Romantic Novelists' Association Awards (RoNA Awards)
7 appearances
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Edition 59 (2013) Winner
Jenny Colgan
ジェニー・コルガン
Jenī Korugan
Aliases:
Jenny T. Colgan
Pen Names:
Jane Beaton（Used for school stories series）,
J. T. Colgan（Used for SF and Doctor Who works）
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- 1971-09-14 （Prestwick, Ayrshire, Scotland）
- Nationality
- Scottish
- Languages
- English
- Religion
- Unknown
- Residence History
- London → France
Career
- Occupations
- author, health service worker
- Active Years
- 2000-2024
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Edinburgh | — | — | — | — | United Kingdom |
University of Edinburgh
Country:
United Kingdom
Attended
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Romantic Novel of the Year | Welcome to Rosie Hopkins' Sweetshop of Dreams | — | Romantic Novelists' Association | winner |
| 2018 | Comedy Novel of the Year | The Summer Seaside Kitchen | — | Romantic Novelists' Association | winner |
Romantic Novel of the Year
2013
Work:
Welcome to Rosie Hopkins' Sweetshop of Dreams
Organization:
Romantic Novelists' Association
Result:
winner
Comedy Novel of the Year
2018
Work:
The Summer Seaside Kitchen
Organization:
Romantic Novelists' Association
Result:
winner
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Amanda's Wedding
2000 Romantic comedyDebut romantic comedy novel.
weddingfriendship
Welcome to Rosie Hopkins' Sweetshop of Dreams
2012 Romantic fictionA woman inherits a sweetshop in her hometown. Winner of Romantic Novel of the Year.
hometownsweetsromance
The Summer Seaside Kitchen
2017 Romantic comedyStory set in a seaside kitchen. Winner of Comedy Novel of the Year.
seasidecookingcommunity
Dark Horizons
2012 Science fictionDoctor Who tie-in novel.
time traveladventure
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Light-hearted and humorous styleVibrant dialogue-driven narrative
- Recurring Motifs
- Small townsFood and bakingBookshops and bakeriesSeaside settings
Legacy
Renowned romantic comedy author with multiple bestselling series. Twice winner of RNA awards, also wrote Doctor Who novels.
Trivia
- Married to marine engineer Andrew Beaton.
- Has three children.
- Won Celebrity Mastermind in 2018 with 21 points.
- Wrote Doctor Who novels.