Gabriela Taboas

Gabriela Taboas – Editor

Author/editor for middle grade, young adult novels, and graphic novels. I specialize in thrillers, horror, and fantasy.

Overview

I worked in Penguin Random House as an editor for brands and of the titles I've edited include Love from Godzilla, Love from Bluey, Pencilmation: The Graphite Novel, and more. I've also edited young adult horror such as Holly Horror and the graphic novel Queens of the Crypt by Dom&Ink. I also freelance for children's fiction and non-fiction, as well as write young adult mystery, fantasy, and horror.

As an editor, I provide developmental edits with authors, brainstorm concepts and plot points. I'm looking for authors who focus on mystery, thrillers, and horror, particularly for middle grade and young adults. I'm adaptable to what each author needs, highlighting their strengths and providing support when they need that extra push to unlock their potential.

Services
Fiction
Comics & Graphic Novels Horror Middle Grade Fantasy Young Adult Fantasy
Languages
English (US)

Work experience

Penguin Random House

Dec, 2020 — Oct, 2024 (almost 4 years)
As editor I was responsible for editing and managing titles for well known brands and licenses from concept to publication. Some of the licenses I've worked on include Bluey, Godzilla, Sonic the Hedgehog, Holly Horror, Natasha Wing's The Night Before, and more. I've worked on a variety of formats for all ages, ranging from board books, picture books, gift books, chapter books, graphic novels, and young adult novels. Some of my works include bestselling titles such as LOVE FROM BLUEY, BLUEY: SLEEPYTIME, and LOVE FROM LLAMA LLAMA. I've edited titles in different genres such as fantasy, horror, and humor.

Self-Employed

Aug, 2020 — Present
I freelance under my pen names G.M. King and G.M. Taboas Zayas and have written books for Penguin Random House and Scholastic. Some of my titles include 8x8s and activity books for Dora the Explorer, Gabby's Dollhouse, as well as nonfiction titles including Who HQ: Who is Bad Bunny?

Portfolio

Pencilmation: The Graphite Novel

Bollinger, Ross

Penguin Young Readers Licenses

Developmental Editing
Love from Godzilla

Luchini, Olivia

Penguin Young Readers Licenses

Developmental Editing
Holly Horror: The Longest Night #2

Corpora, Michelle Jabès

Penguin Workshop

Developmental Editing
Holly Horror #1

Corpora, Michelle Jabès

Penguin Workshop

Developmental Editing
How to Be Romance with Bluey and Bingo: A Lift-the-Flap Book

Penguin Young Readers Licenses

Penguin Young Readers Licenses

Bluey: Bartlebee's First Christmas: Includes 5 Surprise Gifts

Brumm, Joe

Penguin Young Readers Licenses

Where's Wonka?: A Search-and-Find Book

Dahl, Roald

Grosset & Dunlap

The Little Engine That Could Saves Christmas

Rusu, Meredith

Grosset & Dunlap

Sonic the Hedgehog 3: The Official Movie Novelization

Phegley, Kiel

Penguin Young Readers Licenses

Love from Llama Llama

Dewdney, Anna

Grosset & Dunlap

Love from Bluey

Brumm, Suzy

Penguin Young Readers Licenses

Brave Like Godzilla

Moon, Charlie

Penguin Young Readers Licenses

Developmental Editing

Gabriela has 1 review

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Daniel H.

Daniel H.

Sep, 2025

Gabriela helped me understand my pitfalls, suggested meaningful changes, and ultimately gave me the tools to strengthen my manuscript. Even after releasing her notes, she allowed me to ask questions and editing suggestions, for which I am grateful for. I highly recommend Gabriela!

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