You know those moments in life when something just clicks—and you realize, as clearly as sunlight through a window, that it’s time for a fresh start?

That’s where I am right now.

I’ve made the decision to do a full, from-the-beginning rewrite of The Second Coming of Grace—and I want to tell you why.

The Heart of the Story Is Still the Same

This novel started with a big question:

What if Yeshua of Nazareth—known today as Jesus—reincarnated in the modern world… as a woman?

That question led me to Grace Morgenstern: a clairsentient actress in Toronto, navigating ancestral memory, intuitive gifts, and the complicated beauty of coming into her power.

Grace’s story still pulses with that same energy. But the way I’m telling it is about to become much more me.

The Role of AI—and the Reason for the Rewrite

When I first began writing this novel, I used AI as a brainstorming partner—someone to bounce ideas off of when I hit the wall, someone to help me move from outline to first draft when my day job and caregiving duties left me with little time and less brainpower.

But in the lead-up to publication, I’ve learned that there are real copyright limitations with AI-generated fiction. Some publishers (including Amazon, where my book is listed for preorder) require authors to declare their use of AI—and in some cases, that can limit how the work is received or protected.

And more importantly?

I want this story to be mine. My voice. My rhythms. My soul on the page.

So I’m going back to page one.

There’s a Deadline—and a Dream

The Second Coming of Grace is already listed for preorder on Amazon, with a publication date of June 9, 2025. Here’s where it is.

(Once the link is live, I’ll share it right here.)

The Amazon preview includes the rewritten prologue and Chapter 1—so if you’ve been wondering what the rewrite sounds like, you’ll get a taste very soon.

Between now and launch day, I’ll be working furiously to complete the full rewrite. It’s ambitious—but I know this story. I know these characters. And I know the heart of what I want to say.

It’s time.

Not a Setback, but a Return

This isn’t failure. This is alignment.

This is what happens when the work deepens.

When you stop writing to meet expectations and start writing from the fire in your chest.

When the scaffolding comes down and the voice underneath is finally ready to sing.

What Comes Next

In the coming weeks, I’ll keep posting about the rewrite process here on the blog. You’ll see me sharing character insights, Toronto settings, emotional themes, and snippets from the rewrite itself.

And on June 9, the new version of The Second Coming of Grace—all mine, all original—will make its way into the world.

Have you ever started over—not because something was broken, but because you knew you were ready to do it better, and in your own voice? I’d love to hear your story in the comments.