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Heat Levels: How Spicy Is Your Romance?

It’s usually simple to decide where you should place your story with Harlequin. If you’ve written a book about Vikings, […]

Posted on: June 14, 2023
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Harlequin Medical Month Blitz: That’s A Wrap!

On Wednesday last week, we wrapped up the Medical Month Blitz for Harlequin Medical Romance. A big thank you to […]

Posted on: June 9, 2023
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Love Stories for All: How LGBTQ+ Stories Can Reawaken a Love of The Romance Genre

by Katixa Espinoza, Editorial Assistant In the past year, I’ve had the privilege to work on Carina Adores, Harlequin’s LGBTQ+ […]

Posted on: June 7, 2023
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I Got the Call! Meet New Harlequin Romantic Suspense Author Charlene Parris!

Charlene Parris has been reading for as long as she can remember. Her first romance book, discovered in her high […]

Posted on: June 5, 2023
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What We’re Reading – The Spring List

If there is one thing that the Write for Harlequin team can discuss endlessly, it’s what we’re reading! Find out […]

Posted on: May 31, 2023
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Love Inspired Suspense Most Wanted: Editor Wishlist

Love Inspired Suspense is actively seeking submissions! If you have a contemporary inspirational romantic suspense of 55,000 words, we invite […]

Posted on: May 24, 2023
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I Got the Call! Meet New Love Inspired Author, Susan Furlong

Susan Furlong grew up in North Dakota where she spent long winters at her local library scouring the shelves for mysteries […]

Posted on: May 22, 2023
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Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with Jayci Lee

To celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Harlequin author Jayci Lee joins us to chat all things books! […]

Posted on: May 19, 2023
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A Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Update from Harlequin

Harlequin is raising awareness of stories with LGBTQ+ characters this Pride Month beginning this May 15th through June with its […]

Posted on: May 17, 2023
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Pacing in High-Stakes Stories: How to Sustain Suspense without Losing Romance

Every plot needs to move at a good pace to keep readers interested. But in suspenseful stories, pacing is especially […]

Posted on: May 10, 2023