As a romance novelist, I am still a work in progress, but recently my progress has improved and improved. In this post, I wanted to share with you my personal strategy for growing my email list. This is the strategy that grew my list by 50% in three months. Numbers don’t lie. Owning our list is a critical way to communicate with our fans. We can send them teasers of upcoming books, cover reveals, ask
Starting over doesn’t have an expiration date. From career changes and divorce to new dreams and second chances, discover why every new beginning comes with the wisdom, resilience, and hope you’ve gained along the way.
Looking for Your Next Feel-Good Romance? Start with the Crazy Eights. One of my favorite emails from readers goes something like this: “I just discovered your books…where should I start?” It’s one of my favorite questions because it means someone new has found the Crazy Eights. Whether you’ve stumbled across one of my billionaire romances, met one of the Crazy Eights through a recommendation, or simply love romantic comedies filled with humor, heart, and lifelong
25 Simple Ways to Add More Romance to Your Summer (Even If You’re Single) Looking for romantic summer ideas? Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway, curling up with a great romance novel, or simply hoping to slow down and enjoy the season, here are 25 simple ways to add a little more romance to your summer. It’s ninety-eight degrees here today and my hair is nothing but frizz. The beach is too crowded and there’s
Discover why billionaire romance remains one of the most popular romance subgenres—from escapism and alpha heroes to unforgettable happily-ever-afters.
Why We Love Romcoms About Female Friendship (And 5 You Should Read)
Romantic comedies get a lot of credit for their love stories—and rightfully so. There is a reason ‘rom’ is in the description.
But some of the most memorable romcoms don’t just give us swoon-worthy relationships.
Stop choosing Mr. Wrong, and start learning your relationship patterns. relationships
Ready for a Crazy Lessons Quiz? Let’s get honest… If love were simple, we wouldn’t keep ending up in the same situations with different faces. But we do. Because relationships might be complicated, but our behavior is predictable. We fall for charm when we want excitement. We choose ambition when we want stability. We chase intensity when we’re afraid of something real. And sometimes? We overlook the person who might actually be right for us.
How to Cross-Promote Books and Boost Sales Or Why Going At It Alone Isn’t Working Anymore Indie publishing has never been more accessible—or more crowded. Especially for romance writers, especially for indie romance writers still trying to find their readers. Every single day, thousands of new titles are added to digital shelves making visibility as key to our success and our words. In fact, visibility has quietly become the real battleground. And that’s a truth
Why We Fall for the Wrong Person (and Why Romance Novels Get It Right) If there’s one thing romance novels understand better than almost any other genre, it’s this: We don’t fall for the wrong person by accident. We fall for them because, on some level, they feel familiar. And if you’ve ever looked back on a relationship and thought, well… that was some choice, you’re not alone. As both a romance reader and writer,
5 SELF-EDITING TIPS TO SAVE YOU MONEY By Kat Caldwell A very important step in the writing to publishing pipeline is self-editing. This is the phase right after you’ve finished your full draft and before you send it to the editor. Yes, you read that right. You NEED to edit your story yourself before you send it to the editor. The main reason comes down to money. When you send a manuscript that hasn’t been