Multi-genre ghostwriter and author with 10+ years experience in the publishing industry. If you have a story to share, I can help.
I help authors to independently publish, taking their manuscripts from conception through to the finished product. The examples below include samples of these projects.
As Managing Editor at Independence, I managed the commissioning, design, and production processes for two series of educational resource books. During my time at IEP, I edited over 70 publications (under my maiden name Cara Acred).
Cara Thurlbourn
Longlisted for the Mslexia Children's Novel Competition 2018.A coming-of-age story filled with love, mystery, and sparkle.Freddie’s life isn’t like it used to be – he’s alone, homeless, and carrying a secret that threatens to swallow him up. Every day is a struggle. Until he meets Violet Johnson.Violet’s life is going down-hill. Her parents argue, her little brother’s stopped speaking, and she... read more
Cara Thurlbourn
When your bloodline awakens, how do you choose between family and freedom?Émi’s father used to weave beautiful tales of the magick and mystery beyond the wall, but she never knew if they were true. Now, her father is gone and Émi has been banished to the Red Quarter, where she toils to support herself and her mother – obeying the rules, hiding secrets and suffering the cruelties of the council... read more
Linda Negus
Ten stories, ten unique experiences, ten very special families...Gently They Rage is a powerful and emotive collection of stories, told by parents who have experienced the myriad complexities of life with a disabled child.In a series of ten moving interviews, Linda Negus explores the practical and emotional challenges these parents have faced, offering a source of inspiration and comfort to an... read more
Lindy Wheeler, Tom Lawley
Bodd is a little character who struggles to make sense of his life and his big big feelings.In beautiful verse, this unique children’s story explores Bodd’s feelings and the vital role they play in his survival. It’s All About Bodd opens up conversations about how to deal with anxiety, the effects that worry can have on our health, and its impact on those around us. An essential companion for ... read more
Lindy Wheeler
Bodd is a little character who struggles to make sense of his life and his big, big feelings.In beautiful verse, this unique children’s story explores Bodd’s feelings and the vital role they play in his survival. It’s All About Bodd opens up conversations about how to deal with anxiety, the effects that worry can have on our health,and its impact on those around us. The Parent And Teacher Guid... read more
Pennington-Smith, Poppy
Pennington-Smith, Poppy
Pennington-Smith, Poppy
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Accomplished fiction ghostwriter, book doctor, writing coach, and author of 9 acclaimed novels with Random House, Sourcebooks, and Harlequin
Quakertown, PA, USA
Award-winning author, editor, lit consultant, former VP of Storytech Literary Consulting for Chris Vogler (The Writer's Journey).
Los Angeles, CA, USA