Jen Winsor - Author
@jenwinsorauthor.bsky.social
Jen Winsor is a mom, author, arts administrator, and former cruise ship crew member. Her first book will be available in the fall of 2025 and published with Breakwater Books (@breakwaterbooksltd.bsky.social).
I'm wildly, insanely, and unbelievably excited to share this photo!
I recently visited the new Breakwater Books Ltd. HQ in downtown St. John's at 263 Duckworth Street.
What a wonderful surprise to see "Ship Moms" in this giant collage poster of Breakwater titles. 🥰
Thank you, Breakwater Books! 🥲
I recently visited the new Breakwater Books Ltd. HQ in downtown St. John's at 263 Duckworth Street.
What a wonderful surprise to see "Ship Moms" in this giant collage poster of Breakwater titles. 🥰
Thank you, Breakwater Books! 🥲
August 18, 2025 at 3:34 PM
I'm wildly, insanely, and unbelievably excited to share this photo!
I recently visited the new Breakwater Books Ltd. HQ in downtown St. John's at 263 Duckworth Street.
What a wonderful surprise to see "Ship Moms" in this giant collage poster of Breakwater titles. 🥰
Thank you, Breakwater Books! 🥲
I recently visited the new Breakwater Books Ltd. HQ in downtown St. John's at 263 Duckworth Street.
What a wonderful surprise to see "Ship Moms" in this giant collage poster of Breakwater titles. 🥰
Thank you, Breakwater Books! 🥲
Fun fact: today (Aug. 15) is National Sting Ray Day! There really is something to celebrate every day, hey? 😂🤪
I'll be hosting my own day of celebrations soon... Stay tuned for details about my upcoming BOOK LAUNCH PARTY!!! 🎉📘🎉
I can't wait to invite you to the event & hopefully see you there! 🥹
I'll be hosting my own day of celebrations soon... Stay tuned for details about my upcoming BOOK LAUNCH PARTY!!! 🎉📘🎉
I can't wait to invite you to the event & hopefully see you there! 🥹
August 15, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Fun fact: today (Aug. 15) is National Sting Ray Day! There really is something to celebrate every day, hey? 😂🤪
I'll be hosting my own day of celebrations soon... Stay tuned for details about my upcoming BOOK LAUNCH PARTY!!! 🎉📘🎉
I can't wait to invite you to the event & hopefully see you there! 🥹
I'll be hosting my own day of celebrations soon... Stay tuned for details about my upcoming BOOK LAUNCH PARTY!!! 🎉📘🎉
I can't wait to invite you to the event & hopefully see you there! 🥹
Psst... Have you ordered your copy of "Ship Moms" yet? 🤱🚢🛟💕
I can't wait to share more updates with you regarding an official release date and perhaps a book launch or signing... some sort of party or event to celebrate this momentous occasion! 😋
🔗: breakwaterbooks.com/products/shi...
I can't wait to share more updates with you regarding an official release date and perhaps a book launch or signing... some sort of party or event to celebrate this momentous occasion! 😋
🔗: breakwaterbooks.com/products/shi...
August 11, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Psst... Have you ordered your copy of "Ship Moms" yet? 🤱🚢🛟💕
I can't wait to share more updates with you regarding an official release date and perhaps a book launch or signing... some sort of party or event to celebrate this momentous occasion! 😋
🔗: breakwaterbooks.com/products/shi...
I can't wait to share more updates with you regarding an official release date and perhaps a book launch or signing... some sort of party or event to celebrate this momentous occasion! 😋
🔗: breakwaterbooks.com/products/shi...
Like many Newfoundlanders and Labradorians, my heart is been with Conception Bay South and North as crews work hard to battle out of control wildfires in numerous communities.
This photo from 2023 was taken at the beloved Ochre Fest in beautiful Ochre Pit Cove – currently on evacuation alert. 😔
This photo from 2023 was taken at the beloved Ochre Fest in beautiful Ochre Pit Cove – currently on evacuation alert. 😔
August 7, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Like many Newfoundlanders and Labradorians, my heart is been with Conception Bay South and North as crews work hard to battle out of control wildfires in numerous communities.
This photo from 2023 was taken at the beloved Ochre Fest in beautiful Ochre Pit Cove – currently on evacuation alert. 😔
This photo from 2023 was taken at the beloved Ochre Fest in beautiful Ochre Pit Cove – currently on evacuation alert. 😔
No links, no promotions, no shout-outs, no tags – Just a straight up appreciation post for my amazing and wonderful friends, and the natural breathtaking beauty of a rugged landscape. 🫶🫶🫶
July 29, 2025 at 12:45 PM
No links, no promotions, no shout-outs, no tags – Just a straight up appreciation post for my amazing and wonderful friends, and the natural breathtaking beauty of a rugged landscape. 🫶🫶🫶
Stay tuned for more updates on my debut novel, including the book launch event, and even some sneak previews of our cast of "characters" – Real, live Ship Moms like me. 🥰
Thanks again for supporting me on this incredible journey. I'm so excited for everything coming next.
Thanks again for supporting me on this incredible journey. I'm so excited for everything coming next.
July 14, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Stay tuned for more updates on my debut novel, including the book launch event, and even some sneak previews of our cast of "characters" – Real, live Ship Moms like me. 🥰
Thanks again for supporting me on this incredible journey. I'm so excited for everything coming next.
Thanks again for supporting me on this incredible journey. I'm so excited for everything coming next.
Wow! Somebody pinch me, because it still doesn't feel real... 🤩
I want to send a HUGE thanks to all the amazing humans that have already pre-ordered "Ship Moms" via Breakwater Books!
I want to send a HUGE thanks to all the amazing humans that have already pre-ordered "Ship Moms" via Breakwater Books!
July 14, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Wow! Somebody pinch me, because it still doesn't feel real... 🤩
I want to send a HUGE thanks to all the amazing humans that have already pre-ordered "Ship Moms" via Breakwater Books!
I want to send a HUGE thanks to all the amazing humans that have already pre-ordered "Ship Moms" via Breakwater Books!
Your host Stephen Brunt takes you around the island to visit six authors in their favourite place:
📍 Michael Crummey in Western Bay
📍 Eva Crocker in Broad Cove
📍 Donna Morrissey in The Beaches
📍 Shelly Kawaja in Stephenville
📍 Des Walsh in New Bonaventure
📍 Douglas Walbourne-Gough in Corner Brook
📍 Michael Crummey in Western Bay
📍 Eva Crocker in Broad Cove
📍 Donna Morrissey in The Beaches
📍 Shelly Kawaja in Stephenville
📍 Des Walsh in New Bonaventure
📍 Douglas Walbourne-Gough in Corner Brook
July 7, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Your host Stephen Brunt takes you around the island to visit six authors in their favourite place:
📍 Michael Crummey in Western Bay
📍 Eva Crocker in Broad Cove
📍 Donna Morrissey in The Beaches
📍 Shelly Kawaja in Stephenville
📍 Des Walsh in New Bonaventure
📍 Douglas Walbourne-Gough in Corner Brook
📍 Michael Crummey in Western Bay
📍 Eva Crocker in Broad Cove
📍 Donna Morrissey in The Beaches
📍 Shelly Kawaja in Stephenville
📍 Des Walsh in New Bonaventure
📍 Douglas Walbourne-Gough in Corner Brook
A belated Happy Canada Day to all Canadians, and Happy Memorial Day to all Newfoundlanders and Labradorians! ❤️🍁❤️
I'm so proud to be a Canadian and a Newfoundlander – to have had the freedom to take in all the wonderful experiences I've been blessed to have all over the world. 🚢 🌊📍🗺
I'm so proud to be a Canadian and a Newfoundlander – to have had the freedom to take in all the wonderful experiences I've been blessed to have all over the world. 🚢 🌊📍🗺
July 2, 2025 at 7:08 PM
A belated Happy Canada Day to all Canadians, and Happy Memorial Day to all Newfoundlanders and Labradorians! ❤️🍁❤️
I'm so proud to be a Canadian and a Newfoundlander – to have had the freedom to take in all the wonderful experiences I've been blessed to have all over the world. 🚢 🌊📍🗺
I'm so proud to be a Canadian and a Newfoundlander – to have had the freedom to take in all the wonderful experiences I've been blessed to have all over the world. 🚢 🌊📍🗺
Another beautiful day on the East Coast Trail! 🌲 🥾 🌊
The North Head trail can be challenging (so... many... stairs... 😅) but the views are simply unbeatable – the Atlantic Ocean, Signal Hill tower, the Battery, the Narrows, Fort Amherst, Cuckhold's Cove... You get to see it all on this trail!
The North Head trail can be challenging (so... many... stairs... 😅) but the views are simply unbeatable – the Atlantic Ocean, Signal Hill tower, the Battery, the Narrows, Fort Amherst, Cuckhold's Cove... You get to see it all on this trail!
June 24, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Another beautiful day on the East Coast Trail! 🌲 🥾 🌊
The North Head trail can be challenging (so... many... stairs... 😅) but the views are simply unbeatable – the Atlantic Ocean, Signal Hill tower, the Battery, the Narrows, Fort Amherst, Cuckhold's Cove... You get to see it all on this trail!
The North Head trail can be challenging (so... many... stairs... 😅) but the views are simply unbeatable – the Atlantic Ocean, Signal Hill tower, the Battery, the Narrows, Fort Amherst, Cuckhold's Cove... You get to see it all on this trail!
OH, HI SUMMER! SO NICE TO FINALLY SEE YOU AGAIN!
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June 21, 2025 at 3:14 PM
OH, HI SUMMER! SO NICE TO FINALLY SEE YOU AGAIN!
☀️🌺🌱🌼🌿🌷🌲🌸🌳🌹☀️🌺🌱🌼🌿🌷🌲🌸🌳🌹☀️🌺🌱🌼🌿🌷
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Like the famous Jim Payne & Fergus O'Byrne song quips...
"How good is me life on this beautiful island?!" 🥰
"How good is me life on this beautiful island?!" 🥰
June 18, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Like the famous Jim Payne & Fergus O'Byrne song quips...
"How good is me life on this beautiful island?!" 🥰
"How good is me life on this beautiful island?!" 🥰
There's nothin' like enjoying dazzling view while standing on the edge of a cliff to make you feel truly alive! 🌅 🏞 🌄
This past weekend, myself and a few pals tackled Silver Mine Head Path, ending at Middle Cove Beach, all part of the always stunning East Coast Trail.
This past weekend, myself and a few pals tackled Silver Mine Head Path, ending at Middle Cove Beach, all part of the always stunning East Coast Trail.
June 18, 2025 at 3:49 PM
There's nothin' like enjoying dazzling view while standing on the edge of a cliff to make you feel truly alive! 🌅 🏞 🌄
This past weekend, myself and a few pals tackled Silver Mine Head Path, ending at Middle Cove Beach, all part of the always stunning East Coast Trail.
This past weekend, myself and a few pals tackled Silver Mine Head Path, ending at Middle Cove Beach, all part of the always stunning East Coast Trail.
There's no one else that I would rather navigate this journey with – from the middle of a vast sea where we met, to the bustling streets of so many cities, to the top of mountains, and everywhere in between...
I'll follow the two of you to the ends of the earth, snapping pictures along the way. 👯♂️ 📸
I'll follow the two of you to the ends of the earth, snapping pictures along the way. 👯♂️ 📸
June 15, 2025 at 3:19 PM
There's no one else that I would rather navigate this journey with – from the middle of a vast sea where we met, to the bustling streets of so many cities, to the top of mountains, and everywhere in between...
I'll follow the two of you to the ends of the earth, snapping pictures along the way. 👯♂️ 📸
I'll follow the two of you to the ends of the earth, snapping pictures along the way. 👯♂️ 📸
Happy Father's Day to all the Dads out there! 🥳
Sending a special Father's Day wish to my sweet Luiz – You are such a great partner and a wonderful father to our amazing kiddo!
Sending a special Father's Day wish to my sweet Luiz – You are such a great partner and a wonderful father to our amazing kiddo!
June 15, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Happy Father's Day to all the Dads out there! 🥳
Sending a special Father's Day wish to my sweet Luiz – You are such a great partner and a wonderful father to our amazing kiddo!
Sending a special Father's Day wish to my sweet Luiz – You are such a great partner and a wonderful father to our amazing kiddo!
Reminder – There's still time left to enter Riddle Fence's ongoing contests, open to fiction, poetry, and visual arts. 🏅📖 🎨
The grand prize is $1,000 (‼️) and winners + honourable mentions will be published in Riddle Fence #56.
Submit ASAP – the deadline for entries is July 1, 2025!
The grand prize is $1,000 (‼️) and winners + honourable mentions will be published in Riddle Fence #56.
Submit ASAP – the deadline for entries is July 1, 2025!
June 11, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Reminder – There's still time left to enter Riddle Fence's ongoing contests, open to fiction, poetry, and visual arts. 🏅📖 🎨
The grand prize is $1,000 (‼️) and winners + honourable mentions will be published in Riddle Fence #56.
Submit ASAP – the deadline for entries is July 1, 2025!
The grand prize is $1,000 (‼️) and winners + honourable mentions will be published in Riddle Fence #56.
Submit ASAP – the deadline for entries is July 1, 2025!
Get excited to read Melodie's Ship Mom story this fall!
Like Melodie says in her post, this book has been YEARS in the making. It has been my honour to be trusted with their personal stories. <3
Thanks for your kind words, Melodie! I appreciate you so much! 🫂
Like Melodie says in her post, this book has been YEARS in the making. It has been my honour to be trusted with their personal stories. <3
Thanks for your kind words, Melodie! I appreciate you so much! 🫂
June 5, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Get excited to read Melodie's Ship Mom story this fall!
Like Melodie says in her post, this book has been YEARS in the making. It has been my honour to be trusted with their personal stories. <3
Thanks for your kind words, Melodie! I appreciate you so much! 🫂
Like Melodie says in her post, this book has been YEARS in the making. It has been my honour to be trusted with their personal stories. <3
Thanks for your kind words, Melodie! I appreciate you so much! 🫂
I'm still buzzing with excitement from Friday's book cover reveal, so it was extra special to take some time to relax and unwind on the beautiful East Coast Trail.
Tinkers Point Path was a truly gorgeous hike... How lucky are we to live on such a beautiful island!? 🌲 🌊 ⛰ 🗺
Tinkers Point Path was a truly gorgeous hike... How lucky are we to live on such a beautiful island!? 🌲 🌊 ⛰ 🗺
June 2, 2025 at 4:04 PM
I'm still buzzing with excitement from Friday's book cover reveal, so it was extra special to take some time to relax and unwind on the beautiful East Coast Trail.
Tinkers Point Path was a truly gorgeous hike... How lucky are we to live on such a beautiful island!? 🌲 🌊 ⛰ 🗺
Tinkers Point Path was a truly gorgeous hike... How lucky are we to live on such a beautiful island!? 🌲 🌊 ⛰ 🗺
#CoverReveal: "Ship Moms" 🚢 🤰 🛟
The debut novel by author Jen Winsor
Published by Breakwater Books, Fall 2025.
🥹 🥹 🥹
The debut novel by author Jen Winsor
Published by Breakwater Books, Fall 2025.
🥹 🥹 🥹
May 30, 2025 at 11:08 AM
#CoverReveal: "Ship Moms" 🚢 🤰 🛟
The debut novel by author Jen Winsor
Published by Breakwater Books, Fall 2025.
🥹 🥹 🥹
The debut novel by author Jen Winsor
Published by Breakwater Books, Fall 2025.
🥹 🥹 🥹
Tomorrow is a BIG day! 📖
I am so excited to finally share with you, my future readers (😘), the official #CoverReveal of my debut novel "Ship Moms." 🚢🤰
The book cover image will be dropping bright and early tomorrow morning!
I am so excited to finally share with you, my future readers (😘), the official #CoverReveal of my debut novel "Ship Moms." 🚢🤰
The book cover image will be dropping bright and early tomorrow morning!
May 30, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Tomorrow is a BIG day! 📖
I am so excited to finally share with you, my future readers (😘), the official #CoverReveal of my debut novel "Ship Moms." 🚢🤰
The book cover image will be dropping bright and early tomorrow morning!
I am so excited to finally share with you, my future readers (😘), the official #CoverReveal of my debut novel "Ship Moms." 🚢🤰
The book cover image will be dropping bright and early tomorrow morning!
For #WaybackWednesday... here's a snap from the time I won "Smile of the Month" on board! 😁
This photo perfectly encapsulates how I pumped I am about sharing some big news about my upcoming book and my personal life...
Please stay tuned for some exciting announcements!
This photo perfectly encapsulates how I pumped I am about sharing some big news about my upcoming book and my personal life...
Please stay tuned for some exciting announcements!
May 28, 2025 at 2:04 PM
For #WaybackWednesday... here's a snap from the time I won "Smile of the Month" on board! 😁
This photo perfectly encapsulates how I pumped I am about sharing some big news about my upcoming book and my personal life...
Please stay tuned for some exciting announcements!
This photo perfectly encapsulates how I pumped I am about sharing some big news about my upcoming book and my personal life...
Please stay tuned for some exciting announcements!
Thank-you to everyone for the kind birthday wishes! 🎂🎉🎈
Stay tuned for upcoming announcements about some special personal news as well as updates about my upcoming novel... ✨
I can't wait to spill the beans! 🫘
📸: Ritche Perez
Stay tuned for upcoming announcements about some special personal news as well as updates about my upcoming novel... ✨
I can't wait to spill the beans! 🫘
📸: Ritche Perez
May 25, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Thank-you to everyone for the kind birthday wishes! 🎂🎉🎈
Stay tuned for upcoming announcements about some special personal news as well as updates about my upcoming novel... ✨
I can't wait to spill the beans! 🫘
📸: Ritche Perez
Stay tuned for upcoming announcements about some special personal news as well as updates about my upcoming novel... ✨
I can't wait to spill the beans! 🫘
📸: Ritche Perez
Happy birthday to... me! 😉 🥳 🥰
I'm SO grateful to be celebrating yet another successful trip around the sun.
Thank you to everyone who has supported me this past year (and every year)!
I cannot wait to see what the next 365 days will bring... ☺️ 📖 📦 💌
I'm SO grateful to be celebrating yet another successful trip around the sun.
Thank you to everyone who has supported me this past year (and every year)!
I cannot wait to see what the next 365 days will bring... ☺️ 📖 📦 💌
May 21, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Happy birthday to... me! 😉 🥳 🥰
I'm SO grateful to be celebrating yet another successful trip around the sun.
Thank you to everyone who has supported me this past year (and every year)!
I cannot wait to see what the next 365 days will bring... ☺️ 📖 📦 💌
I'm SO grateful to be celebrating yet another successful trip around the sun.
Thank you to everyone who has supported me this past year (and every year)!
I cannot wait to see what the next 365 days will bring... ☺️ 📖 📦 💌
On cruise ships, a small thing can come in a big package!
Crew cabins are ~120 square feet, with bunk beds, a mini-fridge, a desk, and a TV. The bathroom is tiny and results in having to get creative with positions to shave your legs... 😂😅🤪
What's the tiniest space you've ever stayed in? 🏢 🤏
Crew cabins are ~120 square feet, with bunk beds, a mini-fridge, a desk, and a TV. The bathroom is tiny and results in having to get creative with positions to shave your legs... 😂😅🤪
What's the tiniest space you've ever stayed in? 🏢 🤏
May 18, 2025 at 5:22 PM
On cruise ships, a small thing can come in a big package!
Crew cabins are ~120 square feet, with bunk beds, a mini-fridge, a desk, and a TV. The bathroom is tiny and results in having to get creative with positions to shave your legs... 😂😅🤪
What's the tiniest space you've ever stayed in? 🏢 🤏
Crew cabins are ~120 square feet, with bunk beds, a mini-fridge, a desk, and a TV. The bathroom is tiny and results in having to get creative with positions to shave your legs... 😂😅🤪
What's the tiniest space you've ever stayed in? 🏢 🤏
Check out this incredible opportunity from Women's Work Festival!
Facilitated by the Santiago Guzmán, this playwrighting class is part of WWF's "Seedlings Project." It's also part of their 20th anniversary celebrations – Congrats on 20 years, folks! 👏
Register now: 🎟 forms.gle/j3Sd6ojcscJr...
Facilitated by the Santiago Guzmán, this playwrighting class is part of WWF's "Seedlings Project." It's also part of their 20th anniversary celebrations – Congrats on 20 years, folks! 👏
Register now: 🎟 forms.gle/j3Sd6ojcscJr...
May 14, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Check out this incredible opportunity from Women's Work Festival!
Facilitated by the Santiago Guzmán, this playwrighting class is part of WWF's "Seedlings Project." It's also part of their 20th anniversary celebrations – Congrats on 20 years, folks! 👏
Register now: 🎟 forms.gle/j3Sd6ojcscJr...
Facilitated by the Santiago Guzmán, this playwrighting class is part of WWF's "Seedlings Project." It's also part of their 20th anniversary celebrations – Congrats on 20 years, folks! 👏
Register now: 🎟 forms.gle/j3Sd6ojcscJr...