Naomi’s Writing Journey
Behind the scenes of my debut novel, personal reflections, and insights on writing.
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After Grace: A New Story Begins
A few weeks ago, The Second Coming of Grace stepped out into the world—and into the hands of its first readers. I’ve been quietly absorbing the ripple effects since then: the emails, the heartfelt comments, the sense that Grace’s journey has stirred something in others, not just in me. Thank you for reading. For reaching…
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What Is Visionary Fiction, Anyway?
Some people call it spiritual fiction. Others call it metaphysical. Some say it’s literary with a mystic twist. For me, it’s all of the above—and something deeper. Visionary fiction is about what happens when a character’s internal world begins to open in ways they can’t explain—but can’t ignore. It often features dreams, visions, intuitive awakenings,…
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When the Lines Blur: Writing Mixed Signals
Some stories arrive like a lightning strike. Missed Signals was one of them. I began with a simple, unsettling question: What if someone truly believed they were loved back… and they weren’t? From that seed, Claire Wren emerged—wounded, wary, and quietly burning for connection. She lives in a world of almosts: almost seen, almost chosen,…
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Still Here: When Love Meets Fear
There’s a moment in life—sometimes more than one—when you find yourself caring deeply for someone who just can’t meet you where you are. Maybe it’s fear. Maybe it’s timing. Maybe it’s something they haven’t yet said out loud, even to themselves. That’s the emotional terrain explored in Still Here, one of the stories in my…
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📚 Reading Group Questions for The Second Coming of Grace
Whether you’re reading The Second Coming of Grace with a book club, a small group of friends, or simply reflecting on your own, here are some discussion questions to help you go deeper into Grace’s story—and maybe your own. This is a novel about memory, transformation, spiritual resonance, and finding your voice. The questions below…
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Real Places That Shaped Grace’s Story
Some places imprint on you. Not just because of what they are—but because of who you were when you walked through their doors. When I was writing The Second Coming of Grace, I found myself revisiting spaces that had once held me during transitional moments in my own life. Places I associated with creativity, comfort,…
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