RACHEL STONE writes stories of hope and redemption, set against vibrant Canadian backdrops. Her novel THE BLUE IRIS, about broken people coming to terms with the past while reclaiming their futures at a Toronto flower market, is a Booklife Editor’s Pick, Kirkus “Get It” Pick, NYC Big Book Awards Distinguished Favorite, and has earned worldwide critical acclaim and multiple awards including the 2025 International Book Award. Her uplifting personal essays have appeared in The New York Times, SheDoesTheCity, Please See Me, Women Writers Women’s Books and others, while her inspiring “story behind the story” has been featured in Publisher’s Weekly, on the 2Lives Podcast, and more.
Rachel is a dynamic speaker, active member of the Women’s Fiction Writers Association, and powerful advocate for the pursuit of one’s passions. Born in Toronto, Canada, she currently lives near the city with her family, and when weather allows you’ll find her on Georgian Bay, belting nineties pop rock off-key from her paddleboard.
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Rachel Stone 