Hi there, I've been thinking about what makes holiday books special, and I keep coming back to one thing: they have staying power. While most novels might have their moment in the sun and then fade into the background of your catalog, Christmas cozies are different. They return each holiday season, finding new readers year after year. The Evergreen Appeal of Holiday Mysteries Have you noticed how readers actively seek out seasonal reads as the holidays approach? There's something comforting...

This past year, I started using AI in a way that actually made a difference in my business. Not just writing faster. Not just playing with prompts. But real shifts in how I create, how I serve my students, and how I think. I’m teaching exactly one of the ways I did this inside AI Unlocked 2025, the free 3-day summit for founders who want to use AI well. Here’s what I’m sharing: In my session, I’ll show you how I use AI to: 🔍 Answer questions you have about new apps 🔍 Learn AND Implement new...

A colleague of mine is hosting a Trope Conference on April 5-6, 2025! Tropes are one of those guaranteed things that draw readers into your story. Done well, you can hook your reader to the very end of your book, your series, and your entire backlist! I'm super excited for this event. Check out the list of presenters! I hope to see you there! Natasha Tropes, Themes and Genres April 5-6th, 2025 Topics include: Marketing with Tropes Trope as Craft Trends in Tropes Check out the Conference HERE...