The Latest from Jen

Penguin Verlag acquires German rights to Firefly Lake series

I’m happy and honoured that Penguin Verlag has acquired German rights to the three books in my Firefly Lake series, The Cottage at Firefly Lake, Summer on Firefly Lake, and Back Home at Firefly Lake, and will publish them in German translation in 2019.

I’m pleased to share the Firefly Lake stories with German readers and am delighted with the beautiful covers Penguin Verlag has designed for these new editions of my books.

Take Two Characters: Jen Gilroy chooses two of her favourite fictional people — Guest post, author Susanna Bavin’s blog

I was delighted to pop across the Atlantic (virtually) to Wales to guest on my author friend Susanna Bavin’s blog.

Susanna asked me to share two favourite characters, one from one of my books (I chose Cat McGuire, the heroine of Back Home at Firefly Lake), and the other from one of my all-time favourite stories, The Blue Castle by L.M. Montgomery (better known as the author of Anne of Green Gables).

Read my guest post here.

Writing workshop for North Grenville Writers Circle

On 1 October 2018, I was invited to speak to members of the North Grenville Writers Circle (North Grenville Public Library, Kemptville, Ontario, Canada) about traditional publishing. 

It was great to meet so many enthusiastic writers at all stages of their writing journeys and writing across many different genres.

Thanks to everyone who attended and also to the library for making space available for the event.  

All About Books — Guest post on Odd Socks and Lollipops

I chatted about my favourite books and reading life with UK blogger Jenni from Odd Socks and Lollipops. Read the post here. 

My favourite holiday books as a child — Guest post, That Artsy Reader Girl, A Bookish Little Christmas

From Beatrix Potter to Laura Ingalls Wilder, ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas and more, I shared some of the holiday books I loved as a child with That Artsy Reader Girl in A Bookish Little Christmas. 

Read the post here. 

How I find writing inspiration – Guest post, ChickLit Club

I wrote a guest post for ChickLit Club about my writing process and where I get inspiration for my books.

Read the post here. 

My favourite fireside reads for the holidays – Guest post, Fresh Fiction

From Little Women to favourite romance and women’s fiction titles and more, I shared my top fireside reads for the holidays with Fresh Fiction. 

Read the post here.

Having a happy (British) Christmas in Canada — Guest post, Bookish Jottings

From Christmas crackers, Cadbury’s chocolates to carols from King’s and more, how my family’s Canadian Christmas is infused by British traditions. 

Read the post here. 

What the winter months mean to me – Guest post at Guilty Pleasures Book Reviews

A time to retreat and replenish the well, a time to rest, a time to play, and a time to be content and give thanks—I shared what the winter months mean to me at Guilty Pleasures Book Reviews. 

Read the post here. 

My favourite holiday traditions – Guest post, Smexy Books

Family, friends, food and fun. I shared my favourite holiday traditions in a guest post for Smexy Books. 

Read the post here.