Romance & Women’s Fiction author Jen Gilroy/Rose Warner
Jen Gilroy writes sweet contemporary romance and, as Rose Warner, historical women’s fiction – uplifting books with heart and hope – about women finding home, family and new beginnings, and finding themselves too.
About Me
After a varied career in academia, business and government, I’m now a full-time writer. I live with my family in small-town Ontario, Canada, although as a dual British-Canadian citizen also call England home.
I’m the author of eight contemporary romances with my next book, A Rancher’s Return, a sweet western romance from Harlequin Heartwarming, out in October 2024.
My women’s and historical fiction debut, The Sweetheart Locket, a dual timeline WW2 and contemporary novel, released from Orion Dash in March 2022 and is currently available in audio.
I’ve been a finalist for the Romantic Novelists’ Association’s (RNA) Joan Hessayon Award and Romance Writers of America’s (RWA®) Golden Heart® award. Amazon named my third book, Back Home at Firefly Lake, a ‘Best Book of the Month: Romance’ in December 2017.
For UK-focused women’s fiction, I’m represented by Kiran Kataria at Keane Kataria Literary Agency.
In North America, I’m represented by Paige Wheeler at Creative Media Agency.
I’m a member of the RNA and Women’s Fiction Writers Association (WFWA).
Photo by Robin Spencer, Spencer Studio
From the Blog…
Tax season: Not “the most wonderful time of the year”
As I write this post, I'm surrounded by bits of paper covering both my desk and home office floor. Why? It’s tax season in Canada, and with a filing deadline of April 30, the pressure is on. When I wasn’t self-employed, tax season, although still involving some work,...
For the love of old books
As far back as I can remember, I’ve loved and collected old books, especially those for children. The gorgeous covers. The thick paper, sometimes with foxing (age-related browning). The scent of old binding. The faded inscriptions in elegant cursive writing. Yes, I'm...
Making a book cover & why I have “cover love” for “The Hero Next Door”
Earlier this week, I shared the gorgeous cover for my next Jen Gilroy book, The Hero Next Door (first in my Strawberry Pond miniseries for Harlequin Heartwarming), with newsletter subscribers. This new cover might be my favourite of my Harlequin books so far. However,...
Latest News
Writing in Multiple Genres: I’m speaking to the North Grenville Writers Circle Workshop, December 2, 2024
Join me at the North Grenville Writers Circle (NGWC) on Monday, December 2, 2024 where I'm giving a free workshop about writing in multiple genres. Location: Tallman Room, North Grenville Public Library, Kemptville Norenberg Branch, 1 Water Street, Kemptville,...
Soul Mate Publishing closure & Jen Gilroy “Wishing Tree” series
Soul Mate Publishing, which released two of my Jen Gilroy small-town contemporary romances, The Wishing Tree in Irish Falls and A Wish in Irish Falls, sadly closes its doors on September 30, 2024. If you’ve purchased The Wishing Tree in Irish Falls and/or A Wish in...
Hear me speak to local readers in Kemptville, Ontario (Canada), September 17, 2024
I'm excited to be talking about my writing with the book club at St. John's United Church in Kemptville, Ontario, Canada on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 7.00 p.m. Although the club is opening their meeting to non-members, if you'd like to attend please RSVP to me at...
Photo by Robin Spencer, Spencer Studio