About Relish
Relish Media and Communications Ltd incorporates several business enterprises, all run by New Zealander Kate Gordon-Smith.
- Relish Communications is a communications and marketing consultancy established in 2001.
- Relish Books is a publishing imprint for Kate’s books.
- The Kiwi Kids’ Bookstore is an online bookshop run by Kate which stocks only books for children and teens created by New Zealand authors and illustrators.
- Kate has an author website for her books.
- The NZ Indie Publishing Directory which helps self-published Kiwi authors find trusted professionals who can assist them with each step on their indie publishing journey.
About Kate
Practical, thoughtful and creative, Kate enjoys using her knowledge, experience and connections to help you achieve your marketing and publicity goals.
Brief background:
- Degree in Agricultural Science, majoring in marketing.
- 30+ years’ experience as a writer and editor.
- Industries worked in: new vehicles, marine, motorsport, horticulture, wine, tourism, retail food, direct marketing, events, books and publishing.
- Core skills: media publicity, social media content, writing and editing, bookselling.
Professional recognition:
- MotorSport New Zealand PR Professional of the Year award 2018
Professional memberships:
- Board member, Coalition For Books (2025)
- Member, New Zealand Society of Authors
- Member, Storylines Children’s Literature Charitable Trust of New Zealand