How It Started
Winning my First Award. The 2012 RWA Emerald
I'd been writing for about three years when I found myself impulsively entering the Emerald, the Romance Writers of Australia's annual contest for unpublished manuscripts. At this point, no one had read my stories except for a few trusted friends, and I hadn't even given editing a thought. My technical knowledge in terms of formatting was so bad, the contest coordinator had to instruct me on how to set a margin in a Word document!
I sent off my entry, and decided it was all good experience. Perhaps I'd get some constructive feedback...even if I came last.
When I made it through to the second round of the contest, I was stunned. When I made it to the finals I was flabbergasted.
When I won...well, let's just say everyone is very polite when they talk about it, but I know for a fact I staggered up to the stage at the awards ceremony and rambled incoherently for about five minutes in front of three hundred people whilst clutching a trophy in shaking hands. It was one the scariest, and most proud moments of my life.
Memories of Secret Cravings Publishing
My very first publisher
My first foray into the world of being a published author was in 2012 with an independent USA publishing house called Secret Cravings. Although they ceased trading in 2015, they made my first publishing experience a true joy and I will always be grateful for everything they taught me. I'm thrilled to announce all of my Secret Cravings back-list have been acquired for republishing by Serenity Press, Vulpine Press, and Gumnut Press. It's wonderful to see these original tales find a new home.
Serenity
About my Australian publisher
Serenity Press is a growing independent publishing company with heartfelt passion and a burning desire to create beautiful books.
Established in 2012, Serenity Press Pty Ltd is a small independent press based in Perth, Western Australia. In 2017, the Serenity Press co-directors took out Bronze in the 2017 Ausmumpreneur Awards (Global Brand).
Serenity Press endeavours to share inspirational stories with the world, bringing readers authors who write from the heart, and books which inspire, empower, awaken, amaze and inform. We aim to keep traditional stories and storytelling alive by fostering curiosity about, and understanding and enjoyment of, folklore, fairy tales and myth with our Fairy Tale collections.
SERENITY PRESS VISION: To build a successful publishing house that creates opportunities for Australian authors through publication, writers' retreats, and workshops.
SERENITY PRESS MISSION: To create beautiful books by inspiring and nurturing writers' journeys - one story at a time.
Vulpine Press
About my UK publisher
Vulpine Press was set up in 2017 to publish high quality, innovative and stylish books. We publish fiction, personal non-fiction and various titles that straddle genres.
Empathy
I'm thrilled to have signed a contract with Vulpine Press for my series Empathy. Watch this space for updates
Gumnut Press
About my latest Publisher
Gumnut Press is a newly established independent publishing company based in Perth, Western Australia with a passion for producing engaging books that challenge, excite and inspire every reader.
Ghosts of Grace Cottage
I'm thrilled to announce my sexy Christmas Novelette, Ghosts of Grace Cottage, will be released by Gumnut Press in July 2019. Stay tuned for more details
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