Meet Pauline J. Grabia
Hi! I'm Pauline J. Grabia, a Canadian novelist and storyteller whose fiction explores the complicated intersections of faith, trauma, grace, and redemption.
As a lifelong follower of Jesus Christ, my faith shapes how I understand suffering, forgiveness, and the possibility of redemption. I believe God's grace can reach into even the darkest circumstances, bringing hope where it seems impossible. That conviction is at the heart of my storytelling.
I believe some of the most meaningful stories are found in ordinary lives, especially when people face extraordinary circumstances. My writing doesn't shy away from difficult truths, but it always leaves room for hope.
I'm the author of What Remains After, an award-winning literary psychological suspense novel set in rural Alberta. Through my writing, I explore the lasting consequences of our choices, the wounds we carry, and the possibility of redemption even when life seems darkest.
I live in Leduc, Alberta, with my husband, Stuart. When I'm not writing, you'll often find me enjoying time with family, exploring the outdoors, or pursuing one of my many hobbies. And yes, I still answer to the title of "domestic engineer," although I'd much rather plot fictional trouble than fold laundry.
Why I Write
I've always believed that stories can take us places we might otherwise be reluctant to go. They allow us to step into someone else's life, see the world through unfamiliar eyes, and discover truths about ourselves along the way.
My own experiences have taught me that life doesn't always unfold neatly. People carry wounds that others cannot see. Choices have consequences that can echo across generations. And sometimes, the people who appear strongest are fighting battles no one knows about.
These are the stories I'm drawn to tell.
I write what I call redemptive realism: fiction that acknowledges suffering, injustice, and the complicated nature of human relationships without surrendering to despair. My characters don't always find easy answers. Forgiveness doesn't erase what happened, and healing rarely follows a straight path.
But I believe redemption is possible. I believe grace matters. And I believe even the darkest stories can contain glimmers of light.
That's why I write fiction that faces the dark, but ends in light.
Faith and Storytelling
My faith in Jesus Christ underpins my understanding of grace, forgiveness, and redemption. It doesn't mean my characters always make the right choices, or that their struggles have simple solutions.
But it does mean I believe darkness never has the final word. God's grace can reach into the most broken places, and that hope shapes the stories I tell.
Beyond the Writing Desk
Life is more than writing novels, although my characters occasionally seem to think otherwise!
Beyond the writing desk, I'm a wife, mother, grandmother, traveler, and enthusiastic hobby collector. I love spending time with my family, exploring new places, camping, painting, reading, and finding quiet moments in nature.
Here are a few glimpses into the people, places, and everyday moments that make up my life when I'm not busy inventing fictional problems.
A special mother-daughter moment as I help Meagan get ready for her wedding day!
Riding the Dubai sand dunes at sunset.
Here I am in the Dubai desert with my husband, Stuart.
My kitty, Pumpkin.
My family: Emily, Meagan, Stuart, and me.
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada--home.
My granddaughter, Adeline, with her new toy.
Come Explore My Stories
Now that you know a little about the woman behind the words, I'd love to introduce you to the characters and stories that have captured my imagination.
Whether you prefer a novel you can settle into or a short story you can enjoy over a cup of coffee, there's something here for you.