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Back to Basics: Setting the Scene with Author Jennifer Faye

By Harlequin Romance Author Jennifer Faye When you think of writing a book, you might not readily think of the […]

Posted on: March 14, 2022
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Back to Basics: POV Tips from Editor Kathryn Lye

Before writing page one of your romance novel, there are some fundamental questions about voice you need to ask yourself. […]

Posted on: February 24, 2022
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Back to Basics: Creating Emotional Intimacy in Steamy Scenes

By Harlequin Medical Romance Author JC Harroway Intimate scenes in a romance novel aren’t simply about the mechanics of sex, […]

Posted on: February 10, 2022
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Back to Basics: Top Tips on Worldbuilding

Welcome back to the Back to Basics series, where you’re sure to pick up a tip (or two 😉) on […]

Posted on: February 3, 2022
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Back to Basics: Plotting Tips from Harlequin Editors

Plotting can be a lot of work! Sometimes you know exactly what kind of story you want to tell. Setting […]

Posted on: January 27, 2022
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These Harlequin Heartwarming Authors are Bringing the Blackwells Back!

The Blackwells are back! If you loved the first two Blackwells miniseries, Return of the Blackwell Brothers and The Blackwell […]

Posted on: June 30, 2022
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First Page Feedback – Ink Slapped

Another HQN first page! @Authoramjones (A.M. Jones) has sent in a page with a very intriguing title….    It’s only […]

Posted on: July 23, 2014
Harlequin Author Spotlight featuring four books: Playing the Sicilian's Game of Revenge by Lorraine Hall, An Innocent's Deal with the Devil by Tara Pammi, The Bodyguard's Deadly Mission by Lisa Dodson, and Texas Law Lethal Encounter by Jennifer Bokal
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Intimate Details: Authors Dish on Bringing Emotion to the Reader

There comes a moment in a romance novel when the world stops and nothing else matters – the first kiss, a long look, or a deep and certain feeling that they’ve met someone truly special. We asked Harlequin authors to they created these ultra romantic moments in their new releases.

Posted on: January 23, 2024
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HEA Writing Week 2023 | Writing Foundations

Welcome to day two of HEA Writing Week! Today we’re going back to basics to recap some of the writing […]

Posted on: October 31, 2023
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Tips on Avoiding “The Saggy Middle”

We’ve all been there—after a stellar opening that sets up the book, we come to what’s known as “the saggy […]

Posted on: January 24, 2022