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I Got the Call: Meet Afterglow Books Author Adele Buck

Adele is a writer and academic law librarian. She signed a three-book deal with Afterglow Books. A New Hampshire native, […]

Posted on: April 10, 2023
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Spotlight on K9s: Writing about Dogs

As you may have noticed, dogs are a very popular element in many of our Harlequin novels. These furry friends […]

Posted on: April 5, 2023
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How to submit to Harlequin using Submittable – a guide for new authors

So, your manuscript is done and you’ve prepared your synopsis and cover letter. You’re ready to hit “submit”! What’s next? […]

Posted on: March 28, 2023
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I Got the Call! Meet New Harlequin Love Inspired Suspense Author Laura Conaway

Laura Conaway resides in Pennsylvania and creates stories with a healthy dose of suspense and happily ever afters. As a […]

Posted on: March 27, 2023
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Medical Month: What an Editor Wants…

What sets an editor’s pulse racing in Medical Romance? With the Medical Romance blitz round the corner, we decided this […]

Posted on: March 20, 2023
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Hooks Vs Tropes: What’s the Difference?

This post has been updated from its previously published version “Hooks” and “tropes” are two words that category romance readers […]

Posted on: March 17, 2023
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Carina Press Most Wanted: An Editor Wish List

Interested in writing for Carina Press? We’re currently acquiring for our Fall 2023/Winter 2024 seasons, and we’d love to read […]

Posted on: March 15, 2023
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I Got the Call! Meet New Harlequin Presents Author Jane Holland

Jane Holland grew up in a house of writers. Her mother was bestselling Mills and Boon author Charlotte Lamb, her […]

Posted on: March 13, 2023
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Calling all Harlequin Medical Romance writers…Submit your story during Medical Month!

We’ve dubbed this May as Medical Month here at Harlequin. As we celebrate our heroes and heroines in the medical […]

Posted on: March 3, 2023
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A Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Update from Harlequin

We kicked off 2023 by opening submissions for Harlequin’s Romance Includes You Mentorship on January 1 and we received an […]

Posted on: February 16, 2023