Grace’s Nose: Why I Included It and What I Learned About Identity
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…
Embracing Heritage: Grace’s Connection to Rivka and Zofia
Dessert and sweet stuff with cake, ice cream or chocolate. Photo by ctktiger1018 on iStock. As we welcome Rosh Chodesh Adar, a time of joy and reflection in the Jewish…
A Day in the Life of Grace Morgenstern
Photo by Hope House Press - Leather Diary Studio on Unsplash Have you ever wondered what a typical day looks like for a fictional character? Writing The Second Coming of…
Love in All Its Forms: From Romance to Friendship and Beyond
Photo by Mandy von Stahl on Unsplash Valentine’s Day often centers on romance, but in The Second Coming of Grace, love takes on many forms. Romantic love is part of…
Finding Himself: Liam’s Journey to Authenticity
Sugarland Run Stream Valley Trail hike in Herndon, Fairfax county in Virginia spring with paved path road and silhouette of man walking towards sunset as hope concept. Photo from iStock.…
Is Using AI to Write Fiction Cheating?
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…
Grace and Sigrid: A Tale of Contrasts in Authenticity
Broken Mask on asphalt surface. Photo from iStock. What does it mean to live authentically? For Grace Morgenstern, the protagonist of The Second Coming of Grace, authenticity is a journey—one…
Finding Hope and Courage Today
Photo by Peter Olexa on Unsplash Today marks a turning point for the United States, one that has stirred strong emotions across the country and beyond. For some, it’s a…
Why Grace’s Story Matters Now More Than Ever
Photo by Johann Siemens on Unsplash With so much uncertainty in the world, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Questions about the future linger in our minds, and it can be…
What’s on Grace Morgenstern’s Spotify Playlist?
Photo by Alexander Sinn on Unsplash Music has the power to inspire, comfort, and connect us to our emotions—and for Grace Morgenstern, the protagonist of The Second Coming of Grace,…