Now out with Random House Canada.

THE AFTERPAINS

LONGLISTED FOR THE TORONTO BOOK AWARD


“Powerful and unrelenting prose.... I loved this book.” —Reema Patel, author of Such Big Dreams


Gorgeous and compelling, The Afterpains is a heartbreaking portrait of two families trying to cope with grief, isolation, and living far from one's homeland—told in the voices of four distinct narrators.

ANNA JULIA STAINSBY

ANNA JULIA STAINSBY

WRITER + BRAND CONSULTANT

My debut novel, The Afterpains, was published March 5th 2024 by Random House Canada.

Between edits, I help brands build out editorial and sales strategies, come up with branded copy, and write website and newsletter content that’s fun to read.

CREATIVE

COLLABORATIONS

Creative partners and collaborations include brands like LOHN, Merit Beauty, Cecilie Bahnsen, Instagram, Curio, & more.

THE NEOPHYTE NEWSLETTER

THE NEOPHYTE NEWSLETTER

Once a month I write a smorgasbord of newness called the Neophyte Newsletter. I share everything from small businesses, to good reads, to existential crises.

AWARDS

Toronto Arts Council Grant (2021) to support the completion of my first novel.

SSHRC Research Grant (2020) for my thesis project.

Avie Bennett Emerging Writers Scholarship (2019) to fund my master’s degree.

The James H. Stitt Prize in Poetry (2017)

I AM REPRESENTED BY

Samantha Haywood & Amanda Orozco at Transatlantic Agency

I offer free 30-minute consultancy sessions/informational interviews for BIPOC

If you’re interested in starting your own small business/want advice on growing your side gig/chat about forging a solo creative path please reach out!

Get in touch.

For writing, consultancy, or any other projects, please write to me at

stainsbyaj [at] gmail [dot] com