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Gemini XIII Joins Forces With 18-Time New York Times Bestselling Author Jane Green to Launch Emerald Audio, a New Female-Led Podcast Network

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Wednesday, August 17, 2022

NEW YORK, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Gemini XIII, the podcasting and radio industries' new home for premium audio content and services, announces it has partnered with Jane Green, author of 18 New York Times bestselling books and a global household name in commercial women's fiction, to form Emerald Audio, a new premium podcast network creating connection and community through authentic female-led storytelling.

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  • Gemini XIII and 18-Time NY Times Bestselling Author Jane Green to Launch Emerald Audio, a New Female-Led Podcast Network
    Emerald introduces a newchapter in digital audio by tellinggreatscriptedstoriescombiningtwo of the most intimatemediums: thewrittenword and the power ofaudio.
  • Emerald Audio's second release will be The KeyofLoveby Jenna Blum,New York Times and internationalbestselling authorof "Those Who Save Us" and "The Lost Family".
  • Jane Green, Co-Founder, Emerald Audio, commented:"In today's world, there are so many more ways for people to tell their stories outside of traditional publishing.
  • Jane Green is the author of 21 novels, including 18 New York Times bestsellers.

Chelsea Devantez Shares a Haul of Celebrity Abortion Stories on a Special Episode of 'Celebrity Book Club'

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Tuesday, August 16, 2022

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Celebrity Book Club with Chelsea Devantez, a podcast that recaps and celebrates the memoirs of female celebrities, just released a special episode featuring comedian Alison Leiby.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Celebrity Book Club with Chelsea Devantez, a podcast that recaps and celebrates the memoirs of female celebrities, just released a special episode featuring comedian Alison Leiby.
  • Devantez was compelled to record this special episode and says, "One of the greatest political weapons ever wielded is Shame.
  • To listen to the episode featuring Alison Leiby, check out this special episode of Celebrity Book Club with Chelsea Devantez at https://www.chelsearosedevantez.com/celebrity-book-club/ or any outlet where podcasts are available.
  • About Celebrity Book Club with Chelsea Devantez:
    In September 2020, Chelsea Devantez launched her podcast Celebrity Book Club which recaps and celebrates the memoirs of female celebrities.

Harlequin's Book Breaks App Lets Readers Discover Hundreds of Free Romance Stories

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Tuesday, September 15, 2020

TORONTO and NEW YORK, Sept. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ - Harlequin invites book fans to take a break and discover a new world of free stories with its relaunched Book Breaks mobile app.

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  • TORONTO and NEW YORK, Sept. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ - Harlequin invites book fans to take a break and discover a new world of free stories with its relaunched Book Breaks mobile app.
  • The free Book Breaks app gives readers access to hundreds of serialized romance stories of various lengthsby popular and up-and-coming Harlequin authors.
  • Book Breaks is for new and seasoned romance readers looking to discover authors and romance genres they're sure to love," said Eleanor Elliott, Senior Director of Digital Capabilities.
  • Originally launched in 2016, the redesigned Book Breaks app gives readers access to over 400 free digital romance stories delivering That Harlequin Feeling with new content added every weekday.

Harlequin Announces Launch of Harlequin Studios

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Monday, June 10, 2019

Under the leadership of Brent Lewis, Executive Vice President for Harlequin, Harlequin Studios will draw on the global publisher's extensive bestselling catalogue of more than 30,000 titles, bringing Harlequin's enormously popular novels to new mediums.

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  • Under the leadership of Brent Lewis, Executive Vice President for Harlequin, Harlequin Studios will draw on the global publisher's extensive bestselling catalogue of more than 30,000 titles, bringing Harlequin's enormously popular novels to new mediums.
  • Harlequin Studios will work with leading producers, creators, distributors, networks and platforms to deliver movies, series and new forms of Harlequin-branded content.
  • It creates exciting opportunities in the growing and evolving entertainment space to showcase the emotionally-charged stories of Harlequin authors.
  • Previously announced, Harlequin Studios' first agreement is with Canada's CTV Drama Channel for the commissioning of more than 20 films,representing more than 40 hours of new Canadian content for the channel.

CTV and Harlequin Studios Announce Landmark Agreement to Produce Original Harlequin Movies

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Thursday, June 6, 2019

CTV announced today an innovative brand and content agreement with Harlequin Studios, the newly established production shingle owned by Harlequin.

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  • CTV announced today an innovative brand and content agreement with Harlequin Studios, the newly established production shingle owned by Harlequin.
  • The first-of-its-kind-deal will see CTV commission more than 20 made-for-television films, drawing on content from Harlequin's bestselling catalogue of more than 30,000 titles, for its newly rebranded CTV Drama Channel.
  • "Harlequin is proud to align with CTV Drama for the launch of Harlequin Studios under the leadership of EVP Brent Lewis.
  • Production on Harlequin Movies will take place in Canada and abroad with more new titles debuting in 2020 and beyond.

Harlequin Feel Good Project Launches Creator Fund

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Wednesday, January 23, 2019

NEW YORK and TORONTO, Jan. 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ - Harlequin, the world's largest publisher of romantic fiction, has launchedthe Creator Fund as part of the Harlequin Feel Good Project.

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  • NEW YORK and TORONTO, Jan. 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ - Harlequin, the world's largest publisher of romantic fiction, has launchedthe Creator Fund as part of the Harlequin Feel Good Project.
  • We need uplifting stories and voices more than ever and the Creator Fund means we can nurture and develop these stories," notes Merjane Schoueri, the Feel Good Project Director.
  • The HarlequinFeel Good Project launched last fall and is a four-part initiative including Feel Good Sciences, the Harlequin Creator Fund, the Feel Good Challenge and Feel Good Events, designed to explore the power of positive experiences that fans expect from their stories.
  • For additional information about the Harlequin Feel Good Project, please visit FeelGood.Harlequin.com .

Former Playgirl editor-in-chief makes romance writing debut with Harlequin DARE

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Thursday, October 18, 2018

Patience Bloom, based in New York for Harlequin DARE, is the acquiring editor.

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  • Patience Bloom, based in New York for Harlequin DARE, is the acquiring editor.
  • Harlequin's Executive Editor Kathleen Scheibling said: "Harlequin DARE has been looking for new authors including writers like Ms. Koenig who are new to the romance genre that make DARE stand out from contemporary romance and will resonate with readers wanting explicit romance told in a strong voice."
  • After reading books from the DARE series, Ms. Koenig knew it was the kind of romance she wanted to write.
  • Harlequin DARE, launched in February 2018, is Harlequin's newest and most explicit romance line to date.