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Read more about the article Writing Toronto: The City as a Character

Writing Toronto: The City as a Character

  • Post author:Naomi Vondell
  • Post published:April 11, 2025
  • Post category:Behind the Scenes
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More Than Just a Backdrop Some cities don’t just exist in a story—they breathe, evolve, and influence the characters as much as any living being. Toronto, with its blend of…

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Read more about the article A Peek Behind the Pages: What Else I’m Working On

A Peek Behind the Pages: What Else I’m Working On

  • Post author:Naomi Vondell
  • Post published:April 8, 2025
  • Post category:Author's Notes/Behind the Scenes/Writing Updates
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While The Second Coming of Grace continues to take centre stage (and yes, the rewrite is going strong!), today I wanted to take a little interlude to share something fun.…

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Read more about the article Behind the Cover: The Story in the Image

Behind the Cover: The Story in the Image

  • Post author:Naomi Vondell
  • Post published:April 2, 2025
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There’s a quiet kind of power in standing still and being seen. When I first imagined the cover of The Second Coming of Grace, I didn’t have a detailed design…

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How My Characters Stay Active: Workout Routines Inspired by Grace and Friends

  • Post author:Naomi Vondell
  • Post published:March 28, 2025
  • Post category:Behind the Scenes/Character Development/Fun Extras
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Photo by Nezih Kosak on Unsplash When I’m writing, I love exploring the little details that make characters feel real. One of my favourite ways to do this is imagining…

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Writing Grace and Tobias: Lessons in Love and Authenticity

  • Post author:Naomi Vondell
  • Post published:March 21, 2025
  • Post category:Author's Notes/Behind the Scenes/Character Development/Personal Reflections
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Photo by Natalia Kazarina on Unsplash Creating a fictional relationship can feel like walking a tightrope: it has to be authentic and grounded while still giving readers something to hope…

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Grace’s Nose: Why I Included It and What I Learned About Identity

  • Post author:Naomi Vondell
  • Post published:March 7, 2025
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Photo by Marina Vitale on Unsplash A Feature, a Story, a Choice The features we’re born with are more than just physical traits—they tell stories. They link us to our…

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Is Using AI to Write Fiction Cheating?

  • Post author:Naomi Vondell
  • Post published:January 31, 2025
  • Post category:Author's Notes/Behind the Scenes
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Technology And Creativity as artificial intelligence content or AI media creation as a robot hand holding a pencil as a creative tool using high tech computer software to make computer…

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Read more about the article A New Chapter: My Author Headshots

A New Chapter: My Author Headshots

  • Post author:Naomi Vondell
  • Post published:December 20, 2024
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Headshots are more than just photos—they’re a reflection of who we are at this moment in our journey. Today, I’m thrilled to share my official author headshots, taken by the…

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Finding My Way Back: A Writing Journey with The Second Coming of Grace

  • Post author:Naomi Vondell
  • Post published:December 6, 2024
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Photo by Viktor Danov on Unsplash Writing a novel is never a straight path—it’s a journey with twists, turns, and unexpected detours. For the past few months, I’ve found myself…

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