Books, Articles, and More from Author Accelerator Certified Book Coaches
At Author Accelerator, our certified book coaches aren’t just dedicated to guiding writers through their journeys—many are also accomplished writers themselves, crafting stories and sharing insights across a range of genres. From gripping thrillers and heartfelt romances to powerful nonfiction and thought-provoking articles, our coaches’ works reflect their deep passion for storytelling and expertise in the craft.
In this post, we highlight some of the exciting publications by our talented book coaches. Whether you’re looking for your next great read or curious about the diverse voices behind the coaching, these books and essays are sure to inspire.
Fiction
by Nichelle Seely.
All I’ve got is an empty house, a voice in my head, and a bottle of antipsychotic meds. Where do I go from here?
My name is Audrey Lake, and I used to be a homicide detective. Until my last undercover assignment ended in a hailstorm of bullets and a storm of violence. Now, I’m just trying to cope in this quiet riverside town where no one knows me, and I like it that way.
But I keep hallucinating, seeing visions of a woman attacked and forcibly drowned. I’m sure it’s all part of my illness, a symptom of post-traumatic stress. But then the local cops find her body in the river, and rule it as a tragic accident. Except I don’t think it is.
by Liisa Kovala.
When memories threaten to disappear, past promises must be confronted.
Meri Saari made a promise to her dying mother that she would keep the family together, but she was too young to know how a war can pull people apart. With the Soviet invasion of Finland, Meri pledges loyalty to the Lotta Svärds and becomes the sole caretaker for her siblings. When her father goes missing in action, she finds herself searching for him on the front lines.
by Rona Gofstein (writing as Elena Markem).
Fable Notch is a spicy contemporary romance series set in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Strong women, passionate men (several adorable dogs) and reimagined fairytales with the happy endings readers love.
by Stuart Wakefield.
When apprentice Savile Row tailor Kit Redman auditions for smash-hit UK TV show Runway Rivals, he’s instantly drawn to charismatic fellow auditionee Barker Wareham.
After a disastrous audition at the hands of savage fashion editor, and Runway Rivals judge, Nancy Shearsmith, Kit’s convinced he won’t get through, but he’s wrong.
As filming begins, Kit comes face-to-face with Barker, who makes it clear it’s all about winning the show and nothing more.
But there’s more to Barker than meets the eye.
Now, with Nancy intent on ruining Kit’s dream of becoming a world-class fashion designer, can he ever hope to win the show and get the man?
by Leanne Phillips.
A short story that rubs shoulders with the likes of Joyce Carol Oates in the anthology “The Amber Waves of Autumn.”
Nonfiction
by Suzette Mullen.
Suzette Mullen had been raised to play it safe—and she hated causing others pain. With college and law degrees, a kind and successful husband, two thriving adult sons, and an ocean-view vacation home, she lived a life many people would envy. But beneath the happy facade was a woman who watched her friends walk boldly through their lives and wondered what was holding her back from doing the same.
Digging into her past, Suzette uncovered a deeply buried truth: she’d been in love with her best friend—a woman—for nearly two decades—and still was.
by Christina G. Larocco.
Documenting the history of the American women's rights movement from 1945 through the 2016 election, this reference offers a crucial and objective look at the changing strategies, goals, and challenges of American feminists.
by Amy L. Bernstein.
A profound exploration into the pervasive presence of self-doubt within the creative process. Bernstein, a multi-genre author and seasoned writing instructor, delves into the psychological underpinnings of doubt, illustrating how it can simultaneously hinder and fuel artistic endeavors.
Through a compassionate lens, she encourages artists to embrace doubt as a natural and potentially beneficial aspect of their creative journey. The book is structured to provide both theoretical insights and practical strategies. Bernstein weaves engaging anecdotes with psychological research, presenting a nuanced approach that treats doubt not as an adversary to be vanquished, but as a companion to be managed.
Articles & Essays
L.A. Affairs: I hooked up with a dreamy musician at the beach. Was I asking for trouble?
by Leanne Phillips.
“My beach romances have been disasters.
On the Silver Strand in Coronado, a date tried to teach me to surf. I nearly drowned. I called it quits after a hard face-plant off the surfboard and into the wet sand. A date once left me stranded on McAbee Beach in Monterey when I refused to sing a Kenny Rogers song with him during karaoke. I sat in the dark on the cold sand for an hour, waiting for a ride home. On East Beach in Santa Barbara, I tried to impress a date with a from-scratch picnic, but sand got into everything. (Pro tip: Sand always gets into everything.) He teased me about the inedible, sand-crusted ‘crunchy chicken.’
But I thought my luck had changed when I met a handsome musician in Pismo Beach…”
How long does it take to get traditionally published?
by Amy Goldmacher.
Pursuing traditional publishing takes a long time. How long, exactly? In this particular case of an essay for an anthology, two and half years from submission to publication.
by Lauren Reynolds.
“Don’t strain your neck looking to experts perched on a pedestal. It’s natural to place our role models on a pedestal—we all do it. We are blinded by stellar reviews, fortune, and fame. By consuming successful authors’ advice like gospel, writers hope that if they emulate their writing process or techniques, they, too, might achieve similar success.
However, when advice is taken out of context or not carefully evaluated, it can do more harm than good.”
How to Create a Believable Magic System in Your Fantasy Story and How to Write a Story Retelling
by Hannah Kate Kelley.
