You’d think we would get tired of hearts and flowers all year round, but nope, we’re always eager to find reasons to celebrate love!
So be sure to take time today to tell those who’ve touched you–in person, because of a story, a book, online, a post, a kind word or gesture, or any other way–that you appreciate them and welcome them into your life.
Thank you authors, and readers, and writers, and fans who share our passion to give and get good books.
And a special shout out to all the people in all the Harlequin offices you don’t ever see, and who don’t get thanked enough in person, but they touch each book in some way. The mailman, the bookpackers, the customer service reps, the art, marketing, pr, and sales forces, the production group who really does care about the font and the type and the paper, the managing editorial group who keep the deadlines and the copy editors who do fight for (and against) the commas, the fantastic hosts in the community, and even the IT group who lets us get these posts up and keeps email flowing, and the hundreds of other people who are part of the book.
We love you all!
Go spread the word! Happy Valentine’s Day!
P.S. – Just saw a tweet from author @LAGilman that writing a review on a book you love on Amazon/B&N/Goodreads or whatever social media site you use would be a perfect Valentine! Give it a try!
Comments ( 7 )
I spent the entire shutdown working. Had no time to wind down. I didn’t see my son much when school shutdown. My one co worker was told to stay home for 3 weeks so I picked up her hours. This year has been really crappy.
Ugh, Janell. Here’s hoping the rest of your summer is better.
Thanks for the info, Carol! Everyone is different in how they deal with the shutdown! I stay at home all the time since I don’t work so I haven’t been too effected but my shopping and errands sure have been effected!
Valri, I’ve been doing most of my shopping online. My local Target is still low on some items – mostly cleaning supplies. Grocery store is pretty much back to normal. Most of the dining in our town is outdoor. I can’t imagine have school-age kids!
Wow–getting your creative process on track must have been daunting–especially with “extra-large dog” glad to have you home. You don’t like coffee–I love coffee and have enjoyed my fortifying 2 cups in the morning even more than usual! How as COVID affected your story lines and characterizations? Best Wishes for all releases!
Interesting question, Virginia. You’ll have to tell me if the tone of my “COVID” books changed any! LOL
Life has changed so much! My dad passed Feb 2. The assisted living facility my folks were at went into hardcore lockdown the beginning of March. Mom couldn’t leave her apartment for 4 months! She was on the third floor, Will be 89 in two months & doesn’t use the phone. My husband and I remodeled the lower level completely and moved her in with us July 1. What a life change and difficult transition for the 3 of us! But we’re working thru it!