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I Got the Call! Meet New Harlequin Love Inspired Author Chris Maday Schmidt

Chris Maday Schmidt is a self-professed princess who believes it’s always the write time for real-life fairytales brimming with hope for new […]

Posted on: May 8, 2023
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Harlequin Announces 2023 Romance Includes You Mentorship Recipient

In January, we received over 160 submissions to Harlequin’s Romance Includes You Mentorship from authors looking to publish their romance […]

Posted on: May 3, 2023
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I Got the Call! Meet New Harlequin Love Inspired Author Lindi Peterson

Lindi Peterson loves writing and reading contemporary Christian romance. She makes her home in northwest Georgia at the foot of […]

Posted on: April 24, 2023
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Meet Harlequin’s Featured Authors at the FOLD

Harlequin is excited to be a part of The Festival of Literary Diversity, Canada’s premier festival for diverse authors and […]

Posted on: April 21, 2023
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The Do’s and Don’ts of a Revise and Resubmit

If you’re reading this post, you’ve likely put in the time to complete a draft of your manuscript and taken […]

Posted on: April 19, 2023
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Medical Month: Hints and Tips from Our Authors

The Harlequin Medical Month Blitz is fast approaching—and we couldn’t be more excited! To help you prepare your submissions, we […]

Posted on: April 12, 2023
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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