RACHEL STONEwrites stories of hope and redemption, set against vibrant Canadian backdrops. Her debut 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.
Rachel’s uplifting personal essays have appeared in The New York Times (Modern Love), 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, 2Lives Podcast, and more. Her Substack, The Launch Diaries, offers light in the dark for creatives at all stages. She’s 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 along the shore of Georgian Bay, belting nineties pop rock off-key from her paddleboard.
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Rachel Stone 