Claire Ashgrove - Editor

I have been editing genre fiction for over fifteen years and worked on over 150 successful novels, primarily in Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Romance (both category and stand alone, and across all romance subgenres.)

In Science Fiction and Fantasy, I have worked freelance and with Kevin J. Anderson's Wordfire Press, and pulp publisher Pro Se Productions. I am proud to have worked on titles by Frank Herbert, Bryan Thomas Schmidt, Peter J. Wacks, J.R. Boyett, DJ Butler, D.K. Holmberg, Kate Corcino, CS Humble, and many others. My strengths are in world-building, conflict development, and three-dimensional character development. I am also a sucker for anything dragon related.

My Romance credits include editing for Entangled Publishing, The Wild Rose Press, and authors such as: NYT and USA Today Bestselling authors Nana Malone, Barb Han, and Denise Grover Swank; Golden Heart Nominee Evie Anderson; Award-winning authors M.L. Guida, Kat Bastion, Rosalie Lario; and National Bestselling authors Saranna DeWylde and Tenaya Jayne, along with many successful others.

I am also a multi-Award Winning and National Bestselling author with titles published by TOR, Berkley, and Entangled. I have contributed to several science fiction / fantasy anthologies, including the highly successful Joe Ledger franchise. I was heavily involved with RWA and held the office of President for our local chapter for many years until the organization became no longer viable for my career path.

I specialize in world-building, developing strong conflict, and three-dimensional character building. My services include developmental editing, copy editing, and proofreading. Send me your magical worlds, your dystopian survivals, and your brooding heroes! I love meeting and working with authors but do tend to book quickly!

"Claire's insights into my novel helped me identify areas needing improvement--what was working, and what wasn't--allowing me to polish my novel and take it to the next level. Knowledgeable and easy to work with. I would recommend her to anyone." -- National bestselling author and Hugo-nominated editor Bryan Thomas Schmidt (Davi Rhii, John Simon, Fox's Predator)