Blog Archive

HOOKED ON EWE is on sale now!

Jul 07, 2015

Happy pub day to Hannah Reed for the second book in the Scottish Highlands Mysteries! “Reed’s new series will please Scotophiles everywhere.”  — New York Times bestselling author, Miranda James

Death of an English Muffin by Victoria Hamilton

Jul 07, 2015

From the national bestselling author of Muffin but Murder, baker Merry Wynter returns with a fresh tray of muffins and a case that has authorities stumped…

Facing Facts When A Contract Isn’t Renewed

Jul 07, 2015

With the restructuring at Berkley/NAL I’ve had a lot of great talks with clients about their careers and publishing careers in general. Unfortunately, in this case, we were forced to have these conversations because with any merger/restructuring, authors are going to feel the impact, good and bad. When new people are in charge (of anything) […]

Peaches and Scream by Susan Furlong

Jul 07, 2015

Peaches and Scream, the first in the Georgia Peach Mysteries released July 7th. “The author has done a great job on this story, from the “peachy” setting to uncovering a murderer, readers will enjoy this book cover to cover.” ~ Suspense Magazine “Furlong kicks off this series with a great mystery. The characters are introduced […]

The Truth About the Midlist

Jul 06, 2015

I think you’re going to see a lot of blog posts based on the restructuring of Berkley/NAL. It’s when something like this happens that I find myself with a whole slew of new ideas. Usually based on conversations we’re having in the office or with clients. One of these conversations involves the midlist. For those […]

Jul 03, 2015

We are off for the weekend celebrating Independence Day and hopefully taking some time for relaxing reading. I’ll be finishing up Charlaine Harris’s Midnight Crossroad and considering what I should read next. Have a safe and happy holiday! –JHF

The Importance of Respecting Your Own Writing

Jul 02, 2015

Recently I received a query in which the author seemed embarrassed about the genre she was writing in. Sadly, I see this a lot and not just from querying authors, but from published authors as well. It’s discouraging and disheartening. See, I love the books I represent and I love the authors I represent. I’m […]

SPELLBINDER — A Shadow Falls Story

Jun 30, 2015

For the first time, Shadow Falls fans get a closer look at Miranda’s perspective, with a story featuring all of the favorite characters in the series.  Available wherever ebooks are sold!

An Agent’s Thoughts on a Publisher’s Restructuring

Jun 30, 2015

It’s no longer news that there have been some dramatic changes at Berkley/NAL, changes that aren’t necessarily a complete surprise, but still difficult for everyone involved. I knew this was something I needed to, and wanted to, address on the blog, but after several starts and restarts I realized I wasn’t sure what I wanted […]

Don’t Let Go by Sharla Lovelace

Jun 28, 2015

Noah Ryan and Jules Doucette had spent every moment of their lives together, first as childhood best friends and later as young lovers. The two had their future all planned out—until one unspeakable decision tore them apart. Twenty-six years later, Jules is living her life by someone else’s plan. She’s running her mother’s store, living […]

Kiss of Steel by Bec McMaster in French

Jun 28, 2015

A Family Come True by Kris Fletcher

Jun 28, 2015

A wonderful Harlequin Super Romance by the talented Kris Fletcher