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Hi, I'm Rachael.

"I fell in love with creative writing in my teens, not only because it allowed me the ability to visit imaginary worlds, play different roles, meet unique characters and, of course, explore magic and mystery (which is why I now write fantasy), but for its benefits to my mental health and personal development.​ 

 

It didn't take long before I realised how expensive and frustrating publishing a book could get, especially without a big publishing house to back me. But I desperately wanted to give it a go myself. So, I trained first of all to become a copy-editor and then started my independent publishing company, Curious Cat Books, to help people like you get started on your journey.

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15 years later, I'm excited to share my experiences (the successes and the failures!), my finished books, and some top tips from working within the industry with you."

Mission

Rachael's Mission

I'm an Amazon international #1 bestselling author from the UK, and I write (mostly) fantasy and adventure books for young adults and teens.​

 

I believe in entertaining readers by offering them a temporary escape from reality. My stories are fun, fast-paced and addictive—the ideal vacation companion, and I aim for relatable characters who embark on meaningful journeys, get into tons of trouble, but overall discover the depths of what it is to be human. Through my emotive Noah Finn novellas, I also hope to encourage you to look within; to find your story.

 

Through books, I believe we can face our darkest fears, explore infinite new worlds, and realise our true purpose. Creative writing helps me to understand what that purpose is.

 

​​Since starting my self-publishing experience in 2010, I have worked with many individuals to help make their dreams of publishing a book reality, including school children! My imprint, Curious Cat Books (CCB), has been responsible for producing gorgeous children's books, memoirs and more since 2017.

 

But I want you to tell your story, so I deliver talks and workshops, and visit communities to share invaluable advice and experience, inspiring you to write and journal your way to a memoir, poem, or even a full-length novel.​

 

Whether you're here to discover your next favourite book, or you'd like to give writing a go yourself, I've carefully crafted a variety of talks and workshops to inspire and/or educate groups of any size. This includes social groups, schools, and of course, other writers. It doesn't matter if you're new to writing or simply curious what 'self-publishing' actually is, I can tailor something to meet your needs.

 

I hold Public Liability Insurance, and I am DBS checked.

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See what you're capable of... reach out to book your event today.

Curious Cat Books

Curious Cat Books is Rachael's independent publishing imprint, which has produced titles by authors across the UK. Between 2017-2023, Rachael worked alongside talented writers to copy-edit and coach them through the publishing process. She is so proud to have worked with them all, but as she has now returned to focus on writing the end of her YA fantasy series, The Chronicles of Pandora, Rachael is no longer accepting external submissions.

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You can look up the following authors to support their hard work:

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  • Carol Mace - The Terrific Trip of Douglas Drip (pre-school picture)

  • Pamela Pedder - Moving Day (pre-school picture)

  • Pamela Pedder - The Queen's Visit (pre-school picture)

  • Kate Ainsworth - The Fabulous Mr Frank and the Cupcake Catastrophe (pre-school picture)

  • Kate Ainsworth - The Fabulous Mr Frank and the Trouble with Bubbles (pre-school picture)

  • Adam Cornish - The Ghost Butterfly (pre-school picture)

  • Suzie Moone - Patacake Cat (pre-school picture)

  • Alanna Betambeau - Brother Butterfly (pre-school picture)

  • Alanna Betambeau - The Noisy Fairy Neighbours (pre-school picture)

  • Alanna Betambeau - Harriet's Hibernation (pre-school picture)

  • Alanna Betambeau - The Singing Snail (pre-school picture)

  • Craig AS Naylor - The Bear With No Hair (pre-school picture)

  • David Hardcastle - Bluetooth & the World Wide Web (middle grade)

  • John Brookes - Henry (middle-grade)

  • John Brookes - Ash the Claustrophobic Mole (middle-grade)

  • CH Degosserie - The Six Children (middle grade)

  • Bronwyn Harrison - Lost At Sea (middle-grade)

  • Kier McGuinness - Generation Dead (adult)

  • Peter Kay - Show Me the Way to Santiago (adult/non fiction)

  • Peter Kay - A Very Alternative Coast to Coast (adult/non-fiction)​

  • Low Ash Primary School - Tales of the Agoge Book 1 (short stories)

  • Low Ash Primary School - Tales of the Agoge Book 2 (short stories)

  • Low Ash Primary School - Children of War Book 1 (short stories)

  • Low Ash Primary School - Children of War Book 2 (short stories)

  • Low Ash Primary School - Survival of the Fittest (short stories)

  • Gail J Schofield - The Lost Photos of Eastbrook Hall (adult/non-fiction)

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