Comments on: Aspiring Authors: Want an Editor for a Year http://dearauthor.com/book-reviews/aspiring-authors-want-an-editor-for-a-year/ Romance, Historical, Contemporary, Paranormal, Young Adult, Book reviews, industry news, and commentary from a reader's point of view Sun, 27 May 2012 13:56:17 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Dolores http://dearauthor.com/book-reviews/aspiring-authors-want-an-editor-for-a-year/#comment-124636 Dolores Sun, 20 Jan 2008 20:49:50 +0000 http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/2007/11/28/aspiring-authors-want-an-editor-for-a-year/#comment-124636 Is the format of this manuscript the same from the Harlequin "<em>Writing Guidelines</em>"? How many pages/words should the book have? Thank you. Is the format of this manuscript the same from the Harlequin “Writing Guidelines“? How many pages/words should the book have? Thank you.

]]> By: JACLYN VIEIRA DI BONA http://dearauthor.com/book-reviews/aspiring-authors-want-an-editor-for-a-year/#comment-120804 JACLYN VIEIRA DI BONA Mon, 14 Jan 2008 18:36:42 +0000 http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/2007/11/28/aspiring-authors-want-an-editor-for-a-year/#comment-120804 FROM EHARLEQUIN.COM I BUY ANYWHERE FROM 8-10 BOOKS A MONTH WHICH I ENJOY READING. TO BE ABLE TO SEE ONE OF MY BOOKS ON HARLEQUIN PRESENTS OR ON ANY OF HARLEQUIN OR SILHOUETTE LINES ON EHARLEQUIN.COM, I THINK THAT I CAN SAY: I DIED AND WENT TO HEAVEN. JACLYN FROM EHARLEQUIN.COM I BUY ANYWHERE FROM 8-10 BOOKS A MONTH WHICH I ENJOY READING. TO BE ABLE TO SEE ONE OF MY BOOKS ON HARLEQUIN PRESENTS OR ON ANY OF HARLEQUIN OR SILHOUETTE LINES ON EHARLEQUIN.COM, I THINK THAT I CAN SAY: I DIED AND WENT TO HEAVEN.
JACLYN

]]> By: Kate Walker http://dearauthor.com/book-reviews/aspiring-authors-want-an-editor-for-a-year/#comment-103856 Kate Walker Sat, 01 Dec 2007 09:18:13 +0000 http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/2007/11/28/aspiring-authors-want-an-editor-for-a-year/#comment-103856 Bam - there are plenty of Presents books set in Canada and two established Canadian authors - Catherine Spencer and Sandra Field. There are also lots of USA based romances - the nurban myth that no USA authors or settings a re bought is just that - a myth. There are authors from USA UK Australia and to everyone who lives in a different country, another country is international. The best way to find out exactly the types of settings and countries isz to read the books that are currently being published and the authors who are popular Bam – there are plenty of Presents books set in Canada and two established Canadian authors – Catherine Spencer and Sandra Field.

There are also lots of USA based romances – the nurban myth that no USA authors or settings a re bought is just that – a myth. There are authors from USA UK Australia and to everyone who lives in a different country, another country is international.

The best way to find out exactly the types of settings and countries isz to read the books that are currently being published and the authors who are popular

]]> By: Lynne http://dearauthor.com/book-reviews/aspiring-authors-want-an-editor-for-a-year/#comment-103278 Lynne Fri, 30 Nov 2007 00:02:35 +0000 http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/2007/11/28/aspiring-authors-want-an-editor-for-a-year/#comment-103278 Bam said, <blockquote>I wonder if Canada is international enough. The Canadian Videogame Designer's Mistress...</blockquote> I would SO buy that! Bam said,
I wonder if Canada is international enough. The Canadian Videogame Designer's Mistress…

I would SO buy that!

]]> By: Meljean http://dearauthor.com/book-reviews/aspiring-authors-want-an-editor-for-a-year/#comment-103157 Meljean Thu, 29 Nov 2007 18:47:31 +0000 http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/2007/11/28/aspiring-authors-want-an-editor-for-a-year/#comment-103157 Bam -- doooo eeeeeit! I've noticed quite a few new Presents authors lately. I got a chance to read some while my daughter was sick -- India Grey's debut (THE ITALIAN'S DEFIANT MISTRESS) was one of the better Presents I've read in a while. Bam — doooo eeeeeit!

I’ve noticed quite a few new Presents authors lately. I got a chance to read some while my daughter was sick — India Grey’s debut (THE ITALIAN’S DEFIANT MISTRESS) was one of the better Presents I’ve read in a while.

]]> By: bam http://dearauthor.com/book-reviews/aspiring-authors-want-an-editor-for-a-year/#comment-103147 bam Thu, 29 Nov 2007 18:20:25 +0000 http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/2007/11/28/aspiring-authors-want-an-editor-for-a-year/#comment-103147 why thank you, jane. I happen to have an awesome idea. why thank you, jane. I happen to have an awesome idea.

]]> By: Jane http://dearauthor.com/book-reviews/aspiring-authors-want-an-editor-for-a-year/#comment-103132 Jane Thu, 29 Nov 2007 17:29:21 +0000 http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/2007/11/28/aspiring-authors-want-an-editor-for-a-year/#comment-103132 Bam - I think you could write an awesome HP. Bam – I think you could write an awesome HP.

]]> By: bam http://dearauthor.com/book-reviews/aspiring-authors-want-an-editor-for-a-year/#comment-103122 bam Thu, 29 Nov 2007 16:53:37 +0000 http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/2007/11/28/aspiring-authors-want-an-editor-for-a-year/#comment-103122 <blockquote>Although grounded in reality and reflective of contemporary, relevant trends, these fast-paced stories are essentially escapist romantic fantasies that take the reader on an emotional roller-coaster ride. Written in the third person, they can be from the male or female point of view, or seen through the eyes of both protagonists. All are set in sophisticated, glamorous, international locations. With its focus on strong, wealthy, breathtakingly charismatic alpha-heroes who are tamed by spirited, independent heroines, the central relationship in a Presents novel is a provocatively passionate, highly charged affair, driven by conflict, emotional intensity and overwhelming physical attraction, which may include explicit lovemaking. </blockquote> Hmm... I wonder if Canada is international enough. <i>The Canadian Videogame Designer's Mistress</i>... I'm throwing my hat in!

Although grounded in reality and reflective of contemporary, relevant trends, these fast-paced stories are essentially escapist romantic fantasies that take the reader on an emotional roller-coaster ride. Written in the third person, they can be from the male or female point of view, or seen through the eyes of both protagonists. All are set in sophisticated, glamorous, international locations.

With its focus on strong, wealthy, breathtakingly charismatic alpha-heroes who are tamed by spirited, independent heroines, the central relationship in a Presents novel is a provocatively passionate, highly charged affair, driven by conflict, emotional intensity and overwhelming physical attraction, which may include explicit lovemaking.

Hmm… I wonder if Canada is international enough. The Canadian Videogame Designer’s Mistress…

I’m throwing my hat in!

]]> By: bam http://dearauthor.com/book-reviews/aspiring-authors-want-an-editor-for-a-year/#comment-103120 bam Thu, 29 Nov 2007 16:49:28 +0000 http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/2007/11/28/aspiring-authors-want-an-editor-for-a-year/#comment-103120 hmm. I have not read an HP in a while. What's the trope again? hmm. I have not read an HP in a while. What’s the trope again?

]]> By: Michelle Styles http://dearauthor.com/book-reviews/aspiring-authors-want-an-editor-for-a-year/#comment-103102 Michelle Styles Thu, 29 Nov 2007 15:57:55 +0000 http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/2007/11/28/aspiring-authors-want-an-editor-for-a-year/#comment-103102 Harlequin Presents is the engine room of Harlequin Enterprises. It is the most popular line by far and the most widely reprinted. For example, when Harlequin officially went into India this month, Moderns (Presents) led the way. I believe the editors were very pleased and delighted about the market being able to support 12 books. Two of these books will be the Modern Heats aka old temptations. The contest is a wonderful opportunity for any aspiring who wishes to write for Presents or for Modern Heat. The editors are giving lots of advice on I heart Presents about what they are looking for. I would think Russian and Chinese tycoons would be a harder sell than some other sorts of heroes, but really it is the quality of the voice and the compellingness of the relationship. FWIW Michelle Styles who knows a little tiny bit about Harlequin. ;) Harlequin Presents is the engine room of Harlequin Enterprises. It is the most popular line by far and the most widely reprinted. For example, when Harlequin officially went into India this month, Moderns (Presents) led the way.

I believe the editors were very pleased and delighted about the market being able to support 12 books. Two of these books will be the Modern Heats aka old temptations.

The contest is a wonderful opportunity for any aspiring who wishes to write for Presents or for Modern Heat. The editors are giving lots of advice on I heart Presents about what they are looking for.

I would think Russian and Chinese tycoons would be a harder sell than some other sorts of heroes, but really it is the quality of the voice and the compellingness of the relationship.

FWIW

Michelle Styles who knows a little tiny bit about Harlequin. ;)

]]> By: sherry thomas http://dearauthor.com/book-reviews/aspiring-authors-want-an-editor-for-a-year/#comment-102847 sherry thomas Thu, 29 Nov 2007 03:57:18 +0000 http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/2007/11/28/aspiring-authors-want-an-editor-for-a-year/#comment-102847 Is HP the line with the multiplicity of semi-exotic heroes? I'd better brush up on my knowledge of Spain and Greece in that case. Oh, heck, forget those. I'm going for the Russian and Chinese tycoons. Is HP the line with the multiplicity of semi-exotic heroes? I’d better brush up on my knowledge of Spain and Greece in that case. Oh, heck, forget those. I’m going for the Russian and Chinese tycoons.

]]> By: EC Sheedy http://dearauthor.com/book-reviews/aspiring-authors-want-an-editor-for-a-year/#comment-102644 EC Sheedy Wed, 28 Nov 2007 18:44:47 +0000 http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/2007/11/28/aspiring-authors-want-an-editor-for-a-year/#comment-102644 If I were still in the aspiring stage--which come to think of it, I always kind of am :-)--I would enter this contest. I've always heard that Harlequin Presents had the best--and largest--distribution system in the world. These romances are much loved and sell absolutely everywhere! Am I right, Harlequin Presents authors? If I were still in the aspiring stage–which come to think of it, I always kind of am :-)–I would enter this contest. I’ve always heard that Harlequin Presents had the best–and largest–distribution system in the world. These romances are much loved and sell absolutely everywhere!

Am I right, Harlequin Presents authors?

]]> By: Jia http://dearauthor.com/book-reviews/aspiring-authors-want-an-editor-for-a-year/#comment-102638 Jia Wed, 28 Nov 2007 18:23:08 +0000 http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/2007/11/28/aspiring-authors-want-an-editor-for-a-year/#comment-102638 I read about this earlier today. It just blows my mind that the market can support 12 books a month for one line. I read about this earlier today. It just blows my mind that the market can support 12 books a month for one line.

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