SPA Girls Podcast

Got a backlist gathering dust?

In this episode of the SPA Girls Podcast (EP# 548), we dig into how to breathe new life into your older books and get them earning again. Most indie authors pour all their energy into the next release and forget that their backlist is the engine that funds everything — so we’re walking through exactly what to refresh, what to promote, and how to bundle older titles so they keep working for you.

Whether you’ve got three books or thirty sitting quietly on Amazon, this episode gives you a practical checklist to get them moving again. We cover cover refreshes, blurb fixes, metadata clean-ups, bonus content for newsletter growth, ad strategies, and the bundling tricks that turn old books into new income.

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📚 RESOURCES MENTIONED:

The Best Book Promotion Sites in 2026: [URL]

BookFunnel: https://bookfunnel.com

BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com

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Romance writers gather ’round – Kait Nolan, bestselling author of smart, sassy, small town Southern romance is in the SPA! This is a classic replay of an awesome episode we recorded with Kait a couple of years ago, and well worth a relisten. These days Kait not just writes small town romance, but also romantic suspense (as Harper Jackson), and her writing and marketing advice is spot on!

About Kait Nolan

Kait Nolan is a USA Today best selling, RITA® Award-winning Mississippi author who calls everyone sugar, honey, or darlin’, and can wield a ‘Bless your heart’ like a Snuggie or a saber, depending on requirements. She believes in love, laughter, and that tacos are the world’s most perfect food. When she’s not writing, reading, or wrangling family (both the two-legged and the four-), you can find her obsessively watching The Great British Bake Off. You can check out her darker alter ego Harper Jackson for romantic suspense.
Find her at : kaitnolan.com

She’s back! NYT #1 Bestseller, Lucy Score last joined us back in March 2021 , before Things We Never Got Over launched her into the stratosphere!

In this episode, Lucy talks about what her breakout moment actually looked like from the inside, how she’s navigated the shift from working author to household name (and instant #1 NYT Bestseller), and what’s stayed surprisingly the same.

We dig into the practical stuff , including her evolving covers, brand-building, the Riley Thorn series, and advice for emerging authors.

Plus the mindset it takes to keep showing up at the page when the pressure (and the audience) keeps growing.

Lucy is just as genuine and delightful behind the scenes as she is in public, and we couldn’t be more thrilled for her success (and why this is the third time she’s been on the show!).

Whether you’re deep in your publishing journey or just getting started, this honest, fun and inspiring conversation is a must-listen (or watch).

ABOUT LUCY SCORE

Lucy Score is an instant #1 New York Times bestselling author of contemporary romance. She grew up in a literary family who insisted that the dinner table was for reading and earned a degree in journalism.

Her books have been translated into thirty languages and her international bestseller Things We Never Got Over has been optioned for television.

She writes full-time from the Pennsylvania home she and Mr. Lucy share. When not spending hours crafting unforgettable characters, Lucy can be found reading books other people wrote, snacking, and sometimes even working out.

https://www.lucyscore.net

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Classic replay of an inspiring episode we recorded in August ’23 with SADIE KING, a hugely successful author of more than 120 short romances.
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USA Today Bestseller, Sadie King has grown her publishing business from zero to six figures in less than four years, writing short instalove romances. Knowing her reader’s journey is vital to her success.

In this episode we discuss Sadie’s: 

short romance publishing strategy

rapid release strategy

targeted wordcounts for Amazon Kindle’s 60m, 90m and 2 hour reads categories

Techniques for writing short fiction

Gaining visibility especially when you’re just starting out

Keep readers hooked from one book to the next

Crafting a funnel for readers.

Must-have scenes in short romance

Making paid advertising work for short fiction

Sadie’s “must have” scenes for short romance:

Quick meet cute

Thrown together

Get to the steam fast (1 – 3 steamy scenes)

Conflict

Resolution

Epilogue

She is currently writing 16k – 20k words with 1500 words (approx) per chapter; 2.99 price point

Resources mentioned:

Sadie’s non-fiction book, Writing Short Romance for Pleasure & Profit, is a must-read for those writing short romance.

Writing Short Romance for Pleasure and Profit: How I Became a Six Figure Author Writing Short Romance

About Sadie King

Sadie King is a USA Today Best Selling Author of over 120 short and steamy romance books and novellas. She loves to write about military heroes and the sassy curvy women who steal their hearts. Sadie lives in New Zealand with her ex-military husband and raucous young son. When she’s not writing she loves catching waves with her son, hanging out at the beach, and drinking good wine, preferably with a book in hand.
Visit authorsadieking.com

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From incorporating popular tropes to social media trends, the SPA Girls have a robust discussion around what they’re doing to harness trends to reach more readers and sell more books!

Links mentioned:
Melanie Harlow’s Harlot Authors group https://www.facebook.com/groups/630439937160840
The Bestseller Code: Anatomy of the Blockbuster Novel by Jodie Archer and Matthew L Jockers
Theodora Taylor’s Substack https://7figurefiction.substack.com/p/better-butter
Lillian Lark https://selfpublishingauthorspodcast.com/spa-girls-podcast-ep510/

🔗 CONNECT WITH THE SPA GIRLS:

🌐 Website & free self-publishing resources: http://www.SelfPublishingAuthorsPodcast.com

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💗 This podcast is supported by our amazing Patreon community! ⭐ Join at the $10 tier for access to our private Self-Publishing Mastermind group where we discuss marketing, writing, and answer your burning questions: http://www.patreon.com/spagirlspodcast

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