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When a New Year Starts With a Spectacular Moonrise, It Means It's Got to Be a Spectacular Year

Happy New Year my friends!

Jan 7 • Natasha Lester

Are You Ready For This Gorgeous Trio?

In my last newsletter, I showed off the stunning Australian cover for THE CHATEAU ON SUNSET, which is coming on March 31 to Australia and June 2 to…

Dec 9, 2025 • Natasha Lester

I Am No Bird—But I Am a Beautiful Cover!!

Book ideas conceived of on a train to Venice are ALWAYS the best ones! And a good book needs a great cover; yes, it's cover reveal time!!

Nov 24, 2025 • Natasha Lester

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The Smiles and Tears of a Beautiful, Bittersweet Month

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Oct 23, 2025 • Natasha Lester

A Book Recommendation Bonanza! Get your TBR Ready!

After last week’s cover reveal, which was all about me-me-me, it feels like it’s time for a bookish post!

Oct 14, 2025 • Natasha Lester

I Have Something Very Exciting to Show You!!

It’s always one of the most exciting times in my writing life when I finally get to share with you a beautiful new book cover—and it’s that time right…

Oct 6, 2025 • Natasha Lester

Name a Book From Childhood That Left its Mark on You

When I was ten years old, I borrowed Jane Eyre from the library.

Sep 28, 2025 • Natasha Lester

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Read the First Chapter of THE CHATEAU ON SUNSET!

I’ve just sat down to write this newsletter, where I’ll be sharing the very first chapter of THE CHATEAU ON SUNSET - yay!

Jan 15 • Natasha Lester

When a New Year Starts With a Spectacular Moonrise, It Means It's Got to Be a Spectacular Year

Happy New Year my friends!

Jan 7 • Natasha Lester

Are You Ready For This Gorgeous Trio?

In my last newsletter, I showed off the stunning Australian cover for THE CHATEAU ON SUNSET, which is coming on March 31 to Australia and June 2 to…

Dec 9, 2025 • Natasha Lester

I Am No Bird—But I Am a Beautiful Cover!!

Book ideas conceived of on a train to Venice are ALWAYS the best ones! And a good book needs a great cover; yes, it's cover reveal time!!

Nov 24, 2025 • Natasha Lester

The Smiles and Tears of a Beautiful, Bittersweet Month

Hello friends and readers!

Oct 23, 2025 • Natasha Lester

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The Forgotten Woman Who Helped Make D-Day Possible

First up, my apologies!

Jun 10, 2025 • Natasha Lester

My Book Tour Must-Pack List, Plus Women Everyone Should Know About

As most of you know, I’ve been touring Australia to promote my new book, The Mademoiselle Alliance, for the past month and a half.

May 7, 2025 • Natasha Lester

An Ordinary Woman Who Changed the World

After a couple of weeks of beachside rest and relaxation, I’m flying to Melbourne on Friday to start the Victorian leg of the book tour.

Apr 23, 2025 • Natasha Lester

From Linda Evangelista to Little Women: The Origins of My Creativity

We all see things over the course of our days and months and years that spark the creative parts of our brains and inspire us in some way, whether it’s…

Jan 20, 2025 • Natasha Lester

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Nov 14, 2025 • Natasha Lester

A Book Recommendation Bonanza! Get your TBR Ready!

After last week’s cover reveal, which was all about me-me-me, it feels like it’s time for a bookish post!

Oct 14, 2025 • Natasha Lester

Name a Book From Childhood That Left its Mark on You

When I was ten years old, I borrowed Jane Eyre from the library.

Sep 28, 2025 • Natasha Lester

A Happy, Exhausted, and Grateful Author

As always it's been a busy couple of weeks since I last wrote to you.

Aug 8, 2025 • Natasha Lester

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Are You Ready For This Gorgeous Trio?

In my last newsletter, I showed off the stunning Australian cover for THE CHATEAU ON SUNSET, which is coming on March 31 to Australia and June 2 to…

Dec 9, 2025 • Natasha Lester

Writers + Roman Baths = Blissful Writing Retreat!

My life since 23 June has been somewhat chaotic!

Jul 14, 2025 • Natasha Lester

A Sneak Peek At the Legendary Setting For My Next Book!

This post was meant to come out a week ago but most of you know I’ve been in the US speaking at the Historical Novel Society Conference in Vegas, which…

Jul 3, 2025 • Natasha Lester

Your Special Invitation to Come to Paris and Lisbon With Me! Yes, For Real!

Remember when I went to Paris and spent the morning at a 19th century atelier where they make the silk flowers that couturiers use to adorn their…

Apr 17, 2025 • Natasha Lester

It's Publication Day!! Take a Walk With Me Through France

It’s here at last!

Mar 25, 2025 • Natasha Lester

Pink Shoes Meet Big Minds and Big Hearts

On Friday, I was lucky enough to fly up to Miriuwung Gajerrong land in Western Australia’s north to participate in the Kimberley Writers Festival.

Aug 7, 2024 • Natasha Lester

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