Overview
I worked as an Acquisitions Editor for over a decade at two major publishers, Random House and Grand Central Publishing.
Over the course of my career, I've edited a broad range of titles. Fiction. Nonfiction. Commercial. Literary. I worked with celebrities. I also introduced debut authors to the marketplace. Many of my books were award-winners and New York Times bestsellers.
At Grand Central Publishing, I helmed the Mysterious Press imprint, working with several Mystery Writers of America Grand Masters, among others, on mysteries, suspense novels, and true crime.
At the core, I aim to edit the kind of book you just can't put down, the kind that makes you miss your subway stop or keep your light on for an extra hour, despite that early-morning presentation. And, to that end, I'm a master at pacing, plotting, and restructuring.
I understand the creative process from the writer’s perspective, too. I'm the author of two essay collections, Odd Type Writers: The Obsessive Habits and Quirky Techniques of Great Authors (Penguin/Perigee) and Dancing With Mrs. Dalloway: Stories of the Inspiration Behind Great Works of Literature (Penguin/Perigee). My articles have appeared in Poets & Writers, Writer’s Digest, and Spirit magazine, among other publications.
I was an Executive Director of SLICE Literary, a New York-based nonprofit that produced a print magazine and hosted an annual writers’ conference.
Services
Fiction
Non-Fiction
Languages
Work experience
Godine
I'm a part-time acquiring editor at the Boston-based independent publisher, Godine. My list includes literary fiction and nonfiction.
Self-employed
I've worked as a freelance editor for a decade, with a focus on mystery, suspense, and true crime. My clients include New York Times bestselling and award-winning authors, like Jeffery Deaver, Gregg Olsen, Jeneva Rose, and Sara DiVello, to name a few.
Grand Central Publishing
I worked as an acquisitions editor and helmed Mysterious Press, working with New York Times and award-winning mystery writers, including James Ellroy, Donald Westlake, and M.C. Beaton, to name a few.
Slice Literary
I founded the literary nonprofit SLICE and served as the Creative Director. We published a semi-annual print magazine and hosted an annual writers conference, which drew over 500 writers and literary professionals to Brooklyn every year.
Random House
I worked as an acquiring editor at Potter Craft, which was a brand new imprint at Clarkson Potter.
Portfolio
