Joanne Speirs is an award-winning romance author known for her heartfelt storytelling and rural Australian settings. Her debut novel, "Second Chance Love in Point Perry," earned critical acclaim as the runner-up for the Romance Writers of Australia Valerie Parv Award in 2019 and was longlisted for their Emerald Award in 2020. Recognized as Favourite Debut Romance Author by the Australia Romance Readers Association in 2023, Speirs also became a finalist in the Romance Writers of New Zealand Koru Award in 2024 for Best Long Romance and Best First Book.
Born and raised on a farm in South Australia's Eyre Peninsula, Speirs developed an early love for romance literature through Sweet Valley High novels and her mother's Mills & Boon collection. Now based in Adelaide, she balances writing with her work as a professional editor, specializing in romance manuscripts. Her background in rural life often influences her writing, infusing her stories with authentic small-town charm and emotional depth.