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In Memoriam: Roger Kastel

Posted on November 18, 2023November 18, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

Renowned illustrator Roger Kastel, famous for his iconic Jaws movie poster and contributions to book cover art, passed away at the age of 92. The artist leaves behind a legacy of influential artwork in various fiction genres, including romance.

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A Tribute to Julie Garwood: Beloved Romance Author

Posted on June 14, 2023July 13, 2026 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

Beloved romance novelist Julie Garwood passed away at the age of 78. Our hearts are heavy with sadness as all will deeply miss her.

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In Memoriam: Author Sharon Curtis

Posted on October 24, 2022October 24, 2022 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

Sharon Curtis, one half of the duo who wrote as Laura London, passed away on September 4, 2022, at the age of 71. She was the beloved wife of Thomas Curtis, her writing partner from 1976 to 1986, and her husband of more than forty years.

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Tribute To Author Miranda Lee (aka Maureen Lee)

Posted on December 3, 2021September 1, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

Miranda Lee was a talented from the Harlequin Presents line. She passed away on November 13, 2021. Lee wrote sensually charged romances that promoted the modern woman in all her forms.

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Belated Farewell to Emma Darcy

Posted on May 2, 2021October 20, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

Emma Darcy passed away four months ago, on December 21, 2020, at the age of 80. Darcy was a pseudonym for Wendy Brennan.

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