Category Archives: writing

Behind-the-Scenes Look at Writing “Shadow Bound”, by Rachel Vincent

by Rachel Vincent, author of Shadow Bound (book 2 of the Unbound series, MIRA Books, June 2012) Yesterday marked the release of my thirteenth full-length novel, and one of the most difficult to write of my career. What you may … Read More »

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Q&A with Karen Duvall, author of DARKEST KNIGHT

Please welcome author Karen Duvall, who’s latest book Darkest Knight (sequel to Knight’s Curse) is available now from Luna Books. Karen has answered some questions for us about writing urban fantasy and Darkest Knight… What draws you to writing urban … Read More »

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Writing What You Know in Paranormal Romance, by Crystal Jordan

by Crystal Jordan, author of Wicked (Spice Briefs, April 2012) One of the things new writers are often told is “write what you know.” To be fair, new writers are told a lot of things. Some are helpful, some not … Read More »

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Tempted By Blood—What Was I Thinking? By Laurie London

by Laurie London, author of Tempted by Blood (part of the Sweetblood series, HQN Books, March 2012) A common question authors get asked is, “Where do you get your ideas?” For me, it starts with a setting, an actual location … Read More »

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Reminder: So You Think You Can Writing Contest Deadline is December 15!

by Amy Wilkins, Harlequin Digital Attention aspiring authors! Last month Harlequin held our second annual So You Think You Can Write online conference all about writing a great Harlequin romance novel. The week of events is over, but perhaps the … Read More »

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Attention Writers: So You Think You Can Write Starts Today!

by Amy Wilkins, Harlequin Digital Attention aspiring Harlequin romance authors! Today is the launch of our second annual “online conference” So You Think You Can Write. From November 7-11, you can get tons of the advice and guidance from Harlequin … Read More »

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We Are Each Other’s Guardian Angels, by Stephanie Chong

by Stephanie Chong, debut author of Where Demons Fear to Tread (Mira Books, September 2011) A sense of grace in a place of beauty.  An flicker of light that seems otherworldly.  A shivery feeling of someone watching… Are there angels … Read More »

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The Things We Leave Out, by Michele Hauf

by Michele Hauf, author of Fallen (Harlequin Nocturne, April 2011) It’s morning and the sun is creeping through the window.  Bird are chirping.  The sheets are snuggly and warm.  The heroine rolls over to face the smiling hero and he … Read More »

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Author Marguerite Kaye on Inspiring the Creative Spark

by Marguerite Kaye, author of Claimed by the Wolf Prince (book 1 of the Legend of the Faol series, Harlequin Historical Undone, March 2011) and Bound to the Wolf Prince (book 2, out April 2011) Where do you get your … Read More »

Nocturne Bites Online Editor Pitch

by Amy Wilkins, Harlequin Digital Attention aspiring authors! If you’re a fan of Harlequin Nocturne Bites AND have a dark and sexy paranormal novella ready to submit, don’t miss your chance to pitch Associate Sr. Editor Ann Leslie Tuttle this … Read More »

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