Small-town settings: A conversation with Heartwarming author Jen Gilroy (Write for Harlequin Blog)

I’m delighted to feature on the Write for Harlequin blog chatting about how living in a…

Guest post in Frost Magazine, Sunday Scene: A favourite scene in ‘The Sweetheart Locket’

For Frost Magazine’s ‘Sunday Scene’ feature, I shared a favourite scene from The Sweetheart Locket, celebrating London’s…

My year to ‘grow’: Books, a name & living my word for 2022

Regular blog readers know each year I choose a word to live by. This year my…

“Introducing ‘The Sweetheart Locket’ on Susanna Bavin’s blog

Author Susanna Bavin (who also writes as Polly Heron and Maisie Thomas) introduced The Sweetheart Locket…

‘The Sweetheart Locket’ is out in ebook today!

The Sweetheart Locket, my women’s and historical fiction debut is out in ebook today. Published by…

Book news, a podcast & Jen recommends bookish travel

In a pause from my usual type of blog post, this week I’m sharing book news,…

Valentine’s Day 2022: Cards, candy and a cadaver

Heading towards our twenty-sixth wedding anniversary, these days Tech Guy and I don’t usually make a…

Marking five years as a published author & “Montana Reunion” on tour

In the past ten days my sixth book, Montana Reunion, has hit physical and digital bookshelves,…

Montana Reunion is out now

Montana Reunion, my debut Harlequin Heartwarming and western romance is out now, and I’m excited to…

Montana Reunion is almost here…And I’m remembering when I wore cowboy boots

Montana Reunion, my debut western and Harlequin Heartwarming romance, is out in a few days on…

Reflecting not resolving: A year to grow

In this time of pandemic, days, weeks, months and even years sometimes feel as if they’re…

Announcing a three-book women’s fiction deal with Orion Dash

I’m happy and excited to announce that I’ve signed a three-book women’s fiction deal with Orion…

A year of words and a writing hangover

Last week, I finished the longest book I’ve ever written, all 101,294 words of it. And…

Gratitude is more than an attitude

As my American family, friends and readers celebrate Thanksgiving, gratitude and giving thanks are in the…

‘Lest We Forget:’ Honouring Wartime Sacrifice

In many countries, the eleventh of November is a day to honour wartime sacrifice. In Canada,…

Preparing for an early winter

In my part of Canada, the first snow of the season is forecast for next week…

‘Montana Reunion’ cover reveal

I’m happy and excited to share the gorgeous cover for Montana Reunion, my debut Harlequin Heartwarming and…

Fingers on the keyboard, head in the clouds

Becoming a published author has taught me many things but perhaps most important is how to…

What kind of reader am I? And what kind of reader are you?

In the past few weeks, on social media and elsewhere, I’ve seen lots of buzz (and…

How working at Canada’s election is helping my creativity & writing life

For most of my adult life, I fit my writing around a nine-to-five job. However, in…

Book edits, a big birthday & a bigger move

With significant events in both my writing and mum lives, this past week has been a…

In the footsteps of L.M. Montgomery and “Anne of Green Gables”

A highlight of my recent holiday was visiting a museum for the first time in over…

“Summer Holiday”

In the last few weeks, “Summer Holiday” by Cliff Richard and The Shadows (first released in…

Why my favourite part of writing is rewriting

I don’t often post about my writing process because most of those who read this blog…

My Harlequin “Call Story” for “Montana Reunion” & a backlist book bargain

Dear blog readers, This week, I’m on the “Write for Harlequin” blog chatting about my “Call…