Early in 2009, Dingwall partnered with Parkway Publishers, Inc., to publish 3 books: The Foster Girls by Lin Stepp; The Soldier’s Ride by Edie Hand and Jeffrey Addison; and A Christmas Ride: The Miracle of Lights also by Edie Hand and Jeffrey Addison.
In July of 2009, owner and publisher, Wendy Dingwall launched Canterbury House Publishing, Ltd., retaining the rights to the above mentioned books. Her clear vision for her publishing company is stated below:
Our mission is to publish wholesome quality fiction and memoir including romantic suspense and mystery genres, with an emphasis on colorful Southern U.S. regional settings. We will seek authors who are passionate about their stories, their craft, and the marketing of their books.
We will utilize the best editing, cover design, print services, and distribution available, and are dedicated to helping the authors and their books become successful in their respective markets.
We will build friendly and respectful cooperative relationships with our vendors and subcontractors.
We will plan ahead for each book produced. We will keep accurate up-to-date accounting records to insure future profits, and will pay bills and taxes on time.
We will take the time to appreciate all that we have accomplished with the help of our authors, coworkers, subcontractors, and vendors.
Since starting in the publishing business, Dingwall has created an Author's Handbook for Marketing, been a guest speaker on Marketing Authors and their Books at High Country Writers, was a guest on two Publishing panels at Cape Fear Crime Festival in 2006, and gave a Dialogue Workshop at the May We Write Conference in 2007.
Dingwall is a past president and strong supporter of the High Country Writers Association that meets twice monthly in Boone, North Carolina. A member of the High Country Writers Association since 2002, in early 2005 she helped to form a small critique group known as the Fellowship of the Rose. When she is not devoting herself to publish and promote fellow authors, Dingwall is writing the her own mystery novels. Hera's Revenge, a travel mystery. Hera's Revenge is the first in a series where Dingwall's love of travel, mystery, and story-telling melds and resonates.
Wendy Dingwall moved to the Boone area of North Carolina in July of 2001 bringing a variety of business and marketing experience along with her travel business of twelve years, Canterbury Cruises & Tours, which she blended with her new business, The Book Rack, a local bookstore for booklovers and writers. When the bookstore closed in 2003 due to daunting regional economic circumstances, she gained employment with a regional book publishing company and found the an ideal outlet for her literary passions, sales, marketing, business development, and organizational skills.
Dingwall’s dedication to books, writing, and the publishing business evolved while she was employed as Sales and Operations Manager for Ingalls Publishing Group, Inc. (a.k.a., High Country Publishers), from October of 2003 through October 2008. After being informed that the Ingalls family wished to retire and shut down the business in September 2008, Dingwall attempted to purchase IPG in the shadow of the national banking debacle. Unable to secure a business loan after several futile attempts, she turned on her heels determined to discover other possibilities for her passions and the authors for whom she has become an advocate. It was from there she went on to partner with Parkway Publishers and ultimately launch her own publishing company under a brand dear to her heart, Canterbury House Publishing, Ltd.
Working with Dingwall and her authors to produce quality books are:
Sandy Horton, Editor
Donna Akers, Editor
Tracy Arendt, Graphic Designer
Aaron Burleson, Graphic Designer
Ann Thompson Nemcosky, Graphic Designer
Greg Kilgore, Chief Technical Officer
