I got an email one day many months ago from Cat Lavoie, inquiring about my editing services. We did the usual back and forth banter: services provided, turn around time, queries about the MS, etc, and then I asked her to send me the first few pages, so I could get a feel for her writing and offer her a price quote. Those first five pages drew me into her story like no other, and I practically begged for her to choose me as her editor. Mainly – I just wanted to keep reading! After getting through the story (and groaning when I had to take breaks) I realized I had a big decision in front of me. When I published my debut in October 2011 (Destined to Fail) I bought the rights to my own publishing company, Marching Ink LLC. The goal was to eventually publish other author’s work besides my own, but that goal had a date of 2013. But Breaking the Rules was staring me face, and I knew deep in my bones that I loved this book. I love the book the way I’ve heard publishers are supposed to love the novels they select to put out to the public. So I took a chance and made an offer to Cat, asking her if she would be interested in having Marching Ink release her debut.
After a lot of hard work, long hours, a bazzilion tax questions to my accountant, and more re-reads than I can count, Breaking the Rules is now for sale. As Cat’s editor-turned-publisher, I say with all my heart that I hope you love this book as much I do. Cat’s writing lured me in, and Roxy Rule’s story about love, friendship, and self-discovery was simply one that needed to be shared. I want to thank Cat for taking on a small publisher and believing in me that I would put everything I could into making her book a success. I want to thank my assistant, Sara, for all the hours you put in as well and your enthusiasm for working for a possibly insane woman that will never stop using smiley faces in emails. And I want to thank the countless bloggers that have and will be hosting Cat along the next couple of months. Thank you everyone, thank you readers, and please enjoy Breaking the Rules.
Samantha March
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Thank you so much, Samantha!! I am so grateful that our paths crossed. Thank you for believing in me and story. Big hugs to you and Sara! 🙂
It sounds like a match made in heaven! Best of luck Kat, with the launch and well done Samantha, for spotting the talent! And I love love love love the cover 🙂
I WISH that this book was available in the US! There are so many great books that are only available in the UK< and it is NOT FAIR!!!
Hi Pascale!
BREAKING THE RULES is available in paperback on Amazon.com and will be available in ebook format shortly. 🙂
Samantha and Cat, congratulations to you both! Samantha, having someone as wonderful, dedicated and passionate as you in an author’s corner is a dream come true. Cat, I can’t wait to read Breaking The Rules, and I am so happy that my path crossed with both of yours.
Thank you so much Samantha!! 🙂 Hugs! 🙂
Congrats to all…so glad to be part of this and host the tour…it is an honor!
Samantha has a real eye for spotting talent. I loved BREAKING THE RULES!
Thanks Lucie! 🙂
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Thank you Cat! Loved this experience 🙂
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Pascale – It is available in print on Amazon.com and also for the Nook on Barnes and Noble. And anytime now it will be for the Amazon Kindle as well 🙂
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Thank you for the support Sam! 🙂
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Thank you Lucie for all your help as well! 🙂