We had the good fortune of connecting with Camille Newman and we’ve shared our conversation below.
Hi Camille, can you walk us through the thought-process of starting your business?
It was a huge push from an author who myself and Gabby were helping. She believed we were doing something right and said “Why not offer this to other authors and make it a business”.
So we did. Butterfly PA services was born. We love helping indie authors get their brand and books out there. To get more recognition. It’s hard out there. We try to provide some value and ease into it.
I couldn’t do this without Gabby. She is my other half. Ryan is also someone who is a tremendous influence and advocate. She is our biggest cheerleader. Without her Butterfly wouldn’t have happened.
Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
I do work a traditional 8-5 job in the distribution industry.
But my love is books. I specialize in the romance industry. I love supporting and reading indie authors.
There are so many of them and I wish I could help them all. I can only do what I can and love it.
Starting Butterfly PA services with Gabby was one of the best decisions we did. It helps my creative and admin skills to get better.
Supporting small businesses is small passion of mine now.
Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
I would definitely take my friend to a Cardinals Baseball game. Visiting the down town area and showing them Ball Park Village. There are so many good restaurants and places to see.
Another spot is West Port Plaza. There is another area of different restaurants and activities.
The Saint Louis Zoo is an absolute blast and must see. That will be a a whole day trip. So many new exhibits and experiences now.
Our food scene is some of the best around.
Olive and Oak. Prasino. The Fountain. Charlie Gittos. Eleven Eleven Mississippi.
Broadway Oyster Bar. To name a few.
The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
Ryan Marie. Gabby Earls. A. D. Wilde.
These three ladies are why I get to do what I love and helping other authors.
Ryan and A. D. gave myself and Gabby a chance to grow our business and make our business better.
Gabby. I can’t say enough about her. She puts up with me and shows me grace and kindness. We work so well together and have formed an undeniable friendship.
I wouldn’t want to do this journey without those three.
Website: https://www.butterflypaservices.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smutbookhussler_cami?igsh=cDh6eG9ldXNtNGhv&utm_source=qr
Other: https://beacons.ai/butterflypaservices