accessible poetic tribute that brings with it something to hold onto--the memories and foundations of past family joys, large and small." ~Diane Donovan, Midwest Book Review
Genres: Nature Poetry
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 12-15, 18+
The simple pleasures of our favorite places in nature are gifts of the spirit to be shared with others. In this collection of 53 haiku, each paired with a nature photograph, poet Elizabeth Gauffreau invites readers to join her on a poetic journey through the picturesque landscapes of Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. Each poem captures a moment of clarity and serenity, offering a window into the tranquil beauty of northern New England and the profound feelings these places evoke. Through her blend of poignant haiku and vivid imagery, Gauffreau creates a relatable and uplifting experience that resonates with anyone who cherishes nature’s gifts and the memories made with loved ones in these serene settings.
Genres: Historical Fiction
Formats: E-Book, Paperback, Hardback
Age Groups: 18+
For over 100 years, no one wanted to be sent to the Sheldon Poor Farm. By 1968, no one wanted to leave. Amid the social turmoil of 1968, the last poor farm in Vermont is slated for closure. By the end of the year, the twelve destitute residents remaining will be dispatched to whatever institutions will take them, their personal stories lost forever. Hazel Morgan and her husband Paul have been matron and manager at the Sheldon Poor Farm for the past 20 years. Unlike her husband, Hazel refuses to believe the impending closure will happen. She believes that if she just cares deeply enough and works hard enough, the Sheldon Poor Farm will continue to be a safe haven for those in need, herself and Paul included. On a frigid January afternoon, the overseer of the poor and the town constable from a nearby town deliver a stranger to...