A reader finds you. She loves the vibe, loves the covers, opens your website ready to buy — and then stops cold. You have four series, a few...
The Journal
Notes from inside the romance business.
Websites, direct sales, newsletters, launches — written for authors, by someone who ships both books and websites for a living.
Romance Author Branding: 5 Powerful Signs You’ve Outgrown Your Current Look (And It’s Hurting Your Sales)
Be honest with me for a second. When someone asks for your website link, do you send it confidently — or do you add a little disclaimer? Something...
Romance Author Website Mistakes: 7 Deadly Sins Killing Your Book Sales (And How to Fix Them Fast)
Picture this. A reader discovers you on TikTok. She watches your video, laughs at your trope breakdown, thinks "okay, I need this book in my life."...
Romance Author Branding in 2026: Why Your Logo Isn’t Enough (And What Actually Matters)
Let me tell you about two romance authors. Author A has a gorgeous logo. Custom script font, delicate florals, perfectly on-brand colors. It's on...
5 Ways Romance Authors Are Using Special Editions to Make $10K+ Per Release
A romance author I know launched a special edition of her romantasy novel last fall. Foil cover. Sprayed edges. Bonus chapter. Signed bookplate....
7 Reasons Romance Authors Are Finally Leaving Amazon (And Building Direct Sales in 2026)
Here's the thing about Amazon: they've been really, really good to romance authors for a long time. Kindle Unlimited made it possible for thousands...
Romance Author Website Accessibility: 7 Lawsuit-Proof Fixes You Need Right Now
Last month, a small business owner in Florida got hit with a $75,000 lawsuit. The reason? Their website wasn't accessible to people using screen...
12 Website Features That Make Romance Readers Hit ‘Buy Now’ in 2026
Author website conversion in 2026 isn't about luck—it's about psychology. The romance authors making consistent sales from their websites understand...
Romance Author SEO in 2026: How to Get Found on Google (The Non-Techie Guide)
Author SEO in 2026 looks completely different than it did just a year ago. Google's algorithm changed everything, and romance authors who adapted to...
Should Romance Authors Build Their Own Shopify Store in 2026? (The Honest Truth)
A Shopify store for authors in 2026 can be one of the smartest investments in your author business—or one of the most expensive mistakes. The...