by Tessa Shapcott, Executive Editor Harlequin Presents

This tutorial was originally entitled Frequently Asked Questions.  But when the Editors at Presents thought about those, they realised there was one question that is asked far more often than any other: what are the most common mistakes made by unpublished writers?  So here goes with our Top Five:
1. [...]

by Malle, Digital Team Member
Unfortunately we made a production mistake in the printing of Miranda Lee’s February Harlequin Presents book, The Guardian’s Forbidden Mistress. The book is missing the prologue. Here is the missing prologue:

THE GUARDIAN’S FORBIDDEN MISTRESS by Miranda Lee
                                    
PROLOGUE
 
“More coffee?”

Nick shook his head before casting a speculative glance at his one-time boss and [...]

by Malle, Digital Team Member
Today Romance Novel TV is all about category romances. They’ll have Jane from Dear Author blogging about it along with Sarah and Candy from Smart Bitches discussing category in their new video segment. Romance Novel TV says: “If you’re a category romance lover like we are, don’t miss an entire day devoted [...]

by Sally Williamson and Lydia Mason

Being a successful Harlequin Mills & Boon writer is about more than just having a unique voice, creating believable characters and taking your readers on an emotional journey. You also need to build a positive relationship with your editor. Like a marriage contract, it’s not just about the [...]

by Tessa Shapcott, Executive Editor Harlequin Presents

Loads of people have been asking about our fabulous first prize in our Instant Seduction First Chapter and Synopsis competition – win yourself an editor for a year.  What would happen if you did?
At Harlequin Mills & Boon, we’ve always taken aspiring writers very seriously.  We’re one of the [...]

by Natalie, Research Department
I work in the research department and we would like to know what you think about the Harlequin Presents covers. Click here to fill out a short survey and receive a coupon for $1 off any Harlequin or Silhouette book for taking the time to help us. Thank you!
 

by Kate Hewitt, author of The Italian’s Chosen Wife
The Presents line of books are marketed as ‘escapist romantic fantasies’ and ‘the ultimate in sensual and emotional excitement’. Already on this blog some of the elements that make up these wonderful stories have been discussed: Alpha heroes, feisty, spirited heroines, international settings, and plots such as [...]

by Chantelle Shaw, author of The Frenchman’s Marriage Demand
The Harlequin Presents Instant Seduction writing competition sounds like a fantastic opportunity for aspiring authors. I am particularly interested because my own writing career was kick-started four years ago when I entered a competition in a magazine to write a synopsis for a Harlequin Mills & Boon [...]