Rachel Jackson loves stories in all their forms – but she especially adores books. Finding them, reading them, stockpiling them. And, of course, writing and illustrating them.
Escape from Cuttlefish Cove is Rachel’s debut fiction novel, and follows twenty years of authoring intelligence products as a nationally recognised senior intelligence analyst. She shares life’s adventures with all sorts of wonderful critters – daughters, dogs, horses, llamas, cows, sheep, ducks and one very understanding husband.
WHAT CYA CONFERENCE DID FOR ME
CYA was a wonderful introduction to the world of publishing - literally! I joined the conference as a means to learn from the sessions, and then receive some one-on-one feedback about my manuscript from publishers. I never imagined that it would lead to multiple requests for a full manuscript and ultimately, an offer of publication.
CYA showed me how friendly and supportive this industry is. I am forever grateful to CYA for introducing me to Rowena Beresford of Rivited Press, who is a talented publisher and a wonderful human being to boot.
