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Turning Up the Heat: How to Craft a Sex Scene

By Editor Errin Toma Let’s talk about sex! To be specific, crafting sex scenes in romance books. First, let’s back […]

Posted on: February 14, 2024
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Harlequin’s Romance Includes You Mentorship Opens for Submissions on May 1, 2024

Harlequin’s Romance Includes You Mentorship is back! Again in 2024, we are calling for story submissions from debut romance writers […]

Posted on: February 13, 2024
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Celebrate Black History Month with Darby Baham

To celebrate Black History Month, Harlequin author Darby Baham shares her reading recommendations, not only for the month, but all […]

Posted on: February 2, 2024
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In Conversation with Yahrah St. John

Harlequin launched Afterglow Books, its new spicy romance line, in January. Today, we’re presenting author Yahrah St. John in conversation […]

Posted on: January 25, 2024
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Writing Advice with Harlequin Authors

In need of some writing advice? Well look no further because the Harlequin authors are here to help! Today we’re […]

Posted on: January 15, 2024
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Ready, Set, Write: A Guide to Writing Sprints

If you’re looking for a new writing routine in 2024, writing sprints may be the exercise for you. What are […]

Posted on: January 12, 2024
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New Year, New Goals

January is a great time for jumping into new habits and starting new routines, but it can also be stressful […]

Posted on: January 3, 2024
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From Pitch to Purchase: The Journey of a Harlequin Book

Want to learn more about how a Harlequin novel is made? Editor Katie Gowrie takes you on the journey of […]

Posted on: December 1, 2023
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What We’re Reading | The Autumn List

Autumn, as a season, has a very particular feeling. The days are getting colder, and the evenings are getting darker, […]

Posted on: November 24, 2023
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On the Journey to Publishing with Harlequin Authors

Today, we are digging into the I Got the Call archives to hear about the journey to publication.  We asked some of […]

Posted on: November 20, 2023