Romance-Friendly Resources for Authors in Canada

Because it’s wonderful when the services you need are offered by Romance-friendly businesses, and in Canadian dollars.

Services listed with permission. Want to see your service listed here? Email info@canlitromance.ca.

The following list is not vetted.

Engage with these services at your own risk.

Independent Bookstores

• The Book Boudoir Edmonton, AB
• Forbidden Library Calgary, AB
• Flowers Crowns & Fiction (Online)
• Hopeless Romantic Books Toronto, ON
• Leather and Lace Saskatoon, SK
• Pages of Passions Saskatoon, SK
• Slow Burn Books Calgary, AB

Freelance Editors

• Ash Tree Editing
• Aubrey Winters Editorial Services
• Bookmarten Editorial
• Gray Plume Editorial Services
• Edits and Revisions
• Lopt & Cropt
• Trisha Jenn Loehr
• ReVision Editing
• Shelly : Zev
• Working Words Editing Services
• Victoria Jane Editorial
• Joanna Thurlow
• Kamille Parkinson
• Joy Moskovic
• Sparks & Stars Editing (Jenn Burke)
• Catherine Muss, Word Nerd

Cover Art and Cover Design

• Winona Randall contact via: Instagram or Facebook Group
• Aaron Millard
• Novel & Navy Designs

Formatting

• Heritage Creek Formatting
• Novel & Navy Designs

Illustrators and Graphic Designers

• Aaron Millard Graphic Design Portfolio | Illustrator Portfolio

Merch/Swag/Branding Designers

• Novel & Navy Designs

Photography/Headshots

• Megan Preece Photography–ONTARIO, Hamilton/Niagara

Additional Publishing Resources/Packages

• Author Ever After
• Somewhat Grumpy Press
• Storeylines Press

Writing Groups

• Toronto Romance Writers — TRW’s purpose is to develop, support, and advocate for Canadian romance writers of all levels and backgrounds in pursuit of excellence and professionalism in writing and publishing.
• Ottawa Romance Writers The Ottawa Romance Writers provides professional development opportunities for romance writers at all stages in their career. We provided workshops on craft, the business of writing, and networking opportunities with other romance writers.
• Romance Writers of Atlantic Canada The Association of Romance Writers of Atlantic Canada is a Nova Scotia registered society, dedicated to enhancing the craft and art of romance writing, and advancing the careers of our members.
• Vancouver Island Romance Authors Vancouver Island Romance Authors (VIRA) strives to be an inclusive and diverse group of writers, from those working on their first manuscript to those who are multi-published. VIRA members strive to hone their craft, share their knowledge, and support each other while writing memorable fiction.

Podcasts

• Lit Chicks Read

Goodreads Resources

Romance Authors of Canada Goodreads by Romancing the Data

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Gone, But Not Forgotten

Bliss Books (Romance bookstore, Online/Victoria BC) July 15, 2023 – March 31, 2024

Happily Ever After Books–FYI Jenny gave me the idea for this page and told me to run with it!–(Ontario/Online) May 2022- January 10, 2025