About Rogueheart Press
From romcom flirtations to sweeping romantasy, from sizzling chemistry to edge-of-your-seat suspense, Rogueheart embraces every flavor of love.
We believe in bold choice, big feelings, and brave hearts.
Where romance and fantasy come to life!
Rogueheart brings romance and fantasy novels to readers who crave captivating stories and magical worlds. Our books are crafted to immerse you in enchanting narratives, evoke deep emotions, and spark your imagination.
MEET THE ROGUEHEART EDITORIAL TEAM
SHAWN REILLY SIMMONS
PUBLISHER, MANAGING EDITOR & CEO
Shawn Reilly Simmons is the Publisher & Chief Executive Officer of Level Best Books. She has an extensive background in developmental and line editing and creates most of the cover art for Level Best’s books. Shawn serves on the National Board of Bouchercon and will be co-chair of the event in 2027. She is a member of Sisters in Crime, Mystery Writers of America, the International Thriller Writers, and the Crime Writers’ Association in the UK, and is also the Agatha and Anthony Award-winning author of the Red Carpet Catering Mysteries, as well as over thirty published short stories.
SHELLY DICKSON CARR
CO-PUBLISHER
Shelly Dickson Carr is an award-winning author known for blending historical fiction and mystery. Granddaughter of legendary mystery writer John Dickson Carr, she continues the family tradition with suspenseful, time-traveling tales. Her debut novel, Ripped: A Jack the Ripper Time-Travel Thriller, won multiple Ben Franklin Awards. A Derringer Award finalist, she also writes acclaimed short fiction. Shelly holds an MFA in Writing and is a founding member of the MASTERPIECE TRUST. She serves on arts and education boards in Boston.
GWYN JORDAN
EDITORIAL DIRECTOR
After years of working in the corporate world, Gwyn decided to transition to her true calling. She is the founder of Gold Dust Literary Agency and Gold Dust Editing & Book Promotions. She graduated from the University of Texas at Arlington with a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and from Keller Graduate School of Management with a Master of Business Administration. Watching movies, traveling, and going to stage plays are some of her favorite pastimes.
CHELSEA KAROL
PRODUCTION MANAGER
A graduate of Tufts University, Chelsea has a decade of experience owning and operating a successful business in Charleston, SC. In that time, she developed a passion for organizations that cultivate individual empowerment through community and creative expression and believes in the power of storytelling to facilitate connection and immersive conversion. When not buried in a book, she can be found enjoying the outdoors with her many animals or attempting a vegetable garden.