gloria was born Gloria Fern Kropf. She married and as was traditional in her community she took on her husband's name and became Gloria Fern Nafziger. In her writing life, she has been Gloria Nafziger, Gloria Kropf Nafziger and most recently she writes as gloria fern. She writes to give life to herself and to share with others. She believes deeply in the power of story to change the world and connect the peoples of the world. She is a decided optimist, believing that hope and love are stronger than fear.
