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 new beginnings, and finding themselves too.
About Me
After a varied career in academia, business and government, I’m now lucky to be 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 six contemporary romances of which the latest is Montana Reunion, a sweet western romance from Harlequin’s Heartwarming line in January 2022.
My women’s and historical fiction debut, The Sweetheart Locket, a dual timeline WW2 and contemporary novel, released from Orion Dash in March 2022.
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.
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 and Women’s Fiction Writers Association (WFWA).
Photo by Robin Spencer, Spencer Studio
From the Blog…
The Sweetheart Locket now available in paperback (as well as eBook & audio)
I appreciate many of you have waited patiently until The Sweetheart Locket, my WW2 historical women’s fiction novel, would be available in paperback. I'm happy to say it’s now out in all countries and available from Amazon and several other vendors. Cost varies...
Gratitude for the little things
I’m currently dealing with several personal and professional challenges causing stress and worry. So now more than ever, I’m digging into my metaphorical “coping toolbox” to find joy, practice self-care and remind myself to be grateful for the little things. Smelling...
A date, a day trip & February fun
Canadian winters can sometimes seem endless. This year, amidst a succession of grey, overcast days filled with work and the regular routine, a special day trip made for much-needed February fun. Although I love my small-town world, there are times I also crave city...
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Recent Books
Latest News
Podcast chat with “Books and Brews: Where Literature Meets Beer”
Thanks to author Laura Vosika and Certified Cicerone (beer sommelier) Michael Agnew, hosts of “Books and Brews: Where Literature Meets Beer" for interviewing me on this fun podcast. Listen in to hear me read three excerpts from The Sweetheart Locket, my Second World...
“From Hobby to Working Writer: Living the Author Life,” Talk to North Grenville Writers Circle
Thanks to everyone who came to my talk to the North Grenville Writers Circle at the North Grenville Public Library, Kemptville, Ontario, Canada, on February 6, 2023. It was great to meet other writers at various career stages, and I appreciate your interest in and...
Interview with Maggie Smith for the Women’s Fiction Writers Association “Hear Us Roar” podcast series
Thanks to Maggie Smith, host of the Women's Fiction Writers Association (WFWA) podcast series, "Hear Us Roar" for interviewing me about writing in two genres (women's fiction and romance) while "still holding tight to [my] unique creative voice," career strategy,...
Photo by Robin Spencer, Spencer Studio