Daniel de Llano is a Spanish author, coach, and hypnotherapist specialized in narcissistic abuse and emotional manipulation recovery. His debut book, The Sparkle Trap: Recognizing, Escaping, and Healing from Narcissistic Abuse in LGBTQ+ Love, was named the Overall Nonfiction First Prize winner at the 2026 IndieReader Discovery Awards, selected from over 1,000 submissions across all genres.

J Brooke’s work is known for exploring gender, family, and the incendiary combination of the two. With I Can Tell You the Version That Will Make You Take My Side, their first book, they deliver candid commentary on a unique gender journey.

Jane Green was at the forefront of an entirely new genre in women’s literature – “Chick Lit” - writing about real women and real emotions with humor, warmth and honesty. In her first memoir, Rewilding, Green peels back the illusion of having it all to tell a raw, deeply relatable story about losing yourself in adulthood and finding your way home again.

 These book marketing timeline guidelines are tailored for self-published authors who are just about to start a new manuscript. However, as each of these strategies plays a vital role in your overall success, you can start implementing them at any point in your publishing journey.

M.J. Etkind lives a double life. By day, she's a corporate girly with a business degree. By night, she writes romance novels in a cozy, book-filled apartment in Boston. Her newest release, The Lone Wolf Paradox, is a cozy paranormal romance about two independent werewolves who discover that healing, family, and love may require building a pack instead of going it alone.

Recent publishing analyses estimate that science fiction and fantasy account for roughly 10–15% of fiction revenue, with speculative fiction overall continuing to gain market share.

Naomi Rawlings is the USA Today-bestselling author of more than 20 historical Christian novels, each of which takes readers back to a time when neighbors knew each other's names. She writes with a combination of heartfelt romance, spiritual depth, and vivid historical detail.

T.W. Larsen's debut novel, The Emperor’s Children, is a tragic fantasy where monsters and magic meet morally complex challenges and grounded human moments.

You’ve poured your heart into your manuscript.

Now it’s time to make sure the world sees its value.

 P. Anastasia is the award-winning author of 19 works (with more on the way), including novels, novellas, and enchanting children’s picture books. Known for her signature blend of mystery, charm, and a touch of magic, her storytelling captivates readers across genres and ages.