Kate Oakley

Design Director at HQ. Lover of books, pugs, tea, 80s music and margaritas!

[Kate Oakley @KateShmatel]

Had a wonderful time yesterday meeting and shooting some pics for @HQstories of the very creative and fabulous @TheEricaJames ✨💫 Was such a treat exploring her writing spots and epic bookshelves! 📚

[HQ Stories @HQstories]

Tell me your secrets… 🥀

Things aren’t always as perfect as they seem. Don’t miss the thrilling new page-turner from million-copy-selling @BAParisAuthor.

#TheTherapist is out in paperback now! https://t.co/VO8UqLhEGH

[Kate Oakley @KateShmatel]

Wow, fantastic news that @robthor getting the recognition he deserves for a brilliant book! 👏👏👏

[HQ Stories @HQstories]

🥳 #TheMarlowMurderClub is a @thebookseller Top Ten Heatseeker for a third consecutive week AND we have sold over 50,000 copies. Huge congratulations, @robthor!

Meet Judith, Becks and Suzie in this hugely enjoyable cosy crime mystery today 👉 https://t.co/XYeTp83XGw

[HQ Stories @HQstories]

THIS GRAVE CAN NEVER BE OPENED.

@neillancaster66’s breathtaking new crime thriller #DeadMansGrave is #58 in the Kindle chart with not one but three best seller flags! 😍🎉

Grab it while it’s still 99p: https://t.co/A0BBlhqovw

[Kate Oakley @KateShmatel]

Today we @HQstories publish SPEEDY BOSH!, the brand new cook book from the amazing #1 bestselling authors @BOSHTV ! The MOST delicious, sensational, EPIC recipes are in this! Treat yo self! 🥦👏😍🔥

[HQ Stories @HQstories]

A huge congratulations to @RosieCbooks for storming into the Kindle Top 100 this morning 🥰

#KatiesCornishKitchen is the perfect summer escape, ideal for the upcoming bank holiday weekend! Get it now for just 99p: https://t.co/vZNWWCGxar

[HQ Stories @HQstories]

We are so delighted to reveal the stunning cover of @SarahMorgan_'s wonderful new book for the festive period!

#OneMoreforChristmas is the latest book from the Sunday Times bestselling author which will be hitting shelves this October. Available from https://t.co/N50xySbNMK 🎄

[Kate Oakley @KateShmatel]

OOOHH I can't wait to get a copy and read it, so exciting @darrensully !! 😍😍😍

[Darren O'Sullivan. @darrensully]

I’m gonna have to be that person who is a tease. I’ve just seen the proof cover for #Theplayers and it is OUT OF THIS WORLD!

Brilliant work @KateShmatel @lbrewsterprojec. And thank you @KatieLSeaman @HQstories @izsmith95 @Melissa_3011

I cannot wait to show it off.

[Kate Oakley @KateShmatel]

If you want to join the coolest team designing book covers... Have a look!!✍️🔥Head of Design (12m FTC), HQ https://t.co/TnJ0Qebsfx

[HQ Stories @HQstories]

A picture paints a thousand lies…

We are delighted to be sharing this beautiful cover for @WriterPolly’s haunting and magical debut #TheIllustratedChild, out 29th October.

To celebrate we are giving the chance to win one of 5 proof copies. RT to enter! https://t.co/hYdWz6ZjHe

[HQ Stories @HQstories]

We are thrilled and proud to be publishing the bold and beautiful Anti-Racist Ally; An Introduction to Action and Activism by Sophie Williams in October this year.

It’s time to start those difficult conversations.

https://t.co/RFjC11YAcv

[Kate Oakley @KateShmatel]

@Kate7Mills @LisaHallAuthor @MoylettLisa @HQstories haha! Love a bit of fluro pantone pink! 😆

[Kate Oakley @KateShmatel]

WHATTT check this lil gem rising up the charts!! ⚡️🔥💥

[HQ Stories @HQstories]

So amazing to see #NotMyDaughter at #29 in the charts this morning! Congrats, @SuzyKQuinn!

Grab your copy now for just 99p to see why everyone is loving this incredibly gripping new thriller! 👉 https://t.co/Ez7dYy0j9j

[Mills & Boon @MillsandBoon]

Binged #SweetMagnolias on @netflix and still want more? 📺👀 FABULOUS NEWS! The first two books in this bestselling series by @sherryl703 are just 99p! 💖

Bag this bargain now via: https://t.co/jJvzmlzP5n ✨ #kindledeals

[Kate Oakley @KateShmatel]

Well @Kate7Mills we have the model and photographer for the next cover that's for sure! Brilliant! 👏👏😀

[Kate Mills @Kate7Mills]

Said we’d try, @adeleparks - amazing what a plank of wood & a paddling pool can achieve. 😉 @MsLisaMilton @JoRoseSings @KateShmatel #lockdowncover #JustMyLuck @HQstories #NumberOne

[Kate Oakley @KateShmatel]

Uncanny @adeleparks might be inspiration for the next cover?? 😆👏😂

[Kate Oakley @KateShmatel]

This is a fantastic effort @ReadingRuby 👏👏 Giving me a run for my money! 😆

[Roberta @ReadingRoberta]

@adeleparks @Kate7Mills @HQstories We had fun trying! The kids wanted to join in so that’s their effort too 😂

[Kate Oakley @KateShmatel]

Haha oh my word LOVING these recreations of the #JustMyLuck cover 😂🤣🤣

[Kate Mills @Kate7Mills]

Aww this might be my favourite so far ... @HQstories @JoRoseSings @adeleparks @KateShmatel