In this conversation, debut author Grace Morrow details her eventful querying journey and the creation of her upcoming novel, We Become Darkness (now releasing April 7, 2026, with Alcove Press). She discusses the challenges of the submission process, the importance of community support, and her unique approach to marketing her book. We also chat about the rise of genre blends, female agency, and the influence of art history on Grace’s writing, including the intricacies of world-building and the emotional depth of her characters.

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Grace Morrow is an author of magic, mayhem and mischief. As an art historian, her goal is to inspire the same feelings one might associate when looking at a particular piece of art and integrating that feeling into her books. A true Californian, she lives with her husband and two unruly cats. When she isn’t writing you can find her binge watching the latest trash reality tv show, working with an academic support program, or trying to keep alive her many, many, succulents.

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