THE WORK OF
BECOMING TRILOGY
Book One in the trilogy, Learning to Breathe Again is a character-driven Depression-era novel about two women who form an unlikely friendship and begin the difficult work of becoming who they were never expected to be.
Don't miss out on the book Kirkus Reviews described as "Dramatically engaging and evocative of time and place" and Reedsy Discovery said was "an evocative and heart-warming tale, beautifully told and rich in historical detail."
Book Two in the trilogy, The Seduction of Belonging comes out September 15th 2026. It follows Mary and Elena's story to New York City, Philadelphia, and the USDA Lab in Peoria, Illinois. Reedsy Discovery celebrated this novel as an "absolutely a 5+ star must read" and recommends it for "anyone who loves truly great historical fiction, or just fabulous character-based stories by an amazingly talented author".
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About the Author: Tonya Cam
I'm a third-generation Floridian, a lifelong collector of Depression-era memorabilia, and a writer drawn to women who are not only surviving. They are becoming.
Learning to Breathe Again is my debut novel and the first book in The Work of Becoming Trilogy. It's the story of two women whose lives collide at the 1933 Chicago World's Fair and whose friendship reshapes them in the sugarcane fields of Clewiston, Florida. It was inspired by my father's memories growing up, and the older brother he lost before he was born.
When I'm not writing, I teach middle school science in Gainesville, Florida. I'm also the author of The Complete Guide to Shirley Temple Dolls and Collectibles.
If you love Kristin Hannah, Fiona Davis, Marie Benedict, Lisa Wingate, or Kristina McMorris, I hope you'll love the stories I write.