Short answer: a clear page title with your name and main topic, a bio that demonstrates real experience (not just adjectives), links to each book with its purchase page, and Person structured data so search engines understand who you are.
The elements that can't be missing
Title tag: your name plus a short phrase about what you write, not just "Home."
Bio with verifiable facts: years writing, relevant background, or direct experience with the topic — not generic adjectives like "passionate" or "expert."
Clear links to each book: with its cover, a one-line summary, and the purchase link.
Contact details or a form: both for readers and as a trust signal to search engines.
A common mistake: the generic "about me" page
A bio that could apply to any author in the same genre doesn't help readers or SEO. The more specific and verifiable your story, the easier it is for Google (and a reader) to trust you as a real source on the topic.
Person structured data (Schema.org) helps search engines explicitly associate your name with your work, instead of relying solely on the text mentioning it.
Schema.org documentation, 2026