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Writing Advice with Harlequin Authors

Today we’ve pulled some of the best writing advice from our Harlequin authors from our blog series, I Got the […]

Posted on: August 21, 2023
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The Roadmap to Writing Romance: 5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Starting Your Romance Novel

By Deirdre McCluskey You have the perfect idea for a romance novel and you’re dying to make your characters’ Happily […]

Posted on: August 16, 2023
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On Being a Romance Writer with Harlequin Authors

Today we’re diving into the I Got the Call archives to hear why our authors wanted to become romance writers […]

Posted on: August 7, 2023
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The Roadmap to Writing Romance: An Introduction

Picture this: You’ve got a couple of characters with a happily ever after tumbling around your head and you know […]

Posted on: August 2, 2023
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Harlequin Editors Play This or That

Reading inside or outside? eBook, Print Book, or Audio Book? Music on or off while reading? We asked some of […]

Posted on: July 24, 2023
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What Gen Z Readers Are Looking to Find in Romance Novels

By Editor Natalia Castano In the past, reading romance books would have been regarded as a guilty pleasure, but the […]

Posted on: July 19, 2023
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Introducing… Afterglow Books!

We’re so excited to share the name of our new sexy contemporary series, Afterglow Books! Launching in January 2024, Afterglow […]

Posted on: July 12, 2023
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All About Pitching: How to Pitch Your Romance Novel

If you’re thinking about submitting a story to Harlequin editors, you may be brushing up on how to successfully pitch […]

Posted on: July 10, 2023
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On Writing Love Inspired Suspense

Today’s the day! You’ve decided to write your very own Love Inspired Suspense manuscript. But… where do you start? How […]

Posted on: July 5, 2023
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I Got the Call! Meet New Harlequin Love Inspired Author Stacie Strong

Debut author Stacie Strong was born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida.  She and her husband raised two children, and as […]

Posted on: July 4, 2023