Harlequin Horizons

[pbray]

As someone who got my start writing romances (Zebra Regencies), I've been watching the developments with Harlequin Horizons with interest. If you haven't heard about it, here's a few links that explain what's happening.

Jackie Kessler analyzes the new venture and RWA's reaction.
Edited on 11-20-09 followup entry on Harlequin's response.

Smart Bitches, Trashy Books-- short blog post followed by hundreds of comments.

The always savvy Writer Beware weighs in.

Any bets on how long before an SF&F publisher follows Harlequin's example?

Comments

[pbray.livejournal.com]

One more thing to think about, Harlequin is the parent company of the SF&F imprint LUNA.

[lagilman]

*sigh* Yes. Luna is sort of removed from all this, since most of us are SFWAns, not RWAns, but... it is being contemplated and talked about.

[pbray.livejournal.com]

:-( I can't imagine the editorial staff was thrilled by this, though naturally they are too professional to comment.

[mtlawson.livejournal.com]

Yes, that was my follow up question, actually.... What LUNA is saying about this.

[lagilman]

Luna (not LUNA, that's the protein bar) isn't saying anything -- you don't bite the corporate hand. Not more than once, anyway.


MWA just came out and announced that Harlequin books will not be eligible for the Edgar so long as Harlequin is considered "non-pro." SFWA hasn't made a statement yet, but our Pres tells me he is in discussions with the Board. So we'll see...

[pbray.livejournal.com]

:-(

[mtlawson.livejournal.com]

Luna (not LUNA, that's the protein bar)

Ouch. Brain fart.

Where's alcohol when you need it?