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BOOKS AUTHORS MEET THE EDITORS NEWSLETTER AVON For readers who know you can have it all. Avon Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, is one of America’s preeminent publishing imprints publishing the best in romance written by the finest authors. Publishing award-winning romance and commercial fiction since 1941, Avon Books is widely credited with launching the historical romance genre and our novels have evolved to reflect the times in which we live. We believe that love is love, and everyone is deserving of a deeply personal, empowering happy ending—whether it is romantic, the love of family and friends, or finding happiness in loving yourself. We are proud to publish inclusive and emotional stories where love, in all its forms, always wins. FEATURED BOOKS View the Full Catalog MEET THE EDITORS MAY CHEN VP, Editorial Director May Chen is an Editorial Director for the Avon/Morrow Group. She reads widely across genres, but her favorite stories are ones brimming with longing and swooning. She is the editor of the #1 New York Times bestselling authors Tessa Bailey, Meg Cabot, Karen Marie Moning, Julie Murphy as well as bestselling authors Lisa Kleypas, Jill Shalvis, Sierra Simone, and Mariana Zapata to name a recent few. (When not reading or editing, she can be found watching reality tv with a bag of Cheetos.) TESSA WOODWARD VP, Editorial Director Tessa Woodward edits a wide array of historical fiction, women’s fiction, and romance. Her list includes multiple New York Times bestsellers, Book of the Month Club picks, and IndieNext picks. Recent successes range from New York Times bestseller and TikTok sensation Erin Sterling’s THE EX HEX, and a Duke and Duchess of Sussex inspired Rom Com series by Tracey Livesay to titles like Kate Quinn’s New York Times bestselling THE DIAMOND EYE, THE LIBRARIAN OF BURNED BOOKS by Brianna Labuskes, and Costco Book Club pick BY HER OWN DESIGN by Piper Huguley. She is thrilled to be the editor of everything from historical romance favorites Tessa Dare, Sarah MacLean, and Joanna Shupe, to up and coming contemporary voices like Claire Swinarski, Cesca Major, and Poppy Alexander, as well as Sci-Fi crossover writers Jessie Mihalik and Valerie Valdes. LAURA SCHREIBER Executive Editor Laura Schreiber joined the Morrow/Avon team in 2024. She is acquiring contemporary romance, romantasy, and upmarket fiction with a strong commercial hook. Recent notable titles include A Broken Blade by Melissa Blair and B&N Our Monthly Pick” Not So Perfect Strangers by L.S. Stratton. She is particularly interested in new adult romance, accessible high-concept fantasy, and thrillers with a subversive twist. She loves when an author brings an unexpected perspective to a popular trend. Before moving into romance and commercial fiction, she edited numerous bestselling and award-winning novels for young adults including the #1 New York Times bestseller Lore by Alexandra Bracken, Kingdom of the Wicked by Kerri Maniscalco, and the Newbery Medal-winning Freewater by Amina Luqman-Dawson. Her books have been finalists for the L.A. Times Book Prize, the Kirkus Prize, and the Stonewall Book Award. SHANNON PLACKIS Editor Shannon Plackis joined Avon Books as an Editor in 2024. She began her publishing career with Kensington Publishing in 2016 and since then, she has worked on a wide array of genres: romance, mystery, thriller, speculative fiction, women’s fiction, and non-fiction. She has edited critically acclaimed author Kate Clayborn, USA Today bestselling author Annie Rains, and popular TikTok content creator Katie Siegel. She worked on titles including Indie Next Pick Charlotte Illes Is Not a Detective , Georgie, All Along , which garnered an Indie Next Pick, Library Reads Pick, and a Book of the Month selection, and PEN America Literary Award Finalist 999. Shannon is excited to focus on romance at Avon, from laugh-out-loud romcoms to grand sweeping love stories to romances with a more speculative edge. She’s particularly drawn to projects with a strong voice and characters that you cannot help falling in love with—and she can never say no to a good slow burn. ARIANA SINCLAIR Editor Ariana Sinclair is an Associate Editor for the Avon/Morrow group. She edits a wide range of fiction including commercial women’s fiction and contemporary romance, especially stories centered around diverse characters and romantic relationships with equal measures of humor and heart. For Avon, she’s proud to publish bestselling author Nisha Sharma as well as debut authors including Rachel Greenlaw, Alexandra Paige, and Betty Corrello. ALLIE ROCHE Assistant Editor Allie Roche joined the Avon team in 2022 after completing her master’s degree specializing in Gothic Romance. She is thrilled to have her dream job where she gets to continue engaging with her lifelong passion for storytelling on a daily basis. Allie loves reading commercial fiction featuring unique narrative voices, and is especially drawn to will-they-won’t-they romances and delayed coming of age stories. Anything featuring sister dynamics or a speculative element is always a plus! MADELYN BLANEY Assistant Editor Madelyn Blaney joined the Morrow/Avon team in 2022 as an Editorial Assistant. She is drawn to stories that feature diverse characters and strong narrative voices. Particular interests include contemporary fiction for Gen Z/millennial audiences, stories that feature love in unexpected ways, and fiction set in underrepresented or unique settings. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER to receive updates on new releases & exclusive content from your favorite Avon authors Your browser does not support iframes. *From the Heart is a promotional service of HarperCollins Publishers, 195 Broadway, New York, NY 10007, providing information about the products of HarperCollins and its affiliates. By submitting your email address, you understand that you will receive email communications from From the Heart and other HarperCollins’ services. You may unsubscribe from these email communications at any time. If you have any questions, please review our privacy policy or email us at [email protected] . 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