RACHEL STONE writes stories of hope and redemption, set against vibrant Canadian backdrops. Her debut novel THE BLUE IRIS is a Booklife Editor’s Pick, Kirkus “Get It” Pick, NYC Big Book Awards Distinguished Favorite, and has earned widespread critical acclaim and multiple literary awards including the 2025 International Book Award for General Fiction. Her uplifting lyric essays have appeared in magazines, journals, and blogs around the world, and her Substack, The Launch Diaries, is a light in the dark for writers and creatives at all stages.
Rachel holds degrees in psychology and industrial relations, and once worked seven summers at a flower market that inspired the setting of her first novel. She’s a dynamic speaker, active member of the Women’s Fiction Writers Association, and powerful advocate for the pursuit of one’s passions.
She lives near Toronto, Canada, and on summer weekends you’ll find her along the shores of Georgian Bay, belting nineties pop rock off-key from her paddleboard.
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