Jill Carlyle is an author dedicated to crafting narratives that resonate with midlife women. Her bestselling memoir, Finding Fifty, chronicles the complexities of reinvention, while her upcoming novel, Her Story So Far, explores the layers of grief, love, and identity through the lens of a bestselling romance author whose world is turned upside down.

With an MFA in Creative Writing, Jill has spent years helping writers find their voices as a developmental editor, writing coach, and publisher at Empowered Press. Formerly the owner of a trailblazing BOOKBAR—an innovative blend of a bookstore, coffee shop, and wine bar—Jill’s passion for storytelling extends beyond the page.

She shares her insights on writing, reinvention, and resilience on Substack and social media, where she engages with a community of readers and writers. When she’s not crafting stories, Jill can be found sipping wine, rescuing books from obscurity, or enjoying the Florida sun with her three beloved furbabies.