Query Letter “A letter accompanying a manuscript submission to a publisher. The query (or cover) letter should showcase the book […]
We asked Harlequin authors to tell us about a favorite scene in their new release. They explained what the action says about the characters, how certain scenes propel the story forward, and why they were fun to write.
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The much-loved forced proximity trope is all about giving two people the chance to fall in love, despite all of […]
Romeo and Juliet. Mr. and Mrs. Smith. Tracy Lord and C.K. Dexter Haven (from one of my favorite romances, The […]
You have the perfect idea for a romance novel and you’re dying to make your characters’ Happily Ever After a […]
It’s usually simple to decide where you should place your story with Harlequin. If you’ve written a book about Vikings, […]
Every plot needs to move at a good pace to keep readers interested. But in suspenseful stories, pacing is especially […]
As you may have noticed, dogs are a very popular element in many of our Harlequin novels. These furry friends […]
This post has been updated from its previously published version “Hooks” and “tropes” are two words that category romance readers […]
