Our Harlequin Books Youtube channel is packed with book trailers, interviews and behind the scenes features. Take a look at two videos this week: a Harlequin Historical cover shoot and how to win SYTYCW with 2012 winner Jennifer Hayward.
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An author lives with her characters in her head for months on end while writing a novel. But she doesn't always get a chance to see those characters come to life in photos or film. Michelle Willingham, author of the Harlequin Historical series Forbidden Vikings had the opportunity to do just that when she participated in the cover shoot for her historical romance To Tempt a Viking.
A lot of planning and effort goes into a Historical cover. It takes a dedicated team of wardrobe designers, photographers, makeup artists and models to capture the essence of the book – and a reader's attention. Take a peek behind the scenes here!
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It takes more than luck to win the ultimate publishing prize with Harlequin's So You Think You Can Write contest. We saw hundreds of fantastic entries in 2012, and in the end, the prize went to Jennifer Haywood for her Harlequin Presents book, The Divorce Party. Jennifer has gone on to write four more successful books so far for the Presents line, and continues to write for Harlequin. In this video, Jennifer talks about what it takes to win So You Think You Can Write.
Check out more great videos on the Harlequin Books Youtube channel!
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!