My new historical novel Finding Flora, about women homesteaders on the prairies, was published by Simon & Schuster in April 2025 and became an immediate national bestseller.
My debut novel Bird's Eye View tells the story of a young Canadian woman who joins the air force in World War Two and becomes an aerial photographic interpreter.
My second novel Wildwood is about a single mother from the big city who must fulfill the conditions of her inheritance by living for one year in an abandoned farmhouse in northern Canada.
I grew up on a prairie farm and had a long career in journalism, writing for newspapers and magazines including Reader’s Digest. I even published my own newspaper before turning to fiction.
I have Indigenous heritage, thanks to my Cree ancestors, and I am a card-carrying member of the Métis Nation of B.C.
For the past twelve years I have written a monthly blog titled Letters From Windermere, in which I write about my love of history, and recommend one good book every month. Everyone is welcome to join, and I welcome new followers.
Married with three grown daughters, I now live in the mountain resort town of Invermere, British Columbia. My passions are village life, old houses, and flea markets.
More than you ever wanted to know about me can be found on my website: www.elinorflorence.com. I answer every message!