February 11, 2026 at 10:00 AM

Love Your Publishing Strategy (and Sales)

With the year underway, the B&N Press February 2026 Newsletter is the perfect way to fall in love with your publishing strategy! In this issue, we’re sharing insights, tools, and opportunities to help your books capture hearts and readers’ attention. From industry conversations and author spotlights to metadata tips, platform features, and special seasonal promotions. This newsletter is full of ideas to help you publish smarter, connect deeper, and make your author career irresistible all year long.

INSIDE THIS EDITION:

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS: Keeping the Romance Alive with Melissa Foster
AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: Julie Kenner
PARTNERSHIP SPOTLIGHT: BookTrib Presents “Protect Your Artistic Rights in the Age of AI”
PLATFORM FEATURE OF THE MONTH: My Contributors – Share Access not Passwords
SELF-PUBLISHING TIP OF THE MONTH: 3 Tips to Tailor Your Metadata to B&N Readers
PROMOTIONS & OPPORTUNITIES:
- Special Offer on Maggie Shayne’s “Wings in the Night” Series
- Love in Every Trope: Romance eBooks and Audiobooks at $2.99
MORE AUTHOR RESOURCES & READS:

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS: Keekping the Romance Alive with Melissa Foster

In this conversation, B&N Press Senior Manager Julie Braunschweiger and romance author Melissa Foster explore what it takes to keep the romance alive in today’s competitive publishing landscape, sharing insights on branding, series, pricing, reader relationships, and launching romance successfully during the Valentine’s season.

AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: Julie Kenner

Discover how bestselling author Julie Kenner keeps her storytelling fresh by writing across genres. In her latest guest post, she shares why curiosity drives her creativity, how she approaches genre-hopping, and what exciting projects are coming next. Read the full post and get inspired to embrace your own creative risks.

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PARTNERSHIP SPOTLIGHT: BookTrib presents “Protect Your Artistic Rights in the Age of AI”

Our partner BookTrib hosted an essential webinar with Jodé Millman, creator of The Writer’s Law School. Learn how writers can protect their work, voice, and rights in the age of AI.

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PLATFORM FEATURE OF THE MONTH: My Contributors – Share Access, Not Passwords

My Contributors lets you safely share access to your B&N Press account without giving out your password. You control exactly what contributors can see and do, from projects and sales reports to promotions and more. Each contributor signs in with their own email and password using your unique link, keeping your account secure while collaborating seamlessly.

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SELF-PUBLISHING TIP OF THE MONTH: 3 Tips to Tailor Your Metadata to B&N Readers

Not all retailers are the same, and small tweaks can make a big difference. Optimizing your metadata specifically for B&N readers can improve discoverability, attract the right audience, and boost your sales. In this post, we share three practical ways to make your book stand out on B&N.

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PROMOTIONS & OPPORTUNITIES:

Special Indie Offer: This Valentine’s, enjoy a Buy 1, Get 1 Free offer on Maggie Shayne’s Wings in the Night series and surrender to irresistible romance, one book at a time.

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Love in Every Trope Sale: Slow burns, second chances, friends-to-lovers and more—our curated romance collection is the hottest way to beat the winter blues! With eBooks and audiobooks at just $2.99, discover your next swoon-worthy story all month long.

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