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What’s In A Scene? Harlequin Authors Explain

We asked Harlequin authors to tell us about a favorite scene in their new release. They explained what the action says about the characters, how certain scenes propel the story forward, and why they were fun to write.

Posted on: December 21, 2023
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‘Tis the Season: How to Incorporate the Holidays into Your Story

There’s something so magical about the festive season; twinkly lights strung up everywhere you look, the smell of warming spices […]

Posted on: December 15, 2023
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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 Authors Find Fun About These Classic Tropes

We asked Harlequin authors to tell us about the romance tropes in their latest releases and what they love about writing romance stories with them.

Posted on: November 28, 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
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Category Romance VS Trade Romance: What’s the Difference?

This post has been updated from its previously published version. Our FAQ page has a lot of great information for aspiring […]

Posted on: November 15, 2023
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HEA Writing Week 2023 Wrap-Up

On Friday of last week, we wrapped up HEA Writing Week for another year.  We wanted to say a HUGE […]

Posted on: November 10, 2023
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I Got the Call! Meet New Harlequin Historical Author Emma-Claire Sunday

Emma-Claire Sunday is on a mission to fill the world’s libraries with queer Happily Ever Afters. At various points in […]

Posted on: November 6, 2023
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HEA Writing Week 2023 | Embracing Emotions

Welcome to the final day of HEA Writing Week 2023! Today, we’re talking about how to create emotional intimacy without […]

Posted on: November 3, 2023