A Day in My Writing Life
Since so many readers ask me how and where I work, here's a capsule version of a typical day in my writing life.
Elinor Florence
Latest posts
Cookstove Challenge
In my novel Wildwood, my heroine Molly inherits an abandoned farmhouse in northern Alberta with no electricity, and faces the challenge of using an old-fashioned cookstove.
Wildwood Foursquare Farmhouse
A foursquare farmhouse, inspired by my passion for old houses and modelled after a 1924 catalogue home, is the setting for single mother Molly and her little girl Bridget in my bestselling novel, Wildwood.
Invermere, My Mountain Home
We moved to Invermere, British Columbia thirty years ago, and have never looked back. The iconic Sinclair Canyon marks the entrance to our magical mountain valley.
New Bird’s Eye View Cover
I’m delighted to unveil this gorgeous new cover for Bird’s Eye View, my wartime novel, coming in November.
San Miguel Writing Fest
I attended the 2026 San Miguel Writing Fest in Mexico — my very first writing conference, and it was a big one!
New Wildwood Cover
I’m delighted to unveil this new cover for Wildwood, my novel about a single mother who inherits an abandoned farm. Coming in April 2026, the book can now be preordered at any bookstore.
Christmas Medley
A Christmas medley of milestones and memories — plus one mouth-watering holiday recipe.
The Bombing of Berlin: Eyewitness Account
The bombing of Berlin was a horrific ordeal for German civilians. My mother-in-law Gerda Drews, who turns 98 years old on December 1, 2025, lived to tell her story.
New Book Coming
My new book with the working title Touching Grass is no more than a twinkle in my eye, but I'm researching another Western historical adventure. Can you guess the theme by looking at this image?