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Celebrating LGBTQ+ Romance with Harlequin Author Elle Douglas

By Elle Douglas A couple of months ago, I wandered into an independent bookshop on the other side of my […]

Posted on: June 26, 2024
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Juneteenth: Celebrating Black Stories

June 19th, also known as Juneteenth, is celebrated as America’s second Independence Day.  It has been long celebrated in Black […]

Posted on: June 19, 2024
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Writing a Synopsis that Works | The Princess Bride: A Case Study

A few months ago, we broke down the Synopsis in a Romance Glossary Deep-Dive.   Today, Executive Editor Kathleen Scheibling […]

Posted on: June 12, 2024
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I Got the Call! Meet Harlequin Medical Romance Author Tessa Scott

Tessa Scott lives in the “Quiet Corner” of Northeast Connecticut (yes, it’s actually called the Quiet Corner!) with her horse, […]

Posted on: June 3, 2024
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What We’re Reading | The Spring 2024 List

Here at Harlequin, we take Spring and Summer reading seriously! We’ve been using our extra sunlight hours to read as […]

Posted on: May 31, 2024
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The Roadmap to Writing Romance: 5 Things a Harlequin Romance Novel Cannot Be Without

By Editor Caroline Timmings So, you’ve done your research. You’ve planned out a novel. You’ve found the best Harlequin line […]

Posted on: May 29, 2024
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Editor Frequently Asked Questions: How Long Should My Manuscript Be? Word Count Explained.

This post has been updated from its previously published version. One thing our editors get asked about frequently is word count requirements for […]

Posted on: May 8, 2024
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Romance Includes You Mentorship – Submissions Open Now!

Are you dreaming of starting your career as a published romance writer? Don’t miss this chance! We’re excited to begin […]

Posted on: May 1, 2024
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Author Charlene Parris on Writing Big-City Romance

Charlene Parris is an author for Harlequin Romantic Suspense (you might remember the story of her first novel was featured […]

Posted on: April 22, 2024
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Harlequin at the 2024 Festival of Literary Diversity

Harlequin is proud to support The Festival of Literary Diversity, Canada’s leading festival for diverse voices and storytellers. Running April […]

Posted on: April 19, 2024