🎉 Thank You for an Amazing 2025 — Here’s What’s Next for Serenade Publishing

As we close out another incredible year of storytelling, sisterhood, and creative breakthroughs, I want to send a heartfelt thank you to every reader, writer, author, and supporter of Serenade Publishing.

Whether you bought a book, joined a writing retreat, subscribed to our podcast, or simply shared our work with a friend—you’ve helped shape a year we’ll never forget.

✨ 2025 Highlights: A Big Year for Writers & Fiction Publishing

This year was full of milestones, magic, and momentum. Here's just a glimpse of what we achieved together:

• 🎙️ We launched The Write Podcast with Sarah Williams, diving into the writing process, creative courage, and publishing journeys. We were blown away by the number of downloads, views, and community feedback—it’s been an inspiring ride!

• 📚 We published over 20 fiction books, including powerful new releases by Serenade Publishing favourites Tanya Renee and Victoria Rocus. These stories continue to spark joy, hope, and imagination for readers around the world.

• ✍️ We hosted an intimate writing retreat in Maleny, QLD, helping emerging and established women writers reconnect with their creativity and step confidently into their next writing chapter.

• 🏔️ We opened registrations for our Queenstown, New Zealand Writing Retreat (March 2026). With mountain views, creative workshops, and an empowering community of writers, it’s a dream escape for storytellers. (Tickets are still available—don’t wait!)

• 📖 And—our biggest moment yet—we proudly held the first-ever Sunshine Coast Fiction Festival, welcoming 800+ fiction readers, writers, and book lovers. It was a vibrant weekend of learning, laughter, and literary connection. We're thrilled to say it returns 30 Oct – 1 Nov 2026.

🔮 Coming in 2026: More Fiction, More Retreats, More Creative Power

We’re not slowing down. Here’s a sneak peek of what’s ahead for Serenade Publishing and our beautiful community of women writers:

• 🛍️ A new online bookshop featuring exclusive special edition books with foil and sprayed edges, merchandise, and beautiful bookish gifts.

• 🖋️ A new venue for our 2027 writing retreat, with unforgettable scenery, powerful workshops, and a few guest speaker surprises.

• 📚 Even more fiction releases from our beloved authors—and fresh voices we can’t wait for you to meet.

• ✈️ Live author events and international book signings, including European events with RARE!

• 💻 Expanded mentoring and manuscript editing programs, with more 1:1 support from our growing team of editors and author coaches.

💕 Thank You for Supporting Serenade Publishing

At Serenade Publishing, everything we do is rooted in one simple belief: your story matters.

We’re here to support authors, emerging writers, and fiction lovers at every stage of their journey—from idea to bookshelf, retreat to publication.

Thank you for being part of this story. Wishing you a restful festive season, a joyful New Year, and a 2026 full of words, wonder, and writing wins.

With love,
Sarah Williams
Founder, Serenade Publishing

💌 Ready to write with us in Queenstown?

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