“gratitude is a thing you can grow in your life like a sunflower. I try to keep mine tall.”
— I’m CJ Gold, author of YA, Romance and occasionally award winning fiction.


Latest news
My debut novel, Where is the Lie?, cover reveal.
What Readers Say
This novel was by far and away the best of the entries I received. In a class entirely by itself.
Georgia Romance Writer’s Maggie Award Judge.
Sharp and witty.
Marlowe and Christie Awards judge
While the elements of story-telling are admirably poised, what truly elevates the work is the keenness of its observation and the nuanced emotional rendering of its world.
Annie Barrows, author of “The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society”
Frequently Asked Questions
General Questions
Who are you?
I’m an award winning writer of both romance and YA, a mom of two, a partner to a person who enjoys puns more than socially acceptable, a Nerdfighter who is always available for mom-hugs and to talk you up when you need it.
Where Can I buy this book?
I want a paperback.
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I want an ebook for my kindle or e-reader.
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Joanne’s tweets came about post World Book Day rants (not just by her) regarding celebrity helmed books. I didn’t say… Read more
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Since I last and too long ago posted on this site, I have been: To Scotland with my family for… Read more
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In a recent workshop I attended with Sara Grant and Karen Ball called “Ruthless Revision.” Sara said these wise words:… Read more