Luisa A Jones lives in South Wales. She writes captivating and emotional fiction exploring the complex, messy truths of the human condition, with flawed, relatable characters readers root for from the first page.
Her first historical novel, The Gilded Cage, was an Amazon Victorian Historical Romance bestseller in the UK and the USA. A sequel, The Broken Vow, was published in 2024. Her second series for Storm Publishing, set in Wales during WWII, began with What We Left Behind in 2025. Before the Mountain Falls is due for publication in March 2026.
Luisa studied Classical Studies at Royal Holloway and Bedford New College, University of London. Her previous jobs have included tour guide in an historic house; teacher in both primary and secondary schools; careers adviser; and corporate trainer/assessor/coach. She is a member of the Society of Authors, the Historical Writers’ Association, and the Romantic Novelists’ Association. She was shortlisted for the RNA’s Elizabeth Goudge Trophy in 2024.
Luisa also creates and delivers talks and learning materials on topics linked to her writing. These have included workbooks for the Romantic Novelists’ Association, a Masterclass for the History Quill on Weaving Compelling Love Stories into Historical Fiction, and a conference session on Creative Writing for Mental Health.
Luisa loves using her creativity for crafting and baking, as well as writing historical and contemporary fiction with romantic elements. She and her husband are the proud owners of Gwynnie, a Volkswagen camper van built in 1974, which inspired the story behind Luisa’s first book, Goes Without Saying. They have three children, a dog, and two cats.