WElcome to Hawthorn & Aster’s Author Circle

From first draft to release day, you don’t have to do it alone.

Welcome to the Author Circle

The Author Circle is a membership designed to take the guesswork out of indie publishing. Whether you’re just starting out or ready to grow your reach, the Circle gives you consistent resources, creative inspiration, and a community that understands the journey. Think of it as your steady source of tools, support, and momentum—so you can focus on writing while we help you shine.

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What You’ll Get

  • ✓ Monthly Resource Guides

    Stay on top of indie publishing with actionable guides and checklists designed to simplify your marketing and author business. Fresh tools every month to keep you moving forward.

  • ✓ VIP Author Newsletter

    Exclusive insights, industry updates, and quick wins delivered straight to your inbox. Designed to keep indie authors informed, inspired, and ready to take action.

  • ✓ Canva Template Packs

    Customizable Canva templates created for author marketing. Save time, stay on-brand, and create polished graphics for social media, newsletters, and promotions.

  • ✓ Monthly Content Calendars

    Never wonder what to post again. Get a full calendar of content prompts, hashtags, and ideas tailored for indie authors—perfect for building engagement and consistency.

  • ✓ Bookmark & Sticker Designs

    Professional stock designs you can use for signings, swag boxes, and reader gifts. Swag to delight your audience and boost visibility.

  • ✓ Author Discord Community

    Connect with fellow indie authors in a private space built for collaboration, encouragement, and networking. Share wins, swap tips, and find your circle.

  • ✓ Promo Opportunities

    From mini blasts to quarterly ARC or tour spots (tier-based), gain guaranteed visibility for your books and access to curated reader and author networks.

Choose your plan

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Primrose
$25.00
Every month
$127.50
Every 6 months

Step into a community where indie publishing feels doable, not overwhelming. Primrose, our starter author tier is your foundation—steady guidance, creative inspiration, and the reassurance that you’re not figuring this out alone. Designed for new and growing authors who want clarity, confidence, and a touch of magic in their marketing journey.

✓ Monthly Resource Drop (guide/checklist/training)
✓ VIP Newsletter (industry tips + quick wins)
✓ Canva Mini Pack (5–7 templates)
✓ Mini Content Calendar (7–10 prompts + hashtags)
✓ Bookmark/Sticker Designs
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Dahlia
$45.00
Every month
$230.00
Every 6 months

This tier is all about visibility and connection. It’s where your author journey shifts from creating in solitude to stepping into the spotlight. The Dahlia gives you the confidence to share your work widely, link arms with other writers, and know your name is landing in front of new readers every month. Includes everything in Primrose package

✓ Full Monthly Content Calendar (30+ prompts + trending hooks)
✓ Monthly Mini Blast Slot (group promo inclusion)
✓ Discord Access
✓ Newsletter Swap Board (network with vetted authors)
✓ Expanded Canva Packs (10–15 templates themed to calendar)
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Magnolia
$75.00
Every month
$390.00
Every 6 months

Your foundation is set—now it’s time to expand. Magnolia is about momentum: reaching new readers, sharpening your brand, and feeling supported as you scale. This tier is for writers who want steady promotion paired with tools that push their career forward, turning small wins into lasting growth. Includes everything in the previous tiers.

✓ 1 ARC/Tour Credit per Quarter (guaranteed)
✓ Full Access to Our Resource Library
✓ 10% Discount on H&A Marketing Packages and Select Services

Join the Author Circle Today

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Now Accepting VIP Authors!

Limited Slots Available

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Orchid
$100.00
Every month
$480.00
Every 6 months

Designed for authors who want more than resources—they want a partner. VIP Author gives you white-glove support, priority access, and personal strategy woven into your membership. It’s an intimate tier for writers ready to move with confidence, focus, and the assurance that their publishing journey isn’t just supported, it’s championed. Everything from the lower tiers included. Also included: an evergreen page on Hawthorn & Aster's website and VIP Discord Access.

✓ Priority ARC/Tour Scheduling
✓ Quarterly 1:1 Audit/Strategy Session with Ivy
✓ Quarterly Metadata Refresh
✓ 1 Annual Flex Credit (on all marketing services)
✓ Annual Marketability Snapshot

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