Hello, I'm Rachael. 

 

Thank you for taking the first step towards becoming an author! 

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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. 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.

 

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 happily tailor something to meet your needs and hopefully solve whatever writing/publishing frustrations you're experiencing!

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​You don't need to have any technology or equipment to book a talk with me, either. I'll bring everything along, and I'll talk in-depth about your chosen topic/s for up to 2 hours, leaving extra time for a Q&A at the end in case you've got anything else to ask me. I'll also then stay to offer signed copies of my books at a discounted price, and access to merchandise that's exclusively available via my online store or at my in-person events. If you're anything like me, you'll want to take away a souvenir!

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

 

For those 2 hours, my starting fee is only £49.00 if you book your 2024/2025 talk with me before the end of September 2024). For longer workshops or school visits, please give me a shout first for a quote, as I'll need a bit more information to ensure I can deliver exactly what you need, when you need it.

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So far, lots of authors, organisations, businesses, charities and social groups have been able to learn more about self-publishing, and find a new book to enjoy. Thank you all for working with me in the past, and also to the many media outlets who have kindly featured or interviewed me. I can't wait to see all the amazing books you produce!

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I'd love to add more to this list of people I've been able to reach and inspire so far. If the above is of interest, please get in touch with me today for a chat:

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Low Ash Primary School, Horton Park Primary School, Shipley Triangle, Shipley Market, Bradford Market (Oastler), Hanson Academy, Wrose Library/Wrose Carnival, Harrogate Library, Women's Institute, Girl Guiding, Promoting Yorkshire Authors, Waterstones Bradford, WHSmith, Made In Leeds TV, Higher Coach Road Arts Group, Tyersal Club, Interlude Tea Rooms, Coffee Love, Spooks of Haworth, Millers Book Exchange, Whitby Bookshop, Leeds Indoor Market, Keighley Indoor Market, Impact Radio USA, WNZK Detroit, BCB Radio, Royal Radio, Telegraph and Argus, BBC Leeds, Drystone Radio, Windhill Community Centre, Harrogate Books and Beverages, Yorkshire Youth Market, Leeds Indoor Market, Create a Story You Love Podcast, Go Indie Now Podcast, Origin Stories Podcast, Mirage Podcast, Dungeon Crawlers Podcast, New Destinations Harrogate, The Fantasy Writers' Toolshed Podcast, Michelle Cronauer Podcast, Indie Book Showcase, Idle Trumpit, The Bradford Review, and more...