The best Author Updates newsletters

Author Ryan Erickson uses this newsletter to announce his debut thriller NORTHING, the first of a trilogy, and to recruit early readers for honest reviews. It also shares a short fiction excerpt, "The Little Judge", and an update on a delayed launch.

An indie speculative fiction author shares personal updates, publication news, and occasional free short stories. Issues cover submission statistics, work on the upcoming novella Mariposa, and life events affecting her writing.

An author's newsletter with personal reflections, writing-process updates and free fiction excerpts from the Darkstone universe and related romance stories. Readers get work-in-progress chapters, holiday short stories and occasional encouragement on staying engaged amid difficult news.

An author newsletter from a young adult fantasy and suspense writer, covering book releases, pre-orders, audiobook availability, and companion YouTube and music projects. Readers get updates on the Meeting Sang and Ghost Bird series plus links to free books and fan activities.

Personal updates from an author and speaker about her book The Belonging Paradox, including event recaps and announcements. Readers get news on speaking engagements and invitations to continue conversations about belonging.

An author newsletter from Canadian novelist Dianne Pennell sharing news about her book trilogy, media appearances and personal story. Readers get updates on her writing career and a personal account of what inspired her to write.

An author's personal site announcing poetry collections, readings and media appearances by a UK-based lecturer and feminist poet. Readers get event details and updates about her books, including Making Tracks and Cutting the Green Ribbon.

A sporadic author newsletter from John Garis that mainly promotes his book 'The World According To JG' and his My Kommunity social channels. Readers get short, self-promotional updates with purchase and channel links.

An author newsletter from a sci-fi and fantasy romance writer, sharing book release announcements, teasers and beta reader calls. Readers get early news about upcoming titles in the Not Your Mama's Alien Romance series and a new portal fantasy series.

An author newsletter for the KOSMIC book series, a fictional K-pop group romance saga, sharing announcements, updates and merchandise offers. Readers get news on upcoming books and details of themed book boxes and photocard sets.