Personal Statement

Creative author, independent publisher, and entrepreneur with a passion for telling unforgettable stories and helping others design lives they love. As the founder of Cindy Writes and Holistic Goal Detectives LTD, I combine compelling storytelling, digital publishing, and small business savvy to inspire, entertain, and connect. Experienced in self-publishing, content creation, email coaching, and DIY product development with a strong focus on reader engagement and emotional depth.

Published Works

Fiction (Cindy Writes)

Heartbreak Guitar: Heartbreak Notes (3rd Edition) – 2025 Re-Release
Contemporary Romance | 50,000+ words | EPUB, PDF, Audiobook (coming soon)
– First in the Heartbreak Notes series
– Includes lyric booklet and themed candles
– Full digital distribution via Payhip

Upcoming Titles:
– The Cursed Children – Fantasy Romance (rewrite in progress)
– Heartbreak Silence – Prequel Novella
– Exiled in Thorns – Romantic fantasy (novel in development)
– Untitled NZ Spy Thriller – Early development

Non-Fiction & Coaching (hgdnz.online)

Self-published author of structured coaching tools, digital planners, and goal-setting programs under Holistic Goal Detectives LTD:
– Goal Detecting Basics (2025 Edition)
– The Action Plan
– Jumpstart Module
– Inbox Investigators – Full email coaching program
– The Quarterly Planner
– The Future Plan Workshop

Creative Projects & Platforms

Crafty Monkey Creations (Creative Hobby)

– Formulates small-batch lipsticks, lotions, and deodorants
– Inspired by Heartbreak Guitar themes
– NZ-only distribution with low-waste, ethically sourced packaging

Skills & Tools

Self-publishing (eBook, Audiobook, PDF formats)
Content writing & editing
Blog & email marketing
Payhip, Stripe, MailerLite, WordPress
Social media storytelling
DIY skincare/cosmetics formulation

Education & Training

Diploma in Communication & Public Relationship Management (Level 5) – Open Polytechnic – 2013 (estimated)
Diploma in Communication Studies (Level 5) – Open Polytechnic – 2013
Certificate in Public Relations & Communications (Level 5) – Open Polytechnic – 2013
Certificate in Technical Communication (Level 5) – Open Polytechnic – 2011
Certificate in Small Business Management (Level 4) – Te Wānanga o Aotearoa – 2009
Certificate in Beauty Makeup – Lifestyle Learning – 2007

Available For

Copywriting services – Website content, product descriptions, blog posts, email sequences
Sponsorship opportunities – Feature placements, brand partnerships, collaborative promos
Ad spot sales – Sponsored blog posts, newsletter mentions, and sidebar promotions