Sharon Owens

Sharon Owens is a prolific Irish author, best known for her works in fiction, contemporary, and chick lit novels. Contrary to what one might expect, writing was not always on her radar. In fact, it was her husband's encouragement that led her to pursue a career in the industry. Today, she has an impressive twenty publications to her name, each one marked by her unique warmth and ability to make everyday events stand out.\n \n Owens' love for books can be traced back to her childhood, where she developed a fondness for classics such as "The Borrowers" by Mary Norton, "The Secret Garden" by Frances Hodgson Burnett, and "The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe" by C.S. Lewis. As an adult, her tastes have expanded to include works by Brian Moore, Seamus Deane, and Edna O'Brien, among others.

When Owens is not writing, she enjoys spending her time engaged in various hobbies. She has a passion for gardening and takes great pride in her little secret garden in Belfast, which she shares with her husband and daughter. She also has a love for cooking, particularly vegetarian dishes, and has a penchant for salads, Indian curries, and bread. Despite her busy schedule, she also manages to find time for television, with some of her favorites being "Murder She Wrote," "Poirot," "Midsomer Murders," and "Miss Marple."\n \n Fashion is another interest of Owens, although she has a very specific style that she has adhered to for the past 25 years. She favors black Victorian-style blouses, long waisted overcoats, pointy-toed ankle boots, and silver costume jewelry. She has long, straight hair and a love for the POISON range by Dior and CHANEL perfumes. Her one designer piece is a LULU GUINNESS handbag.\n \n In matters of the heart, Owens believes in love at first sight and has experienced it herself with her husband Dermot, whom she describes as a wonderful man and her best friend. She hopes to be remembered with affection by her husband, daughter, and close friends.
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 The Tea House on Mulberry Street 2003
2 The Ballroom on Magnolia Street 2003
3 The Tavern on Maple Street 2005
4 The Rose Garden at Castle Callaghan 2006
5 The Trouble with Weddings 2007
6 It Must Be Love 2008
7 Seven Secrets of Happiness 2009
8 A Winter's Wedding 2010
Collections
# Title Year
1 The Lights on the Carousel were Beautiful 2016