Leonora Ross
Author of women's and literary fiction, hiker of mountains, lover of trees and all things wild.
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About Leonora Ross
What She Writes About
Leonora’s stories explore the complexities of family and relationships in culturally diverse and expansive settings. Her character-driven storytelling has
a philosophical and often lyrical tone.
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Writing Career Highlights
​Her debut novel, Tess Has a Broken Heart, and Other Comedies Full of Errors, was published in 2021, and her second novel, The Suncatchers, in 2022.
Her most recent literary saga, A Life in Frames, was inspired by her love and respect for the people and places of Africa, where she was born.
Literary Journals
Apart from novels, Leonora writes poetry, personal essays, and short stories, and she also does photography. Her work has appeared in several literary journals.
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Personal Life
When she’s not working, Leonora embraces the outdoor lifestyle of the Canadian Rockies, where she lives and is an avid hiker. She is also an adventurous cook.
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Outlook
Leonora is a strong proponent of fairness, equality, and collective human responsibility in saving our planet.
What Readers are Saying
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Author Leonora Ross’s fictional “Tess Has a Broken Heart …” deserves to be read by all men and women, young and old, who have experienced the vagaries of love... This light- hearted novel is a gem to immerse yourself, page after page, in clean, clear, and entertaining prose. And, the final chapter notably wraps the narrative in a cleverly creative surprise.
- Mel, Reader
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I think many women will identify with Tess in this story, as she navigates friendships, love (and not love!) and life in general. It moves along at a great pace and you'll find yourself smiling with recognition at various times too. For me it was also an enjoyable escape - when reading I got totally immersed in the story and the characters. I feel like I know them now! Highly recommended!
- Suzy, Reader
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There are few things more romantic than meeting the love of your life by chance... Fair warning: it's almost impossible not to fall in love with The Suncatchers' main character Luka...
...I loved reading The Suncatchers and would recommend it to those who love smart female leads and a good love story.
- Independent Book Reviewer
