Equipping Christian Authors to Shine without Burnout

Sustainable

Marketing

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Sustainable Marketing ☼

Escape the Burnout Cycle

  • Sustainable

    Marketing your books shouldn’t feel exhausting. If you’re tired of chasing trends or trying to do “all the things,” there’s a better way: one that supports your creativity instead of draining it.

  • Rooted

    Ground your marketing in who you are—your voice, values, and purpose—so you attract readers who truly connect with your stories.

  • Rhythmic

    Create a marketing rhythm that matches your creative seasons, helping you stay consistent without burnout.

  • Relational

    Relational

    Build genuine connections with readers so your audience becomes a loyal, engaged community.

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The Basics of Branding

Digital Course

I teach authors how to apply the Rooted, Rhythmic, and Relational approach through practical, step-by-step digital courses. These courses are designed to help you build a sustainable marketing rhythm that fits your life, honors your creativity, and grows your readership without burnout.

In my courses, you’ll learn how to:

  • Transform your marketing strategy to be founded in Christ.

  • Ground your marketing in your unique voice, values, and writing mission (Rooted).

  • Create a content rhythm that flows with your creative seasons and energy levels (Rhythmic).

  • Build authentic connections with readers that foster trust, loyalty, and community (Relational).

  • Plan and implement a sustainable marketing system that supports long-term growth.

These courses combine actionable training, templates, and guidance so you can market your books confidently, joyfully, and intentionally.

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Nice to Meet You

Hey friend! I’m Anna.

Founder of Solar Stories

I’m a Christian, wife, stay-at-home mom, homemaker, and author of sweet romance and cozy fantasy. After chasing marketing trends and burning out, I created a sustainable approach I call Rooted, Rhythmic, and Relational Marketing, helping authors grow their platforms without sacrificing creativity or sanity. I love sharing stories, building meaningful connections with readers, and showing other writers how to market their work in a way that fits real life.

About Anna

Embrace Your Writing Season

  • Drafting

    This is your creative building season where you get the story onto the page without overthinking. The goal is momentum, exploration, and discovering the heart of your book.

    Drafting is your rooted season: you’re building strong foundations in your story and clarifying your message so your future marketing grows from something authentic and deeply aligned. When your writing is grounded, your marketing becomes grounded too.

  • Editing

    A focused season of shaping, refining, and strengthening your manuscript. You turn rough ideas into a cohesive, compelling story through revision and polish.

    Editing is your rhythmic season where you refine your words with steady, intentional effort. This mirrors sustainable marketing rhythms—small, consistent improvements that create clarity, cohesion, and long-term momentum.

  • Publishing

    This is the season of preparing your book for the world—formatting, cover design, marketing, and launch planning. You shift from creation to sharing, positioning your story to reach readers.

    Publishing is your relational season, focusing on connecting your story with the readers who will love it. Instead of chasing trends, you build trust and share your book in ways that feel genuine, invitational, and human.

  • Resting

    A restorative season to recharge your creativity and prevent burnout. You step back, reflect, and regain clarity so you can enter the next cycle with renewed energy and purpose.

    Resting is the season that nourishes all three pillars: it roots you again in your purpose, restores your creative rhythms, and gives you the emotional capacity to connect with readers authentically. This pause keeps your marketing sustainable for the long haul.

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Who We’ve Worked With

  • “Anna Barroso [at Solar Stories] is one of the sweetest and most talented people I have ever met. When I had no idea what I was doing with my bookish goals, she gave me hope, and when I’d developed my idea but had no clue how to start, she showed me exactly what to do with immense patience and grace. She uses her own experience, skills, and market research to make each bookish project the best it can be. I highly recommend that anyone looking for a Bookish Executive Assistant book with Anna- you will not regret it!”

    Chelsey Gordon, Author of Echoes of Absense

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  • Anna has such a huge heart for her clients. She takes such good care to get to know them so she can best capture their essence while expressing their vision. Working with Anna has been such a joy. I didn't always know how to express what I wanted or needed. Anna's prompt responses and collaborative spirit put me at ease immediately, and I ended up with a better product for it.

    Isabel, @isabel.be.reading

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  • Both in and out of the literary world, Anna is a pure joy to work with. She is incredibly task-oriented and can predict your needs before you even know them yourself. Her ability to accomplish tasks is only matched by her love for people.

    Gavin Oxley, Author of Iron Legacy

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Recent Work

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Recent Work ☼

Every year has a rhythm of its own. Some seasons feel wildly productive; others feel slow, stretchy, and reflective. But no matter what your year looked like, taking intentional time to pause and look back is one of the most empowering things you can
If you’ve spent any amount of time on social media as an author, you’ve probably heard the advice: “Grow your following.” But follower count alone doesn’t sell books. What matters is connection–real, human-centered
Hey there! I’m Anna Barroso. I’m an author brand consultant and I specialize in teaching other Christian authors author branding and sustainable marketing strategies, and providing author design services. I offer website design, logo des
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