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  • Stolen Heart, Ivy Marie, September 4, 2023

    Stolen Heart, Ivy Marie, September 4, 2023

    Stolen Heart, Ivy Marie, September 4, 2023 Eve lives every day with the reminder of her failure, wishing she could change the past. Her wish comes true in the form of an Alpha wolf asking for her help. Noah’s request for help is quickly overtaken by his need to be close to his newly found…

    September 4, 2023
  • Changeling, Jodi Kendrick, 22 August 2023

    Changeling, Jodi Kendrick, 22 August 2023

    Changeling, Jodi Kendrick, 22 August 2023 A Steampunk Romance set aboard the luxury airship ‘Soaring Dragon’. Lin Mei Lau covets the adventurous life that the world-famous airship, The Soaring Dragon, has to offer. She’s on the cusp of an arranged marriage and a lifetime of quiet village life that she doesn’t want, when she’s mistaken for…

    August 22, 2023
  • A Gift of Stars is Book 1 of The Nearer Realm Tales by Renée Gendron; 7/18/2023

    A Gift of Stars is Book 1 of The Nearer Realm Tales by Renée Gendron; 7/18/2023

    A Gift of Stars is Book 1 of The Nearer Realm Tales by Renée Gendron; 7/18/2023

    July 18, 2023
  • Dread Spring by Elizabeth F. Shearly released 10 July 2023

    Dread Spring by Elizabeth F. Shearly released 10 July 2023

    Dread Spring by Elizabeth F. Shearly released 10 July 2023

    July 10, 2023
  • Character Development Q&A, June 4th 2023

    Character Development Q&A, June 4th 2023

    Character Development Q&A, June 4th 2023 Learn how to make your characters come to life with Sharon Short (aka Jess Montgomery) Creating believable characters is the engine that drives stories, novels, essays and memoirs. It’s also one of the most challenging writing craft tools to master. In this session, award-winning author Sharon Short (a.k.a. Jess…

    June 4, 2023
  • Even Superman Has A Day Job with Maggie Wells, may 7th 2023 14:00EST

    Even Superman Has A Day Job with Maggie Wells, may 7th 2023 14:00EST

    Even Superman Has A Day Job with Maggie Wells, may 7th 2023 14:00EST  Explore various methods of dealing with uncertainty, defining success, writing practices, motivational tools, and practical tips. I just want to spend my days writing. Who among us hasn’t said something along those lines? But, for many of us, this dream may never…

    May 7, 2023
  • Thief in Paris Ivy Marie Release may 2nd 2023

    Thief in Paris Ivy Marie Release may 2nd 2023

    Thief in Paris Ivy Marie Release may 2nd 2023 A security agent and a thief meet in a museum. Their chance encounter was unplanned. When they meet again in Paris it is a coincidence. Paris, the city of love and flings. A perfect place for strangers to connect, fall in love, and then be torn…

    May 2, 2023
  • Polestar, Jodi Kendrick, 18th April 2023

    Polestar, Jodi Kendrick, 18th April 2023

    Polestar, Jodi Kendrick, 18th April 2023 The guiding light of the north unites two fragile hearts on the verge of shattering. A call in the middle of the night summoned GPSA Agent Analiese Ortega to the field of an ongoing case. After a recent devastating loss and deeply burrowed self-doubt about her abilities, Ana insists…

    April 18, 2023
  • Nightsong: A Draconic Chronicles Novelette (The Draconic Chronicles) – Mona Storm -12th April 2023

    Nightsong: A Draconic Chronicles Novelette (The Draconic Chronicles) – Mona Storm -12th April 2023

    Nightsong: A Draconic Chronicles Novelette (The Draconic Chronicles) – Mona Storm -12th April 2023 All I want is to make this exchange and go home. It should be simple, especially considering my flirt of a brother is staying behind. Yet, every answer leads to more questions. Join Tobian on his journey to find the mysterious…

    April 12, 2023
  • Dragon Heat, Jodi Kendrick, 10 April 2023

    Dragon Heat, Jodi Kendrick, 10 April 2023

    Dragon Heat, Jodi Kendrick, 10 April 2023 Destined lovers collide in a mythical paradise. Stranded on the edge of an archipelago in the middle of the Bermuda Triangle, myths and legends become reality. Guardian Commander Kymri Steelscale is devoted to her duty to protect her Queen and her island of dragon shifters hidden in the…

    April 10, 2023
  • His Hunter by Ivy Marie released April 7th 2023

    His Hunter by Ivy Marie released April 7th 2023

    His Hunter by Ivy Marie released April 7th 2023 When a vampire threatens the security of the supernatural, only one man and one woman can stop the monster before it’s too late. The city’s Hunter, sworn to hunt down monsters, and the city’s Alpha, sworn to protect the secrets of the supernatural beings. Only while…

    April 7, 2023
  • Q&A with KT Literary agent Sara Megibow, April 2nd 2023

    Q&A with KT Literary agent Sara Megibow, April 2nd 2023

    Q&A with KT Literary agent Sara Megibow, April 2nd 2023 KT Literary agent Sara Megibow will chat about profit strategy, trends, successes, and pitfalls specific to romance publishing in this new year. The conversation will include a Q&A and lots of data analysis sprinkled with jokes and hope. Our romance readers are voracious for your…

    April 2, 2023
  • Golden Hearts is Book 2 of the Frontier Hearts series by Renée Gendron; 3/28/2023

    Golden Hearts is Book 2 of the Frontier Hearts series by Renée Gendron; 3/28/2023

    Golden Hearts is Book 2 of the Frontier Hearts series by Renée Gendron; 3/28/2023

    March 28, 2023
  • Pedigree Collection #1 (Books 1-3), Jodi Kendrick, 25 March 2023

    Pedigree Collection #1 (Books 1-3), Jodi Kendrick, 25 March 2023

    Pedigree Collection #1 (Books 1-3), Jodi Kendrick, 25 March 2023 Tough Nut After a terrible relationship and an experience of being experimented on, Bryah’s decided to live on the fringes of the shifter world. Caleb is settling into his new life as a FUCN’A cadet, and isn’t prepared for the shocking news Bryah brings him. He wanted…

    March 25, 2023
  • Endless Sea of Stars by Elizabeth F. Shearly released 10 March 2023

    Endless Sea of Stars by Elizabeth F. Shearly released 10 March 2023

    Endless Sea of Stars by Elizabeth F. Shearly released 10 March 2023

    March 10, 2023
  • Creating Realistic Companion Animals in Fiction with Mona Storm Sun, Feb 5, 2023 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST

    Creating Realistic Companion Animals in Fiction with Mona Storm Sun, Feb 5, 2023 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST

    Creating Realistic Companion Animals in Fiction with Mona Storm Sun, Feb 5, 2023 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST Creating realistic companion animals in fiction. Toothless, Ghost, Drogon and Hedwig. From the innocent Wilbur to the Rats of Nimh, animals have captivated our interest and let us explore topics from a unique perspective. Some of…

    February 5, 2023
  • The Shapes of Wrath by Melissa Yi: A Haunting Surgical Thriller Feb 1/23

    The Shapes of Wrath by Melissa Yi: A Haunting Surgical Thriller Feb 1/23

    The Shapes of Wrath by Melissa Yi: A Haunting Surgical Thriller Feb 1/23 A demonic surgeon. A haunted hospital. And the doctor caught between them. Dr. Hope Sze launches into her general surgery rotation with Dr. Vrac, the scourge of operating room #3, also known as the death O.R. 
Dr. Vrac screams at the resident…

    February 1, 2023
  • Two Hearts on the Backspin by Renée Gendron; 1/31/2023

    Two Hearts on the Backspin by Renée Gendron; 1/31/2023

    Two Hearts on the Backspin by Renée Gendron; 1/31/2023 Two Hearts on the Backspin is a second chance romance between lovers in their 40s with moments of humour and heart. Contains swearing.

    January 31, 2023
  • Song of the Shadows, Mona Storm, Jan 29/2023

    Song of the Shadows, Mona Storm, Jan 29/2023

    Song of the Shadows, Mona Storm, Jan 29/2023 A cursed species, a forgotten mountain, and a love that could turn deadly… My name is Maeve, and I’m f*cked.  I’m the last female Dragonae to hatch in twenty-three years, and all eyes are on me to save us. Except I’m a huntress, not some princess.  But…

    January 29, 2023
  • Prowler, Jodi Kendrick, 24 January, 2023

    Prowler, Jodi Kendrick, 24 January, 2023

    Prowler, Jodi Kendrick, 24 January, 2023 CUFFS & CLAWS #1 PROWLER Relationships seem impossible when your secrets can cost you everything. As an undercover GPSA agent, love and lust are high stakes risks that Pia Jensen prefers to avoid. But once Pia catches Renni’s irresistible scent, her lonely inner kitty goes on the prowl. Superstar…

    January 24, 2023
  • Surfacing, Jodi Kendrick, 17 January, 2023

    Surfacing, Jodi Kendrick, 17 January, 2023

    Surfacing, Jodi Kendrick, 17 January, 2023 AQUATIC INVESTIGATIONS #2 SURFACING Raya Burns gave up her peaceful, protected life with her true love in order to find her missing brother. She’s spent the last decade learning just how much she’s capable of and how far she’s willing to go. Alone. After a lonely decade , Ian…

    January 17, 2023
  • Awakened, Jodi Kendrick, 10 January, 2023

    Awakened, Jodi Kendrick, 10 January, 2023

    Awakened, Jodi Kendrick, 10 January, 2023 AQUATIC INVESTIGATIONS #1 AWAKENED Ancient ocean legend, Lirikai of the Barra’kidai has awakened. She must discover if she is the last of her kind and if she can adapt to find her place in this new world. Called in by the aquatic division, of the Global Paranormal Security Agency…

    January 10, 2023
  • Virtual Open House Sunday, January 8 2023

    Virtual Open House Sunday, January 8 2023

    Virtual Open House Sunday, January 8 2023 Ottawa Romance Writers is hosting a virtual open house. Bring 2 pages of your manuscript. Meet the members and participate in a mini-critique.

    January 8, 2023
  • A Sweet Pea in Baltimore by Lori Lupul 1/7/2023

    A Sweet Pea in Baltimore by Lori Lupul 1/7/2023

    A Sweet Pea in Baltimore by Lori Lupul 1/7/2023

    January 7, 2023
  • Wish, Jodi Kendrick, 23 December, 2022

    Wish, Jodi Kendrick, 23 December, 2022

    Wish, Jodi Kendrick, 23 December, 2022 A chance meeting at a luxurious holiday party leads to a steamy spring romance. Gena Black agrees to attend an extravagant Christmas party to deliver a special gift to the hostess on behalf of her closest friend. She’s hoping for a quick drop-and-go but is thwarted by the approach…

    December 23, 2022
  • Dragon Steel, Jodi Kendrick, 22 November, 2022

    Dragon Steel, Jodi Kendrick, 22 November, 2022

    Dragon Steel, Jodi Kendrick, 22 November, 2022 URBAN FANTASY /  PARANORMAL WOMEN’S FICTION DRAGON STEEL The world is changing and Kolina Steelscale must learn how to bend with it, or risk breaking her chance of a stronger future. Dedicated Queen’s Honor Guardian, Kolina Steelscale serves the hidden archipelago populated with female dragon shifters. When the…

    November 22, 2022
  • The Officer’s Gamble by Renée Gendron; 10/18/2022

    The Officer’s Gamble by Renée Gendron; 10/18/2022

    The Officer’s Gamble by Renée Gendron; 10/18/2022

    October 18, 2022
  • The Ninth Star by Renée Gendron release date August 23, 2022

    The Ninth Star by Renée Gendron release date August 23, 2022

    The Ninth Star by Renée Gendron release date August 23, 2022 Available on Amazon

    August 23, 2022
  • Gorilla in the Hiss, Jodi Kendrick, August 16th 2022

    Gorilla in the Hiss, Jodi Kendrick, August 16th 2022

    Gorilla in the Hiss, Jodi Kendrick, August 16th 2022 A spoiled kitty. A repentant gorilla. A secret love affair. Katharine Karak’s shiny new job at the FUCN’A is all about teaching cadets how to fit in with the one percent. Zeek LeBrute swore he’d never return to the fight rings. Instead, he’s been teaching Academy…

    August 16, 2022
  • Healer, Jodi Kendrick, 21 June, 2022

    Healer, Jodi Kendrick, 21 June, 2022

    Healer, Jodi Kendrick, 21 June, 2022 Everyone deserves a second chance at love. Former military medic Darya McLeighan has settled in as the local village healer, keeping her magic hidden from everyone to avoid re-conscription. With no end in sight to the war, the supplies needed to maintain the health of her local community are…

    June 21, 2022
  • By the Book G.B. Gordon, 14th June 2022

    By the Book G.B. Gordon, 14th June 2022

    By the Book G.B. Gordon, 14th June 2022

    June 14, 2022
  • A Zoe York Double Feature: Writing A Genre Fiction Series & Marketing Sunday, June 5, 2022 · 2 – 5:30pm EDT

    A Zoe York Double Feature: Writing A Genre Fiction Series & Marketing Sunday, June 5, 2022 · 2 – 5:30pm EDT

    A Zoe York Double Feature: Writing A Genre Fiction Series & Marketing Sunday, June 5, 2022 · 2 – 5:30pm EDT Writing a genre fiction series: turning a writing dream into a writing career Start planning your next series to build on your brand and take you to the next level. We’ll cover: How to…

    June 5, 2022
  • SEALs N Sorority Sisters by Alexandra Isobel, 1-June-2022

    SEALs N Sorority Sisters by Alexandra Isobel, 1-June-2022

    SEALs N Sorority Sisters by Alexandra Isobel, 1-June-2022 She’s smart, sassy, and able to handle any SEAL. He’s honourable, tenacious and will earn his right to have her. He’s honourable, tenacious, and has his focus fixed on her. He isn’t aware he’s in love, only that his duty is to his queen. She a sorority…

    June 1, 2022
  • The Shopkeeper & Spoon anthology, by Renée Gendron, Helga R. Paxton, Leslie Ann Brown, and G.B. Gordon; May 2022.

    The Shopkeeper & Spoon anthology, by  Renée Gendron, Helga R. Paxton, Leslie Ann Brown, and G.B. Gordon; May 2022.

    The Shopkeeper & Spoon anthology, by Renée Gendron, Helga R. Paxton, Leslie Ann Brown, and G.B. Gordon; May 2022. In May 2021, Renée Gendron asked members of the Ottawa Romance Writers if they would like to participate in an anthology. The parameters were the story needed to involve a shop keeper, a silver spoon, and…

    May 14, 2022
  • Out of His League by Caroline Richardson, published by Wattpad Books – April 2022

    Out of His League by Caroline Richardson, published by Wattpad Books – April 2022

    Out of His League by Caroline Richardson, published by Wattpad Books – April 2022

    April 5, 2022
  • Goal, Motivation, Conflict: creating stories that keep the pages turningSun, April 3, 2022; 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM EDT

    Goal, Motivation, Conflict: creating stories that keep the pages turningSun, April 3, 2022; 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM EDT

    Goal, Motivation, Conflict: creating stories that keep the pages turningSun, April 3, 2022; 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM EDT Maureen Fisher shares the secrets of creating a compelling story through each character’s goals, motivation, and conflict. About this event The key to an engaging story has always been the characters and how they interact. A writer…

    April 3, 2022
  • Jaded Hearts by Renée Gendron Cover 03 25 2022

    Jaded Hearts by Renée Gendron Cover 03 25 2022

    Jaded Hearts by Renée Gendron Cover 03 25 2022

    March 25, 2022
  • Meant to Be by Alexandra Isobel cover 17-March-2022

    Meant to Be by Alexandra Isobel cover 17-March-2022

    Meant to Be by Alexandra Isobel cover 17-March-2022

    March 17, 2022
  • Lifeline by Alexa Gregory a Contemporary Romance, feb 16th 2022

    Lifeline by Alexa Gregory a Contemporary Romance, feb 16th 2022

    Lifeline by Alexa Gregory a Contemporary Romance, feb 16th 2022

    February 16, 2022
  • Honeyed Nut by Jodi Kendrick; 2/15/2022

    Honeyed Nut by Jodi Kendrick; 2/15/2022

    Honeyed Nut by Jodi Kendrick; 2/15/2022 A kid. A mission. A second chance. Bears don’t fly. At least this one didn’t until FUC dropped a retrieval case in his lap with snickering designs to reunite him with his one true love. And this particular squirrel can’t let go of the past, or can she? How…

    February 15, 2022
  • Love Languages with Jennifer Carole Lewis Feb 6th 2022:

    Love Languages with Jennifer Carole Lewis  Feb 6th 2022:

    Love Languages with Jennifer Carole Lewis Feb 6th 2022: 70 to 93 percent of all communication is non-verbal, which means that body language is the ultimate love language! Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Jennifer Carole Lewis will go in-depth about how body language can show how a character is feeling.  Join ORW to learn…

    February 6, 2022
  • Seven Points of Contact By Renée Gendron 1/25/2022

    Seven Points of Contact By Renée Gendron 1/25/2022

    Seven Points of Contact By Renée Gendron 1/25/2022

    January 25, 2022
  • Grip Me Tight by Darby Fox, 01/25/2022

    Grip Me Tight by Darby Fox, 01/25/2022

    Grip Me Tight by Darby Fox cover a Steamy Contemporary, 01/25/2022

    January 25, 2022
  • Schooled in Murder (A Charley Hall Mystery, book 6) by Brenda Gayle, 01/25/2022

    Schooled in Murder (A Charley Hall Mystery, book 6) by Brenda Gayle, 01/25/2022

    Schooled in Murder (A Charley Hall Mystery, book 6) by Brenda Gayle, 01/25/2022

    January 25, 2022
  • Steadfast Pursuit by Alexandra Isobel 1/10/2022

    Steadfast Pursuit by Alexandra Isobel 1/10/2022

    Steadfast Pursuit by Alexandra Isobel 1/10/2022 He let his guard down and fell in love.Meghan has always been off limits to Rusty. She’s his best friend’s little sister and his mentor’s daughter.And, he’s been able to keep his thoughts and body leashed…until tonight.

    January 10, 2022
  • Luring the Lykán with Almond Macarons, Leslie Ann Brown, Nov, 2021

    Luring the Lykán with Almond Macarons, Leslie Ann Brown, Nov, 2021

    Luring the Lykán with Almond Macarons, Leslie Ann Brown, Nov, 2021 When a reclusive dryad meets a grumpy shifter, crumbs will fly. Part of The Wild Rose Press Christmas Cookie Series.

    November 1, 2021
  • FUCN’A Collection One, Jodi Kendrick, Eve Langlais, Mandy Rosko, Renee Hewett, Julia Mills, C.D. Gorri, 20 October, 2021

    FUCN’A Collection One, Jodi Kendrick, Eve Langlais, Mandy Rosko, Renee Hewett, Julia Mills, C.D. Gorri, 20 October, 2021

    FUCN’A Collection One, Jodi Kendrick, Eve Langlais, Mandy Rosko, Renee Hewett, Julia Mills, C.D. Gorri, 20 October, 2021 Welcome to the Furry United Coalition Academy, more commonly known as FUCN’A. The n standing for newbies. Being accepted into the new academy was a dream come true. Who didn’t imagine as a cub or pup or…

    October 20, 2021
  • Saturday, Oct 2 – Mini Fall Virtual Retreat

    Saturday, Oct 2 – Mini Fall Virtual Retreat

    Registration is limited to 100 participants (30 for RWAC, 30 for ORWA, 30 for everyone else, 10 for presenters and wiggle room)   Saturday, Oct 2 – Mini Fall Virtual Retreat 1030 AM -12:00 PM – Using Character Emotion to Wow Readers: Becca Pugilsi, co-author, The Emotion Thesaurus 12:00-1:00 Lunch break (we’ll leave the meeting live…

    October 2, 2021
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