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[[Harlequin]] [[American]] debuted in 1983. The focus is on American life -- more of the small town variety than city life. In its heyday, [[American]] addressed many issues facing modern American Women. The first [[African American]] title published by any [[Harlequin]] imprint was [[Jackie Weger|Jackie Weger's]] [[A Strong And Tender Thread]], [[Harlequin American By The Numbers|Harlequin American #5]]. | [[Harlequin]] [[American]] debuted in 1983. The focus is on American life -- more of the small town variety than city life. In its heyday, [[American]] addressed many issues facing modern American Women. The first [[African American]] title published by any [[Harlequin]] imprint was [[Jackie Weger|Jackie Weger's]] [[A Strong And Tender Thread]], [[Harlequin American By The Numbers|Harlequin American #5]]. | ||
| − | Today the line features "fast-paced, heartwarming stories about the pursuit of love, marriage and family in America today" and are set "everywhere that people live and love. Emphasis is placed on lively, well-constructed plots, a sense of community, and each story has a sense of adventure, optimism and a lively spirit. [http://www.eharlequin.com/articlepage.html?articleId=542&chapter=0] | + | Today the line features "fast-paced, heartwarming stories about the pursuit of love, marriage and family in America today" and are set "everywhere that people live and love". Emphasis is placed on lively, well-constructed plots, a sense of community, and each story has a sense of adventure, optimism and a lively spirit. [http://www.eharlequin.com/articlepage.html?articleId=542&chapter=0] |
[[American]] titles that have won the [[RITA|RITA® or Golden Medallion]] are: [[Destiny's Sweet Errand]] by [[Deirdre Mardon]]. | [[American]] titles that have won the [[RITA|RITA® or Golden Medallion]] are: [[Destiny's Sweet Errand]] by [[Deirdre Mardon]]. | ||
Revision as of 17:38, 9 December 2007
Harlequin American debuted in 1983. The focus is on American life -- more of the small town variety than city life. In its heyday, American addressed many issues facing modern American Women. The first African American title published by any Harlequin imprint was Jackie Weger's A Strong And Tender Thread, Harlequin American #5.
Today the line features "fast-paced, heartwarming stories about the pursuit of love, marriage and family in America today" and are set "everywhere that people live and love". Emphasis is placed on lively, well-constructed plots, a sense of community, and each story has a sense of adventure, optimism and a lively spirit. [1]
American titles that have won the RITA® or Golden Medallion are: Destiny's Sweet Errand by Deirdre Mardon.
- Harlequin American By The Numbers - A numerical listing of Harlequin American titles.
- Category:Harlequin American Authors - Listing of authors who have written for the American imprint.
Other Resources
- Harlequin Storefront
- Harlequin American Authors - Blog maintained by various Harlequin American authors.
- Writing Guidelines
