Media Kit

Mary Grace van der Kroef

Pronounced: vawn der Kroof

poet, author, artist

For a complete list of Mary’s short and long published pieces please visit her Portfolio.

Author Profile

Mary Grace van der Kroef is a Canadian author, poet, and artist whose work explores faith, relationships, inner struggle, and beauty in the everyday. She writes from a Christian worldview and blends reflective poetry with emotionally engaging fiction. Her books are independently published and available worldwide across major digital and print retailers.

Bio Highlights:

Born and raised in Northwestern Ontario, now residing in the Niagara Region, Canada.
Passionate about poetry, Christian fiction, and storytelling.
Inspired by faith-anchored themes, human connection, and nature.
Actively self-publishes and engages with readers via newsletter, Instagram, and Facebook.

📘 Book Catalog

Contemporary Christian Fiction

Our Road to Trust: Interlocking Short Stories of Faith (2024)
Format: Novel / Short story collection
Synopsis: Ten women in a church community navigate personal pain, church hurt, and the challenge of trusting God and each other.
Themes: Faith, community, healing, women’s lives
How We Love Them: A Hope Is Here Novel (2025)
Format: Novel (first full-length in the “Hope Is Here Collection”)
Synopsis: Set in Barton, Ontario, this story follows a pastor’s family as they face upheaval, grief, and the struggle to hold on to hope and faith amidst crisis.
Themes: Family dynamics, faith under pressure, spiritual resilience

Poetry Collections

The Branch That I Am (2021)
Format: Poetry collection
Notes: Mary Grace’s debut poetry book, exploring personal reflection and creative identity.
Themes: Growth, creativity, introspection
Words of Weight (2022)
Format: Poetry collection
Notes: A reflective collection exploring language, emotion, and spiritual depth.
Themes: Weight and meaning of words, inner life
Branches in Bloom (2023)
Format: Poetry collection
Description: Poems that bridge soul and nature, from seasonal imagery to reflective verse.
Themes: Nature, rhythm of life, spiritual awareness
Calculated Hesitation (2024)
Format: Poetry collection
Description: A series of poems exploring hesitation, creativity, emotional tension, and resolution.
Themes: Questioning, life’s pauses, creative reflection

📈 Target Audiences

Christian and faith-based readers
Poetry lovers interested in nature, reflection, and identity
Readers of contemporary fiction exploring relationships and healing
Book clubs focused on layered emotional and spiritual themes
Indie and self-published book communities

🎤 Highlights

Known for blending faith, vulnerability, and real human experiences.
Fiction spans multiple viewpoints and interlocking narratives with sociocultural resonance.
Poetry collections include diverse forms from free verse to haiku.