About me
Dubbed “the undisputed queen of the modern-day romance” (Vogue), Jasmine Guillory is the beloved New York Times-bestselling author of several romance novels, including The Wedding Date, The Proposal, While We Were Dating, and more. A former writer for The Toast and a regular contributor to The Today Show, Guillory’s romantic comedies have resonated with readers everywhere. With her signature upbeat charm, Guillory speaks to audiences about the importance of writing Black heroines, her career pivot from lawyer to full time writer, and writing during hard times.
Jasmine Guillory burst onto the romance scene with her debut novel The Wedding Date in 2018. Since then, her subsequent romantic comedies have become New York Times bestsellers and Reese’s Book Club picks, and have received electric praise from Roxane Gay, NPR, Shondaland, EW, and many more. Guillory writes an extremely popular newsletter, where she shares her love of books, fashion, and food, and her writing has appeared in O, The Oprah Magazine, Cosmopolitan, Bon Appetit, and Time, among other outlets. She is a regular guest on The Today Show, where she recommends her favorite reads for every occasion.
In warm and witty talks, Jasmine Guillory delights audiences with stories from her writing process—from figuring out story to developing lovable and recognizable characters. She shares character inspirations, what goes into writing romance novel, and breaking stereotypes of romantic ideals.
In addition to writing, Guillory is a passionate cook and baker. Her newsletters regularly feature her favorite recipes, and her books include many glorious descriptions of food. She lives in Oakland, California.
