This November, Avon Books, in conjunction with NaNoWriMo, Encourages Aspiring Romance Authors to Set Goals High: Finish Your Manuscript and Aim to Publish! NEW YORK, NY, November 5, 2012 -- November is National Novel Writing Month (“NaNoWriMo”), the world’s largest writing event. It is not for the faint of heart: participants pledge to write 50,000 words in a month, starting from scratch and reaching “The End” by November 30. Last year, more than 250,000 unique participants proved they were up to the challenge; and this year might even bring more happy endings. If you look at NaNoWriMo’s online forums, it’s plain to see that one of the largest, most passionate segments of the NaNoWriMo writing community is comprised of aspiring romance writers. It is for this audience that Avon Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, dedicates "NaRoWriMo,” “National Romance Writing Month.” Here’s the news that may make hearts start pounding...
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We were amazed, astonished and absolutely enthralled: we received thousands of applications from dedicated readers who want to join the ranks of the Avon Addicts program! It was a tough choice -- much pizza was eaten, much Diet Coke (and a couple of cans of Red Bull) was consumed, but the Avon team of editors and marketers finally read through every last entry, and we are proud to announce our 25 new Avon Addicts! Alexis T. from Anaheim, CA Amy F. from Lawrenceville, GA Beret B. from Parachute, CO Brandy D. from Bismarck, ND Bridget K. from Peabody, MA Bridgit M. from Sedro-Woolley, WA Carey S. from Escondido, CA Chris S. from Perkasie, PA Danielle H. from Mt. Pleasant, UT Deborah B. from Knoxville, TN Debby S. from Lagro, IN Diana Neal from Oak Hill, WV Emily A. from Sunrise, FL Erica H. from Burlington, WI Fatin S. from Rocky...
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Recently, bestselling author Wendy Corsi Staub appeared on "The Writer's Room," a local New York talk show, with her editor Lucia Macro. The two talked about the writing and editing process, and launched Wendy's thrilling new series, which kicks off with NIGHTWATCHER (on sale 8/28/12) and SLEEPWALKER (on sale 9/25/12). We invite you to enter the Writer's Room with Wendy and Lucia, and prepare to be edified! The Writers Room/Wendy & Lucia Part I The Writers Room/Wendy & Lucia Part II
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Fifty Shades of Romance What’s the difference between erotica, porn (or “mommy porn,” my new least favorite term), and romance? It’s a question we’ve been asked a lot here this summer. Editor May Chen has been interviewed extensively by national media, appearing in print features in Time Magazine, USA Today, Publishers Weekly and more – And even after all that, as PW notes, “the mainstream media does not always correctly identify what this book is—at least by the subgenre standards that exist within the romance community—is also a conversation that has cropped up in the romance community.” So for me, it’s been a season of talking to journalists, to readers, to authors, booksellers and librarians about this pervasive phenomenon. And even if the general populace cannot agree if this book is erotica, romance, romantica, we all agree: call Fifty Shades what you may, because it’s created a gateway. Bestselling author...
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