Harlequin…what can I say, but Hmmmm…

The whole situation is quite awkward for my romance writer friends. It just feels unpleasant.

For anyone not up on the situation. Harlequin, a gold standard romance publisher, has decided to open a self-publishing arm. Authors rejected for publication by Harlequin’s traditional lines will be “offered” the “opportunity” to pay to self-publish their novel.

Personally, I feel aspiring authors would be better served by spending their money on training classes or association dues.

I guess I’ll get off my soap-box. Harelquin is certainly entitled to open new divisions and increase profitablity. But, we authors don’t have to buy it.