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Rachel Stone

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Rachel Stone writes stories of hope and redemption, often set against vibrant Canadian backdrops. Her writing placed first in the 2022 OBOA Writing Contest and has appeared in international literary and visual arts magazines, journals and blogs.

Rachel holds degrees in psychology and industrial relations, and once worked seven summers at a flower market. She lives near Toronto with her family, and on weekends you’ll find her along the south shore of Georgian Bay, belting nineties pop rock from her paddleboard. The Blue Iris is her first novel.

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The Blue Iris

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Rachel Stone rated a book it was amazing Slanting Towards the Sea by Lidija Hilje (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Lidija Hilje's SLANTING TOWARDS THE SEA is the mesmerizing story of two people who share an enduring, tender, timeless love--also, they happen to be divorced from each other. Set in Croatia with intimately drawn characters, it's filled with the sort ...more
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Rachel Stone rated a book it was amazing Adventures of a Maybe Human by Michele Montgomery (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
It's refreshing and rare to find a book as utterly original as this one. Montgomery turns every reader expectation on its head while aiming straight for the heart, weaving characters for whom you immediately care yet remain continuously curious, deft ...more
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Rachel Stone rated a book it was amazing Sit Write Here: 6 Mindfulness Practices to Help You Write More and Suffer Less by April Davila (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
My only regret in picking up this book is that it didn't find me sooner. The techniques outlined are really helping my daily writing practice, particularly the parts about how to get (and stay) out of your own way. The author's approach is wise, insig ...more
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This book weaves together a murder trial, a love triangle, complex family dynamics and a twist I did not see coming, plus the writing is beautiful. I couldn't put it down ...more
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Rachel Stone liked Dorothy Kruczek's review of The Blue Iris: "I listed to this book on Audible, at first, it was hard to figure out because of all the characters and different voices, but then it got me hooked and immediately became a book I could not stop listening too. It's about self discovery and a coming o" Read more of this review »
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This book weaves together a murder trial, a love triangle, complex family dynamics and a twist I did not see coming, plus the writing is beautiful. I couldn't put it down ...more
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A wrenching story told from opposite sides of the same dilemma, delivered in the signature manner I've come to expect from a Sadeqa Johnson novel: by no means an easy read (in terms of subject matter) yet compulsively readable, heartbreaking yet sati ...more
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I was immediately intrigued by the cover of this book, and it set the stage well for the honest portrayal within: imperfect people in complicated situations, doing their best to find their way forward. A refreshingly real take on marriage, family, an ...more
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