Molly Ahuja

Molly Ahuja – Editor

Senior editor specializing in non-fiction books focusing on Food and Drink, Personal Development, Popular Culture and Health and Wellness.

Overview

Enthusiastic, creative and detail-oriented senior editor. I've commissioned and acquired a wide range of non-fiction and illustrated books, with a focus on the areas of Food and Drink, Personal Development, Mind/Body/Spirit, Popular Culture and Female Empowerment. I love working with inspirational authors and helping them to craft their stories into visually stunning books.

I've worked for top publishers in New York and London, including Houghton Mifflin Harcourt and Hardie Grant. I love helping authors develop and organize manuscripts and digging into the minutiae of a project.
Services
Non-Fiction
Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits DIY & Crafts Entertainment Self-Help & Self-Improvement Sex & Relationships
Languages
English (UK) English (US)
Awards
  • IACP

Work experience

Hardie Grant

Jul, 2017 — Nov, 2019 (over 2 years)

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Mar, 2015 — Jun, 2017 (over 2 years)

Portfolio

Homemade wonton soup in 30 minutes. Chicken Parmesan without dredging and frying. Fruit crisp on the stovetop. The secret to cooking fast is cooking smart—choosing and preparing fresh ingredients efficiently. In How to Cook Everything Fast, Mark Bittman provid... read more
Since 1930, the Better Homes and Gardens New Cook Book has been a trusted staple in kitchens across America. The 17th edition is fully updated and revised to reflect both the best of today's food trends and time-tested classics. With more than 1,000 recipes an... read more
The 12th edition of a trusted favorite, with everything the home cook needs to cook confidently, fully updated for a newer generation—now available in a comb-bound format. This is the book home cooks have come to trust; the 12th edition of the Betty Crocker Co... read more
A captivating collection that celebrates the wonderful recipes from the Betty Crocker archives in a package that appeals to the modern cook​Betty Crocker Lost Recipes is the ultimate treasure for the most devoted Betty Crocker fans, as well as cooks who are in... read more
After a long day at work, heading home to cook a fussy, complicated meal is the last thing anyone wants to do. Keeping It Simple is the ultimate collection to have on hand for these moments. Featuring over 60 quick and easy, drool-worthy one-pot dinners you ca... read more
In Love Spells, Semra Haksever introduces readers to simple magic and rituals for giving their love life a spiritual boost. This book will teach you how to tap into your spiritual self to visualize and manifest the love life you desire. Modern magic is all abo... read more
Hangover Helper is a playful cookbook filled with tried and true recipes to cure your hangover, collected from culinary traditions from around the world. Each of the over 50 recipes will include a rating system that will indicate how easy it will be to prepare... read more
The concept of self-care is, in fact, thousands of years old. This buzzword is rooted in a 2,500-year old Chinese philosophy. 'Yang sheng' means to nourish life – fostering your own health and wellbeing by nurturing body, mind and spirit. In this book, Katie B... read more
Grasping the Grape is a guide to the world's most prominent and essential wine grapes. Striking a balance between practical information and approachable, conversational tone, author Maryse Chevriere goes varietal by varietal to provide an overview of the major... read more
No longer the stuff of broomsticks, black cats and cauldrons, witchcraft is all about self-care in a modern and often confusing world. This is the perfect book for all women looking to channel their inner power, make positive changes in their lives, cleanse, h... read more

Molly has 5 reviews

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Julie T.

Julie T.

Aug, 2021

Perfect!
Julie T.

Julie T.

Apr, 2021

Fantastic
Shannon R.

Shannon R.

Mar, 2021

Molly was truly a pleasure to work with. She was invested in the project and very meticulous in her work. She made the process very easy and enjoyable.
Julie T.

Julie T.

Feb, 2021

Perfect
Alexandra C.

Alexandra C.

Nov, 2020

Molly was simply amazing! She was punctual and thorough with my project. Highly recommend her for your services!

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