By now I’m sure you’re all aware how fantastic the Harlequin Community Forums are, and what a wealth of resource they can be! Still, emphasizing the great things happening there is always a good blog!
One of the upcoming highlights is a “Speed Dating with Harlequin Historical Editors” option. Full details are here at “Spooky Speed Dating with Harlequin Historical Editors Sarah Stubbs & Kathryn Cheshire” but for a short recap…
Go to the thread and sign up by Monday, October 21st for either Sarah or Kathryn
- You should be working on something suitable for the historical market
- All you need completed is a synopsis
- You submit a one paragraph pitch
Then on Monday, October 28th at 10AM (Eastern—these editors are in our UK office!) there will be chat room made available for those chosen for the speed dating round and Sarah and Kathryn will be in separate rooms
Pitchers will be called in to get a quick response–the editors will request a full manuscript, three chapters, a synopsis or perhaps advise it needs rethinking.
Be sure to check out the links and get ready.
Harlequin Historical Writing Guidelines
Harlequin Historical latest titles
“Spooky Speed Dating with Harlequin Historical Editors Sarah Stubbs & Kathryn Cheshire”
You can also check out Kathryn on Twitter @CheshireKat3 or Sarah @SarahHistorical
Sounds easy and fun—and it’s great to get some information early in the process as well! (And though it’s called “Spooky” these don’t need Halloween or scary themes. Just celebrating October!)
So get writing and pitching!
One reply on “Speed dating with Harlequin Historical Editors Sarah Stubbs & Kathryn Cheshire”
That is awesome for Historical! I wish luck to every one going for it!
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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!