Romance Writing

5 Tips for Writing a Compelling Book Blurb by Amy Wilkins

By Robin Covington ⋅ November 23, 2011 ⋅ 16 comments

I met Amy Wilkins, Assistant Manager of Digital Content and Social Media at Harlequin, at RWA Nationals in NYC at the Harlequin Pajama party wearing my cool “Nick & Nora” Elephant PJ’s and right before [...]

In His Shoes: Race and Gender in Romance by Wayne Jordan

By Robin Covington ⋅ September 2, 2011 ⋅ 68 comments

What’s it like to be a man writing romance? What’s it like to be a black man writing romance in a predominantly Caucasian and female romance industry? We are thrilled to have Wayne Jordan here [...]

The Kid in You: The Untapped Resource in All of Us by Kieran Kramer

By Robin Covington ⋅ August 29, 2011 ⋅ 50 comments

Kieran Kramer writes funny, smart, sexy historical books that make you smile and swoon from beginning to end. When you meet Kieran you understand why she has so much joy and laughter in her books – [...]

The Devil is in the Details – Laura Griffin

By Carrie Spencer ⋅ August 18, 2011 ⋅ 35 comments

Laura Griffin is a new-to-me author, but I can tell you I’ve ordered most of her backlist. If you love romantic suspense, Laura’s books will keep you up nights. =) In a good way. Don’t [...]

Mills and Boon Launches the 2011 New Voices Contest!

By Robin Covington ⋅ July 23, 2011 ⋅ One comment

On September 13th 2011 Mills & Boon launches their second global search for fresh writing talent to their galaxy of romantic fiction stars. A celebration of romantic fiction and romance, New Voices will put [...]

Series Business – Three Types of Series by Misty Evans

By Jennifer Tanner ⋅ July 11, 2011 ⋅ 19 comments

Have you ever reached the last page of a book and felt a bit bereft because you wanted to read more about a favorite character or storyline? We’re happy to welcome author Misty Evans to the RU [...]

Interview with Debut Author Adrienne Giordano

By Carrie Spencer ⋅ July 8, 2011 ⋅ 36 comments

Woohoo! Today we get to chat with Adrienne Giordano, one of the founding fathers…er..mothers? of Romance University. Her new book Man Law was released on July 4. Join us as we find out allllll about [...]

Holy Crap, I Won! with Ann Charles

By Carrie Spencer ⋅ April 15, 2011 ⋅ 22 comments

Welcome Ann Charles, author of Nearly Departed In Deadwood! Today, Ann talks to us about her win – the Daphne Du Maurier Award for Excellence! (and a little side nomination for the Golden Heart!) In [...]

Writing the SECOND Book with Susan Sey

By Carrie Spencer ⋅ April 11, 2011 ⋅ 51 comments

Join us today as we welcome Susan Sey, author of Money, Honey – a favorite of mine! Today Susan will tell us about her journey with the second book – Money Shot. She’ll be giving [...]

Developing Your Pitch – Part Two

By Jennifer Tanner ⋅ April 1, 2011 ⋅ 51 comments

Does the idea of pitching to an agent/editor send your pulse rate into orbit and make your palms sweat? Diane Holmes from Pitch U, this week’s semi-permanent houseguest, is back to crit your pitches and give us some [...]