About Us

Christina Herrera: Founder, Acquisitions Editor, and Bestselling Sweet Romance Author 

Christina has a bachelor's in Creative Writing. She is a bestselling author of eight books. She founded Romantica Publishing because she believed the world needed more publishers who shared her values.  She has been writing books since 2014. She passed a grammar test from one of the most prestigious publishers in America. She has years of industry experience working for multiple publishers and a movie producer. She believes no dream is too big to pursue. 

“Christina has a great eye for edits. As our intern she worked on content/developmental edits for multiple manuscripts, helping to strengthen the plots of each. I look forward to working with her on future manuscripts.” -Brookie Cowles, CEO of Literary Crush Publishing

“Christina has a great vision for romance stories. Her enthusiasm as an editor and writer gets me re-excited about my own work when I’ve started to grow tired of it! A very valuable skill as an editor.” -Cameryn Frost, YA Fantasy and Sci-fi Writer

“I had the pleasure of receiving editing services with Christina on a prior project that landed me a book deal. I couldn’t be happier. She had a great attention to details and got back with me quicker than expected!” -Jackie Anders, Author of the Phoenix & Arion Trilogy 

Hire Christina Herrera for a freelance editing project here.

If you are wanting to submit your book for publication, please list Christina's name in the subject line and send your 1-2 page synopsis, query, first ten pages, and social media handles/following in the body of the email to submit@romanticapublishing.com

Follow Christina online and read her books here. 

 

 

Sissy Ray: Acquisitions Editor, Sweet Romance Author, and Co-founder of Romantica Publishing 

 

Sissy Ray has been writing books since 2018. She is the mother of seven children and has a bachelor's in Education. She loves traveling the world and visiting with her family. She lives on eight acres and enjoys hosting parties. She's been a reader her whole life and spends her spare time reading clean romance of all genres. 

Hire Sissy Ray for a freelance editing project here. 

If you are wanting to submit your book for publication, please list Sissy's name in the subject line and send your 1-2 page synopsis, query, first ten pages, and social media handles/following in the body of the email to submit@romanticapublishing.com

Cindy Ray Hale: Acquisitions Editor & Sweet Romance Author 

Cindy has been writing and publishing since 2012. With a BA in English from Weber State University, she has 28 books published and has been editing books professionally since 2017. Before that, she was a critique partner and beta reader for years. She has edited hundreds of novels for multiple bestselling authors, and has experience working for a small press and a large publishing house.

She's watched books she's edited skyrocket up to the top 100 of Amazon, which is pretty stinking amazing to watch as an editor. She adores digging into stories and finding ways to polish them.

Hire Cindy for a freelance editing project here

If you are wanting to submit your book for publication, please list Cindy's name in the subject line and send your 1-2 page synopsis, query, first ten pages, and social media handles/following in the body of the email to submit@romanticapublishing.com

Megan Wilson: Intern and Published Writer

Megan is a lifelong bibliophile, artistic dabbler, occasional poet, and coffee fanatic. She has experience working with New York Times Best Selling Author, Rachel Harris, and is a published writer as well. 

If you are wanting to submit your book for publication, please list Megan's name in the subject line and send your 1-2 page synopsis, query, first ten pages, and social media handles/following in the body of the email to submit@romanticapublishing.com

 

Carlyle Labuschagne – Marketing Intern | International Bestselling Author | Storytelling Strategist

Carlyle Labuschagne isn’t just a writer—she’s a master of storytelling, a brand architect, and a marketing visionary. Now, as she joins Romantic Publishing as a marketing intern, she brings with her a wealth of experience in crafting narratives that captivate, inspire, and sell.

A USA Today bestselling and international award-winning author, Carlyle has spent years building her brand and positioning her books for success in a competitive global market. Her novels—celebrated as “poetic, powerful, and deeply immersive” on Goodreads and Amazon—are a testament to her ability to create stories that resonate with audiences worldwide. Now, she’s taking that same expertise and applying it to the world of publishing marketing.

With firsthand experience in marketing her own books and working alongside publishing houses, Carlyle understands how to craft compelling brand stories, engage audiences, and drive sales through digital strategies, content creation, and audience insights. From social media engagement to campaign strategy and content marketing, she brings a unique, story-driven approach to marketing that turns products into experiences and brands into legacies.

Carlyle Labuschagne is more than an intern—she’s a storyteller who knows how to sell a story. With her deep understanding of audience psychology, market trends, and the power of emotional connection, she is set to make a lasting impact at Romantic Publishing.

 

If you are wanting to submit your book for publication, please list Carlyle's name in the subject line and send your 1-2 page synopsis, query, first ten pages, and social media handles/following in the body of the email to submit@romanticapublishing.com

Email her at carlye.romanticapublishing@gmail.com to discuss hiring her for a freelance editing project. 

 

Carlyle Labuschagne isn’t just an editor—she’s a literary architect, a sculptor of words, and a visionary storyteller whose very essence breathes life into the pages she touches. As a USA Today bestselling and international award-winning author, she has spent years weaving intricate worlds, crafting unforgettable characters, and carving raw emotion into every sentence. Now, she’s here to do the same for your book.

Her novels—hailed as “masterpieces of originality” and “poetic, powerful, and deeply immersive”—have captured the hearts of readers worldwide. Reviewers praise her ability to create narratives that pulse with life, characters that linger in the mind long after the final page, and prose that dances between the lyrical and the hauntingly profound. She knows how to grip a reader, to build tension, to make every word matter. And she will bring that same magic to your manuscript.

As an editor, Carlyle doesn’t just correct grammar—she refines, reshapes, and breathes vitality into your words. She understands the rhythm of storytelling, the cadence of dialogue, the balance between exposition and action. She will help you carve away the unnecessary, enhance the brilliant, and ensure that your story flows with the same immersive quality that has made her own books international bestsellers.

With a sharp eye for structure, character depth, and emotional impact, Carlyle Labuschagne is the editor who will elevate your manuscript from good to unforgettable. Are you ready to craft something extraordinary? Let Carlyle help you unleash the full potential of your story.

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Brandon Herrera: Operations Manager 

Brandon Herrera holds a bachelor's in Criminal Justice. He has ten years of experience in customer service, marketing, and sales. He has been working with authors since 2016.