RomanceYour Launch

Publish your romance novel without the overwhelm.

(Whether your manuscript is finished, nearly finished, or still a scrappy draft!)

Publishing is easy. Publishing well, so readers find you, trust you, and one-click your next book, is what we teach. In 12 months, go from work-in-progress to professionally published romance, with a repeatable process for every book after.

Yes! I'm ready to publish like a pro
Danika Bloom, smiling and speaking with her hands raised
USA Today bestselling author
Jillian Beane
"I'd had a completed manuscript on my computer since 2021... I signed up intending to publish within six months. Book 1 was released within three!"
~Jillian Beane

Danika has presented at

Logos: Wanna Write Romance, Writing Romance Mastery Summit, The Writing Gals, The Romance Writers Super Stack, Write Publish Profit, MailerLite, InkersCon, Women in Publishing Summit, Contemporary Romance Writers, DIY MFA, Booklinker Blog, Perfect Your Process Summit

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.

The truth is...

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:

01

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.

02

Every decision, explained.

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

03

Smart money, not big money.

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

04

A launch that isn't silent.

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

05

Your repeatable process.

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

06

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

  1. Understanding the romance market
  2. Your romance author identity
  3. Finding your first readers
  4. Your manuscript
  5. Publish-ready romance
  6. Inbox insights
  7. Your book launch plan
  8. Pre-publication considerations
  9. Publishing your romance
  10. Building your fanbase
  11. The business of being an author

Your milestone map

  1. 1Final polish
  2. 2Professional prep
  3. 3Publishing setup
  4. 4Launch planning
  5. 5Launch
  6. ♥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
“Before I joined Author ever After I’d never written romance novels, and now I have two out and a third on the way. This community has provided wonderful camaraderie for learning new information.”
~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 free December head start and the bonuses below.

And! Join by December 1 and get (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...

Nina Purtee
“I want you to know what a significant impact you have had, not only on me as a writer, but on the catapulting of my books! You have been a mentor, a cheerleader, a critic… continuing to make me find the path.”
~ 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

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
"Hit #125 in small-town romance on Amazon within 24 hours of release! Every penny, every hour here has been worth it."
~Ashley Bossnow the author of nine romance novels and novellas
Colette R. Harrell
"Danika is the ultimate book coach... she fosters an atmosphere so safe you won't mind admitting all the things you don't know."
~Colette R. Harrell
Tami Best
"Author Ever After has given me more opportunities than I could have ever dared to dream. I’ve gained the ability to finish my discovery draft, the confidence to share what I’ve written with others, and the knowledge to get out there and promote myself."
~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 in the not-for-profit sector. When the world stopped in 2020, I poured my heart into writing and publishing my first romance.

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. I built this program because too many talented writers stall between a finished manuscript and a published book, or spend money 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. And I want more women to publish their versions of that world, professionally.

Maybe you can relate?

Day S. Grant
“I was blown away by Author Ever After. The community has writers who are still working on their stories but also writers who have published so you have the whole span of experience.”
~Day S. Grant
Angel M. Shaw
“I have been dreaming of being a romance author pretty much since I picked up a romance novel. And now thanks to the Author Ever After community and Danika, I am able to say that I am a published author.”
~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.

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

A:Email author@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