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Aurelia Vale
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Literary fiction & nonfiction — written with care, published with purpose

30 YearsTeaching
4Books Published
3Genres

For writers and readers who want to go deeper

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The Deeper Story

50 Literary Fiction Writing Prompts for Serious Writers

Literary Nonfiction · Writing Craft

Fifty carefully crafted prompts for writers who want to go beyond the surface — into character, voice, memory, and moral complexity.

Wellness & Motherhood

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The First 40 Days

A New Mom's Guided Companion

Literary Nonfiction · Wellness

A warm, honest, day-by-day companion for new mothers navigating the most tender and overwhelming season of their lives.

Faith & Spirituality

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Beneath the Same Sky

An Invitation to Understanding Islam

Literary Nonfiction · Faith

A quiet, honest introduction to Islam — written for anyone who has ever wondered, without pressure, without argument, and with nothing to prove.

Slow living, analog connection, mindful practice

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The Art of the Envelope

A Creative Guide to Snail Mail, Wax Seals, and Slow Connection

Lifestyle · Craft · Slow Living

A mindful 25-page guide with deep writing prompts, wax seal tips, printable stationery, and logs for the modern pen pal — an invitation to step away from the screen and rediscover intentional, handwritten connection.


About the Author

Aurelia Vale is a retired English teacher and independent author with thirty years of classroom experience. She writes literary fiction and literary nonfiction — with care, depth, and the quiet conviction that words, when chosen well, can change how a person sees the world.

Letters from Aurelia

A quiet newsletter on motherhood, wellness, faith, and life.

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