If so, you may be interested in Harlequin’s SYTYCW (So You Think You Can Write) Contest.
If my calculations are correct, I believe this is their second one. I do see one big difference, though, than the one they held last year: this year, entrants must submit a full manuscript. If you’re interested in entering, here’s the link to their page, where they’ve posted submission rules etc.
Writers who started their writing career writing category novels:
Linda Howard
Nora Roberts
Sandra Brown
Janet Dailey
Lisa Jackson
Stephanie Laurens
Good luck to anyone submitting a manuscript.
Judith McNaught and Heather Graham also started out by writing categories.
Hmm. Yes I know I can’t write, so good luck to any who enter! I wish you success!
It seems alot of great authors started in category romances!
I’m positive I could not write to save my life.
Pretty impressive list – Kudos to those who can write and capture our hearts and minds.