Name: Rachael Hardcastle
Address: GB

Pre-order yours today for delivery mid-July 2026. Available in the UK and IRE only. SIGNED: £15.99 incl postage and a FREE bookmark!

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To See A World: A YA Epic Fantasy Adventure (The Chronicles of Pandora Book 1)

I Nearly Cried Opening My Book Proof Copy!

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About the Author

Bestselling Author | Editor | Publisher | Public Speaker

Rachael Hardcastle is an Amazon international #1 bestselling author from West Yorkshire, UK. She writes mostly fantasy and adventure books for young adult and teen readers.

Since starting her publishing experience in 2010, Rachael has worked with many individuals to help make their dreams of publishing a book reality, including school children. Her indie imprint, Curious Cat Books (CCB), has been responsible for producing gorgeous children's books, memoirs and more since 2017.

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👏 Thank you to digitalbooktoday.com for listing my free e-book on their website and socials. 👈 I really appreciate the promotion, and it helped me to reach new YA high fantasy readers! AND I made it to their top 100 books listing!

The free download has ended, but you can still check out the book HERE: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CW1M4YHZ/ (available on Kindle Unlimited).

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2nd-3rd JUNE: FREE TO OWN ON KINDLE (& available on Kindle Unlimited)! To celebrate the upcoming release of my special edition paperback, I'm giving To See A World away for free on Amazon Kindle.

🔖😍TODAY and TOMORROW only - GET YOURS HERE:https://tinyurl.com/2wr6ywax 👈

Don't miss out!
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YOU'VE GAINED A SKILL LEVEL... BRONZE BOSS BOX!

The Dungeon Crawler Carl Graphic Novel arrived, and it's SIGNED! Vol 1 is out now, and I was lucky enough to get this Princess Donut edition 🥰😍

Watch the full video: https://tinyurl.com/rachhwritesDCC

GET YOURS HERE: https://tinyurl.com/yjnh2v7w
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FINAL DAY: FREE TO OWN ON KINDLE (& available on Kindle Unlimited)! To celebrate the upcoming release of my special edition paperback, I'm giving To See A World away for free on Amazon Kindle.

🔖😍TODAY only - GET YOURS HERE:https://tinyurl.com/2wr6ywax 👈

Don't miss out!
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JELLYCAT PEBBLE UNBOXING! Is this just the CUTEST little face you've ever seen!? 🥰😍

Watch the full unboxing here: https://tinyurl.com/mwacsaax

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LAMBETH LEMMING... Watch out, Lucifer is hungry!! 😜😁

Enjoy meeting Lambeth during my JELLYCAT PEBBLE unboxing over on my YouTube channel here: https://tinyurl.com/mwacsaax

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MEET SWINLEY BOAR! Watch the full Jellycat Pebble unboxing on my YouTube channel here (and meet Swinley at the same time!). https://tinyurl.com/mwacsaax

He's so cute, I just can't...!!! 🥰🥹

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SO CUTE I COULD CRY!
In this video, I'll introduce you to the Jellycat Swinley Boar! With that boopable nose, perky little ears and his podgy belly, he is an absolute TREASURE.

I LOVE Jellycats! Which of my other friends would you like to meet next? Do you have any Jellycat companions? Drop your comments in the description to recommend the most adorable ones!

#jellycat #jellycatpebble #jellycats #unboxing #amuseables

WATCH HERE: 👉https://tinyurl.com/5abrsfx5

If you’re curious about self-publishing, the writer’s life, or what it’s really like behind the scenes as an indie writer, this vlog gives you an honest look inside an author event. 🙏

Watch the full video HERE : https://tinyurl.com/ezy3texz

#IndieAuthor #AuthorTalk #SelfPublishing #WritersLife #AuthorVlog #Authortube #WritingCommunity #IndependentAuthor #HowToWriteABook #BookTalk #AmWriting #PublicSpeaker #WestYorkshire #Otley #AuthorLife #BehindTheScenes #WritingJourney #BookClub #SelfPublishedAuthor #WritersOfYouTube

What It’s REALLY Like Being an Indie Author | Live Author Talk in Otley - in this video, I'll be discussing:

✨ What my author talks typically cover
✨ Why I love speaking to writing groups and readers
✨ Behind-the-scenes moments from the event

Including clips from the talk itself, discussions about publishing, writing, and life as an author.

Watch the full video HERE👉: https://tinyurl.com/4jrnua94

#IndieAuthor #AuthorTalk #SelfPublishing #WritersLife #AuthorVlog #Authortube #WritingCommunity #IndependentAuthor #HowToWriteABook #BookTalk #AmWriting #PublicSpeaker #WestYorkshire #Otley #AuthorLife #BehindTheScenes #WritingJourney #BookClub #SelfPublishedAuthor #WritersOfYouTube

WHY does Lucifer look like he wants to eat Lambeth Lemming?? 😳😂

Get to know Lambeth Lemming, one of my little Jellycats, in my Amuseables Pebble unboxing video HERE 👉 https://tinyurl.com/5abrsfx5

#unboxing #amuseables #jellycatpebble #jellycat #jellycats #Collecting #CollectionVideo

More Jellycat Videos on my YT Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@rachaelhwrites
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In this video, I'll introduce you to the Jellycat Pebble! With his sweet smile, his fuzzy fleece texture, and his adorable dangling legs, he is going to make the perfect gift. I wish I could keep him though!! 😍😻

WATCH HERE: https://tinyurl.com/5abrsfx5

I LOVE Jellycats! Which of my other friends would you like to meet next? Do you have any Jellycat companions? Drop your comments in the description to recommend the most adorable ones!

#jellycat #jellycatpebble #jellycats #unboxing #amuseables

In this video, I share how I help new writers conquer the blank page through creative writing exercises, story structure advice, and real indie author experience from over 15 years in self-publishing.

LINK: https://tinyurl.com/4aw533js

Join me at Huddersfield Literature Festival 2026 for a live writing workshop designed for aspiring authors, beginner writers, and anyone dreaming of starting their first novel. We explore practical story ideas, character development, classic storytelling archetypes, and confidence-building techniques to help turn inspiration into a real book.

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I MET MY DEADLINE! 🙏🥳

You can now pre-order the special edition, TO SEE A WORLD, with printed/styled edging EXCLUSIVELY through my website until midnight on July 1st 2026.

https://www.rachaelhardcastle.com/product-page/to-see-a-world-special-edition

🔖Use promo code TSAWSPECIAL at checkout to save 10% on your order.

👉👉All orders are SIGNED, PERSONALISED and come with a FREE BOOKMARK.👈👈

▶️Watch the UNBOXING: https://tinyurl.com/yczzaknn

#indieauthor #amwritingfantasy #booklover #specialeditionbooks #fantasyseries #fantasybooks #bookdesign #bookish #readersofinstagram #printededges #BookTalk

This KPOP hobby is out of control… and I regret NOTHING! 😅

In today’s relaxing and satisfying KPOP Demon Hunters sticker book video, I opened a HUGE haul of official sticker packs after completely clearing out two local stores.

Watch here 👉👉 https://tinyurl.com/4xadnx6e

#KPOP #KPOPDemonHunters #StickerBook #StickerCollection #KPOPCollection #PackOpening #Collecting #ASMR #KPOPCollector #Unboxing #BlindBags #StickerCollector #KPOPMerch #CollectionVideo #RelaxingVideo

I've been reading 'This Is Not a Test' by Courtney Summers, and I managed to get hold of the 2026 edition featuring the novella 'Please Remain Calm'! The tension, atmosphere, and character dynamics are EXACTLY what I want from a zombie survival novel, and it's a fab length.

🧟‍♂️You all know I'm a sucker for a cheesy zombie story! 🧟‍♀️

Watch the full unboxing HERE 👉: https://tinyurl.com/263k95mv

#ThisIsNotATest #CourtneySummers #ZombieBooks #ZombieApocalypse #YAHorror #BookTube #CurrentlyReading #TBR #BookRecommendations #HorrorBooks #DystopianBooks #ZombieSurvival #BookReview #ReadingVlog #BookCommunity #HorrorReads #PleaseRemainCalm #ApocalypseBooks #BookLover #readerlife

This video gives a real look at the emotional side of producing a physical book as an indie author (I nearly cried!). It’s not always straightforward, and moments like this can feel make-or-break. 😭

Standard edition link: https://tinyurl.com/mup2cc6s
Watch the video HERE: 👉https://tinyurl.com/2rd5jej3👈

#IngramSpark #SelfPublishing #BookUnboxing #AuthorVlog #PrintedEdges #SpecialEditionBook #WritingCommunity #BookLaunch #ToSeeAWorld #PublishingJourney #BookPrinting #SprayedEdges #IndieAuthor

My latest read from my TBR is 'This is Not a Test' by Courtney Summers, and I managed to order the 2026 edition including the novella, 'Please Remain Calm'. A solid 4* read currently, with a 5* potential depending on the ending. 🧟‍♂️🧟‍♀️

- Have you read this book?
- Would you recommend any other zombie books?

#zombiesurvival #zombieapocolypse #unboxingvideo #unboxing #reveal #reactionvideo #tbr #tbrpile #recommendedreading #indieauthor #authorslife ##wrìterslife

Watch here: https://youtu.be/GWt6kxABamM

I’ve officially started documenting how I’m transforming my bestselling YA fantasy series, The Chronicles of Pandora, into a special edition printed-edge paperback collection… and honestly, this experience has already been emotional, chaotic, stressful, and magical all at once... 😂😭😳😍

Follow my self-inflicted nightmare here: https://tinyurl.com/3mjbdkd9

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I’m officially hooked on this new hobby! After opening my first packs, I just had to grab another bundle of stickers for the K-Pop Demon Hunters Official Sticker Collection, and I’m having SO much fun completing this album! 🎶

Watch the full video HERE: 👉 https://tinyurl.com/4ar7f9zk

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I AM YELLING, CARL! 😂😻

If you’ve never read Dungeon Crawler Carl before, please trust me and give Book 1 a try. It’s wild, hilarious, action-packed, bizarre, and somehow completely addictive.

I’m debating whether I need to re-read Book 7 before diving into this one because it’s been a while since I was fully immersed in the dungeon chaos!?

Watch the full unboxing video HERE: 👉https://tinyurl.com/mry837nf 👈

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I make opening parcels look impossible... turns out, it's just user error! 😂

This is the most chaotic book series ever! SIGNED DUNGEON CRAWLER CARL 8: A PARADE OF HORRIBLES! 😻

Watch the full video HERE: https://tinyurl.com/yck22ud6👉

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I finally got my hands on Dungeon Crawler Carl Book 8: 'A Parade of Horribles' by Matt Dinniman, and this is my signed first edition unboxing from Waterstones! ✨😻

I have been SO excited for this release ever since I pre-ordered it after seeing Matt Dinniman live in Manchester. It has completely taken over my life in the best possible way.

In this video, I unbox the gorgeous hardcover edition, check out the interior details, confirm the signature, and talk a little about why I’m absolutely obsessed with the Dungeon Crawler Carl series.

You can watch this, and my other unboxing videos HERE on my YouTube channel: 👉 https://tinyurl.com/mry837nf 👈

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In this video, I’m unboxing my IngramSpark special printed edge edition of To See A World. This is a huge moment because if this isn’t right, it means I cannot confidently launch the special edition on my planned release date (June 1st 2026). This is my last chance... 🙏

Watch my reaction HERE: 👉 https://tinyurl.com/2rd5jej3 👈

Standard edition of the book is HERE: https://tinyurl.com/mup2cc6s

#IngramSpark #SelfPublishing #BookUnboxing #AuthorVlog #PrintedEdges #SpecialEditionBook #WritingCommunity #BookLaunch #ToSeeAWorld #PublishingJourney #BookPrinting #SprayedEdges #IndieAuthor

A massive thank you to Huddersfield Literature Festival and @ampedhudd for hosting our 2-hour 'Beat the Blank Page' workshop, and to everyone who attended and bought signed books! I really hope you found the content beneficial and supportive, and I wish everyone the best with their writing projects. 🙏😍

#writingworkshops #huddersfieldliterature #huddersfieldliteraturefestival2026 #ampedhuddersfield #amwriting #writerslife #authorslife #IndieAuthorLife

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