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Manufacturers

Champagne Book Group (CBG) started as a Canadian company in 2004. In 2017, CBG moved to the U.S. with the goal to deliver quality digital books crafted with care, and infused with passion that transport readers into the imagination.

Executive Staff

Cassie Knight, Publisher

publisher@champagnebookgrp.com

Cassie Knight

Cassiel Knight has worked in the publishing industry for over twenty-five years in a variety of different roles. First, as an author learning craft, then as an editor at various small press publishers such as Soul Mate, Lyrical Press, and Champagne Book Group then finally the proud owner of Champagne Book Group since 2017.

As an author, she wrote and published paranormal romances with “kick-assitude” for Champagne Book Group, Samhain Publishing, and Kensington/Lyrical Press.

Passionate about the craft and business of writing, especially within the romance genre, she has taught and mentored writers on Savvy Authors and has given numerous workshops on craft and the business of writing and publishing, both in-person and online for a variety of writing organizations.

 Cassie specifically seeks romance across all genres that tend to run sweet to sensual. She also loves horror, space opera, fantasy of pretty much all kinds. Stories with strong female characters who don’t turn into mush when they meet the hero are a must for her in romance.

Renee Wildes, Publishing Assistant and Senior Editor

Renee Wildes is an RWA PAN member with over 20 years of publishing experience. The author of award-winning “open-door” hot speculative romance, she is also an RWA RAMP Mentor, the RWA Pen2Paper Guide Liaison, an RWA chapter contest judge, and writing instructor. She is particularly known for her detailed world-building. Now as an editor for Champagne Book Group, Renee is drawn to strong characters, adventurous plots, and happily ever-afters. She brings her eye for detail to the editing table and believes in open, honest communication. Her favorite tropes are twisted fairytales/mythology, enemies-to-lovers, and hidden rulers. Her wish list includes fantasy, sci-fi, and paranormal romance, urban fantasy, space opera, high fantasy, time travel (ancient to medieval—esp. underrepresented settings), and twists on fairytales and mythology. Darker, edgy is fine, as long as there’s a HEA. Alpha heroes who are bullies and wimpy heroines need not apply. Renee loves a good beta hero and heroines who give as good as they get. She is not looking for YA, contemporary, or sweet romance at this time.

Sevannah Storm, Artistic Manager and Senior Editor

 Sevannah Storm

Sevannah's a romantic at heart. Across science fiction, fantasy, paranormal, and contemporary genres, you will discover new worlds and lovable characters she's created. Her books are action-packed love stories of alpha men meeting stubborn women and finding happily ever after.

Married to a hippo-whisperer and the force-is-with-him, she, a live-long-and-prosper, manages to navigate her world with humor and passion. With two full-grown children, a labrador, a pug, and a kitten named Peanut, her life is filled with chaos and merriment in the center of South Africa. And yes, the weather is sunny and hot.

She's on most social media platforms and is always delighted to chat with her readers.

Editorial Staff

Rebecca "Becka" Goings, Editor

Becka Goings, Editor

Becka used to write for Champagne Books as an author and now is an editor. Writing and editing are her passion. She loves painting with words and helping others learn how to do the same. There is something satisfying to her when a good sentence becomes a great sentence by rearranging the words and grammar. Becka's background as an author gives her an edge as an editor, as she knows how to weave a strong story through the cadence of the author's voice and prose. Writing and editing a book is a form of art and she takes her craft seriously. Your book will shine once she's done with it. 

Sara Johnson, Editor

Sara Johnson is a published author and has worked with writers for more than fifteen years. She does the manuscript evaluation and editing for friends and private clients.  She teaches elements of writing craft both online and at conferences.

At home, Sara is an avid reader and takes her e-reader everywhere, even on the treadmill. Sara lives in Amish country and enjoys walking her dog past the many farms along her road.

She is looking for stories with well-developed characters that make her care and love anything historical, especially if it is related to American History.

Janelle Mitchie, Editor

Janelle has three children, four granddaughters, two great-granddaughters, and one great-grandson. She lives in a semi-rural area in the Natal midlands of South Africa and is semi-retired, keeping herself busy sewing, crafting, and editing. She loves animals, especially cats but sadly can't have one where I now live. I'm active on Facebook, Pinterest, and various other interest groups including sci-fi.

MSWL: Romance, humor, nature, sci-fi, and history.

L. A. Myles, Editor

LA Myles Editor

Stories, in all their shapes and forms, are what excite L.A. She adores storytelling and the art of bringing worlds to life through the written word. She has a B.A. in Creative Writing and English Lit. To continue expanding her knowledge of the craft, she's taken additional courses through The Institute of Children's Literature and Long Ridge Writers Group. As well as being a writer herself, she loves helping others and regularly reads for several authors (both published and not yet published writers).

Born and raised in Northern California, she now lives in the Pacific Northwest. When not immersing herself in other worlds, L.A. is exploring crafts with her kids, gardening, or hiking one of the local trails.

Fantasy and speculative fiction (both YA and adult) are her jam, but she's also open to historical and general romance where the story flows seamlessly with the passion. She's not the best fit for erotica, BDSM, or horror.

Cover Artists/Designers:

Robyn Hart

Melody Pond

Sevannah Storm

  

Other Cover Artists We Love to Use:

Creative Paramita

The Book Designer