Authors Romance Novels


  • A Chat with Kathryn Johnson

    By: Tessa Woodward

    What does the end of summer mean to you? Returning to a school-year routine? Shutting off the AC and turning on the heat? Putting away shorts and halter tops, and breaking out the sweaters? For me and my husband, September is a reminder that we’re nearing the end of the sailing season. It’s truly romantic skimming across the Chesapeake Bay in our vintage sailboat Purr during the late [...]

  • A Day in the Life of Kerrelyn Sparks

    By: Erika Tsang

    Kerrelyn Sparks, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Love at Stake series (which was a clue on Jeopardy! recently), has generously agreed to give us a glimpse into her day... 7:29 am--  I stumble into the bathroom and step on the scales. Hallelujah!! I’ve lost five po [...]

  • A Good (Fiery) Man Isn’t Hard to Find

    By: Mary Curran Hackett

    Why are we here? Why do the people we love the most have to leave us? And where do we go after it happens? [...]

  • A Highland Duchess, Brigadoon, and Books

    By: Karen Ranney

    Yesterday, UPS delivered a few packages to me. Remember, I’m an online gal from way back. Of the three boxes, the one that delighted me the most was the one containing the books I’d ordered. When I get a book I anticipate reading, it’s like Christmas. You know the feeling: your heart pounds, your eyes light up, your breath comes quickly. Wait a minute. Why does the song: “Almost Like Be [...]

  • A historical romance author gets into the mood

    By: CarolineLinden

    Like most historical authors, I try to do a bunch of research for each of my books: in libraries, online (there's nothing like Google Books for 200 year old original sources), and the occasional re-viewing of BBC's Pride and Prejudice for motivation and mood. However, nothing can beat visiting the places themselves, and for a Regency historical writer, that means a trip to England. I'm f [...]

  • Ah, the Mother of All Typos

    By: Susan Andersen

    Recently Avon offered the e-version of my 1998 book Baby, I'm Yours for $2.99. Since digital copies aren't something an author receives, I d [...]

  • All About Julia Quinn

    By: Wendy Lee

    There are definitely more than ten things to love about Julia Quinn. For one thing, she's the author of the award-winning, bestselling Bridgerton series. And in the fall of 2009 she was the topic of a question in the critical reasoning section of the SAT! Click here to learn more about Julia.

  • An Editor's Desires

    By: Tessa Woodward

    Hello Avonites! I got a lovely present this weekend after my visit to the San Francisco Area Romance Writers chapter. (Which, by the way, is a lovely chapter! Thank you for the hospitality!) Yes, I am finally the owner of a beautiful iPad. Of course, I have been playing with it non-stop but I've realized that there are not enough Romance Novel related applications. Here's my wishlis [...]

  • An Interview with Jeaniene Frost

    By: Jocelyn Drake

    Welcome to today’s interview with my special guest, the lovely and oh-so-talented Jeaniene Frost, the wri [...]

  • Avon Authors and Editors at New York ComicCom 2010!

    By: May Chen

    I had the best time this weekend (October 8th-10th) hanging out with our Avon paranormal romance authors Jeaniene Frost, Marjorie M. Liu, Pamela Palmer and Juliana Stone at NYCC-- and I have the pictures to prove it! Eos authors Robin Becker, Jocel [...]

  • Blame Canada!--For All These Great Things!

    By: Juliana Stone

    Hey Everyone!  It’s July 1st and for this Canuk that means Happy Canada Day!  Woot!  143 years old and still an amazing place to live!  Today, all across our country people will be celebrating our independence with barbecues, pool parties, parades and well, of course beer!  It is our national drink eh! In honour of this special day, I thought I’d share a few things Canadian wi [...]

  • Confessions of an Online Shopper

    By: Karen Ranney

    The other day, someone complimented me on my couch. It’s one of those slipcovered things that’s squishy and soft and you could cuddle up there with a good book and be comfy (I have and was). When I told her I bought it online, she was surprised. Doubly so when I announced that everything in my house, except for my inherited dining room furniture, was purchased online. Everything in my gym, my [...]

  • Day #4: Gaelen Foley Talks "Guys as Gifts" (It's Christmas in July)

    By: GaelenFoley

    It’s Day 4 and Avon’s “Christmas in July” is building to a climax…and as lovers of romance novels, I know we all can appreciate that. (I’m referring to a plot climax! What did you think I meant?) We are all delighted you stopped by. We invite you to help us celebrate great summer romance reading with a raffle each day for all participants who tell us what famous male celeb(s) you want [...]

  • Day #5: Grand Finale of Gaelen Foley's "Guys As Gifts" Week

    By: GaelenFoley

    And so we arrive at the big finale of our weeklong celebration of Christmas-in-July at Avon Books, celebrating great summer reads. What fun it’s been! There’s still one more day left to win, and today’s prize is a signed Advanced Reading Copy (ARC) of MY DANGEROUS DUKE. (These are very rare! The book doesn’t even go on sale until TUESDAY of next week—June 29! Squeee! I [...]

  • Day 2: Gaelen Foley Talks "Guys As Gifts" (It's Christmas In July!)

    By: GaelenFoley

    Welcome back to Day 2 of Avon’s “Christmas in July” as we celebrate great summer romance reading with a raffle each day this week for all participants who tell us what famous male celeb(s) you want Santa to leave in your stocking! In my July release, MY DANGEROUS DUKE, the hero, Rohan, the Duke of Warrington, is given the heroine, extra-spunky Kate, as a gift (See video to the left of your [...]