Ghost Writing Wins the North American Book Awards Gold Medal in Romance
- Danielle Smyth

- Dec 10, 2025
- 2 min read
I’m incredibly honored to share some exciting news: Ghost Writing has been awarded the North American Book Awards Gold Medal in Romance. Receiving this recognition is both surreal and deeply meaningful—a reminder of why I fell in love with these characters and this story in the first place.
If you haven’t met her yet, Ghost Writing follows Callie Sheffield, a ghostwriter struggling to find her own voice. The book also hit the Amazon Best Seller list, which still feels unbelievable to say. When I began writing Callie’s journey, I had no idea it would resonate so strongly with so many readers, and to see it recognized with this honor is truly humbling.
Callie’s story continues in Ghosts of Christmas Presents, an Amazon Best Seller holiday novella that revisits the characters in a new season. Filled with warmth, humor, and a touch of holiday magic, the sequel offers a cozy return to Callie’s world about sixteen months after the first book ends.
I’m so grateful to everyone who has read, shared, or recommended these books. Your enthusiasm, your messages, and your support have made this entire journey possible. Thank you for being part of it with me.
If you’re curious, I’d encourage you to take a look at reviews on Amazon or Goodreads. Ghost Writing is available most anywhere books are sold, including Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Walmart, local booksellers like Northshire Bookstore, and via Astralumen Press. It's also on Kindle Unlimited, so you can even read it for free if you’re a subscriber.
And when you finish, I hope you’ll also pick up Ghosts of Christmas Presents. It’s a warm, hopeful holiday follow-up to Ghost Writing that I hope brings you just as much joy as it brought me while writing it. You can find it anywhere listed above, as well!



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