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Join us in person at the Northern Hearts Retreat February 6-8, 2026 plus a virtual event on February 21, 2026!

www.torontoromancewriters.com/nh2026
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We are thrilled to welcome Farah Heron to present a masterclass on Strengthening Relationships in your Writing at the Northern Hearts Retreat taking place February 6-8, 2026 at the North York Toronto Public Library! www.torontoromancewriters.com/nh2026
November 2, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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This is it, the last day to buy tickets! The conference starts Friday evening with a social hour and a masterclass. #romancelandia Canadian Authors, Fiction Writing
Only one day left! Last day to register for the Northern Hearts Virtual Writing Conference 2024. TorontoRomanceWriters.com/nhc
September 19, 2024 at 3:03 PM
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Looking for some new-to-you free filthy smut? Check out this promo: https://buff.ly/3XJKRqH
#Romancelandia
September 16, 2024 at 7:01 PM
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ARCs are now open! If you like queer fantasy, single-author short story collections, and writing book reviews and/or recommendations, grab a copy. Includes gay, bi, sapphic, and nonbinary characters with and without romance 💜
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🌈📚 🌈🚀💫 🌈💜 #Lesfic #Romancelandia
A collection of 15 queer fantasy short stories.
This is an early copy for the donors who made this book possible, and an advance review copy for short story enthusiasts. THE CARNELIAN KING AND OTHER STORIES will be out in ebook and paperback on Sep...
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September 17, 2024 at 7:12 PM
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I will be talking about romance by Filipino authors in this online session for publishers to discover the Philippine book market. Open to all. Register here:

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#RomanceClass #romancelandia
Masterclasses by Frankfurter Buchmesse
7 -11 October 2024: The next Masterclasses will take place in the week before #fbm24 including a session on the book market of the Philippines (Guest of Honour at Frankfurter Buchmesse 2025), as well ...
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September 17, 2024 at 10:10 PM
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Hey, #Romancelandia & everyone! Today’s episode of Fated Mates begins w/a great pitch for 3 specific ways to do something this election cycle & beyond! fatedmates.net/episodes

1. Phone banking
2. Fated Mates Giving Circle for Pennsylvania
3. Giving to orgs in Springfield, OH

Details in show notes!
Show Notes — Fated Mates Podcast
The most listened to romance novel podcast, Fated Mates is co-hosted by bestselling author Sarah MacLean and romance critic Jen Prokop. Weekly episodes include romance novel read-alongs and lively d...
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September 18, 2024 at 11:46 AM
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#romancelandia, Canadian authors, fiction writing, romance
September 18, 2024 at 6:03 PM
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Someone remind which law of physics it is that delivers the multiple library holds all at once?!

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#booksky
#romancelandia
Photo shows the spines of the books: SANDWICH by Catherine Newman SLOW DANCE by Rainbow Rowell WE SOLVE MURDERS by Richard Osman DEATH AT THE SIGN OF THE ROOK by Kate Atkinson
September 18, 2024 at 2:57 PM
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Registration ends Thursday! Check us out at www.torontoromancewriters.com/nhc
It's two days away! Register now for Northern Hearts Virtual Writing Conference. TorontoRomanceWriters.com/nhc
September 18, 2024 at 6:01 PM
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This week's AMA is with Minister Faust of Write Like A M.F.

x.com/trw_writers/...
Join us on X.com with Northern Hearts Masterclass Speaker Minister Faust. Ask me anything today! Northern Hearts Virtual Conference. www.TorontoRomanceWriters.com/nhc
September 14, 2024 at 1:42 PM
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#romancelandia Today on Threads: www.threads.net/@northernhea...
Northern Hearts Conference Panel Moderator, "It takes two (or more): the many sides of collaborative writing", Addison Fox has an ask me anything on Threads @NorthernHeartsConference. Northern Hearts Virtual Writing Conference
September 6, 2024 at 4:00 PM
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Hey, #romacelandia, go over to Threads and give Addison some love on Friday!
Northern Hearts Conference Panel Moderator "It takes two (or more!): The many sides of collaborative writing. Addison Fox Ask me anything, Friday, September 6 on Threads @NorthernHeartsConference. Northern Hearts Virtual Conference.
September 5, 2024 at 2:15 PM
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I love how I'm going to attempt to 'moderate' people who are not moderate in any respect, so you know it's going to be a good time.

Sign up at the link below!:

Join the fun with @mostlybree.kitrocha.com, @totallydonna.bsky.social (Kit Rocha) @kimberlylemming.bsky.social Leslye Penelope and me!
September 4, 2024 at 2:47 PM
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Follow this link for all your questions and answers

x.com/TRW_Writers/...
Northern Hearts Keynote Speaker Jackie Lau AMA today, over on X. Leave your questions there by 4pm EST and Jackie will answer as many of them as she can! Northern Hearts Virtual Conference.
August 30, 2024 at 3:25 PM
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Do you have an account over on what used to be Twitter? Tomorrow (Friday August 30), NHC Keynote Speaker Jackie Lau will be giving an AMA on our account there.

Check it out and ask some questions, starting today!
August 29, 2024 at 6:25 PM
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Will I talk about monsterfucking during this panel? OF COURSE I WILL.

Will I be classy about it? IDK, depends on my mood. You'll just have to find out!
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Our biggest panel this year is on #Romantasy Hi, @mostlybree.kitrocha.com! (You're the only one I know is here)
Northern Hearts Virtual Conference Panel: Flirting with Fantasia: Exploring The Depths of Romantasy. Featuring Kit Rocha, Leslye Penelope, and Kimberly Lemming. Moderated by Sarah Wendell. September 20-22. www.torontoromancewriters.com/nhc
August 27, 2024 at 7:43 PM
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Did you know we have romance writing mentorship opportunities? The Published Authors Critique Program is a regular part of Northern Hearts.

There's still room for you! PAC registration ends September 13.
www.torontoromancewriters.com/published-au...
The Published Authors Critique Program connects fiction writers with experienced self- and traditionally published authors for feedback and mentorship. The only requirements are that you be completely unpublished in fiction for the last five years and that you attend the Northern Hearts Conference in the year of your application. For more information, visit us here: www.torontoromancewriters.com/published-authors-critique-program
August 27, 2024 at 3:01 PM
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Our biggest panel this year is on #Romantasy Hi, @mostlybree.kitrocha.com! (You're the only one I know is here)
Northern Hearts Virtual Conference Panel: Flirting with Fantasia: Exploring The Depths of Romantasy. Featuring Kit Rocha, Leslye Penelope, and Kimberly Lemming. Moderated by Sarah Wendell. September 20-22. www.torontoromancewriters.com/nhc
August 27, 2024 at 2:07 PM
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Our next great panel this year is on building a diverse and sustainable writing career. #Romancelandia
Northern Hearts Virtual Conference Panel: Multi-Hyphenate: A Discussion on Building a Diverse and Sustainable Writing Career. With Jessica Cage, Verika Sloane, Novae Caelum and moderated by Jessica de Bruyn. September 20-22. www.torontoromancewriters.com/nhc.
August 26, 2024 at 7:59 PM
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Happy to see Michael's bringing the Halloween-Romance themes back for my fellow #romancelandia folks - some decorations to go with your Halloweeny bookstacks!
Halloween decoration of two skeletons embracing while sitting in a coffin while taking a selfie A halloween decoration of a couple embracing front to back. The figure in the back appears to be Frankenstein and the figure in front looks like the Bride of Frankenstein. Two Halloween decorations - on the left is a two skeletons embracing side to side while looking up at a camera or cell phone for a selfie. The skeleton on the left is taller and is wearing a dark pants, dark shirt, dark jacket. The skeleton on the right is shorter and is wearing a floor length dress that has a slit up the leg and is halter style showing the skeletons back. The smaller skeleton has a flower crown. On the right is a second pair of skeletons. One on the right is kneeling as if proposing, the one on the left is standing with a skeletal hand to their chest. This pair has no clothes. Two Halloween decorations. On the left is a couple of embracing skeletons, front to back. Behind them is a Victorian style ornate street lamp with black detailing. The skeleton in the back has a black top hat and a black cape. The smaller skeleton in the front might have a hair decoration but its hard to tell from this angle. To the right of this decoration is an embracing couple in mid kiss. The figure on the right has brown wavy hair and a black and purple veil. It is wearing a black ruffled gown with a purple tint. The other skeleton on the left is taller and is wearing a dark suit.
August 26, 2024 at 5:42 PM
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We have some great panels this year. Join us for Collaborative Writing on Saturday, September 21 at 10am EST. More information on our entirely online conference at torontoromancewriters.com/nhc #Romancelandia
Northern Hearts Virtual Conference, Collaborative Writing Panel, with Kilby Blades, Jenny Proctor, and Emma St Clair. Moderator Addison Fox. September 20-22. www.torontoromancewriters.com/nhc
August 26, 2024 at 6:24 PM
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Kobo Writing Life is another long-term sponsor of our conference, and the donor of a great door prize!
Thank you Kobo Writing Life for sponsoring Northern Hearts Virtual Conference, September 20-22, 2024
August 21, 2024 at 9:08 PM
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Our newest sponsor is Minister Faust, who is also giving our Friday Night Masterclass on “How to Reignite Your Greatest Love Affair… the One with Your Own Creativity”
A logo of a yellow fist holding a pencil against a blue background. The logo says "write like a M.F. The master classes in creative writing by Minister Faust. Around that logo is the text: Thank you for sponsoring the Northern Hearts virtual conference September 20-22, 2024.
August 21, 2024 at 6:26 PM
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Meet our sponsors today! First up, Harlequin, who has generously sponsored us and our scholarships for years.
Thank you Harlequin, for sponsoring the Northern Hearts Virtual Conference, September 20-22, 2024
August 21, 2024 at 3:32 PM
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Our biggest door prize yet! Win one of these: ca.kobobooks.com/products/kob...
at our writing conference in September

#FictionWriters #romance
Our sponsor Kobo has given us one full-colour e-reader to give away! All you need to do is come to the Northern Hearts Conference. No extra purchase necessary! Image of Kobo Clara Colour, front page with colour covers, and angle with colour highlighting on black and white text. Northern Hearts Virtual Conference, September 20-22, 2024.
August 20, 2024 at 3:59 PM