Francene Gillis

Francene is a mother, writer, teacher and community activist who lives in Port Hood, Nova Scotia. She is a graduate of Port Hood Consolidated and St. Francis Xavier University. Francene's writing includes fiction and non-fiction and she has been a contributor to such publications as

The Inverness Oran, The Reporter, The Scotia Sun, The Legends of Inverness County, and more. She is a regular columnist for The Oran. Her memoir, Where Did i Go? that chronicles her experience with traumatic brain injury is set for publication in June 2025.

What Readers Are Saying

“You have done a remarkable job researching this topic! I was extremely impressed! A brain injury (even so-called ‘mild’ concussions) can be devastating to sufferers. Untreated Post Trauma Vision Syndrome (PTVS) can make life miserable. This book leads you through the symptoms of PTVS and how to find help. If you have a TBI, you owe it to yourself to read!”

—Dr. Toby Mandelman

“Francene, you’ve really showed me that there is much to learn from every client who walks through my door. Thank you for your dedication, honesty, vulnerability, and sense of humour. This book is a great read for any clinician who wants to better understand how to practice patient-centred care. Francene puts into words how and why we need to listen to our clients and learn about their individual experiences. Only from there can we see the entire picture and work together towards our client’s goals.”

—Marlee Mousek, Speech Pathologist

Francene Gillis

Francene's Book

Where Did i Go?

What Readers Are Saying

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