JuliaEdits
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Careful book editing for indie romance authors. My resting bitchface brings all the boys to the yard. JuliaEdits.com - julia@juliaedits.com (she/her)
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Afterglow is doing a pivot? Stephanie Boyd is still leading editorial but they’re asking for different manuscripts, after cancelling a bunch of contracted books not that long ago. Maybe wait to find out more info before sending your manuscripts into this maelstrom.
They definitely never closed their submissions page, I know that for sure! But their new release page had been frozen for months. Now it's all updated, and they're looking for different stuff. From Oct 29:
New Writing Guidelines for Afterglow and Carina by Harlequin
Today, we are putting a spotlight on Afterglow by Harlequin and Carina by Harlequin, two Harlequin imprints that publish a…
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November 8, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Afterglow is doing a pivot? Stephanie Boyd is still leading editorial but they’re asking for different manuscripts, after cancelling a bunch of contracted books not that long ago. Maybe wait to find out more info before sending your manuscripts into this maelstrom.
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sorry. i had to.
November 8, 2025 at 8:55 PM
sorry. i had to.
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And thou mayest aske thyself, 'How do Ich werke thys?'
And thou mayest aske thyself, 'Wher ys that large destrier?'
And thou mayest telle thyself, 'Thys nys not my beautiful castle!'
And thou mayest telle thyself, 'Thys nys not my swift goshawk!'
And thou mayest aske thyself, 'Wher ys that large destrier?'
And thou mayest telle thyself, 'Thys nys not my beautiful castle!'
And thou mayest telle thyself, 'Thys nys not my swift goshawk!'
November 8, 2025 at 2:36 AM
And thou mayest aske thyself, 'How do Ich werke thys?'
And thou mayest aske thyself, 'Wher ys that large destrier?'
And thou mayest telle thyself, 'Thys nys not my beautiful castle!'
And thou mayest telle thyself, 'Thys nys not my swift goshawk!'
And thou mayest aske thyself, 'Wher ys that large destrier?'
And thou mayest telle thyself, 'Thys nys not my beautiful castle!'
And thou mayest telle thyself, 'Thys nys not my swift goshawk!'
Great ep—I'm not just saying that because I edited Katie Reus's Falling for Nola, which manages to be a great little short where the h/h *don't* know each other before pg 1.
Also I just started Ladies in Waiting—it's delightful. Justice (and happy endings!) for Jane Austen's other ladies!
Also I just started Ladies in Waiting—it's delightful. Justice (and happy endings!) for Jane Austen's other ladies!
We definitely have a hope-became-reality hangover this morning, but we also have a very fun episode for you today! We're talking romance shorts -- not novellas, not short novels, but actual short stories under 15,000 words (or about 50 pages).
Romance Short Stories and the Ladies in Waiting Anthology — Fated Mates: Romance Books for Novel People
We definitely have a hope-became-reality hangover this morning, but we also have a very fun episode for you today! We're talking romance shorts -- not novellas, not short novels, but actual short stor...
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November 7, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Great ep—I'm not just saying that because I edited Katie Reus's Falling for Nola, which manages to be a great little short where the h/h *don't* know each other before pg 1.
Also I just started Ladies in Waiting—it's delightful. Justice (and happy endings!) for Jane Austen's other ladies!
Also I just started Ladies in Waiting—it's delightful. Justice (and happy endings!) for Jane Austen's other ladies!
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Chuck Schumer is a sentence.
November 3, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Chuck Schumer is a sentence.
BURY HIM FACE DOWN. 👏
"Bury him face down." This barn burner of an obit might feel hyperbolic to people who entered the world in the wake of 9/11; it's not. Cheney was one of the architects of today's American Christian conservatism. He was directly responsible for millions of deaths. Salt the earth where he's buried.
Dick Cheney departs the world he made: defector.com/dick-cheney-...
November 4, 2025 at 9:24 PM
BURY HIM FACE DOWN. 👏
The real ones know that Barrons is the absolute demon king. Danger, world ending, someone’s gonna get eaten, and not in the fun way—Karen Marie Moning’s Fever series is the shit.
It's Halloween which means we're talking about monsters (complimentary)! We've done devils and witches and an entire season on monsters of all ilk, but we haven't done demons yet, and so here we are!
Romance Demons: Problématique — Fated Mates: Romance Books for Novel People
It's Halloween which means we're talking about monsters (complimentary)! We've done devils and witches and an entire season on monsters of all ilk, but we haven't done demons yet, and so here we are! ...
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November 2, 2025 at 11:45 PM
The real ones know that Barrons is the absolute demon king. Danger, world ending, someone’s gonna get eaten, and not in the fun way—Karen Marie Moning’s Fever series is the shit.
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New #WriterBeware blog post: an explainer on the huge Anthropic class action copyright settlement: what it is, how it happened, how writers with eligible infringed works may benefit financially, and what eligible writers should do next writerbeware.blog/2025/10/31/t...
The Anthropic Class Action Settlement: What You Need to Know Right Now - Writer Beware
One of the most urgent issues confronting writers and other creators right now is the use of copyrighted material for generative AI training. The large language models that power chatbots like OpenAI’...
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October 31, 2025 at 6:01 PM
New #WriterBeware blog post: an explainer on the huge Anthropic class action copyright settlement: what it is, how it happened, how writers with eligible infringed works may benefit financially, and what eligible writers should do next writerbeware.blog/2025/10/31/t...
Really great panel at Steamy Lit. Thank you, @laurataylornamey.bsky.social, @aecosbyauthor.bsky.social, @elizamacarthur.bsky.social, Julio Maxwell, @authorkayerockwell.bsky.social and @swatiteerdhala.bsky.social.
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October 31, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Really great panel at Steamy Lit. Thank you, @laurataylornamey.bsky.social, @aecosbyauthor.bsky.social, @elizamacarthur.bsky.social, Julio Maxwell, @authorkayerockwell.bsky.social and @swatiteerdhala.bsky.social.
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Heyyyy if you’re at Steamy Lit, say hi! I answer all questions about editing and indie publishing!
October 31, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Heyyyy if you’re at Steamy Lit, say hi! I answer all questions about editing and indie publishing!
If you see this, quote with a vampire that is not Dracula.
October 31, 2025 at 3:09 AM
If you see this, quote with a vampire that is not Dracula.
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COUNT I
Kat Abughazaleh did, while law enforcement was in heated pursuit, paint what appeared to be the entrance to a cave on a sheer rock wall, causing law enforcement to forcibly bonk into said wall.
COUNT II
The same thing on a different wall, but then a train came out and ran us over???
Kat Abughazaleh did, while law enforcement was in heated pursuit, paint what appeared to be the entrance to a cave on a sheer rock wall, causing law enforcement to forcibly bonk into said wall.
COUNT II
The same thing on a different wall, but then a train came out and ran us over???
October 29, 2025 at 8:09 PM
COUNT I
Kat Abughazaleh did, while law enforcement was in heated pursuit, paint what appeared to be the entrance to a cave on a sheer rock wall, causing law enforcement to forcibly bonk into said wall.
COUNT II
The same thing on a different wall, but then a train came out and ran us over???
Kat Abughazaleh did, while law enforcement was in heated pursuit, paint what appeared to be the entrance to a cave on a sheer rock wall, causing law enforcement to forcibly bonk into said wall.
COUNT II
The same thing on a different wall, but then a train came out and ran us over???
@grammartable.bsky.social, so sad to hear you won’t be at the Encino screening this morning. I’m stoked to see the movie but I wanted you to sign my precious books 😂
October 25, 2025 at 4:48 PM
@grammartable.bsky.social, so sad to hear you won’t be at the Encino screening this morning. I’m stoked to see the movie but I wanted you to sign my precious books 😂
Anybody gonna be at Steamy Lit next week? I’ll be there and I’d love to say hi and/or answer any questions you might have about working with an editor!
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Alt: a row of colorful neon lights making question marks
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October 23, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Anybody gonna be at Steamy Lit next week? I’ll be there and I’d love to say hi and/or answer any questions you might have about working with an editor!
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“oh so you think the east wing being demolished is worse than-“ it’s a synecdoche, man. a visual metaphor. there’s a reason the aliens in Independence Day don’t aim a huge laser at SNAP benefits
October 23, 2025 at 6:04 PM
“oh so you think the east wing being demolished is worse than-“ it’s a synecdoche, man. a visual metaphor. there’s a reason the aliens in Independence Day don’t aim a huge laser at SNAP benefits
You had me at "she whispers it into his bad ear"!!!!!! Yes, I too am finally ready to read Gorilla Twins!!!!!
It's Gorilla Twins Week! We couldn't be happier to be talking about The Earl Takes All, a book we love so much we gave it a nickname that all of Romancelandia uses now. Whether you're reading it for the first time or the fiftieth, we're so happy to have you.
Gorilla Twins! The Earl Takes All by Lorraine Heath — Fated Mates: Romance Books for Novel People
It's Gorilla Twins Week! We couldn't be happier to be talking about The Earl Takes All , a book we love so much we gave it a nickname that all of Romancelandia uses now. Whether you're reading it for...
fatedmates.net
October 22, 2025 at 9:04 PM
You had me at "she whispers it into his bad ear"!!!!!! Yes, I too am finally ready to read Gorilla Twins!!!!!
I get that we all got excited about that guy, but this:
I have never liked a politician so much that I would get on the internet to negotiate how much Nazi tattoo is a acceptable amount of Nazi tattoo.
It's none! None Nazi tattoo!
It's none! None Nazi tattoo!
October 22, 2025 at 3:42 AM
I get that we all got excited about that guy, but this:
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I am open to the possibility of grace for those who held Nazis sympathies in the past, assuming they make a genuine, heartfelt bid for that grace. But no, they should never hold public office.
Sorry, you failed the most important political test of our time and it was an easy one! Them's the breaks!
Sorry, you failed the most important political test of our time and it was an easy one! Them's the breaks!
October 21, 2025 at 8:39 PM
I am open to the possibility of grace for those who held Nazis sympathies in the past, assuming they make a genuine, heartfelt bid for that grace. But no, they should never hold public office.
Sorry, you failed the most important political test of our time and it was an easy one! Them's the breaks!
Sorry, you failed the most important political test of our time and it was an easy one! Them's the breaks!
Fated Mates is pretty much the only podcast whose ads I listen to all the way through, and it's definitely the only podcast that's ever sold me a book.
You'll never hear an ad for ICE on Fated Mates because we're not part of an ad network. We sell, record, and place our own ads, which is why they're all for books and book stuff (and gummies). If you'd like to run ad ad on Fated Mates, visit fatedmates.net/ads.
Advertise with Fated Mates — Fated Mates: Romance Books for Novel People
Fated Mates has unparalleled influence, reaching the most engaged and enthusiastic romance novel enthusiasts. Learn how we can help you connect with them.
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October 19, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Fated Mates is pretty much the only podcast whose ads I listen to all the way through, and it's definitely the only podcast that's ever sold me a book.
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How is it possible we've never done a governess episode? And how is it possible Louisa Darling hasn't been a guest on the pod yet? We're rectifying both of these injustices this week.
Governesses with Louisa Darling — Fated Mates: Romance Books for Novel People
How is it possible we've never done a governess episode? And how is it possible Louisa Darling hasn't been a guest on the pod yet? We're rectifying both of these injustices this week on the pod. We ta...
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October 15, 2025 at 10:35 PM
How is it possible we've never done a governess episode? And how is it possible Louisa Darling hasn't been a guest on the pod yet? We're rectifying both of these injustices this week.
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I just keep thinking about the first guy to put on the frog costume reading the news today and seeing frogs literally all over the world
what a fucking thing, man
that 25 year old did more for the country in a week than most of the NYT op-ed section in a lifetime
what a fucking thing, man
that 25 year old did more for the country in a week than most of the NYT op-ed section in a lifetime
October 18, 2025 at 10:10 PM
I just keep thinking about the first guy to put on the frog costume reading the news today and seeing frogs literally all over the world
what a fucking thing, man
that 25 year old did more for the country in a week than most of the NYT op-ed section in a lifetime
what a fucking thing, man
that 25 year old did more for the country in a week than most of the NYT op-ed section in a lifetime
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I loved Kiss of the Spider Woman at Sundance, and NOW, in the current times, its anti-fascist story that embraces queer and trans people as essential to revolution is much needed. And - it's an all-Latino cast.
Great music and greater actors. Watch it if you can 👇🏽
Great music and greater actors. Watch it if you can 👇🏽
Kiss of the Spider Woman (2025) Review: A Revelatory Queer Story
Bill Condon's film is intimate while being a spectacle...Still, I dare anyone to enter Kiss of the Spider Woman and walk out the same.
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October 14, 2025 at 2:31 AM
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We're thinking about Chicago, DC, and LA this week, and standing in solidarity with the people living and resisting in those cities. While reading isn't action, it can supplement it, and keep us joyful as we do the hard work of standing up.
S08.04: We Love You Chicago, Dc, and LA — Fated Mates: Romance Books for Novel People
We're thinking about Chicago, DC, and LA this week, and standing in solidarity with the people living and resisting in those cities. While reading isn't action, it can supplement it, and keep us joyfu...
fatedmates.net
October 8, 2025 at 5:02 PM
We're thinking about Chicago, DC, and LA this week, and standing in solidarity with the people living and resisting in those cities. While reading isn't action, it can supplement it, and keep us joyful as we do the hard work of standing up.
Just devoured @charlottestein.bsky.social's While You Were Seething & it's an absolute delight—we've got a yearning hero + a road trip + enemies to lovers + fake dating. I swooned!
While You Were Seething: A Novel
While You Were Seething: A Novel - Kindle edition by Stein, Charlotte. Contemporary Romance Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.
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October 5, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Just devoured @charlottestein.bsky.social's While You Were Seething & it's an absolute delight—we've got a yearning hero + a road trip + enemies to lovers + fake dating. I swooned!
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REGISTRATION is open!!! Get in early for the good prices for @chicagonorthrw.bsky.social Spring Fling 2026 writers conference in Chicago. Masterclasses, workshops, pitch appointments, networking and fun. Check it out ☺️ #romancelandia
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Spring Fling — Chicago-North Romance Writers
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October 1, 2025 at 3:03 PM
REGISTRATION is open!!! Get in early for the good prices for @chicagonorthrw.bsky.social Spring Fling 2026 writers conference in Chicago. Masterclasses, workshops, pitch appointments, networking and fun. Check it out ☺️ #romancelandia
www.chicagonorthromancewriters.com/spring-fling
www.chicagonorthromancewriters.com/spring-fling