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Grand Prize Winner!

The call came in the middle of the day, and I almost didn’t answer to an unexpected number, but when they told me I had won, I pulled the phone away from my ear to look at it. Everyone that calls you to tell you that you won something is a scam, right? Not this time! You all know me as a romance author, but this little book is one I’ve been sitting on for a while, a thriller about a suicidal girl who puts up an ad for a serial killer on Craigslist…and the person who answers turns out to be a woman…and then they fall in love. I’m extra excited about this contest because several thousand people entered, so it was very competitive and I was thrilled to come out on top in a pool that large. It...
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I’m Double Agented!

Big news!!! I’m thrilled to announce my books are now represented by Eva Scalzo of Speilburg Literary Agency. In fact, I am…DOUBLE agented! Eva will be taking charge of my romance and psychological suspense books and I continue to be represented by Naomi Davis of BookEnds Literary for my fantasy books. Eva signed me (in a record-breaking 2 days!) for my childhood friends-to-lovers romantic comedy, The Love Algorithm, wherein a sex therapist and a statistician team up to find each other’s true match and develop a dating app algorithm to predict lasting love. Fun fact! This isn’t Eva’s first time reading my work…she read and loved Breathe the Sky when it came out, and that’s why she recognized my name in her inbox and read my query right away! I’m absolutely thrilled to be repped by two such whip smart,...
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Do You Want to Write Romance that STANDS OUT?

Romance is the hottest-selling genre on the market and every single one contains a love story. So how do you make YOURS stand out? Hey, so it happens that I’ve been invited to teach a class on the Reedsy platform, where I’ve been doing some work for my editing business. This one’s going to be a webinar, so available to everyone with Wi-Fi. Bonus points–this has the most fun textbook of any class ever. Hint: it’s pink. Coming up on February 22, 2023, and you can save your spot HERE. How to Write Romance that STANDS OUT Date and time Wed, February 22, 2023, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST Or watch the free replay of the full class HERE! Location Online About this event Author, editor, and writing coach Michelle Hazen reveals some key craft elements that make for...
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