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OCRW is excited to announce that the 2026 Hearts in Ink Contest for Published Authors is now open. Hearts in Ink celebrates excellence in romance novels, novellas, and mainstream fiction with a central romance.

Submit your upcoming release to ON THE BOOKSHELF so we can feature it in our newsletter and socials.

OCRW's Book in a Year (BIAY) challenge is designed to help writers stay focused, accountable, and moving forward.

OCRW members can now reserve their spots for the remaining 2026 meetings through the event calendar.