Our Story

 Rowanvale Books was founded in early 2012 by Managing Director, Cat,  after her father had a bad experience with a self-publishing company.  Since then, it has grown from a small Cardiff office into the largest  and one of the longest running self-publishing companies in Wales.  Committed to focusing on a healthy and happy work-life balance, at the  heart of Rowanvale is its people.

By running virtually, there is  no need for commuting or set hours of work, meaning that our team can  focus on the really important stuff: our books and our authors.

Our  mission is to fundamentally change and improve the self-publishing  world, to take it from its ‘vanity publishing’ roots and transform it  into something more ethical and caring.

As a business, we are  also invested in making our workplace as inclusive and welcoming as  possible. Part of the reason why Rowanvale transitioned into a virtual  company was, in fact, to offer its director and staff the opportunity to  have both a family and a career. After the birth of her first child,  Alfie, Cat wanted to ensure that she was able to achieve her goals in  nurturing both the growth of the company to help as many authors as  possible, whilst also nurturing the growth of her family. In focusing on  a happy and healthy work-life balance, our team are able to help  publish some amazing work while also raising their children — all from  within the comfort of their own home.