“At Alaya Books we are passionate

about true stories.”

Natalia Hooker

Founder of Alaya Books

Alaya Books is a one-stop-shop for your writing and publishing needs. Whether your story is just a distant idea, or your writing is not progressing as you wish, or you have a finished manuscript tucked away in a drawer… Whatever stage you are at, we can help you. We want to ensure you reach your writing goals, and look forward to advise you every step of the way.

Natalia Hooker, LLM, LLB, BComm

With 20 years experience in publishing, Natalia has an innate ability to nurture new talent. She has a passion for non-fiction as well as children’s books, and brings balance to the creative and business needs that are required for success as an author today. Having lived in Sydney, London, Paris, New York, Milan, Warsaw and Barcelona, she has worked with publishers all over the world. She is the author of twelve books and is also a skilled copywriter who has helped many businesses attract new customers and grow.

Writing is what we do. Let’s help you reach your writing goals.

This is what I said to Natalia when I felt at an impasse and she helped me get to the other side:

”I just want to tell you how fabulous you are and to thank you for all your help and enthusiasm. You’ve been amazing!”

I can count on Natalia for sound advice and to inject that extra pizzazz for inspiration. Can’t recommend her highly enough!’

Sonya Van de Graaff, London, UK

Consulting is what we do. Let’s help you make your book idea into a reality.

Natalia, you are simply amazing! I really appreciate your guidance and expertise. I feel you have taken me to a new level as an author. Thank you so much!

Rachael Tarfman-Perez, California, USA

Editing is what we do. Let’s help you take your manuscript to a final form.

I am so thankful for Natalia’s editing services of my website content and ebooks! Such an incredibly rewarding experience. She went above and beyond to ensure that everything I have written was perfect. Not only did she help me improve my writing skills, but she has also provided me with such valuable insight on how to make my writing stand out in a more professional way. I must say that I feel deeply grateful knowing that I have found someone who I will always be able to count on for professional editing services. I highly recommend Natalia – five stars!

Isabel Monte, Lisbon, Portugal

Publishing is what we do. Let’s help you get your book out into the world.

Natalia has gone above and beyond to help make my children’s book a product that I am proud to release. She has always responded promptly and communicated clearly, with patience and care. Thank you Natalia for all of your help!

Amy Kuruvilla, Melbourne, Australia

Let us help you solidify your book ideas and give you techniques to get the creative juices flowing. Or if you are not sure you are good at writing, use our IQ method (interviews and questionnaires). You will have your first book draft before you know it.

Need an accountability buddy? We can assist you by working on a draft schedule that suits you, and checking in with you regularly to make sure you reach your writing goals.

Let us help you take your manuscript to the next level. We will advise which stage of editing you require. We will match you with an appropriate editor or book coach.

Publishing is a minefield these days for authors. Let us help you demystify the options and work out what is best for you. Alaya Books also publish a select number of suitable books each year.