About the Author:
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J.F. Collen
Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction,
Women’s Fiction
But her real love is history. One of her many hobbies is traveling to historical sites around the world and reading the biographies of the people who affected these places. Her books depict modern dilemmas in historical settings, with a touch of humor. Since only one of her parents had a sense of humor, however, Jane feels she is only half as funny as she should be.
She and her husband, to her husband’s great relief, departed New York and now reside in Connecticut.
Featured Books by
J.F. Collen
FLIRTATION ON THE HUDSON
Historical Fiction /
Literary Fiction /
Women’s Fiction
Journey of Cornelia
Rose – Book 1
Shivers of delight raced through Cornelia Rose’s entire body as she thought, Stroll Flirtation Walk with my escort, unchaperoned? How could this be permitted, much less condoned?
WINNER:
Pinnacle Book Achievement
Award, Fall 2019 –
Best Women’s Fiction
“This is a beautiful story and the author brings to life a period of history with its traits and way of life…. Flirtation on the Hudson is real; a narrative that features elaborately developed characters and adventures that will keep readers entertained. JF Collen combines humor and wit in a work that is hugely entertaining. I enjoyed every bit of this story.” ~ Readers’ Favorite Book Reviews, Christian Sia (5 STARS)
WALK AWAY WEST
Historical Fiction /
Literary Fiction /
Women’s Fiction
Journey of Cornelia
Rose – Book 2
Pack up and leave her home? Never see the broad Hudson River, which flows both ways past her sitting room window, again? Eschew the glories of New York City and the wonders of the 1850s modern technology, and head out to unknown territory in the Wild West?
WINNER:
Pinnacle Book Achievement
Award, Winter 2021 –
Best Women’s Fiction
“Walk Away West was like a breath of fresh air. … Author J.F. Collen paints a picture with words that is both captivating and entrancing… This is an absolutely fantastic story and one I can highly recommend.” ~ Readers’ Favorite Book Reviews, Grant Leishman (5 STARS)
“A masterful wordsmith, Collen has an ability to describe the wonders of the time period with historic accuracy. …her creativity in illustrating the sights and sounds, fear and pain, wonder, and excitement immerse the reader in the setting of the story.” ~ Readers’ Favorite Book Reviews, Cheryl E. Rodriguez (5 STARS)
PIONEER PASSAGE
Historical Fiction /
Literary Fiction /
Women’s Fiction
Journey of Cornelia
Rose – Book 3
Cornelia Rose thought leaving the comforts of home and her family would be the greatest ordeal she would ever face… and then she encounters buffalo, quicksand, mountain fever, and old beaus.
WINNER:
Pinnacle Book Achievement
Award, Winter 2022 –
Best Historical Fiction
“I loved this story, as I did the second book, and I can only hope the author does not intend to end Nellie’s journey with their arrival in Salt Lake City. A fantastic read that I can highly recommend and one of the best I’ve had in a long time. ~ Readers’ Favorite Book Reviews, Grant Leishman (5 STARS)
All Books by J.F. Collen
