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Rachel Rowlands, Editor & Author
hi! i’m rachel – editor and author

Fiction editing for writers and publishers. Heartwarming novels for readers.

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  • Fiction editor and author Rachel Rowlands headshot, with wavy blondey-brown hair and a blue flower-print dress

About Rachel

editor

I’m a professional fiction editor – I work with writers and publishers to sharpen prose and storytelling, and to prepare manuscripts for submission or publication. I’ve been editing for nine years, with over 200 books under my belt, including bestselling and award-winning fiction. I’ve worked with Hachette, Audible, HarperCollins, Bloomsbury, and Penguin Random House, to name a few.

As a published author myself, I also know just how competitive this industry can be. My editorial style is constructive, honest, and collaborative, and I work best with dedicated writers hoping to push their work to a professional standard.

author

I’m the author of the cat café romance series, published by Hodder & Stoughton. The first book, Snowed In at the Cat Café, has sold in twelve territories worldwide and been translated into eight languages and counting. My books are cosy and have heartwarming love stories at the forefront.

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for writers

Editorial services

fiction editing to elevate your prose and your story

Manuscript assessment

An in-depth professional evaluation, so you can build a stronger story.

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Mini assessment

A short diagnostic report, covering my general editorial impressions, including marketability.

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Copy and line editing

Editing designed to elevate your writing at a sentence level, without sacrificing your voice.

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Submission packages

Editing packages for authors seeking a literary agent – to ensure you stand out on submission.

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work with me

Some of my clients

  • The Last Secret of the Soul by Stephen P Smith
  • Darkness in the Blood by Guy Haley
  • The Book of Martyrs by various authors
  • Three Things About Emmy Crawford by Allison L. Bitz
  • The Fated Hunter Wolf by Harley Hunt
  • A Chapter on Murder by Sue Minix
  • A Cover for Murder by Sue Minix
  • Only Hard Problems by Jennifer Estep
  • Only Cold Depths by Jennifer Estep
  • If Every Day Was Christmas by Donna Ashcroft
  • Winter Wishes in the Scottish Highlands by Donna Ashcroft
  • Guilty Women by Melanie Blake
  • Love at First Knight by Megan Clawson
  • Sleep Sweet by Erica Easton
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Testimonials

what my authors say…
  • Rachel is absolutely wonderful! I’ve learned SO much working with her. She respects your author voice and is just a nice person to work with in every aspect. Thank you, Rachel!

    Sleep Sweet by Erica Easton
    Erica easton
    Romance author
    Website
  • You are amazingly thorough. I love your process and your level of detail. And your enthusiasm for the story means everything. THANK YOU so, so much for levelling this manuscript up.

    The Twin Flame by K.T. Anglehart
    K.T. ANGLEHART
    Author of The Scottish Scrolls series
    Website
  • Rachel’s manuscript assessment taught me so much. I felt such an injection of energy after working with her, it has been invaluable for me.

    Rachel Dauncey
    YA author
  • I was blown away by Rachel’s thoughtful and thorough work. She is simply amazing. If you are a writer in search of professional editing services, you found them. End of search.

    The Ruiner by Wes Cook
    WES COOK
    Supernatural thriller author
    Website
  • If you are stuck in your writing process, take the plunge and get the leg-up you need from Rachel! You will walk away with great ideas and kind words of encouragement to inspire you.

    Linley B.
    Historical fiction author
  • After working with her, honestly… you just feel good. She was worth every penny. I would hire her again without a doubt.

    Ean S. Mills
    Fantasy author
    Website
  • Your notes are fantastic and have really helped me to see a clearer direction for the rewrite. It’s given me a new burst of excitement to take this from a somewhat good idea to a great story.

    Amelie archer
    Romantasy author
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Resources for writers

Looking for expert advice on writing and publishing? Every month, I share fiction writing and publishing articles on my blog. Head on over to the resource library to see a fully organised collection.

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Latest writing resources

articles and guides on writing and publishing
  • How I became a cozy romance author

    How I became a cozy romance author

    July 30, 2026July 30, 2026
  • Trope Tuesday: Found family

    Trope Tuesday: Found family

    July 7, 2026July 3, 2026
  • 5 ways to outline a book

    5 ways to outline your book

    June 9, 2026August 26, 2026
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Explore my books

escape into my cosy and heartwarming novels
  • Snowed In at the Cat Cafe
  • Cake Off at the Cat Café
  • First Dates at the Cat Café by Rachel Rowlands
  • The Cat Café Book Club
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I'm so delighted that The Cat Cafè Book Club is ou I'm so delighted that The Cat Cafè Book Club is out today! This is probably my favourite plotline in the series so far... a cosy romance with a dash of mystery and small town charm. It was a challenging book to write, but I also had so much fun writing about the book club fighting to save the café! 🧡🍂

🐈‍⬛️🍂 Blurb 🍂🐈‍⬛️

Brenna has moved to the countryside looking for peace and quiet with her many black cats. But Brenna is keeping a secret she can’t share with anyone…

Matt, the cheerful barista behind the counter at Catpurrcino, runs a monthly book club for locals to bring people (and cats) together.

When Matt and Brenna both reach for the same book at the library he invites her to come to the next meeting.

Brenna is wary of letting anyone new into her life, but she can’t say no to her two favourite things combined – cats and books – or Matt’s gorgeous smile.

Just as Brenna starts to think she has finally found a haven in the warmth and friendship of the book club they are rocked by terrible news: a big developer is threatening the future of not only the café, but the whole town.

Brenna and Matt vow to do all they can to save it. As they battle against the odds, Brenna begins to let the town, and Matt, into her heart.

#rachelrowlands #thecatcafebookclub #thecatcafèbookclub
Thank you to all the lovely ARC readers who left e Thank you to all the lovely ARC readers who left early reviews for The Cat Cafè Book Club (which is out next week)! 🐈🎃 My editor sent me a roundup yesterday and these are some of my favourites... I think I need to frame the quote "the way Rachel writes cat ladies is brilliant"! Truly the best kind of compliment! 😸

#thecatcafebookclub #thecatcafèbookclub #rachelrowlands
I haven't posted about what I'm reading in my spar I haven't posted about what I'm reading in my spare time in a while... largely because writing my own books and editing other people's takes up so much of my time, so I'm a slower hobby-reader now. But I'm currently reading and loving this novel in The Bone Season series by @say_shannon! 💙 It's one of my favourite series, with such a gripping supernatural-dystopian plot and a beautiful writing style that always inspires me. Whenever I pick up a book in this series, I find it almost impossible to put down. 

Are you reading anything good this weekend? 🥰

#currentlyreadi̇ng #amreadi̇ng
I'm truly obsessed with my cat café covers designe I'm truly obsessed with my cat café covers designed by the very talented @kelley.mcmorris.art and we now have a beautifully autumnal cover for Book Club to go along with the other seasons (Book Club is out on August 20). Since we have four seasonal covers now, I thought I'd show you some of my favourite details from all the covers for the series!

Do you have a favourite little detail? ✨️🐱

#thecatcafebookclub #thecatcafèbookclub #rachelrowlands

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