Brenna Bailey-Davies

Brenna Bailey-Davies – Editor

I'm a queer editor who copyedits and proofreads fantasy and romance. I am also a sapphic romance author, with 5 books published!

Overview

I love working on stories because I believe in the power of words. Books can change lives and create magic!

With a keen eye for detail and a passion for storytelling, I can help you polish your manuscript to make it shine. As an author of queer contemporary romance, I understand the intricacies of crafting compelling narratives, and I will ensure that your story resonates with authenticity and depth.

I received my Editing Certificate from Simon Fraser University, and I am an active member of ACES: The Society for Editing. I live in Canada, so I'm familiar with Canadian English, but I edit mostly in US English.

My primary client requires me to work on a team with other editors, so I'm constantly learning and improving my skills through my colleagues as well as through editing and writing conferences, craft books, and podcasts.

Tell me about your WIP and how I can help you!

Services
Fiction
Contemporary Romance LGBTQ Fiction Paranormal Romance Romantic Comedy Romantic Fantasy
Languages
English (CAN) English (US)
Certifications
  • Editing Certificate — Simon Fraser University

Work experience

Elite Editing

Mar, 2025 — Present
I provide copyediting, proofreading, and cold reading services to Amazon Publishing imprints through this packager.

Self-employed

Jan, 2018 — Present
I provide editing and consulting services for indie authors and traditional publishing companies.

Portfolio

Gay the Pray Away

Natalie Naudus

“Composed with equal parts sweetness, care, and stubborn queer perseverance.”—Casey McQuiston, #1 New York Times best-selling author of Red, White & Royal BlueIn this gripping queer YA romance... read more
Copy Editing
How to Train Your Billionaire

Ryan, Kendall

Montlake

Copy Editing
Love Grows Wild

Renshaw, Winter

Montlake

Proofreading
How Simi Got Her Groom Back: A Novel

Dev, Sonali

Lake Union Publishing

Copy Editing
Kissing the Sky: A Novel

Patton, Lisa

Lake Union Publishing

Proofreading
Leave It Up To Love: A Short Story

Woodson Harvey, Kristy

Amazon Original Stories

Copy Editing
Almost Real (Almost Ever After)

Snow, Nicole

Montlake

Copy Editing
Mother Is a Verb: A Novel

Hooper, Kim

Lake Union Publishing

Proofreading
Petty in Pink: A Novella

Shen, L.J.

Montlake

Proofreading
Loon Point: A Novel

Classon, Carrie

Lake Union Publishing

Proofreading
The Slow Burn

Rosen, Ali

Montlake

Proofreading
Thirty, Flirty, and Forever Alone

Riccio, Christine

Montlake

Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Love You, Mean It (Blushing)

Pavlov, Laura

Montlake

Proofreading
Not That Girl

Perkins, Alisha

Hadleigh House

Proofreading
The Prophet's Gambit

Evaris, Ellie

Hidden Grove Books

Copy Editing
Not Actually (Like A Love Song Book 2)

Nixon, Madeline

Madeline Nixon

Copy Editing
The Last Dragon of Oz

Spradling, Whitney L.

Copy Editing
Last Christmas I Love-Spelled Us Apart

Nixon, Madeline

Madeline Nixon

Copy Editing
Always Carry a Silver Cross

Robertson, Andrea

Montlake

Copy Editing
Proofreading
Stick Handling

Kit Olmstead

The hockey romance of Rachel Reid's Game Changers meets the fashion world of The Devil Wears Prada. For fashion journalist Devon Waters, success brings opportunities to interview the best up-a... read more
Proofreading
When Jackson proposed a Hawaiian destination wedding on New Year's Day, he knew the end of the year would be festive. What he didn't realize was his laid-back, merry-and-bright style would be ... read more
Copy Editing
To end the murders, she must live with the beast of the forest.After surviving years with a debilitating illness, Gisela must prove she is more than her ailment. She discovers her father, King... read more
Copy Editing
There's a beast in the woods. There's a ghost in the fields. There's something wrong with the house down the lane. They'll tell you: turn away from unnatural women for surely the wolf will eat... read more
Copy Editing
When Leo Cusano is recruited to host a Beachside-themed Halloween murder-mystery event, he nearly flatlines. Leo's love for costumes and festive role-play isn't enough to revive his faltering ... read more
Copy Editing
Leo Cusano is very good with his hands. He can build a chef’s kitchen, save a librarian from the perils of a burned-out lightbulb, and—best of all—Leo can craft a decadent pastry like no one e... read more
Copy Editing
Milo Cusano is in perpetual motion. While coaching the youth soccer league and spearheading the latest Beachside community event, Milo is set to open Fry Guy–a shop featuring his signature sav... read more
Copy Editing
Welcome to the FamilyGrief is a vicious thing. Mal would know, it's been his constant companion for the last four years. After losing the love of his life—Sage Nocturna—Mal did the only sensib... read more
Copy Editing
It's a nice day for a . . . closed coffin.Down a Venator and up a boyfriend, Eric Marcelino's life has just gotten more interesting (derogatory). His town is overrun with rabid vampires, his b... read more
Copy Editing
Sometimes it's not your own past that comes back to haunt you.Icarus "Rus" Ashthorne has been covenless her entire life, but after returning to Moondale she's forced to face the fact that mayb... read more
Copy Editing
Fresh Kill

Lou Wilham

Staked through the heart and you're to blame.Still overworked—a little less underappreciated—Eric Marcelino stumbles through an Ironport he doesn't recognize. The city has gone eerily quiet. T... read more
Copy Editing
Once upon a time . . . there was a wicked queen. A hungry wolf. A thing in the dark. A dragon thief. A falling star, crooked in the sky. The lines between heroine and Other, fair and wicked, a... read more
Copy Editing
Ester Cusano is happy to support her grandsons’ culinary adventures, enjoy time with her feisty best friends, and savor the attention of handsome college dudes visiting Beachside. Even if sass... read more
Copy Editing
Overkill

Lou Wilham

Sometimes the hunter becomes the hunted.Overworked, and underappreciated, Eric Marcelino just wants to hunt the vampires plaguing Ironport, keep his students out of the field, and somehow make... read more
Copy Editing
Some dreams should stay dead.Azure Elwood's world was clear cut—simple—she knew her place in it and what was expected of her. That all changed about two months ago when Icarus "Rus" Ashthorne ... read more
Copy Editing
What's a little necromancy between family?For the Crow Witch, Icarus "Rus" Ashthorne, Moondale seemed the perfect hiding place. But like they always say, you can't go home again, and Rus finds... read more
Copy Editing
Visit worlds with mermaids trapped in zoos, floating continents that block out the sun, curses that sprout flowers from your skin, astronauts on dying spaceships, and forests haunted by hungry... read more
Copy Editing
Tea, No Sugar

Klein, Morgan

Srl Publishing

Copy Editing

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