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February 7, 2026: Kindred Schemes (my debut novel) is officially out in the world. Get your copy today! https://books2read.com/KindredSchemes (affiliate link) I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I loved writing it. Email me: info@rkharrington.com with thoughts, and reviews are always appreciated!

Advice for Writers, Part 3 Scenario 1: You just received feedback from your editor (or beta-reader, or friend) AND... your book still needs some work. Scenario 2: You just got a one-star review. Scenario 3: You had a very busy few weeks and had no time to write. In each of these scenarios, it would be easy to quit, place your manuscript (or new idea) on the shelf never to be written, edited, or shared with the world. This may seem easy, or even the correct thing to do, BUT yo

My debut novel, Kindred Schemes, is coming out February 7th, 2026 and I am so excited to share it with you! The reviews are in ( Kirkus and BookLife ) and it is a historical romance you should be on your TBR list. Secure your copy here .

Looking back on a year of reading is always an experience. I am a very disorganized reader. I read / listen on many apps, I often pick up print books at the airport or my local bookstore, and I do not have a Goodreads (ack!). It is a bit of detective work and a lot of reminiscing. Here are some of my favorites for 2025: 📚 Non-fiction, General: Land Power by Michael Albertus How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie The first book ( Land Power ) was by an excel

Advice for Writers, Part 2 As a new writer the amount of things you need to learn can feel overwhelming. I imagine as a seasoned writer,...

Today is the day! May I present to you the cover of my debut novel. What do you think (I would love to hear it)? If you have not ordered...

...and that is a good (or even great) thing! Advice for New Writers, Part 1 (The Pep Talk) I started writing because I wanted something I...

TL;DR: Glitzy Romance with a Thriller Vibe. That is how I would describe my writing. There are balls, fancy dresses, and nobility, but...

Just a few of my many composition books. Here is to old school writing! If you follow me on instagram (@rkharringtonauthor), you might...

How many times have you read a romance novel only to find that there is not enough spice for you, or too much spice? What if there was a...

When I started writing my first romance novel in 2021, the road appeared straight and simple to traverse. My naiveté is amusing when I...