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Elsie Rowan

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Cozy Fantasy, Fantasy, Young Adult

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June 2026

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Elsie Rowan writes heartwarming cozy fantasy stories filled with quiet magic, found family, second chances, and the comforting belief that even the smallest moments can change a life.

She grew up surrounded by well-loved books, rainy afternoons, and stories told around the kitchen table, and has spent most of her life drawn to bookshops, libraries, and places that feel a little softer than the rest of the world. Her stories are inspired by candlelit cafés, countryside walks, old villages, and the kind of people who make others feel at home.

When she isn’t writing, Elsie can usually be found with a cup of tea nearby, adding far too many books to her reading pile, or dreaming up new magical villages and gentle adventures for future stories. She ...more

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Average rating: 5.0 · 16 ratings · 10 reviews · 10 distinct works

	The Gargoyle of Gull Rock it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 7 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Lantern Keeper: The First Light it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Lantern Keeper: The Turning Dark it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Things Your Grandmother Knew About Hospitality: Small Reminders About Welcome, Warmth, and Making Room for People it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Lantern Keeper: The Long Light it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Haven for the Sea-Sprites (Chronicles of Gull Rock Book 2) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Owl and the Lost Letter (Chronicles of Gull Rock Book 3) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	Cozy Cottages: Fall Coloring Book: 40 Autumn-Inspired Cottages & Cozy Rooms to Color 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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The Owl and the Lost Letter is Officially Live! 🦉🍂

Hello readers,

I am absolutely thrilled to share that Book 3 of The Chronicles of Gull Rock, The Owl and the Lost Letter, is officially live on Amazon and available to read right now on Kindle Unlimited!

The Owl and the Lost Letter (Chronicles of Gull Rock Book 3) by Elsie Rowan

This story is incredibly close to my heart. If you’ve enjoyed the salt-scoured charm of the first two books, this instalment takes a gentle turn inland to the cozy, cottagecore village of Oakhav Read more of this blog post »

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Published on September 23, 2026 16:12 • Tags: book-recommendations, bookish, chronicles-of-gull-rock, cozy-fantasy, elsie-rowan, fantasy-books, found-family, hearthlight-press, indie-authors, low-stakes-fantasy

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Elsie Rowan wrote a new blog post The Owl and the Lost Letter is Officially Live! 🦉🍂 Hello readers, I am absolutely thrilled to share that Book 3 of The Chronicles of Gull Rock, The Owl and the Lost Letter, is officially live on Amazon Read more of this blog post »
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Elsie Rowan liked Delphine Hoover's review of The Gargoyle of Gull Rock (Chronicles of Gull Rock): "This was such a lovely cozy fantasy! I really enjoyed Arthur’s journey from wanting to be completely alone to slowly discovering that having people around him might be exactly what he needed. The lighthouse setting gave the story such a peaceful, atm" Read more of this review »
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Elsie Rowan is now following Edward Marston Author of The Railway Detective (The Railway Detective, #1)
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Elsie Rowan liked Cora reader's review of The Gargoyle of Gull Rock (Chronicles of Gull Rock Book 1): "A Charming, Heartwarming Cozy Fantasy The Gargoyle of Gull Rock is the kind of book that feels like a warm cup of tea on a rainy afternoon. From the moment Arthur discovers that the strange stone carving on his desk is actually a very real and very de" Read more of this review »
Sep 03, 2026 10:43AM · see review
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