romance YOUR LAUNCH

Write the world you want to live in. Then publish it.

For secretly ambitious women who've been writing their romance on their own and are ready for readers. (We see you!)

Publishing is easy. Publishing well, so readers find you, trust you, and one-click your next book, is what we help new romance authors do. Romance Your Launch is a 12-month cohort for women who write romance and are ready to publish it professionally, with a circle of women who believe these stories matter.

USA Today bestselling author

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Jillian Beane

Why romance YOUR LAUNCH exists

Romance is the genre that insists women's pleasure matters, consent is not optional, and every body and every kind of love deserves a happy ending. It's written mostly by women, read mostly by women, and dismissed by people who've never opened one as "smut."

That's not an accident. These are stories that center a woman being seen, wanted and safe, and that threatens some people.

We're living in a world where books about LGBTQ lives are pulled from school libraries, where sex education is cut while women's healthcare is withheld, and where women's desire is used to sell things but rarely honoured.

In that world, a woman finishing her romance novel and putting it in readers' hands is doing more than entertaining. She's making a contribution to positive social change.

We believe every woman's voice has value, and that romance is a genre of hope, consent and joy the world needs right now.
We gather women who believe their stories deserve to be published well.
We want to build a world that honours women's voices, especially the voices of women who bring a lifetime of experience to the page.
We embody the practice that leadership is collaborative, generous and inclusive rather than top-down.
We exist to help women writing romance publish professionally and build sustainable author businesses, together.

When you join us, you are claiming a place in that world and writing yourself into the story.

And yes, you'll also leave with a professionally published book.

Over 12 months you'll learn every publishing decision, launch with readers waiting, and build a process you'll use for every book after.

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The publishing maze is exhausting, isn't it?

You've written, or nearly finished, the romance you've dreamed about. Now the questions pile up. Which editor? What should it cost? Pre-made cover or custom? What on earth is metadata?

Every search turns up ten conflicting answers. And you've heard the horror stories: the overpriced edit that wasn't needed, the book that launched into silence, the first novel that looked self-published and was dismissed for it.

Raise your hand if you've been stuck at "finished" for months (or years!).

So the book waits. And underneath, the scarier questions: Is my story good enough? Have I been wasting my time? Is this just a hobby no one will take seriously?

Danika Bloom smiling at her laptop

But guess what?!Publishing well doesn't have to be hard.

(You just need the right path, and to take the steps in a logical order.)

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Imagine handing your book to a reader with pride, not a disclaimer.
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Imagine a reader you've never met staying up too late to finish your chapter, then emailing to say she was a wreck at work because of your story.
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Imagine knowing exactly where your money should go, and where it shouldn't.
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Imagine never again wondering whether you're a "real" author.

You don't have to figure this out alone.

And professional publishing is within reach, even without a big budget or a tech background.

Introducing...

romance YOUR LAUNCH

A 12-month program for romance writers who want to publish well, launch with confidence, and repeat the process for every book.

Romance Your Launch on a laptop, desktop and tablet, with a live coaching call, the member calendar and program workbooks

Inside romance YOUR LAUNCH you'll get:

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Step-by-step path from manuscript to published.

Over 12 months, USA Today bestselling author Danika Bloom walks you through it. Work at your own pace, with a suggested module a month and no forced deadlines.

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Every decision, explained.

Editing (what kind, when it's worth it, what it should cost), covers, ebook and print formatting, Kindle+ versus selling on all stores, pricing, and more. Learn which choices matter and which beginners agonize over for nothing.

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Smart money, not big money.

Straight talk on what to invest in for your book and budget, and what you can do yourself.

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A launch that isn't silent.

Advance readers, sensible pre-order timing, pricing that suits your sub-genre, and the basics of getting discovered.

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Your repeatable process.

Your own checklists and templates, so book two starts with momentum, not a blank page.

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Live coaching and community.

Weekly office hours with Danika, plus two weekly masterminds with fellow romance authors to troubleshoot, brainstorm and celebrate.

Say no more! I'm in!

11 modules, one clear path

Understanding the romance market
Your romance author identity
Finding your first readers
Your manuscript
Publish-ready romance
Inbox insights
Your book launch plan
Pre-publication considerations
Publishing your romance
Building your fanbase
The business of being an author

Your milestone map

1Final polish
2Professional prep
3Publishing setup
4Launch planning
5Launch
♥First 90 days

Plus! A community that has your back

Most people buy a course and stall. Here, you bring your book and your questions, and get answers for your situation, weekly, from romance authors who’ve been exactly where you are.

Published & Publishing Office Hours

Every Tuesday, alternating between 9am PST/12pm EST and 4pm PST/7pm EST

Motivation & Accountability Masterminds

Two times every Wednesday at 9am PST/12pm EST and 4pm PST/7pm EST

Marketing Co-work time

Every Monday from 8am to 10am PST/11am to 1pm EST

Book Club

Every other Wednesday at 8am PST/11am EST

Quickies with Dr. J. AMA: Sexuality for Writers

Once a month, usually Thursday at 10am PST/1pm EST

Guest speakers

On topics important to early career romance authors. Once or twice a month, days and times vary

Dr J. Donna Jennings

🚨 Quick heads up on timing 🚨

Romance Your Launch officially starts in January 2027, and presale enrollment is open now. Join by December 1 to get a full extra month in the community at no extra cost.

Black Friday/Cyber Monday special (worth $447)

$150 value

A one-to-one coaching call with Danika

Sixty minutes on your book, your timeline, and where your money and effort matter most.

$200 value

A custom launch plan

Built from your call, around your timeline, budget and tech comfort.

$97 value

A free December head start

Meet your fellow authors and settle in with zero pressure.

Oh, I'm so ready! Sign me up!

This is perfect for you, if...

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Your draft is done or nearly done, and you want it in the hands of readers who'll demand the next one
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You've revised so many times you can't tell if it's improving, and need a clear definition of "good enough to publish"
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You want to know which publishing decisions matter, which don't, and which cost money you don't want to waste
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You have more stories in your head, your journals and your hard drive, and want to bring them all to life
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You want a process you can repeat for every book

Nina Purtee

What this is / What this is not

What this is

A clear, step-by-step path that won't overwhelm you
Your ticket out of the guessing game
Straight talk on where your money should go
A process you'll use for every future book
A place where your romance is taken seriously, never dismissed as "smut"

What this is not

A firehose of information that has you second-guessing everything
Only for tech wizards or big budgets. Every step is taught from scratch.
A hype machine. Honest, patient guidance, no pressure and no promises of overnight bestsellers.

What members say

Ashley Boss holding her novel Wanted

Colette R. Harrell

Tami Best

Romance Your Launch members smiling and holding up their published romance novels

Portrait of Danika Bloom

👋 Hi! I'm Danika.

I'm a USA Today bestselling author of steamy contemporary romance. Before that, I spent almost thirty years working with environmental and socially progressive not-for-profits in Canada. When the world stopped in 2020, I poured my heart into writing and publishing my first romance novels.

I knew nothing about self-publishing. A few generous friends answered the questions I knew to ask, and the launch was fine. With every book I got smarter and more efficient, until I had a process I could run again and again, on purpose.

Since 2022, through Author Ever After, I've supported dozens of first-time romance authors. Every one of them came to me with the same wish: to hold her book in her hands, and to know a stranger stayed up too late reading it. I built Romance Your Launch so that wish becomes a published book, not a manuscript that waits, or money spent on things that never help.

I write romance because I want a world where women's desires are taken seriously, love is love, and every body is adored. That includes your desire to be read. I want more women to publish their versions of that world, professionally and proudly.

Maybe you can relate?

Day S. Grant

Angel M. Shaw

Got Q's? I've got A's!

Q:Do I need a finished manuscript?

A:Not at all. Your first step may be finding out how close you are. If you expect to finish within six months, you'll be ready to publish before the end of the year.

Q:Is it too late for me to start?

A:Not at all. Many of our members began writing later in life, and your life experience is an asset to your stories.

Q:Will it work for my sub-genre?

A:Yes. Sweet or steamy, small-town or billionaire, any pairing, the process is the same, and your coaching is tailored to your readers.

Q:Will I waste money?

A:Avoiding that is a core part of the program. You’ll learn what’s worth paying for and what isn’t—for your book and your budget.

Q:I've already published. Is it still for me?

A:If your first launch felt like guesswork, yes. Many members go on to publish six or more books.

Q:Can you guarantee a bestseller?

A:No one honestly can. You'll get a professionally published book, a strategic launch and a repeatable process. The career builds from there.

Q:What if I'm not tech savvy?

A:We will sit shoulder-to-shoulder with you (through Zoom) to make sure you click all the right buttons at the right time. Don't worry. We've got you!

Q:I write dark romance with dub-con. Can I join?

A:Yes, you are welcome to join as long as you use clear content warnings when sharing excerpts and respect our group's safe-space guidelines. We value all romance subgenres and encourage respectful discussions around complex themes like dubious consent.

Q:Who is welcome to join this community?

A:Our community is open to romance authors of all marginalized genders. This includes cis women, trans women, non-binary people, and gender-nonconforming writers. We are committed to maintaining a supportive, inclusive space where every member's identity is respected.

Q:What is your AI policy?

A:We believe each author runs their own business and decides where AI fits—or does not fit—in their workflow. We do not police, ban, or shame members for their choices around AI. We expect members to treat one another with respect and keep discussions around tools constructive.

Q:Do you offer pricing for authors outside the US?

A:Yes, we use purchasing power parity so authors around the world can join at a fair local rate so cost isn't a barrier to global connection. Email ryl@authoreverafter.com to get a link to the payment page in your country's currency.

Q:How do I know if it's right for me?

A:Email ryl@authoreverafter.com with where your book is and what you'd like help with. I'll give you an honest answer.

I'm ready to join!

Here's everything you'll get with romance YOUR LAUNCH:

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12 months of step-by-step guidance, manuscript to published book
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Every publishing decision explained
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Smart budgeting help
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Launch planning and reader-building support
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Weekly office hours and two weekly masterminds
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A community of romance authors publishing alongside you
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Your own repeatable process, checklists and templates
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Bonuses worth $447 when you join by December 1

Join for $997

Or pay in installments: 3 × $367 or 6 × $200

Compare that to the cost of one wrong editor, one ineffective cover, or one launch nobody shows up for.

Yes! I'm joining Romance Your Launch

Will your first romance novel change the world? Unlikely. Will it matter to readers who need a few hours of escape? Absolutely.

romance YOUR LAUNCH