About Athena Daniels Academy
Athena Daniels Academy | Sunset Coast Publishing
Leverage your skill, knowledge, or experience through the power of a professionally published book.
Assisting entrepreneurs and professionals write and publish quality books that elevate their business or brand – even if they’ve never written or don’t think they’re good at writing.
VISION
We envision a world where every expert and visionary has the tools, confidence, and creative freedom to share their story and wisdom, leaving a legacy that uplifts others and contribute to making the world a better place.
MISSION
To provide world-class book coaching and publishing services and set an industry gold standard in the assisted production of quality books.
VALUES
Excellence and Professionalism.
Integrity and Transparency.
Authentic Connection.
MEET THE FOUNDER & CEO
I’m Athena,
I’m a bestselling and multi-award-winning fiction author, professionally trained nonfiction book & marketing coach, and founder and CEO of award-winning publishing company, Sunset Coast Publishing.
Athena Daniels Academy was born with the mission to empower and assist nonfiction authors write and publish books that supercharge their business, and leave a lasting legacy.
With a proven success combination of hands-on 1:1 coaching, courses and community, we’re here to guide and support you every step of the way. Together, let’s discover and bring to life the book you were born to write.
I look forward to collaborating with you to achieve your publishing dreams.
I’m Athena,
I’m a bestselling and multi-award-winning fiction author, professionally trained nonfiction book & marketing coach, and founder and CEO of award-winning publishing company, Sunset Coast Publishing.
Athena Daniels Academy was born with the mission to empower and assist nonfiction authors write and publish books that supercharge their business, and leave a lasting legacy.
With a proven success combination of hands-on 1:1 coaching, courses and community, we’re here to guide and support you every step of the way. Together, let’s discover and bring to life the book you were born to write.
I look forward to collaborating with you to achieve your publishing dreams.
Accreditations:
- Certified Publishing Coach – Nonfiction Authors Association
- Certified Marketing Coach – Nonfiction Authors Association
- Multi-Award-Winning & #1 International Bestselling Author – Traditionally Published and Independently Published
- Certified Life Coach NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming)
- Certified NLP Practitioner (Neuro-Linguistic Programming)
- Certified in Hypnosis – Ericksonian
- Feng Shui 1 & 2 – Grand Master Raymond Lo
- Four Pillars of Destiny – Grand Master Raymond Lo
- Aromatherapy Cert IV
-
She Mentors – Mentor & Member
Awards, Honours & Recognition:
- Winner, Literature, Women Changing the World Award, 2023
- Judge, Hall of Fame, Women Changing the World Awards, 2026
- Judge, Emerging Woman, Women Changing the World Awards, 2026
- Judge, Woman in Professional Services, Women Changing the World Awards, 2026
- Judge, Women In Creative Industries, Women Changing the World Awards, 2024
- Judge, Women In Education, Women Changing the World Awards, 2024
- Judge, Women In Literature, Women Changing the World Awards, 2024
- Finalist, Australian Small Business Champion Awards, 2023
- Finalist, Author of the Year, Ausmumpreneur Awards, 2023
- Finalist, Micro Business Excellence, Beam Awards, 2023
- Finalist, Customer Service Excellence, Beam Awards, 2023
- Finalist, Joondalup Business Awards, 2023
Published Titles:
THE SCREAM BEHIND HER SMILE: Book Awards
- Silver Medal in Fiction – Thriller – Psychological in the 2019 Readers’ Favorite® International Book Awards
- 1st Place Winner – Romance (Contemporary) in the 2019 TopShelf Book Awards
WHEN DARKNESS FOLLOWS: Book Awards
- Selected as one of 10 books out of thousands to be evaluated by Wind Dancer Films for possible movie or TV production
- Bronze Medal in the 2018 Readers’ Favorite® International Book Awards
- Silver Medal in the 2018 Literary Titan Book Awards
- Nominated for the TopShelf Book Awards 2019
- Finalist in the Australian Romance Readers Association (ARRA) 2018 Awards for Favorite Paranormal Romance
THE SEER’S DAUGHTER: Book Awards
- Solo Medalist Winner in the Suspense/Thriller category of the 2016 New Apple Annual Book Awards for Excellence in Independent Publishing
- Finalist in the 11th Annual National Indie Excellence Awards in Suspense
- Finalist in the 2016 Readers’ Favorite® International Book Awards
- Nominated for 2016 Book of the Year and 2016 Cover of the Year in AusRom Today’s Reader’s Choice Awards
GIRL UNSEEN: Book Awards
- Silver Medal in the 2017 Readers’ Favorite® International Book Awards
- Silver Medal in the 2017 Literary Titan Book Awards
- Finalist in the TopShelf Book Awards 2018
- Semi-Finalist in The Kindle Book Review Awards
- ‘Official Selection’ in the New Apple Annual Book Awards
- Nominated for 2017 Book of the Year in AusRom Today’s Reader’s Choice Awards
Girl Unseen and The Seer’s Daughter are both 5-star Top Picks at The Romance Reviews.
WHAT I BRING TO THE TABLE:
As an expert Book Coach and Publishing Coach with both personal and professional experience, I guide authors through their entire journey – from idea to a beautifully written, professionally published book.
Many companies can help with parts of the process, some offer writing workshops, others focus purely on publishing, but few support you from start to finish. What often happens is that authors feel lost as they move from one stage to the next, having to start over with someone new who doesn’t truly understand their story or vision.
Working with one coach throughout your entire journey is a game-changer. I know you, your goals, and your message, and I’m as invested in your book’s success as you are.
My career began as a fiction author, my books being awarded multiple literary awards and becomming #1 international bestsellers. Today, I combine my publishing experience, formal coaching qualifications, and skills as a certified Life Coach to offer a truly comprehensive, start-to-finish service.
I help my clients uncover their book’s message and purpose, craft their knowledge into a clear, engaging, and life-changing manuscript, and then transform that manuscript into a world-class, professionally published book, one that sits proudly on the online bookshelf next to any title produced by a traditional publisher.
Mission Australia
Mission Australia works with children, young people and families to provide support and stability — offering services such as early intervention, parenting help, youth outreach and domestic-violence response to keep households safe, connected and resilient.
They also help families facing homelessness by stepping in with safe accommodation, essential needs (like food, school supplies and healthcare) and support to get back on their feet.
WWF‑Australia works to protect and restore the natural environment, aiming to build a world where people live in harmony with nature.
They focus on climate, species, oceans, and community-based conservation, blending local knowledge (especially that of Indigenous peoples) with global science-driven strategies.
Their goal is to regenerate the planet — what they call “Sky, Country and Saltwater” — by recovering ecosystems, protecting wildlife and promoting sustainable use of natural resources for current and future generations.
“Working with Athena has made what is an epic undertaking a fun and productive experience. I highly recommend Athena as a book coach and as someone who will be in your corner through the entire book publishing journey.”
Racquel Collard, MBA, SMB Marketing Solutions
“If you’re on the fence about whether or not to get a book coach, do it! I highly recommend Athena. I could never have written my book to the standard it is without her expert guidance.”
Anne Marie Lord, Medium, Spiritual Healer, Reiki Master/Teacher & NLP practitioner
Our mission is to empower writers with the knowledge and confidence to write and publish books to traditional publisher standard.
A professionally published book can be one of your business’s greatest assets.
…by giving you instant credibility and expert status, increasing brand awareness, attracting lucrative business opportunities, lead generation, speaking engagements as well as an additional income stream.
If you’re looking for an end-to-end solution for your writing and publishing needs, then you’re in the right place.
Our passion is assisting entrepreneurs and business owners with the skills and confidence to write, publish and leverage the power of books to elevate their business or brand and make a global impact.
QUALIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Connection through quality books that create a positive impact on the world.
Are you ready
TO BECOME A PUBLISHED AUTHOR OF A BOOK YOU ARE PROUD TO SEE YOUR NAME ON?
A book has the power to change lives. If you want to make a difference in the world and teach what you know to a broader audience, this is your opportunity to make that happen. If you believe there are no accidents, then you are here for a reason.
