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2025 Recap
As 2025 draws to its inevitable close, I can't help but look back on the year with a mixture of thankfulness for the lessons and opportunities, and relief that it's over. 2025 was full of loss and grieving. My Granny passed away in January, followed by Matt's grandpa in February, and then my Papa in October. I was very close to my grandparents, and I feel their loss so much. There is a hole in my heart that echos with their absences, and the grief still comes in waves. I'll b

J.C. Hannigan
Dec 31, 20253 min read


Tailgates & Tinsel: A Canadian Holiday Romance is NOW LIVE
Tailgates & Tinsel is now live, and I couldn't be more excited! I'd gotten the idea to write a Christmas novel a few years ago, when my beautiful friend Tash Cook started posting updates on social media about her progress restoring a 1951 GMC with her father. It was essentially plotted out in my head years ago, but I didn't actually start writing it until July 23rd of this year. That was when I stumbled upon the most perfect cover for it, and the entire story took immediat

J.C. Hannigan
Dec 11, 20252 min read


NOW LIVE: Last Resort: A Hartwood Creek Romance
Last Resort: A Hartwood Creek Romance by J.C. Hannigan is NOW LIVE!

J.C. Hannigan
Aug 14, 20251 min read


NOW LIVE: IGNITED BY HOPE
Ignited By Hope: A Charity Anthology is NOW LIVE! This anthology features nine fantastic stories by Canadian authors attending this years Ignited By Books Author Event September 12th-13th. Each story features underlying themes of hope and resilience, and proceeds from all sales go to this year's charity endeavour, Fred Victor!

J.C. Hannigan
Jul 1, 20251 min read


𝐂𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑 𝐑𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐀𝐋: Last Resort (A Hartwood Creek Romance) by J.C. Hannigan
Cover Reveal for Last Resort: A Hartwood Creek Romance by J.C. Hannigan! Releasing August 11, 2025

J.C. Hannigan
May 20, 20251 min read


What I've Been Working On Lately...
Things are progressing well with my upcoming release, Last Resort: A Hartwood Creek Romance . This is the second full-length novel set in...

J.C. Hannigan
May 6, 20252 min read


End of the Year Reflections
Another year has (almost) come and gone, and as I sit here planning my 2025 goals...I can't help but look back and reflect upon 2024...

J.C. Hannigan
Dec 28, 20243 min read


𝐍𝐎𝗪 𝐋𝐈𝐕𝐄: Riverside Reverie
Riverside Reverie by J.C. Hannigan is NOW LIVE!

J.C. Hannigan
Aug 7, 20242 min read


It's Release Day Eve!
It's Release Day Eve!

J.C. Hannigan
Aug 6, 20242 min read


When Inspiration Hits
The inspiration behind Riverside Reverie!

J.C. Hannigan
Jul 4, 20244 min read


Ignite Your Soul: A Romance Charity Anthology
Ignite Your Soul: A Romance Charity Anthology is releasing in 5 days! Proceeds from sales go to supporting the SickKids Foundation!

J.C. Hannigan
Jun 14, 20244 min read


𝐂𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑 𝐑𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐀𝐋: Riverside Reverie
I am so excited to reveal the cover for my upcoming release, Riverside Reverie! This stunning cover was created by the talented Jillian...

J.C. Hannigan
Apr 5, 20242 min read


Cover Reveal: Wood You Knot (A Hartwood Creek Romance)
Yesterday, I revealed the new cover for WOOD YOU KNOT: A Hartwood Creek Romance. It was created by Mignon Mykel of Oh So Novel. I'm so in...

J.C. Hannigan
Nov 27, 20232 min read


What's Happening with Wood You Knot?
I published WOOD YOU KNOT in the multi-author world of Cinnamon Bay almost a year ago, but unfortunately...the world of Cinnamon Bay is...

J.C. Hannigan
Nov 24, 20231 min read


Northumberland Empowering Women Expo
I have exciting news! I'm going to be speaking at the Northumberland Empowering Women Expo October 14th and 15th in Port Hope, Ontario! I...

J.C. Hannigan
Sep 15, 20231 min read


Author Meet & Greet!
I had a great time last night at the author meet & greet at the Norwood branch of the Asphodel-Norwood Public Library! Trish was a...

J.C. Hannigan
Nov 4, 20221 min read


Off Limit: Forgotten Flounders Book 2 is NOW LIVE!
It's here! The second book in my Forgotten Flounders series is now live! 𝑯𝒆’𝒔 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒐 𝒉𝒆𝒍𝒑 𝒎𝒂𝒌𝒆 𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒉𝒆𝒓...

J.C. Hannigan
Sep 14, 20222 min read
This Writing Journey
Last month, I sat down with author Dianna Gunn of Authors Spoonie Podcast and we chatted about writing, the balancing act (and how I'm...

J.C. Hannigan
May 29, 20214 min read


Bookshelf Boyfriends Podcast Episode
Yesterday, I had the absolute pleasure of being on the Bookshelf Boyfriends Podcast! The episode is already live, so click here if you'd...

J.C. Hannigan
Apr 13, 20211 min read


Reflections On Why I Write
I get asked a lot...why do you write? What inspires your writing? How did you "become" a writer? The truth is long-winded, so bear with...

J.C. Hannigan
Mar 12, 20218 min read
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