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Harlequin Podcasts - The story behind the story.

by Lorie-eHarlequin on December 4th, 2007, 4:34pm

Contrary to how newfangled they sound,
Harlequin Podcasts are simply a fun,
modern twist on the timeless appeal of
radio interviews.

They're easy to dowload, easy to listen
to and easy to pause and rewind.

They also offer Harlequin a unique
opportunity to give you the story
behind the story, and for free.

Each month, we'll publish a new podcast episode featuring interviews with your favorite authors, behind-the-scenes Harlequin information, writing tips for aspiring authors and so much more…

Episode #7 - This month's feature - An Author Spotlight with Susan Wiggs. 

And many more to come.  

Add some SPICE to your life.

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I'm glad you set up a separate thread for these ........

Posted on December 14th, 2007, 5:53pm by KatherineT

I've really been enjoying the Podcasts   Laughing

~~ KatherineT ~~ I'm a Harlequin Addict, and I'm proud of it!
~~ Quiet Canadians ~ 2008 Book Challenge Blog

Hey Katherine, Me too. They

Posted on December 15th, 2007, 11:25pm by Lorie-eHarlequi...

Hey Katherine, Me too. They soothe the geek side of me that needs to constantly learn.

It's old man, it's snowing, the old man is snowing.

I need to get myself some ipod speakers for the office ......

Posted on January 29th, 2008, 8:47pm by KatherineT

Hey, Lorie ......

I really do need to get some speakers for my ipod ..... at home I can just plug it into my computer to listen ... but I don't want to do that at the office ....

I've scooped out a portible speaker over at apple, it even comes with a teeny tiny remote so I can have the ipod away from my desk and control the pause, and volume ....... need to add that to the Santa list!  LOL

I love the podcast interviews ..... we need more! 

 

~~ KatherineT ~~ I'm a Harlequin Addict, and I'm proud of it!
~~ Quiet Canadians ~ 2008 Book Challenge Blog

podcast interviews

Posted on December 20th, 2007, 12:49pm by Lorie-eHarlequi...

We do need more. We'll be getting one a month, for sure, until TPTB decide to increase the count.

It's old man, it's snowing, the old man is snowing.

More Podcasts!

Posted on January 29th, 2008, 5:19pm by Malle

As the voice (and brains? questionable) behind the Harlequin podcasts I wanted to pop in and tell you a little about what is upcoming -- and love to receive feedback!

The author spotlight series is now on a reliable schedule of 2 podcasts a month. Live now is a really great interview with Susan Wiggs author of Snowfall at Willow Lake.

I recorded Christine Rimmer about 2 hours ago --and her podcast will be live on February 11. Her February SSE is Valentine's Secret Child, another of her fantastic Bravo family books!

Then for March books are Heather Graham (Feb 25) and Rhyannon Byrd (March 10). Heather has the two "Dead" books -- The Dead Room and The Death Dealer. And Rhyannon is starting a new trilogy in Nocturne, the Blood Ties trilogy. They're hot and intriguing!!

There's more! Brenda Joyce, A Dangerous Love (March 31) and Gena Showalter, The Darkest Night (April 28). Plus I am busy lining up many more authors to chat.

Who would you like to hear on a podcast?

Meet the Editors podcasts

Posted on January 29th, 2008, 5:25pm by Malle

First I wanted to give a big shout out to Jayne and her board hosts for this great new community! It is just awesome!!! Now that I am finally here I may never leave.

For those of you who are interested in writing a romance novel, we are going to launch a brand new series of podcasts in midFebruary called Meet the Editors: Insider Tips on How to Get Published by the Editors of Harlequin and Silhouette.

How great is that?!!

Each podcast will center on one series, example Silhouette Desire. It will feature the senior editor and an acquiring editor for the series talking about the series promise, what they are looking for in manuscripts and writing advice. If you can't meet an editor face to face at a conference these will be the next best thing.

I'll post again with the schedule and live date.

Hi Malle!

Posted on January 29th, 2008, 5:32pm by KatherineT

Thanks for the update!  ..... I'm really enjoying your interviews .... just the right length and with some really great authors  ... iTunes just downloaded the Susan Wigg interview, I'll be listening to that tomorrow at the office  Laughing

 

I'd love to hear an interview with Gayle Wilson ... and be sure to ask her if she has any more hunky Phoenix Brotherhood agents in the works  .... gosh, I miss that series  ... sigh   

 

And I'd really like you to ask Linda Howard why she didn't give all the MacKenzies a story ... she really ought to have ...  Cry  

 

there are so many truly wonderful authors .... I'd love to hear Natasha Oakley ... I've read all of her books now with the exception of her Niroli contribution (I'll read that with the series)  .... I think Natasha is a bright and shiney new star and just would be tickled to hear an interview now  before she becomes sooooo famous, as I'm sure she will ... Smile

 

there's a start! 

 

~~ KatherineT ~~ I'm a Harlequin Addict, and I'm proud of it!
~~ Quiet Canadians ~ 2008 Book Challenge Blog

Ask and ye shall receive...

Posted on January 29th, 2008, 8:28pm by Lorie-eHarlequin

Hi Malle, fabulous to see you.

You know, you just named some of my favorite authors. I've not read Rhyannon yet though, I'll have to pick one of her books up.

I downloaded the Susan Wiggs podcast this afternoon, but I haven't had a chance to listen to it yet.

How cool are the editor podcasts. That was also a fantastic idea and I'm sure word will spread fast.

LOL Katherine, trust you to be the first member in here to respond... Nice start to your author picks.

I'll have to ponder the question, there are so many wonderful authors.

Add some SPICE to your life.

Authors for podcasts

Posted on January 30th, 2008, 9:52am by Malle

Thanks Katherine T for your author suggestions and questions! I will put them on my list of candidates.

Happy to receive more recommendations!

Meet the Editors podcasts

Posted on February 21st, 2008, 12:45pm by Malle

Are live now!!! The first one features Melissa J and Diana V of Desire. If anyone wants to write for Desire they absolutely have to listen to what the editors say.

There will be a new podcast every second Wednesday.

Harlequin Podcasts

Posted on February 21st, 2008, 3:11pm by Maxine

I just saw this mentioned in Publishers Lunch then read a press release about it on Yahoo. It's a fantastic idea! And because this first editor podcast is by MJ and Diana I'll pop on over to the Desirable thread and mention it there.

 

Maxine
"The CEO Takes a Wife"
Silhouette Desire Jul 08
http://www.maxinesullivan.com
http://www.diamonds-downunder.com

Malle if you're popping in .....

Posted on March 15th, 2008, 10:38am by KatherineT

I just wanted to say how much I'm enjoying the podcasts ..... esp. the ones where the editors are joining in ....

 

I'm not an aspiring writer, but I like the Editors' descriptions of the lines, where they are going, and their impressions of some of the authors and their books in the line .....

 

the podcast with Susan Grant and Susan Krinard also had Tara Gaven, the Exec. Editor of Nocturne .... she was marvelous at describing what Nocturne is and her descriptives of some of the books and series within the imprint have really been an encouragment to me to try the genre ...... she made the books sounds so good, much better than any book blurb could

 

I'd love to see, perhaps twice a year, an brief Editor's pic type of podcast .... she could give the heads up on new continuities or author mini-series ... and tell us about the new voices debuting ..... those would be marvelous tools for promoting the lines ......

 

looking forward to the next podcasts!

 

~~ KatherineT ~~ I'm a Harlequin Addict, and I'm proud of it!
~~ Quiet Canadians ~ 2008 Book Challenge Blog

Hi Katherine. I agree, her

Posted on March 16th, 2008, 10:42am by Lorie-eHarlequin

Hi Katherine. I agree, her description is infectious. I'll be sure Malle gets to read this post, even if she doesn't get a chance to pop in.

Add some SPICE to your life.

Thanks Lorie!

Posted on March 16th, 2008, 11:35am by KatherineT

Thanks Lorie!

~~ KatherineT ~~ I'm a Harlequin Addict, and I'm proud of it!
~~ Quiet Canadians ~ 2008 Book Challenge Blog

Great Idea, Katherine T!

Posted on March 19th, 2008, 5:40pm by Malle

Thanks for your comments and suggestions. Yes, I agree that even if you don't plan to write for a series, hearing the editors speak about their series gives you insights and will make you want to read specific books. I love the editor's picks idea and will put it into my plan! not sure when this will happen but it's a great idea.

One of my favorite podcasts is the TV podcast recapping and discussing last week's television. I would love to do something with readers and editors but haven't worked out the concept. If anyone has ideas please share!

 

Hi Malle!

Posted on March 19th, 2008, 6:37pm by KatherineT

You are very welcome!

 

Jayne was asking for ideas on how to "commemorate" Harlequin's 60th birthday next year, and this is what I posted on her thread .. "Calling all Collectors"

 

I'm loving the podcasts .... how about podcasts from around the world? .... but instead of interviewing the authors or the editors, interview your readers .... look to interview perhaps families,  or rather the women of a family .... I'm sure there are families where the love of a Harlequin spans four generations ... I'd love to hear how Harlequin touched the lives of each of those women in that famly ..... you could make a series that can be either be video or strictly audio (or both)  ...... interviews with Harlequins  authors would be good too, but not promoting their latest release, but more of a look back and forward in the world of Harlequin ..... I'd love to hear what the "Queens of Romance" have to say ...

 Jayne, you could approach the CBC to air a documentary or series of documentaries about the history of Harlequin, target airing in February or in October  ..... the Canadian tradition, the International tradition ....... include the interviews I've mentioned .... and show the wonderful contributions Harlequin has made to society .... the vast charities Harlequin has been and is involved in ... the "More than Words" project, and now the Book Challenge ...... unless a person reads the "press releases" the good deeds of Harlequin may not be readily known .... and heck, at the wise age of 60, I think Harlequin is entitled to toot it's own horn! 

 

those are just some thoughts ... maybe they'll spark some ideas Smile 

 

 

~~ KatherineT ~~ I'm a Harlequin Addict, and I'm proud of it!
~~ Quiet Canadians ~ 2008 Book Challenge Blog

Writing the bible

Posted on March 19th, 2008, 6:39pm by Jayne-eHarlequin

Call me crazy, but wouldn't it be fun to *listen* in on an editorial meeting where the editors are fleshing out the bible for an upcoming continuity??  It would be fascinating (I think) for readers to hear what decisions are made in terms of plot, setting, characters, conflict etc....and an interesting way to promote a new miniseries and build some buzz.  You could even have readers participate by voting on some of the decisions made or author suggestions??

Just a thought....

Jayne

Community Manager
"We cannot really love anybody with whom we never laugh"—Agnes Repplier

What she said....

Posted on March 19th, 2008, 6:40pm by Jayne-eHarlequin

Hehehe, and then there was Katherine's really interesting idea about podcasts from readers around the world....

Jayne 

Community Manager
"We cannot really love anybody with whom we never laugh"—Agnes Repplier

I like that idea Jayne!

Posted on March 19th, 2008, 6:43pm by KatherineT

I'm all for anything that will give us insights into the mini-series ... listening to a planning session sounds interesting ....

 

or even having podcasts from authors that are so prolific, like Marie Ferrarella ..... she writes so many books in a year ... I think she works on three series of her own plus a continuity .... how does she keep it all straight!??  ... and where do the fresh ideas come from?

 

 

~~ KatherineT ~~ I'm a Harlequin Addict, and I'm proud of it!
~~ Quiet Canadians ~ 2008 Book Challenge Blog

ROFL ....

Posted on March 19th, 2008, 6:44pm by KatherineT

Hey there Jayne!  Laughing

~~ KatherineT ~~ I'm a Harlequin Addict, and I'm proud of it!
~~ Quiet Canadians ~ 2008 Book Challenge Blog

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