Secret Authors

The Bestselling AI Writing System

Where Beginners Become Bestsellers

Use AI to generate, polish, and launch bestselling fiction, even if you've never written a book before in your life.

Done-for-you prompts. Step-by-step videos. Real results.

The Simple AI Writing System That Can Turn You Into a Bestselling Author

Most people are going to miss this...

Most people are going to miss the biggest passive income opportunity of the AI era.

While everyone's chasing the latest AI trends (trying to create their AI twin…like, really?), there's a massive opportunity hiding in plain sight: use AI to quickly create bestselling fiction books for Amazon.

And the most exciting part is that AI just made it possible for anyone to tap into this goldmine.

Instead of spending years learning to write like a pro, you can now show up where millions of readers are already throwing money at books.

And I mean throwing it at their fav authors. It's honestly wild how much they spend each month on books.

Romance readers spent over a billion dollars on Amazon last year.

I know that sounds unbelievable, but it's true.

And get this, ever hear the term "romantasy?" (romance + fantasy). That one subgenre generated over $600+ million last year alone. And these readers are HUNGRY for new books.

Like, refreshing-Amazon-at-midnight hungry.

But it's not just steamy reads that sell. So if that's not your thing, don't worry.

Cozy mysteries, pulse-pounding thrillers, clean romcom, fantasy, sci-fi, short reads, and the list goes on.

All of these are HUGE earners.

You ready? Because I'm going to show you exactly how to use AI to create books that people actually want to buy.

The Brutal Reality of a New York Times Bestselling Author (gone rogue)

Kate Riley, New York Times Bestselling Author

So there I was, living what everyone thought was the dream.

Multiple six-figure months, books flying off the shelves and a massive audience at my fingertips. Woo! I'm FAMOUS! (hahaha, not really…)

I did manage to land on the New York Times Bestsellers list twice during that time, though. The first time? Right below James Patterson. On the combined list, I landed right above J.D. Robb (Nora Roberts' pen name).

Surreal moment, to say the least.

NYT Bestsellers list with author placement NYT combined Bestsellers list

I also hit the USA Today Bestsellers List over a dozen times with 3 different pen names.

(I lost count after 15, but who's counting? Me, apparently.)

Sounds amazing, right?

Plot twist: it was kind of a nightmare.

Don't get me wrong, the money was great. But even at my so-called "peak", I could see the whole thing was… unsustainable? Definitely not realistic if I wanted to ever sleep more than a few hours a day.

It was honestly the hardest I've ever worked in my entire life.

Plus, getting on those lists was one thing, but staying at the top was a whole other level of insanity.

The publishing world moves at warp speed, the gatekeepers act like they're protecting the crown jewels, and the endless grind of cranking out books was literally eating my soul.

I can still feel the bone-weary remnants of that level of creative burnout.

To stay on top, I had to be "creatively on" 24/7. New ideas every day, ass in seat writing every day…

It was like being a performance athlete, except instead of my knees giving out, it was my brain. Most days I felt like a zombie who just happened to be really good at writing steamy paranormal romance. 🧟

All those years, I kept thinking, "There HAS to be a smarter way to do this."

Because here's the thing about Amazon that no one can deny… it basically punishes you for being human. Their algorithm is obsessed with rapid releases.

We even had this soul-crushing term in indie publishing: "falling off the 30-day cliff."

Didn't publish something new in 30 days? Oops, you're practically invisible.

So, the only alternative to abandoning pen names back then was hiring ghostwriters.

Oh boy, did I try that. I spent six-figures in ONE YEAR on ghostwriters.

Made the money back, thankfully, but managing a team of writers was like herding cats. Very expensive, very dramatic, deadline-missing cats.

That brings us to the present day…

Then Everything Changed

Everything Changed with Claude AI

I discovered Claude (via Anthropic), and I'm not being dramatic when I say it changed everything.

Seriously, my life will never be the same because of Claude. And neither will yours.

But here's the part that initially stung like hell… after almost 20 years and a massive library of books written with my own two hands:

AI now writes better than me.

And honestly? I couldn't be happier.

Okay, fine, at FIRST it kinda sucked. I mean, I spent my entire life writing. Like, since I was 10 years old kind of dedication.

It was my job, my career, my passion, my therapy… my entire identity.

How DARE Claude sucker punch me like that? That bitch!

TBH, I sulked for days. Had myself a proper pity party, complete with wine and ranting to my author friends who were also having meltdowns.

But after we calmed down, we got out of our own way. We thought about how this could actually be a GOOD thing. Even a life-changing thing. A solution to those years of burnout.

Because if AI can write better than someone who's been doing this professionally for two decades… why wasn't I putting it to work for me? It's basically a FREE (or super cheap) team of ghostwriters.

So yeah, I threw myself into the world of AI writing.

Actually, "threw myself" makes it sound graceful. I more like… belly-flopped into complete chaos. 😩

Then I stopped trying to become the AI Master of the Universe and focused on ONE thing: just writing an entire series in a new fiction genre with AI. 🤯

I experimented. Failed spectacularly (like, embarrassingly bad). Tweaked everything. Wrote over a dozen books using Claude, OpenRouter, ChatGPT. Basically threw everything at the wall to see what stuck.

Did I publish those first attempts? Hell no. They were… let's call them "learning experiences."

But then… I figured it out.

I discovered the exact AI-writing system that lets anyone generate, polish, and launch books that people want to buy.

You don't need years of experience, or a creative writing degree to make it happen. You just need to know what I know.

And hey, I'm about to spill everything.

Secret Authors

The complete system, not a few prompts.

The Secret Authors course isn't some flimsy guide or batch of useless and confusing prompts.

It's my complete system to writing bestselling fiction. The one I use every single day.

Inside Secret Authors

  • My complete system for writing bestselling fiction with AI. The one I use every single day.
  • Done-for-you prompts and templates that make AI a brainstorming, plotting, drafting, and editing beast.
  • Step-by-step "watch over my shoulder" video lessons. You see me do it, then you replicate it.
  • Strategies for series, covers, brand-building, and metadata that get your books found and bought.

Module 1

Brainstorming & Planning

Your AI-powered idea & income launchpad. You'll never run out of profitable ideas again. Like, ever.

  • The Idea Factory: secret prompting techniques that turn AI into a brainstorming beast, churning out market-tested fiction ideas in the hottest genres.
  • The Blank Page Breakthrough: my foolproof method for turning a tiny spark into a full-blown, irresistible book concept.
  • Plotting Your Bestseller Blueprint: AI creates the perfect structure for your story so it's unputdownable and readers hit "next book."
  • The Unlimited Royalty Machine: plan not just one book, but an entire series. Stack those royalties.

Module 2

Money-Making Prep Zone

This is where you get my unique, "unfair advantage" strategy. These steps make your AI-generated books not just good, but exceptional.

  • Your Secret Prep Playbook: exact templates and strategies that make your AI books scream "bestseller."
  • AI's Brain-Training Guide: like giving your AI a masterclass in human-like writing. Smarter prompts, better output.
  • The AI Clean-Up Crew: ensure your content is fresh, unique, and passes all the quality checks. Seamlessly.

Module 3

Market-Ready Books

Produce full-length, high-quality novels in a fraction of the time. Translate that to: more books, more often, more money.

  • Talking to Your AI for Top Results: my exact method to "talk" to your AI for incredible, profit-generating content.
  • Keeping Your AI on Track: simple method for monitoring progress. No wandering minds (or plots).
  • The Rapid-Fire Book Builder: my streamlined, step-by-step approach to cranking out complete, ready-to-publish novels fast.

Module 4

Easy Editing System

This is where your "good enough" books become pure gold.

  • Polishing for Pure Profit: secret methods to refine your AI creations into professional, compelling reads that sell like hotcakes.
  • The Easy 3-Step Edit: copy-and-paste instructions and prompts for effortless editing. So easy, it feels like cheating.
  • Quality Checks & Book Stacking Fun: get your AI to assess and improve its own output. Plus how to juggle multiple book projects for maximum income.

Module 5

Covers That Sell Books

Create stunning, professional covers that grab attention, drive clicks, and make people hit "buy now."

  • Your Visual Money Magnets (with Ideogram): master the art of generating eye-catching, professional covers using simple tools.
  • Click-Worthy Covers, The Eye-Catching Formula: exactly how to create a cover that stands out on Amazon.
  • Font Secrets for Sales: typography that makes your cover pop and drives more sales. Prompts included.

Module 6

Bestselling Author Brand

Build an author brand that attracts readers in every genre you enter.

  • Your Money-Making Brand Plan: build an author brand that attracts readers across genres.
  • The Secret Identity Profit System: my system for using pen names. It isn't about choosing a random name. Pen names matter. A lot.
  • Metadata Magic: optimize your book listings for maximum visibility on Amazon. So your books get found.
  • Reader Funnels That Keep Them Buying: turn one reader into a lifelong fan with smart front and back matter strategies.
  • Easy Book Formatting: get your books looking absolutely perfect in minutes without the headache.

Bonus · Romance Authors

Romance Guides

Master the art of captivating romance with AI, from sweet to steamy.

  • Writing Spicy Scenes That Sell: hit all the right notes for this high-demand genre.
  • Duets & Series for Endless Royalties: advanced strategies for building mega-profitable romance series with AI.
  • Claude's Secret Series Power: leverage Claude's unique strengths for rapid, high-quality romance series creation.
  • Your Bestselling Trope Stack: identify and combine the most irresistible romance tropes, creating books destined for bestseller status.
New Lessons On The Way

More on the way

New Lessons On The Way!

The best part? If you get Secret Authors now, you automatically get all the new stuff.

No extra charges, no "upgrade to premium" nonsense.

Watch the Course Preview

A peek at what's inside Secret Authors. (Subject to change as new lessons are added.)

Course Preview

Limited Time Bonus

Limited Time Bonus

FREE: Book in a Day

Secret Authors also gain FREE access to another one of my bestselling courses, Book in a Day! It's a Fast Fiction Pass strategy where you'll create, edit and publish a book in a single afternoon.

Follow my step-by-step instructions, use my prompts, watch the videos and GO! Includes instant access to the complete video course + free updates.

Recent Student Feedback

"Published my first book in 2 weeks. Zero writing experience. Already making money and people are loving it! Was afraid of bad reviews but Kate's AI sanitation strategy made sure the content was top notch. Kate's system works exactly like she says it does. She's the real deal."

C. Bouchard

"I'm 67 and not tech savvy at all so wasn't expecting much but I was wrong. If I can do this, anyone can. Three books published already! Wish I'd found this course sooner. Also she is fabulous at support. Thanks Kate!"

D. Miller

"This is a fabulous course. I have learned an incredible amount of information and have written 9 books (with at least 300 pages) in about 45 days. I have a lot of Kate's classes over the years and I keep saying that 'this is the best yet' but this truly is. I wake up excited to write stories. Thank you, Kate Riley!"

Janet C.

"I usually overthink everything and never finish anything. Kate Riley's step-by-step approach kept me focused and moving forward. Three books completed when I expected to quit halfway through the first."

J. Roberts

"This course is amazing. Kate covers everything and I really love her teaching style. It's like having a friend sit next to you showing you the ropes."

V. Hughes

"This course helped me get serious about using AI. Kate's unique process taught me how to clean up AI drafts so they actually sound like something I'd write. If you're tired of generic output, this course is worth it!"

R. Glenn

Hey, You. Let's Get Real.

You're tired of those "make money online" schemes that sound like a second job with worse pay.

Yeah, me too. That's why I love what AI did to the fiction world.

Instead of "breaking in" like some starving artist, you just… show up where millions of readers are already spending their money.

Like, a LOT of money. And they're basically throwing it at books. It's wild.

Romance readers in 2026 $1,000,000,000+ "Romantasy" alone → $600M+ in a single year 🤯

And don't even get me started on cozy mysteries, pulse-pounding thrillers, epic fantasy, mind-bending sci-fi, sweet/clean and Christian romance. These genres are HUGE earners.

And no worries if you aren't sure where to begin. I'm going to show you exactly how to pick whatever genre makes you go "huh, that could be fun" and use AI to create books that people actually want to read (and buy).

This course isn't for people who dream of winning prestigious literary awards. It's for regular humans who just want to make some decent money without the usual online business headaches.

You know, anyone who's ever thought, "There's gotta be an easier way to do this whole 'making money' thing."

Spoiler alert: there totally is.

Your Before & After Pics

Before and After

You know those cheesy before-and-after photos in weight loss ads?

The "before" person looks miserable in bad lighting, and the "after" person is suddenly glowing and posed perfectly?

Well, this is like that, except instead of losing pounds, you're gaining financial freedom.

And nobody has to see you in a sports bra. :P

Before

You're googling "how to make money online" for the 47th time, clicking through another course that promises the world and delivers a PDF that might as well say "Step 1: Be lucky."

Monday mornings feel like a personal attack. You're counting down hours until Friday, then counting down years until retirement (if that's even possible anymore).

You're smart, capable, but somehow still living paycheck to paycheck wondering where all your money went.

After

It's Tuesday at 11 AM and you're checking your Amazon dashboard while you have your coffee. Your books made $423 while you slept. WHILE YOU SLEPT.

Your biggest decision today is whether to work on book 4 of your cozy mystery series or start that thriller that's been bouncing around your head.

When people ask what you do, you casually say "I'm an author" and watch their faces change. No more explaining your "side hustle."

The best part? Unlike those weight loss transformations, this one doesn't require you to give up pizza or wake up at 5 AM to exercise. You just need to follow a system that actually works.

And yes, you can absolutely do this in your pajamas. And you should.

What Makes Secret Authors Different?

(Hint: it's not just the AI… it's me.)

Video Course

Most "AI courses" teach you a few prompts and call it a day. Maybe they throw in some basic templates if you're lucky.

This course? I'm giving you my entire system.

I've been in the Amazon-publishing trenches for many years. I've blown up the traditional publishing rulebook more times than I can count.

And most importantly? I know what makes a book sell. Every single pen name I've ever launched hit some kind of bestsellers list.

That's not me being braggy (I promise). That's just facts.

The truth is, I'm honestly terrible at most things. Puzzles? Nope. Drawing? My stick figures look like they need medical attention. Anything remotely "technical"? Please. I'm Gen-X.

But creating stories that make serious money? And now using AI to create fiction that blows up the charts? That's my weird superpower.

It's Basically a Plug-and-Play Money Machine

I'm handing you the exact templates, the done-for-you prompts, the step-by-step video instructions where I literally do everything while you watch.

It's copy, paste, follow, and profit. Zero guesswork. Zero "wait, what was I supposed to do again?" moments.

And if you need extra help? I'm here. You can reach out to me privately, or post anonymously in our AI Fiction Writers Facebook group if you're feeling shy. Whatever works for you.

You'll never feel like you're figuring this out alone.

That's why I've broken down every single step into simple, "watch over my shoulder" video lessons. You'll see me do it first, then you just replicate what I did. It honestly doesn't get any easier than that.

Let's Talk About The Elephant(s) in the Room

The Elephant in the Room

Look, I get it. You've got questions. Probably some worries too.

Let me guess what's bouncing around in your head right now…

Below are the most common things I hear, and the honest answers I give every single time.

But isn't this cheating? What about "real" writing?

Is using spell check cheating? What about grammar software? Or using an editing tool like ProWritingAid?

Writers have ALWAYS used tools to make their work better. AI is just the newest (and most powerful) tool in the toolbox.

Plus, "real" writers are struggling to pay rent while you could be building a six-figure business. I'd rather be profitable and living the best life possible, thanks.

Will Amazon ban AI books? What if they crack down?

Amazon cares about one thing: customer satisfaction. If readers love your books (and they will when you use my system), Amazon is happy.

Also, Amazon is rolling out their own AI-stuff. So no worries, they're on board.

I don't have time to learn another complicated system.

Good! Because this isn't complicated. My students are publishing books in a week or two (some in a matter of days), working just a few hours on weekends.

You're probably spending more time scrolling social media than this requires.

What if I'm terrible at coming up with ideas?

It's not an issue because I show you exactly how to instantly find winning ideas that are practically guaranteed to sell.

This sounds too good to be true.

I know, right? I felt the same way. But sometimes the universe actually delivers something that works exactly as advertised. This is one of those times.

I'm not very "techy" and feel overwhelmed by AI. Is this course for me?

Yes, 100%! I break down every single step into simple, over-the-shoulder video lessons. You'll watch me do it, then just follow along.

No complicated coding or advanced tech skills required. I make using AI easy. I promise.

What kind of income potential are we talking about here?

The fiction market is a multi-billion dollar industry on Amazon. By following my system (choose the most profitable genre, write the best story possible with AI, and create an outstanding author brand) you'll be well on your way.

This isn't pocket change; it's scalable, life-changing income.

What AI tools do I need, and how much will they cost?

You can use whatever AI tool you wish! I personally use ChatGPT for brainstorming, Claude for writing, and Ideogram for covers.

Here's The Truth About Where You Are Right Now…

Every day without this system is another day of watching the AI fiction goldmine get bigger… while you're not in it.

That's not a guilt trip. That's just reality.

Secret Authors exists because I figured out the exact system that makes AI work for fiction authors. And I'm done watching people leave money on the table while they "wait until they're ready."

You don't need a creative writing degree. You don't need 20 years of experience. You just need this system.

Ready to become a Secret Author?

Stop dreaming about that "side hustle that actually works." This is the simple AI writing system that turns regular humans into bestselling fiction authors.

Let's go!

BECOME A SECRET AUTHOR!
  • AI-powered story ideas & income launchpad.
  • Turbo Editing Strategies.
  • The Rapid Release Formula.
  • Step-by-step over-the-shoulder videos.
  • Done-for-you prompts & templates.
  • Free Book in a Day bonus course.
  • Lifetime access & free updates forever.