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…
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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…
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…
📚 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…
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…
The Stories Between the Scenes
When I first began writing The Second Coming of Grace, I knew I was telling one story—but I could feel others stirring just beneath the surface. A sideways glance from…
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Why I Set The Second Coming of Grace in Toronto
A look at why Naomi Vondell’s debut novel, The Second Coming of Grace, is deeply rooted in Toronto’s landscape—and how the city mirrors the novel’s themes of spiritual awakening, memory, and reinvention.
My Canadian Publishing Journey: Why I Chose to Stay North of the Border
When I first set out to publish The Second Coming of Grace, I knew I was stepping into unfamiliar territory—not just as a debut novelist, but as a Canadian author…
Launch Day! The Second Coming of Grace Is Here
It’s here. The Second Coming of Grace is officially out in the world. I’ve typed those words in journal entries, imagined them late at night, and whispered them to myself…
On the Eve of Launch: What The Second Coming of Grace Means to Me
It’s happening. In just a few days, The Second Coming of Grace will be out in the world. And while I’ve been building toward this moment for months (and in…