Waking up with .... Harper Impulse

Not so long ago I posted here on the blog about an exciting new digital-first imprint from Harper Collins. In the short time since then the people at Harper Impulse have been busy. They've signed not one but two South African romance authors - myself and Rae Rivers.

The first two books (including my debut Waking up in Vegas) launched on 9th May and have already received some lovely reviews.

Harper Impulse have been such a joy to work with. Not only do they move at lightning speed, but they're fun, friendly and approachable, and they're passionate about books. For me, perhaps the best thing about this imprint though has been their desire for books that don't fit the mould. They want fresh voices and fresh angles, so no formula reads here!
If you're interested in submitting to Harper Impulse, check out their website here.

 

What happens in Vegas…
Waking up to the bright lights of Vegas in an unfamiliar penthouse suite, cocktail waitress Phoenix Montgomery finds she’s covered from head to foot in gold glitter and not alone – aside from the empty bottle of champagne, there’s a mystery man in the shower and a huge sparkly ring on her finger!

Stays in Vegas?
There’s no denying Max Waldburg’s demi-god sex appeal but commitment-phobic Phoenix doesn’t do relationships. Only it seems her new husband (agh!) has other ideas…he’s trying to keep that ring on her finger and his wife firmly back in his bed. The only question on her lips is – why? Or maybe, why not?

Waking up in Vegas is available now from Amazon, Amazon UK, Barnes & Noble, Kobo and iTunes.

Harper Collins launches new romance imprint

Harper Collins have announced a new digital-first imprint called Harper Impulse. This exciting new venture, a UK-based venture similar to HC's US-based Avon Impulse, is headed by Kimberley Young, former editorial director at Harlequin.

They are open to unsolicited submissions, and their submission details can be found here. Email your submission to romance@harpercollins.co.uk.

 

 

WHO ARE HARPER IMPULSE?
♥ Harper Impulse is a new digital first imprint that will publish romance fiction for today’s woman – bought to you from the women’s fiction team at HarperCollins.
♥ Their aim is to find, publish and break new talent from debut authors and import the hottest trends from the US. Whether that is through short reads for your mobile phone or epic sagas that span the generations – they want to proudly publish romance fiction that gets everybody talking.
♥ They are aiming to reach out to women who read everything from big summer bonkbusters to the most recent 99p read on the Kindle top 10. Women who love glossy magazines, chicklit films from favourite weepies such as The Notebook to laugh out loud comedies like Bridesmaids and the very best in original storytelling!

WHAT HARPER IMPULSE ARE LOOKING FOR:
♥ New writers who dare to be different – and the more the merrier!
♥ The imprint will publish from fun & fast Adult and New Adult genre fiction to more mainstream novels; particularly contemporary, historical, paranormal and erotic fiction.
♥ They are looking for any length & really want writers who want to push the boundaries in terms of storytelling – whether that be mashing genres, experimenting with length etc.

Check out their Facebook page to meet the team, and participate in fun votes and conversations. Their FAQ are here.

Avon goes Digital

Avon Books, the HarperCollins Publishers outlet for the romance lines, has finaly gone digital! Let's extend a hearty welcome to Avon Impulse.

So what does this mean to our romance writing community? Yup you've guessed it - another publisher to approach. There's an extensive list of Frequently Asked Questions on the web site which covers all the usual topics such as their submission guidelines and what they're looking for right now. If you've got the urge to become an Avon author then here is your opportunity! They will definitely be looking at sales numbers and if you're one of their popular authors you'll stand a good chance of getting into their print versions.

If any of you are currently under contract to Avon or have a manuscript in for review with Avon Impulse - give us a shout and tell us about your experience with them!