Overview
Creating a unique book or article requires sensitive and honest collaboration; values that have fed my success over three decades in the professional, research, higher education, and trade markets.
An author as well, I understand what it takes to write, and how best to reach and satisfy readers.
I look forward to working with you.
Services
Non-Fiction
Languages
Awards
- Book of the Year PROSE, Association of American Publishers: multiple books
- Book of the Year, American Journal of Nursing; multiple books
Work experience
Self-employed
Expert editorial services (developmental and language) for book and article-length content for the academic, scholarly, researcher, practitioner, and trade markets. I bring 30+ years of publishing expertise to enhance your project for target markets.
As consultant, I can also facilitate the publication of your manuscript at traditional and nontraditional publishing houses.
Dover Publications
I acquire, develop, and edit books in the physical sciences, mathematics, history, economics, art, and literature for trade academic, scholarly, and professional markets.
Self-employed
Expert editorial services (developmental and language) for book and article-length content for the academic, scholarly, researcher, practitioner, and trade markets.
As consultant, I can also facilitate the publication of your manuscript at traditional and nontraditional publishing houses.
Oxford University Press
At OUP I developed, curated, and edited major new web-based reference projects in the Earth, Space, Biological and Health sciences, quite broadly conceived and inclusive of allied social science and humanities disciplines.
Springer Publishing
Acquired, developed, and edited books in nursing education, research, practice and policy -- for professionals at all career levels, educators and students (baccalaurate to graduate/ post-graduate), and allied disciplines.
American Geophysical Union
Directed, curated, and edited leading monographs and special publications in the Earth and Space Sciences for scientists, researchers, and graduate-level readers.
Kensington Publishing
Acquired, developed, and edited trade health titles for the lay market.
National League for Nursing
Directed NLN Press; acquired, edited, and produced expansive book lists in nursing education, research, and practice for all levels of educators, students, researchers, and practitioners. NLN is one of two accrediting bodies for higher education in nursing the United States.
Portfolio
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