Bio:

Published articles:
"Ocean of Tears" in Beyond Ordinary Living, Jan/Feb 2007
"John Bunyan actually talked to me!" in the Christian Courier, August 19, 1994
"An Unforgettable Journey" in the Calvinist Contact, September 13, 1991
"Overcoming a Painful Childhood" in the Calvinist Contact, June 23, 1989

Awards:
Children’s story, “Bald is Cool,” placed second in the 2007 ICWF International Fall Competition
Personal experience article, “Ocean of Tears,” tied for first place in The Word Guild awards, 2008

Graduate of:
Tyndale Seminary, Toronto, M.Div. in Counseling, 1997
Rio Grande Bible Institute (Spanish language study), Edinburgh, Texas, 1967
Grace College of the Bible, Omaha, Nebraska, 1965

Writing courses taken:
Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators 2011, 2012
The Word Guild Conference, Guelph, Ontario, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
Institute of Children's Literature, Redding, Connecticut, 2002-2006, 2011-2012
Ontario Bible College, Toronto, Ontario, 1989-1990
Christian Writers Guild, Hume, California, 1988-1991

Other:
Member of The Word Guild and the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators
Freedom Readers volunteer reading to underprivileged African-American children after school
ESL teacher in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, (in the winter), 2005-2009
Rainbow Counseling in St. Catharines, Ontario, 1993-Present
Co-owner of Boldt Pools & Spas in St. Catharines, 1977-2007
Precept Bible study leader, 1979-1989
Missionary to the Republic of Panama, 1968-1969
Wife of Peter Boldt for 46 years, mother of four married sons, grandmother of nine delightful grandchildren and two beautiful great-grandchildren

Writer
Associate
Member since 2009
Region: Canada: East

Contact Information

Current Location:   St. Catharines
Website:  http://fern.boldt.ca

Published In Children's Market: No