Romance & Women’s Fiction author Jen Gilroy
Jen Gilroy writes romance and women’s fiction – uplifting books with heart and hope – about women finding home, family and happy endings, and finding themselves too.
About Me
I live with my husband, teen daughter and a floppy-eared hound in a small town in Eastern Ontario, Canada, although as a dual Canadian/British citizen also call England home.
I was a finalist for the Romantic Novelists’ Association’s (RNA) Joan Hessayon Award in 2017 and Romance Writers of America’s (RWA®) Golden Heart® award in 2015. Amazon named my third book, Back Home at Firefly Lake, a ‘Best Book of the Month: Romance’ in December 2017.
In the UK, and for women’s fiction, I’m represented by Kiran Kataria at Keane Kataria Literary Agency.
In the US, and for romance, I’m represented by Dawn Dowdle at Blue Ridge Literary Agency.
I’m a member of the RNA, Society of Authors (SoA) and Women’s Fiction Writers Association (WFWA).
Photo by Sue Phelps Photography
From the Blog…
Gratitude is more than an attitude
As my American family, friends and readers celebrate Thanksgiving, gratitude and giving thanks are in the news, and I’ve been thinking about the phrase "gratitude is an attitude." Being thankful is an attitude and expressing appreciation for things large and small has...
‘Lest We Forget:’ Honouring Wartime Sacrifice
In many countries, the eleventh of November is a day to honour wartime sacrifice. In Canada, it’s Remembrance Day and here, as in the UK (known as Armistice Day) and elsewhere, there is a minute (or more) of silence at eleven in the morning to mark the armistice...
Preparing for an early winter
In my part of Canada, the first snow of the season is forecast for next week and weather pundits are predicting a harsh and earlier winter than usual. While I don't relish snow and cold, for "winter people," like most Canadians, there is much to do to prepare for this...
Tweets
So much this. #amwritingromance
Romance fiction is just as important as literary fiction or crime fiction or science fiction. Storytelling is just as valuable as exquisite language. Superb fantasy novels are just as notable as superb Booker prize winners. A great book is a great book.
When I can't travel anywhere in real life, thanks to @lynngerridog for sharing her travels here. #armchairtravel #BritishColumbia
I’ve been on the mainland for a few days and yesterday was spent at Granville Island(Stuart’s bakery, barge on the beach) & at the Christmas market (Christmas decorations & soggy downtown). Wonderful day despite getting soaked❤️
Sale alert for readers in the US & Canada too...follow the link in @JaneCable's original tweet to grab a #timeslip #bookbargain for only 0.99 cents.
It's #ThursThruTime and The Forgotten Maid, my #timeslip looking back to Poldark's Cornwall, is just 99p at the moment:
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#DualTimeline #Cornwall #amreading #Regency #99p
Recent Books
Latest News
‘Montana Reunion’ cover reveal
I'm happy and excited to share the gorgeous cover for Montana Reunion, my debut Harlequin Heartwarming and western romance which releases in January 2022. Harlequin's art department captured the feel of my sweet second-chance romance perfectly, and I have cover love....
Get “Summer on Firefly Lake” on Kindle for only $1.99 (US/Canada), July 5-August 2, 2021
Summer on Firefly Lake, a Barnes & Noble (B&N) Bookseller Pick in August 2017, is included in a Kindle book promotion on Amazon US and Amazon Canada for only $1.99 from July 5 to August 2, 2021. Find out more & get the book here. Although it's the second...
Signing with a literary agent for women’s fiction
I'm happy to announce that I've recently signed with a British literary agent for my women's fiction writing and am excited about working with Kiran Kataria of Keane Kataria Literary Agency. For my romance titles, including western romance for Harlequin Heartwarming,...
Photo by Sue Phelps Photography