SELBY WI

"Excellent talk about how she got into writing and publishing. She didn't take herself too seriously, and showed her passion for books and also publishing others."

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MARSH WI

"A very inspiring lady. You would encourage any beginning author."

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​"Very interesting talk. I've thoroughly enjoyed it. Thank you."

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​"Your talk was very inspiring and your passion comes across. Thank you."

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​"Thank you Rachael - what a fabulous, challenging journey. Thoroughly enjoyed your talk tonight."

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​"Very interesting talk. Lovely books so well presented."

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ELDWICK LADIES GROUP

"This has been a most interesting talk. Much better than expected. It was made so interesting. Rachael really brings out the best as an author and really gave us a lovely insight into being a writer."

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"Lovely talk. As well as being a talented author you are a talented speaker! Thank you."

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"Thank you so very much for your interesting talk. It was very enjoyable. What a wonderful story."

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"Rachael is a very lively and engaging speaker and it all flows from the heart! Thank you for a fascinating evening."

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JULES BROOK - KIRKHAMGATE WI

"We were fortunate to have Rachael Hardcastle as guest speaker at our Kirkhamgate WI meeting in June. Wow, what a brilliant talk, delivered with much enthusiasm and wit. Rachael came in like a whirlwind and was exceedingly popular with our members. She left us all feeling very happy indeed. She certainly packs a lot into her life. A very much enjoyed evening, Rachael, we will definitely be

recommending you to other groups."

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ANN TOMLINSON - NETHERTON & DISTRICT WI

"We all enjoyed your talk and really liked the children's books. Thank you for coming and being so interesting."

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LYNDA FAIRCHILD - IDLE WI

"Thank you again for delivering an enjoyable and informative talk."

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DIANE WEBSTER - ILKLEY U3A

"I found you to be very engaging. You have an interesting back story and it is very clear that you not only have a passion for writing, but also for encouraging others to become authors too. Your down to earth style draws your audience to you. It was an hour well spent out of my day! I also want to thank you once again for the help and advice you have given me today, you absolutely went above and beyond, I am so grateful. Thank you for the great session this morning, it was lovely to meet you."

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FIONA MEER, DEPUTY HEAD OF LOW ASH PRIMARY SCHOOL

"Rachael inspired us all when she came to visit and this resulted in some excellent stories. The children are delighted with their completed books and the fact that they are now published authors. We are very proud of Low Ash Primary's 'Ghosts of Valhalla' Books 1 and 2 and can't wait for the whole order to arrive!" 
 

HELEN DERHAM - LEADER IN CHARGE OF 107TH THACKLEY GUIDES

"Rachael attended 107th Thackley Guides over two weeks to help the girls attain their creative writing badge. Rachael used her creative style to make the evening interesting and informative, and engaging the girls to the point that some of the guides took their work home to complete. All guides that attended attained their Creative Writing Badge and we invited Rachael back to the unit to see them presented. We wouldn't hesitate in asking Rachael back to unit at any time." 
 

BILLY JEAVONS, CHAIR and CHERISE WILLIAMS, SECRETARY - HANSON SCHOOL

"As members of the Parent Teacher Association at Hanson School Bradford we recently asked E. Rachael Hardcastle to come in to share with Key Stage 2 students her experience of being an author and maybe make English and Literature more relevant to them. In reality she did much more than that. Not only was her knowledge of her subject very detailed and relevant, she worked really hard to make it fun. Rachael worked with the students on story ideas, coaching and encouraging them to develop their own ideas and stories. In addition she had prizes and giveaways for the students. Always a welcome addition. To conclude, Rachael is a bright and personable lady with a real talent. It was a pleasure to have worked with her and we hope to do so again in the future."

 

J. M. WILLIAMS, AUTHOR, COVER DESIGN
"Rachael was extremely easy to work with. I was worried I was being too picky, but she took everything in stride, promptly and kindly responding to all my needs. The end result was everything I hoped for! I expect to use her services again in the future."
 

ELINA VALE, AUTHOR, 02/11/2017, COVER DESIGN

"Working with Rachael was a delight. She listened to my wishes as a customer but had a lot of great ideas herself (which were wonderful and insightful). She was effective, friendly and talented, and I really enjoyed working with her. Her design for my book cover was beautiful."
 

AURRYN MANWOODY, AUTHOR, COACHING
"Emma knows her stuff and I felt so much more informed after taking her marketing webinar. A full hour of information and the handouts I got are great because I can keep referring back to them when I need to. Emma was so patient with my questions. I would highly recommend her for any new author who needs a crash course in marketing your book."
 

PAUL HENRY, YEAR 6 TEACHER, LOW ASH PRIMARY SCHOOL
“Miss Hardcastle recently visited our classroom and the children were spellbound; hanging on every word of a published author. They were enthused to create excellent quality writing which they were extremely proud of.”
 

FIONA MEER, DEPUTY HEAD OF LOW ASH PRIMARY SCHOOL
"Many thanks for your inspirational work with our Year 6 children who have really enjoyed their time with you. You have made them believe that writing is fun and that anyone can be an author if they work hard enough - and made it possible for them to be published authors too! We are very proud of our book and have it in pride of place in the classroom at the moment. Thank you!"
 

ARLENE, WRITER, EDITING 
"I'm very satisfied with your work, and I'm grateful for all the patience you had when talking to me... I would like to leave you a good review, my rating would be 5, the highest, for great service... Thank you!!"