Hello!
I’m Leah Mol, the newest addition to the Harlequin Heartwarming team here in Toronto. I’ve been working at Harlequin for a few years as a proofreader, and Heartwarming has long been a favourite series. Here are a few reasons I love it so much!
I’m Leah Mol, the newest addition to the Harlequin Heartwarming team here in Toronto. I’ve been working at Harlequin for a few years as a proofreader, and Heartwarming has long been a favourite series. Here are a few reasons I love it so much!
A Break from Busy
This summer was the busiest I’ve ever had. I travelled to
both sides of Canada, finished yet another draft of my novel in progress, and
had a family member in the hospital and a sick kitty at home. And in the middle
of everything, I was offered a new job!
I love being busy, but sometimes all I want is to be alone
with a good book. Making time for myself can be difficult—I do my own writing
on breaks from work, and when I get home in the evening, there’s always
something to clean or errands to run or things to take care of. So I’m very
excited to be part of a team that gives people a break from their busy lives.
Everyone needs to relax with a good book (or three) sometimes!
Healthy Romantic
Relationships
At some point, many of us have been in an unhealthy intimate
relationship—and if you don’t have a model of what to strive for, it’s not easy
to tell when something isn’t right. In Heartwarming books, healthy
relationships are key, and there’s no room for obsession or codependence. The
characters are partners; they have their own lives, and they choose to share.
My partner and I built this bookshelf together (I held the
pieces of wood while he did everything else), so I’d say we’re doing pretty
well. Can you guess what the shelves are supposed to look like? Hint: We’re growing our library together, and I
think it’s time to add a couple more branches.
And no, I haven’t read all those books…yet.
Fantastic Friends and
Family
Heartwarming books are a little longer than other Harlequin
series titles, which gives authors even more opportunity to craft charming and
complex characters.
And, of course, I include pets in this category. This is my
cat, Leon, and he’s basically the best. (I know, I know…I’m biased. But Leon’s
cat-sitter agrees, and it’s hard to argue with that.) Leon loves cuddling, stealing
my water, holding hands, and pretending he’s grumpy.
Now you know a little about me, and I’m looking forward to
getting to know all of you, too, Heartwarming authors and readers!
So nice to meet you, Leah! Leon looks like a charmer, and I love the organic style of the bookcases. Welcome to Heartwarming!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Beth! He might be a little too much of a charmer; he gets whatever he wants!
DeleteHello! I love the bookshelves--and Leon.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Liz!
DeleteYou can never have too many bookshelves!!!! Pretty neat.
ReplyDeleteAgreed! It's a great excuse to get more books.
DeleteSo glad to meet you. I love your shelves! Cool idea. Love having more Heartwarming family.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Tara! I'm very excited to be part of the family.
DeleteWhat about all those bicycles? You must be extremely fit if you ride them. Glad to meet you.
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DeleteThanks, Shirley! Mine is the very rusty one—I love her, but she's not up for long distances! My partner collects bike parts and then builds them to give away; it's a never-ending project.
DeleteWelcome the group--I really love those shelves, too. And I had the same thought about the bikes. Looks like the cycling club visits often!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Virginia!
DeleteHappy to meet you, Leah. I also love how Heartwarming heroes and heroines make great partners. Leon holds your hand...so sweet!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Elizabeth! Leon has all the best cat moves.
DeleteWelcome to a great group of writers Leah! Loved the pics, esp. the book shelves.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Janice!
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