I wouldn't bet to see this day so soon...

[reviews_and_ramblings]

All right, some signs were there, my LiveJournal is devoted to Gay Romance, and it's two years that it has a continuous growth that is almost scaring, and not, I'm not self-flattering myself, it's something that made me really wonder, if you don't count last month, that with the Rainbow Awards and all, it was a special month (more than 35.000 single visits, 82.000 page views), the previous month was more or less 25.000 single visits, more or less 5 times the visits of the same month the previous year.

So yes, something was happening, and fast, but really, I wouldn't believe to see the day when Harlequin, the most conservative romance publisher in the world, the same publisher who owns Mills&Boon in England, would open a new line accepting Gay and Lesbian story! But it's true, read here:

"Carina Press is a new digital-only publisher that combines editorial and marketing expertise with the freedom of digital publishing. With a long history of digital marketing and editorial experience, the Carina Press team is committed to bringing readers fresh voices and new, unique editorial.



Our philosophy is: no great story should go untold!

Carina Press will publish a broad range of fiction with an emphasis on romance and its subgenres. We will also acquire voices in mystery, suspense and thrillers, science fiction, fantasy, erotica, gay/lesbian, and more!

Our first books will hit the digital shelves in Spring 2010. Stay tuned!"

http://carinapress.com/

All right, there is Angela James behind it, the same Angela James who, with Samhain Publishing, brought out so good M/M romance authors, so I'm giving them credibility, and will look forward to the Spring of 2010.

Comments

Harlequin

[pabrown.livejournal.com]

Wonderful to know the world is slowly moving in the right direction. Now we just need to maintain the momentum.

[julesjones]

Oh, that's great news, for all of us, and for Angela. :-)

[janedavitt.livejournal.com]

Wow! That's a huge step forward for them; excellent news.

[shadownyc.livejournal.com]

This was brought to my attention this morning. I actually met with a rep from Harlequin last year to pitch my first story (Veiled Security) that I knew was ready for submission. The rep said they were hoping to move into GLBT genre but weren't there yet, still concentrating on the YA audience.

Queers of Central Park

[(Anonymous)]

I'm submitting my 'Queers of Central Park', a gay romance featuring the dregs of society who just happen to be in love with each other. I'll keep you informed as to the result. I don't expect much ;)))

Mick

www.mykoladementiuk.com

[smuffster.livejournal.com]

Great news. Maybe the day is not far off where we will finally see lgbt books amongst the rest of the romance novels in bookshops instead of hidden away amongst the erotic literature.