the writer

Claire Marie Faalk has always inescapably fostered a compassionate heart with an artistic nature.

Ms. Faalk: A Remarkable Survivor of Unfathomable Hardship & Trauma Through the Embers — Rose with Grace & Resilience [Swan & Phoenix].

With Vision, Voice, Drive, Empathy, Wit & Wisdom — Claire is a passionate and self-taught Artist: Proficient in Culinary, Fashion & Interior Design while intrinsically gifted in Creative Writing & Music.

Poet, Novelist & Philosopher Guitarist, Pianist, Vocalist & Songwriter: Claire is quite the Old Soul & Songbird.

Ms. Faalk has spent more than a decade deeply involved in Animal Rescue, Care & Advocacy.

Ms. Faalk established the Gentle Hearts Animal Sanctuary [Privately Owned & Operated] in rural Iowa; a response to the COVID-19 Pandemic.

In its sixth year of operation, Claire works tirelessly to establish the Gentle Hearts Animals’ forever home: a rural Colorado sanctuary-homestead.

Claire is dedicated to her mission and making a difference.

Swan & Phoenix LLC Membership & Merchandise Sales directly supports the Gentle Hearts Animal Sanctuary-Homestead.

claire marie faalk:

Owner of Swan & Phoenix LLC

Artistic Creator of Swan & Phoenix Content & Merchandise

Founder & Operator of

The Gentle Hearts Animal Sanctuary-Homestead