Harlequin is thrilled to host its next #RomanceIncludesYou pitch event on March 30th. From 9am to 5pm EST, editors from various Harlequin romance series will monitor Twitter and Facebook for romance story pitches with the #RomanceIncludesYou hashtag.
This semi-annual event is one of the many ways Harlequin editors meet romance writers in underrepresented communities, including, but not limited to, authors who identify as Black, Indigenous or People of Color (BIPOC), members of LGBTQ+ communities, marginalized ethnic and religious cultures, and writers with disabilities and neurodiversity. We have acquired romance stories through #RomanceIncludesYou, (including debuts!), and we want to hear what you’re writing.
Harlequin is interested a wide variety of diverse and inclusive stories for a broad readership to enjoy. We want readers to see themselves reflected in the authors and stories we publish.
How does it work?
- Please pitch only on one platform, Facebook or Twitter.
- If you choose to pitch on Facebook, be sure to join the Write for Harlequin Facebook Group in advance!
- If a Harlequin editor requests your story, congratulations! You’re invited to submit a synopsis and first three chapters by April 14, 2022 for consideration.
- Don’t forget to use the hashtag #RomanceIncludesYou on social media and in your submission!
Find out more about #RomanceIncludesYou, the upcoming pitch event, and participating romance lines on this page.
We can’t wait to read your love stories!
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!