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June 8, 2015

Monday News: Carina’s 5th Anniversary, Scammy book sites, RNA award for best new writer, and unrealistic Hollywood heroes

JanetPublishing NewsCarina / Ebooks / Harlequin / heroes / Hollywood / literary award / piracy / RNA / scams4 Comments

Carina Press Celebrates Fifth Anniversary -Carina is five years old today, and to celebrate, they’re having a sale!  Until 11:59 p.m. EDT, June 8th, you can get 55% of all titles on CarinaPress.com with coupon code HAPPY5. Carina’s milestones include: Sold more than six million books At the end of June 2015, 848 ... more >

July 6, 2010

Scorpio is just another word for Hero

lazaraspasteLetters of OpinionAlpha Male / heroes51 Comments

I have this theory that all Romance Novel Heroes (RNHo, from now on) are born under the astrological sign of Scorpio. Okay. Maybe not all of them, but a really, large majority for sure are Scorpios. I'm a bit of a Scorpio expert. I attract them, them and Leos. I ... more >

July 14, 2009

What Makes a Hero

JaneLetters of OpinionBeauty-and-the-Beast / character-development / good characterization / heroes34 Comments

Barbara Vey of Publishers’ Weekly asked those attending Lady Jane’s Salon in New York City for three words that describe a hero. Many of the respondents went for the superficial (tall, dark and handsome was one answer and yet another said “Sexy, handsome and luscious”): sexy and strong. One author ... more >

April 17, 2009

The must have response of a romance hero and bodice ripping

JanePollBeyond Heaving Bosoms / heroes4 Comments

To honor the release of the International Consortium of Heroes’ book (also known as Beyond Heaving Bosoms: the Smart Bitches Guide to Romance), we bring you this poll made up by Jaili.

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