When the Grey Rose Booms: A Novel
The story
A young woman of diverse abilities engages in a journey of self-discovery through college and into her early married life. In parallel, her mother grows toward self-acceptance and triumph. It is a tale of repaired relationships and introspective healing through supportive friendships, self-exploration, and reflective therapy. Embracing forgiveness, both mother and daughter overcome trauma and painful loss, rediscovering joy and the freedom to love.
Paris graces the cover
The cover of When the Grey Rose Blooms reflects several elements of the protagonist's experience, especially how she is perceived by the story's end.
When The Grey Rose Blooms: A Scenic Exploration
A number of crucial scenes in the story take place at petal+bean, an establishment local to Paris' home and her university. petal+bean is co-owned by a barista husband and florist wife who combine their talents and interests in their business effort. The wife, Carolyn, plays an important role in resolving the key mystery of the story.
Paris, the dramatic lead for the novel, experiences life differently than others. The way she perceives a college party helps the reader to enter her world. The music, the movements, and the sounds of the dancers all have a powerful sensory and psychological impact on her.
So as not to spoil the story for the reader, details of this scene will be limited. But imagine nature often playing witness to the most powerful experiences of humankind. Love and forgiveness, reconciliation and longing make our lives worth living. . . The exchange of these enriches creation.
When hearts connect in a forest, will it impact other distant hearts?
Yes.
And amen.
A place? Surely. A thing? It seems so.
A person? That's a mystery.
Paris endures this scene again and again, as she explores herself and her life. When the Grey Rose Blooms is a psychological and experiential journey through a young woman's mind. Along the way, we learn about deliverance and heroes. We also learn about enemies and fear. But things are not always what they appear to be. . .when we g