Our Services

Hawthorn & Aster prides itself on providing quality services at affordable prices.

We are passionate about indie authors and their stories. Our sole purpose is to see our customers succeed.

Market Services

Mini and Weeklong Marketing Blasts for Indie and Self-Published Romance Authors

Blasts

Boost your book’s visibility with customizable social media blasts for Instagram and Facebook. Perfect for releases, preorders, ARC or street team recruitment, newsletter growth, or backlist promotion. Each blast includes custom graphics and captions, with optional Meta ad campaign management to supercharge your reach. Available as Mini or Weeklong campaigns.

  • We require at least one week’s notice to schedule your blast.

    • Mini Blasts run for 1 day

    • Weeklong Blasts span 5–7 days and include 3 unique graphics

    • Mini Blast – $35

    • Weeklong Blast – $50

    Affordable, flexible promotion to fit every author’s budget.

ARC Team Management with Hawthorn & Aster for Indie and Self-Published Romance Authors

ARC Team Management

Let us handle the logistics of your ARC campaign—from recruiting readers and delivering files via BookFunnel to tracking reviews and sending reminders. We manage communication, cross-platform promotion, and reader coordination so you can focus on your launch. Ideal for any author, new or established. Campaigns run for six weeks leading up to release.

  • We require at least 6 weeks' notice to launch an ARC campaign.

    • Week 1: Prep and setup

    • Weeks 2–4: Reader recruitment and promotion

    • Weeks 5–6: Reading period and review prep

    Timelines may be adjusted for holiday releases or peak marketing seasons.

    • ARC Team Management – $100

    Full-service campaign coordination from reader recruitment to review tracking—so you can focus on your launch, not your inbox.

Book Tours with Hawthorn & Aster  for Indie and Self-Published Romance Authors

Tours

Launch your book with a coordinated weeklong tour across Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and blogs. We handle host recruitment, graphics, captions, hashtags, and newsletters—plus readers for reviews, hype squad sharing, and promo content to keep the buzz going. Optional Meta ad management is available to supercharge your tour. Ideal for wide releases, debuts, and KU titles.

  • Tour campaigns require 6 weeks of lead time to ensure maximum reach and engagement.

    • Week 1: Prep and materials

    • Weeks 2–3: Tour host recruitment

    • Weeks 4–5: Reader access and review window

    • Week 6: Tour goes live across all platforms

    Timelines may be adjusted for holiday releases or peak marketing seasons.

    • Full Tour Campaign – $125

    Includes graphics, host coordination, captions, hashtags, newsletters, and a full week of scheduled promotion across multiple platforms.

Marketing Packages

Virtual Assistants

  • Carissa – Author Assistant for Romance Writers (ARC Teams, Content Scheduling & More)

    Carissa – Author Assistant for Romance Writers (ARC Teams, Content Scheduling & More)

    Carissa offers dedicated behind-the-scenes support for indie romance authors. From ARC and street team management to content scheduling and virtual event coordination, she helps keep your marketing running smoothly—so you can stay focused on writing.

    Her services include:

    ARC or street team creation and management
    Content scheduling
    Virtual party hosting
    Promo swaps and group opportunities
    Google Forms & Sheets setup
    Simple branded graphics

    Monthly support starts at $150, depending on scope and needs.

  • Jasmine – Romance Author PA Services (Launch Management, Social Media, Admin Support)

    Jasmine – Romance Author PA Services (Launch Management, Social Media, Admin Support)

    Jasmine offers full-spectrum support for romance authors looking to reclaim their writing time and stay on track. From launch management and ARC coordination to daily admin and social content, she brings structure and strategy to your author brand.

    Her services include:

    Book launch coordination for Amazon & KU
    Writing accountability & timeline management
    ARC team communication & tracking
    Instagram & Facebook content creation + scheduling
    Inbox + calendar management
    Correspondence with editors, designers, and service providers

    Packages start at $125, depending on scope and needs

Beta Reading

Sensitivity reading

Blurb & Tagline Writing

Editing
Proofreading

  • Beta readers keep a close eye on the intangibles that can take your story from good to great. They’ll watch for pacing, characterization, believability and so much more and give you a thorough report on what worked and what didn’t.

    Work With Carissa → | Work With Ivy →

  • Sensitivity reading is another kind of beta reading that focuses exclusively on ensuring your manuscript is bereft of harmful stereotypes and problematic bias.

    Not only will a sensitivity reader point out how these issues can translate to a wider audience, but they will also educate you as to how and why such language/theming is problematic in the first place.

    Work With Ivy →

  • Blurbs and Taglines is a specialized service tailored to indie and self-published authors looking to make their books stand out. This service crafts compelling, market-ready blurbs that capture the essence of your story and hook potential readers, along with a memorable tagline to elevate your book's branding. Perfect for authors seeking professional, engaging marketing copy, this service helps ensure your book gets the attention it deserves in a competitive market.

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  • Developmental editing is a comprehensive editing process that focuses on the overall structure, content, and organization of a manuscript. It addresses big-picture elements such as plot, pacing, character development, theme, and tone in fiction, or argument flow, clarity, and organization in nonfiction. Developmental editing provides in-depth feedback to help authors shape their work into a cohesive, compelling, and well-structured narrative or argument.

    Work with Jasmine BE →

  • Line editing is a detailed editing process focused on improving the flow, style, and impact of writing at the sentence and paragraph level. It involves refining word choice, sentence structure, tone, and pacing to enhance readability and ensure the content resonates with the target audience. Line editing helps bring clarity and artistry to the text, making it more engaging and effective.

    Work With Jasmine BE →

  • Copy editing is the process of reviewing and refining written content to improve its clarity, consistency, grammar, punctuation, and overall readability. It ensures the text aligns with style guidelines, maintains a consistent tone, and is free of errors. Copy editing is essential for creating polished content that engages readers, enhances credibility, and performs well in professional or digital platforms.

    Work with Eve →

  • Proofreading is the final step in the editing process, focused on catching and correcting errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and formatting. It ensures the text is polished and ready for publication. As part of her proofreading services, Carissa will also select three impactful quotes from the text for marketing purposes, adding extra value to the process.

    Work With Carissa →| Work With Eve →

Grim Tide by Ivy Whitaker, Cover Design by Ivy DeWitt

Book Cover Design

Book Cover Design

Premade Cover by Ivy DeWitt | Cover Design by Ivy DeWitt of Hawthorn & Aster | Cover design for indie and self-published romance authors
Promises to Keep by Sara McClaflin, Book 3 of the Huntington Brothers series, Cover Design by Ivy DeWitt of Hawthorn & Aster, Marketing and Pre-Publication services for indie and self-published romance authors
The Thing About Love by Cindy Houghton, Cover Design by Ivy DeWitt of Hawthorn & Aster, Marketing and Pre-Publication Services for Indie and Self-Published Romance Authors

Whether it be for ebook, paperback, hardcover, or audiobook, we’ve got you covered! Let us create the custom cover of your dreams!

Premade Cover by Ivy DeWitt | Cover Design by Ivy DeWitt of Hawthorn & Aster | Cover design for indie and self-published romance authors

Book Formatting

  • Simple Formatting by Hawthorn & Aster | Affordable Book Formatting, Choose between 26 presets for $55

    Simple

    Choose between twenty-six of our beautiful formats. This budget friendly option gives you a stunning book interior that’s sure to dazzle your readers.

  • Custom formatting by Hawthorn & Aster, gorgeous book formatting for self-published and indie romance authors, affordable prices

    Custom

    Let us create the interior of your dreams. We’ll work with you to create a book that is as gorgeous on the inside as the words you wrote. With multiple packages, we’re sure to have what you’re looking for!

Bookmark Design for Self-Published and Indie Romance Authors

Custom Bookmarks & Stickers

It’s time to take your next book launch, author event, or giveaway to the next level with customized bookmarks and stickers!

  • We specialize in creating high-quality, eye-catching designs that resonate with your target audience. Whether you're looking for designs that match your book's aesthetic or need something completely unique, we bring your vision to life.

    Boost your author branding with bespoke bookmarks and stickers that readers will treasure!

  • Azalea Package – $45.00
    Ideal for authors looking for elegant and functional bookmarks for their readers.

    Dahlia Package – $45.00
    Perfect for adding a touch of personality to your branding with versatile stickers.

    Petunia Package – $60.00
    An excellent combo for authors who want the best of both worlds: stickers and bookmarks!

    Rose Package – $120.00
    Great for authors preparing for book tours or special promotions with high-quality, multipurpose designs.

    Orchid Package – $200.00
    The ultimate package for authors who want a fully customized, polished swag collection.

Sticker Design for Self-Published and indie Romance Authors

Web Presence Services

  • Social Media Custom Graphic Sets with Hawthorn & Aster

    Custom Social Media Graphics for Authors (Canva Templates for Bookstagram & Facebook)

    Upgrade your author platform with scroll-stopping Canva templates, optimized for engagement and tailored to your brand. Whether you're launching a new book, promoting your backlist, or building a consistent content strategy, our custom sets are designed with your goals in mind. Perfect for Bookstagram and Facebook, each graphic is professionally branded and easy to reuse.

    Available in sets of 10, 25, or 50.

  • Premade Canva Templates for Authors (Bookstagram & Facebook Ready)

    Premade Canva Templates for Authors (Bookstagram & Facebook Ready)

    Build your online presence faster with professionally designed premade Canva templates, perfect for indie authors looking to level up their content without the custom price tag. Each set is fully editable in Canva, optimized for Bookstagram and Facebook, and crafted with book promotion in mind. Just drop in your details and post with confidence.

  • Author Social Media Management (Instagram & Facebook Only)

    Author Social Media Management (Instagram & Facebook Only)

    We create and schedule consistent, branded content for your author platform—so you can stay active on Instagram without the stress. Choose from 3, 5, or 7 posts per week, available as a one-month package or ongoing subscription.

  • Newsletter Management for Romance Authors (Design, Copy & Scheduling)

    Newsletter Management for Romance Authors (Design, Copy & Scheduling)

    We design, write, and schedule professional author newsletters—so you can stay connected with your readers without the hassle. We work with all major platforms, including Mailchimp and MailerLite, and offer flexible delivery options: weekly, biweekly, or monthly.

    This service includes layout design, content creation, and ongoing list maintenance.

  • Website Design for Romance Authors

    Website Design for Romance Authors

    Affordable design for Wix, Squarespace, WordPress & more

    We build beautiful, functional websites tailored to romance authors. Whether you need a landing page or a full 6-page site, we design with your genre, brand, and reader experience in mind. We work with Wix, Squarespace, WordPress, Shopify, Showit, and more.

    Landing page and 6-page packages available. Custom quotes offered for larger builds or specialty features.

  •  Website Maintenance for Romance Authors

    Website Maintenance for Romance Authors

    Ongoing support for Wix, Squarespace, WordPress & more

    Keep your author website polished and up to date. We offer flexible maintenance options tailored to your platform and goals. Sessions can include light design updates, content refreshes, SEO improvements, ecommerce edits, and more. We also offer new page additions (design fee applies).

    Compatible with Wix, Showit, Shopify, Squarespace, WordPress, and other major platforms.

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