From Renaissance Italy to the quiet corners of modern Tuscany—and beyond—my stories explore the places that shape us, the women who reshape their world, and the journeys that stay with us long after the final page.
Stories that transport, transform, and invite you to see the world—and yourself—a little differently.
Williamaye Jones writes stories that transport readers through history, remarkable places, and the journeys that change us.
Her fiction returns often to Italy—from the political intrigue of the Renaissance to the quiet hills of modern Tuscany—while also venturing into other corners of Europe where history, memory, and landscape become as unforgettable as the characters themselves.
Her work includes the Villa Fiorita novella series, an epic historical novel set in Renaissance Italy, and forthcoming fiction inspired by Europe’s rich history, enduring legends, and women who reshape their world. She also hosts Lust Through the Ages, a conversation series revisiting classic and forbidden texts through a modern lens.
Drawing on more than twenty-five years in publishing, Williamaye speaks on storytelling, structure, publishing, and what makes a novel work. Whether writing fiction, discussing literature, or teaching writers, she believes the best stories leave readers wanting to book a plane ticket—and seeing the world a little differently when they return.