Meet the Team

Our dedicated team combines industry expertise, creativity, and a shared commitment to helping authors build sustainable, successful businesses.

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Alana

Alana brings over 25 years of experience in sales, marketing, and business strategy, helping indie authors turn their books into sustainable, sales-focused businesses with clarity and confidence.

Founder & Lead Strategist
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Monique

Monique leads all visual design at The Novel Assistant, creating polished, on-brand graphics, covers, and content that help authors stand out and look professional across every platform.

Head Graphic Designer

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Content Creator

Rachael

Rachael creates engaging, platform-specific content that brings author brands to life, with a strong focus on TikTok, Reels, and scroll-stopping visuals that connect with readers.

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Administration & Support

Karen

Karen keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes, managing admin tasks, organisation, and client support so projects stay on track and nothing falls through the cracks.

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