Elizabeth Humphrey - Editor
A freelance editor and award-winning writer, I enjoy working with words and people to tease out an author’s best writing.
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I am a consistent, detail-oriented, and intuitive editor. As an editing instructor and freelance editor, I enjoy working with words and people to tease out an author’s best writing. A flexible and award-winning author, I am also accustomed to a writer’s sensitivities and concerns. I am a thorough—yet tactful editor—and understand the push-me/pull-me elements of the editorial relationship.
Languages
English (US)
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs
Cooking & Food Wine & Spirits
Health & wellbeing
Parenting & Families
Fiction
Literary Fiction
Mystery & Crime
Romance
Thriller & Suspense
Certifications
- Editing Certificate, University of Chicago
- Technical and Professional Communications Certificate, East Carolina University
Awards
- Amelia Bloomer List
Portfolio (6 selected works)
Zombie Candy (Annie Ogden Mystery 2) (Annie Ogden Mysteries)
Frederick Lee Brooke
If you wouldn't dream of ever reading a zombie book, Zombie Candy might be for you.Did you ever get the feeling your partner changed overnight with no warning? Research shows this befalls women much more often than men. You stand there thinking, I have to spend the next thirty years with this moron? Fact is, there are 10 sure signs you're married to a zombie. He gives short guttural answers li... read more
Collateral Damage (Annie Ogden Mysteries Book 3)
Frederick Lee Brooke
Annie Ogden is back. Like it or not, she’s about to learn about COLLATERAL DAMAGE.A love story. When Annie Ogden’s ex-boyfriend Michael Garcia reappears, she has to confront a lie dating back to her time in Iraq. Will she go back to hot, passionate Michael, who has developed a disturbing interest in meth, or stick with her pudgy PI partner and fiancé, Salvatore?A murder. The calculus changes w... read more
Saving Raine (The Drone Wars: Book 1)
Frederick Lee Brooke
A genuine edge-of-your seat read and thrilling sci-fi adventure! A top-rated science fiction thriller and suspense book that'll keep your heart racing from start to finish!5-star Amazon reviewers rave..."The story is packed full of intrigue, action, drama, romance and colourful characters." (Simon Jenner, Amazon Reviewer)"...a terrific beginning to a compelling series." (Marsha Jeanne Thalleen... read more
Inferno (The Drone Wars: Book 2)
Frederick Brooke
When 19-year-old Matt Carney saved his girlfriend, Raine, from the crossfire between the government’s increasingly ruthless Homeland Security and March22, a terrorist group taking steps to strike a new, legitimate path, he thought his work was done. Was he ever wrong.Kidnapped by the brutal Dark Fiber militia, Matt is shocked to discover he’s been betrayed by those he trusted most. Stranded in... read more
To Catch a Falling Star
L. Duarte
It’s been five years, but Melody still mourns the death of Tim, her soul mate and husband who never had a chance to hold their daughter. Mel and her daughter have the love and support of Mel’s brother Will and sister-in-law Portia, the famous Oscar-winning actress-turned-mother. Mel works three jobs and mothers Ella, but she spends her mornings facing the demons of her grief. Her faith and her... read more
Chasing Stars
L. Duarte
As a pampered Los Angeles teen, Portia McGee once created a bucket list with her best friends Tarry and Niki. Though falling in love topped their list, it was the last thing she could ever imagine doing. Through the rejection of her parents, Portia learned early in life that love is elusive. Now a famous and frivolous A-list actress, Portia has a Hollywood pedigree sealed in gold by a celebrit... read more
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