đ€ Working with Another Author on a Crossover
Sawyer by C.D. Gorri + Rooster by April D. Berry
I recently participated in the TNTNC (Tempted & Tantalizing NC Author Signing Event) anthology duo and wrote the first book in my new cowboy romance series featuring a crossover with April D. Berryâs Destinyâs Enforcers MC seriesâŠ
So how does something like this work?
First, shared vision is everything.
Making sure both you and the other author align on tone, heat level, and reader expectations from the start.
Respect each otherâs worlds. Characters, settings, and lore should feel authentic in both booksâno stepping on each otherâs canon.
Clear character boundaries.
Decide which characters belong to which author and how they appear across both stories.
Consistent timeline & events.
Crossovers shine when readers can spot overlapping moments from different POVs.
Communication = smooth magic. Regular check-ins keep plot holes, continuity issues, and confusion out of the story.
Play to each authorâs strengths.
Respecting and knowing your partner is important. And so is sharing the glory.
Let each voice shine while still blending seamlessly for the reader experience.
Cross-promotion is key.
This is the best part of working on a project like this. Sharing audiencesânewsletter swaps, social posts, and joint hype build momentum for both books.
Easter eggs make it fun.
Hidden references, cameos, and callbacks reward readers who pick up both stories.
Reader-first mindset.
While the point is to cross promote, each book should still stand alone while enhancing the crossover experience.
Finally, just have fun with it.
When you put two creatives together thereâs an unmistakable energy being created and if done right the readers feel it on every page.
At the end of the day, writing is a craftâand working with other authors only makes us better, helping us learn, grow, and keep honing our skills with every story we tell.
Keep on writing and reading!
C.D. Gorri
