
Autumn's Grace
a novel
by Lorraine Martinez-Cook
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Pub Date Jul 10 2025 | Archive Date Aug 14 2025
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Description
“These events forged a seed in her soul, and that seed helped her to grow a sense of her own sovereignty, independent of the script the system was trying to force-feed her.”
Life is an ongoing spiral of circles: the sacred hoop of birth, death, and rebirth. Frances is a modern American mystic, a curandera and a chingona of sorts. She has arrived in the autumn phase of her life—a time when a woman possesses wisdom from all her lifelong experiences. She has been pursuing her soul’s journey of decolonization. Frances feels firm in her beliefs and convictions—until a schism begins to form, signaling her to pay attention. It’s not until she trips and falls into the crevice that she is able to pick herself up and step into the sacred hoop of life, rebirthing herself once again. Join Frances as she navigates toward the threshold of the last quarter of her life.
A Note From the Publisher
Advance Praise
“An epic story full of heart, vulnerability, and courage.” – Deborah Najman, M.A. Depth Psychology
“Autumn’s Grace takes you on a beautiful journey. Weaving Indigenous and Chicana experiences, giving the reader a glimpse of cultures not everyone gets to experience. The realism and magic are felt through the pages. I highly recommend it, as it is a great read.” – Cynthia M. Ruiz, Cherokee Latina, author and professor
"… the story of a woman in the ‘autumn’ of her life. A woman who, through the embrace of her indigenous cultures, realizes that her life experience has helped her to see herself more clearly as she is able to shed her anger and accept what is." – Paulette Fiorina, activist and advocate for foster children
“This is a must-read if you are a woman who wants to go deeper into who and what you are, as defined by you.” – Dr. Anita Sanchez, Nahua Aztec and Toltec, podcast host and author of The Four Sacred Gifts
“Autumn's Grace is a journey unfolding in the life of a modern day medicine woman giving the reader insight into the struggles and victories of a healer.” –Shelly Hill, student accessibility services and testing coordinator, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
“One takeaway is that it’s never too late to learn and grow. Frances is a complex character trying to find truth and meaning in a world that sometimes seems to be exploding and sometimes is closing in on her." – Ronald Hurlburt, retired literary professor
Available Editions
EDITION | Ebook |
ISBN | 9781957408224 |
PRICE | $9.99 (USD) |
PAGES | 209 |
Available on NetGalley
Featured Reviews

Reading Autumn’s Grace felt like being wrapped in a quilt made of stories. Frances — fierce, stubborn, vulnerable, and wise — reminded me so much of the women I’ve known who’ve been through so much and still keep showing up with strength and grace. The friendships, the places, the blend of cultures — it all feels vivid and real. There’s a tenderness here about letting go and forgiving, both ourselves and others, that stays with you. No matter where you are in life, this book has something to offer.