Writing Women's Lives
I write stories that examine women’s identity, sexuality, community, overcoming obstacles, dysfunctional families, the mother/daughter dynamic, midlife, and second-chance romance. I write stories that women can see themselves in. A space to escape yet feel seen, heard, and validated. My characters are human; they could be your mother, daughter, best friend, or next-door neighbor. When you turn the last page and set the story down, you will carry these characters with you forever.
Stories are the core of humanity. When we share our stories with each other we connect. Every shared story is a chance to make someone else feel less alone. I'm here to share my stories with you. Through my life experiences, I hope you see a bit of yourself, the person you are, and the power you wield just by being you.
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Jill Carlyle
Contemporary Romance Memoir Nonfiction
COMING MAY 1, 2025!
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Bestselling romance author Kelsi Jo Kincaid believed she had written the perfect love story—until her husband's death shattered the illusion. Determined to help fellow widows navigate their grief, she pens a memoir that paints their marriage as picture-perfect. But as she revisits the past, buried truths begin to surface, revealing a far more complicated reality.
Amid her heartbreak, Kelsi forms an unexpected connection with Claire, a fellow widow. What starts as friendship blossoms into a love she never saw coming. Just as she begins to embrace this new chapter, a long-hidden letter threatens to rewrite everything she thought she knew—about her marriage, herself, and the future she’s just beginning to imagine.
For fans of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo and Eat, Pray, Love, Her Story So Far is a powerful novel about love, loss, reinvention, and the courage to embrace one's truth—even when it changes everything.
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"I write to record what others erase when I speak, to rewrite the stories others have miswritten about me, about you."
Gloria Anzaldua
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From High School Dropout to College Professor…
Is it too late to chase your dreams? Can you break free from the weight of your past?
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Jill Carlyle’s journey proves you can. Finding Fifty isn’t just a memoir—it’s a testament to resilience, reinvention, and the power of self-discovery. From loss and toxic relationships to family estrangement and trauma, Jill turned adversity into her foundation for growth.
This isn’t a coming-of-age story—it’s a coming-into-age reckoning.
Finding Fifty speaks to every woman who has faced setbacks, struggled with identity, and dared to rise stronger. Through raw and relatable storytelling, Jill inspires readers to reclaim their narratives and step boldly into the life they deserve.