In her debut poetry collection, Hayley gives voice to the roots of struggle and pain growing up, as well as the love and pursuit of self-acceptance that were fundamental in her own choice to live. Her verses weave a narrative that is both deeply personal and universally resonant-through shadows of the past and the fleeting moments of joy captured in the simplicity of sharing an orange.

even when you think there's nothing left

life gives us oranges

so go share one with your best friend

maybe they thought the world would end

when they were 16 too.

-- from save me an orange

From the breakout author of save me an orange comes her second book, a collection of poetry focused on letting go and reminding that every ending holds the seed of a new beginning.

In life after you, Hayley Grace describes the highs and lows of love, loss, and what it means to reclaim your life after it's been broken. In her distinctive poetic style, she takes readers on a journey that feels both deeply personal and universally relatable.

Her words were meant to find you if you have loved deeply and fought to heal.

sometimes healing feels like

climbing a spiral staircase.

you think you're moving in

a never-ending circle,

but really

you are just moving upward.

-- from life after you