Category Archives: Writing

The Opposite of Drowning preview

Posted on April 4, 2019 by Racheline Maltese

With the release of The Opposite of Drowning, our workplace romance about publishing, food, international travel, and the drowned city of Ys, less than three weeks away, we thought it was time to give you a preview. While this isn’t the … Continue reading →

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After the Gold on sale… for reasons

Posted on February 20, 2019 by Racheline Maltese

Erin and I each started skating after we wrote a figure skating romance. Then I broke my arm…. Broken arm for me, means price break to $2.99 for you til I’m back on the ice. Aside from writing being our … Continue reading →

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The Opposite of Drowning now available for pre-order!

Posted on January 31, 2019 by Racheline Maltese

If you like May/December romances about publishing industry snark, food trucks, late night talk show hosts, European travel, and apps about competitive extreme dog grooming, this book may be for you. Includes: M/F central romance with a bisexual hero, M/M … Continue reading →

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Cardinal paperback now available!

Posted on November 23, 2018 by Racheline Maltese

Cardinal, book 4 in the Love in Los Angeles series is now available in paperback! Hollywood mainstay J. Alex Cook has a growing family — and a growing career. But as he makes the move from television regular to blockbuster … Continue reading →

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Love in Los Angeles series in print!

Posted on November 23, 2018 by Racheline Maltese

The big beautiful single volume trade paperback edition of books 1-3 (Starling, Doves, Phoenix) of the Love in Los Angeles series is now available in print! We’ll do a matching set for books 4-6 when the series is complete. Introvert. … Continue reading →

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After the Gold now a finalist for the BookLife Prize

Posted on November 10, 2018 by Racheline Maltese

After the Gold was named one of six finalists for the BookLife Prize! Judge Rebekah Weatherspoon says,  “McRae and Maltese craft a light, yet magnetic tale of life and love after professional sports that explores what happens when two people must … Continue reading →

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What we’re working on right now

Posted on October 28, 2018 by Racheline Maltese

Just a quick update on various things we’re currently working on: A short book about self-publishing and how to create self-published books that mimic the experience — for readers, reviewers, and store buyers — of traditionally published novels. Consider this … Continue reading →

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A Queen from the North gets a starred review in Publishers Weekly

Posted on October 12, 2018 by Racheline Maltese

“… splendid …. Rich, diverse worldbuilding sets this story of contemporary royalty apart. McRae and Maltese … have created a perfect cocktail of political intrigue and slow-burn romance.” Read the whole thing!

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After the Gold now a BookLife Prize Semi Finalist!

Posted on October 4, 2018 by Racheline Maltese

After the Gold has been named a Semi Finalist in the BookLife Prize from Publisher’s Weekly with this round’s judge saying, “Figure skating fans will delight in this fun and engaging new work, rooting for Katie and Brendan long after they … Continue reading →

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After the Gold named a BookLife Prize Quarter Finalist!

Posted on September 24, 2018 by Racheline Maltese

After the Gold has been named a Quarter Finalist in the BookLife Prize from Publisher’s Weekly with this round’s judge saying, “Figure skating fans will delight in this fun and engaging new work, rooting for Katie and Brendan long after they … Continue reading →

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