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A Taste of Sweetness. Zoey needed to make changes to her life. She left her controlling ex-boyfriend and an unexceptional job in Lexington and took a chance for new start. Moving Blossom Hills was the perfect way to her new life. She would be closer to her best friend, and fulfill her dream to open a bakery. She arrived in town full of hope and ...
Aunt Lute Books is thrilled to announce the publication of upcoming titles from Kathya Alexander and Michele Tracy Berger. Kathya Alexander’s novel-in-verse, title to be determined, is a coming of age tale set during the Civil Rights Movement of the 20th century. Readers will follow 12-year old Mandy and her mother, Belle, as they both experience the extraordinary events of the Civil Rights ...
Here's one last newsletter featuring debut author Kathya Alexander talking about who and what has influenced her. Keep A'Livin' comes out in April, and we hope you take the time to pre-order it today. Who was your Aunt Lute? I had a friend who was an accomplished playwright and screenwriter who really encouraged me early on. She even bought my first computer. She also modeled the life of a ...
- Austin Kleon
- Rupi Kaur
- LJ Ross
- Miquel Reina
- David Sedaris
- Brit Bennett
- Lesley M. M. Blume
- Maggie Stiefvater
- Megan Mcdonald and Peter H. Reynolds
- Fonda Lee
New York Times bestselling author Austin Kleonidentifies himself as “an author who draws” and uses his website to talk not only about his own books, but also about art and writing in general, offering creative inspiration to fans and casual visitors alike. Simple to navigate, and signposting all the relevant information — from blog posts, to his bo...
You’d expect nothing less than a well-designed website from the queen of Instapoetry herself, Rupi Kaur. Her elegant homepage immediately exudes “Rupi Kaur” and the message she wants her readers to receive. It’s on brand — aesthetically pleasing, with short guiding phrases, and creative with form (here through typography) — and much like her poetry...
You can make your website stand out from the crowd by adding dynamic and interactive elements, and self-published author LJ Rossis no stranger to this strategy. Just like in her bestselling mystery series DCI Ryan, LJ Ross’s website takes inspiration from the atmospheric landscape of Lindisfarne (also known as Holy Island), located on the northeast...
Another author who incorporates some movement into their author website to really bring it to life is Miquel Reina. This can be a risky maneuver — more often than not, flashy gifs and scrolling text scream “tacky.” But when it pays off, it creates a beautiful effect that will impress and entrance readers who stumble upon your page. Upon first glanc...
Authors sometimes make the mistake of thinking that people visit their websites just to read their bio. Are you, the author, important? Sure, but your books are way more important. Let people know they’re on an author’s website by making your product the star of the show, as David Sedarisdoes. A minimalist setup makes it impossible not to notice th...
Another author who has embraced the idea of putting their book front and center is Brit Bennett. Her hugely successful upmarket fiction novel The Vanishing Halfis clearly the star of the show as you enter her landing page, and unlike David Sedaris’ lengthy book description, Bennett focuses on some strong endorsements in the form of quotes to sell h...
When you first land on Lesley M.M. Blume’s website, you are met with an old, faded picture of an atomic bomb, held up by tape and a short journalistic descriptionThis documentary approach quickly envelopes readers into the topic material that Blume — an award-winning journalist — has written about in her latest book, Fallout: The Hiroshima Cover-up...
Your author website should always include a good reason or two for visitors to offer up their email addresses. When you navigate your way to Maggie Steifvater’s website, you’re immediately presented with the opportunity to sign up for her newsletter. But the opt-in choices on her email list are plenty. For instance, you can sign up for an 8-hour se...
Using images is perhaps even more essential when you’re in the picture book genre. The illustrative style on the Judy Moody websitegets the brand across almost immediately: fun children’s books! And if there were ever any doubts, it cements the message that the best author websites are extensions of the author’s novels and wider brand. The creators...
One way to ensure that you’re speaking to your target audience is to match your website to the genre you’re writing in. Fonda Leeleaves no room for doubt with her Y2K style logo and dark color pallet. But just in case you missed it, she makes sure to signpost herself as a “science fiction and fantasy author,” and uses a gallery of pictures to highl...
Katya Kazbek writes with wit, heart, and the needle-prick of life. —David Ebershoff, author of The Danish Girl and The 19th Wife Absorbing and unremittingly honest, Little Foxes Took Up Matches is a magnificent journey with a thunderous effect that both injures and mends. Kazbek writes this fascinating story with eloquence, human ...
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