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Susan
Chicago, IL, USA
Trad and indie fiction editor of SF/F, horror, and romance. Lover of all things nerdy, steamy, and everything in between.
Genres: Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Fiction, Paranormal Romance, Romance, Epic Fantasy, Contemporary Romance, Historical Romance, Romantic Suspense, Space Opera, Science Fiction, Horror, and Thriller & Suspense.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Miranda
Saugerties, NY, USA
Editor with ten-plus years of experience in projects published by Avon, Berkley, Oxford University Press, Quirk Books, and others.
Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Historical Romance, Romance, Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Paranormal Romance, and Contemporary Fiction.
Work experience:
- Renaissance Quarterly
- Modernism/modernity
- Alliance for Young Artists & Writers
- Self-employed
Nina
Madison, WI, USA
New York Times bestselling author & professional editor. 25+ yrs of fiction expertise with major publishers. Passionate about storytelling.
Genres: Contemporary Romance, Romance, Fiction, Historical Romance, Romantic Comedy, Contemporary Fiction, Chick Lit, Women's Fiction, and Romantic Suspense.
Work experience:
- American Girl
- Chronicle Books
- Harlequin Books and Samhain Publishing
- Snow Queen Publishing & Editing
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Arianne "Ayre"
San Diego, CA, USA
Proofreader for Fourth Wing, Shield of Sparrows, and Filthy Rich Vampires. I specialize in romance and its sub-genres.
Genres: Dystopian, Science Fiction, Fiction, Paranormal Romance, Romance, Romantic Fantasy, Romantic Suspense, New Adult, Young Adult, Historical Romance, Dark Romance, and Young Adult Fantasy.
Work experience:
- Entangled Publishing
- Self-employed
Rachel
San Diego, CA, USA
My favorite stories are mysteries, thrillers, romance, and historical fiction. Give me stories with grit, atmosphere, and a sense of place.
Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Historical Romance, Romance, Historical Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Cozy Mysteries, Romantic Suspense, Short Story, Christian Fiction, and Thriller & Suspense.
Work experience:
- Will Rogers Medallion Awards
- Wolfpack Publishing
- Kensington Publishing
- Roan & Weatherford Publishing, Hat Creek Imprint
- Imadjinn Awards
- Western Writers of America - Spur Awards
Kyra
Orlando, FL, USA
Editor and proofreader of romance and women's fiction with 10+ years of experience working with authors and publishers.
Genres: Contemporary Romance, Romance, Fiction, Romantic Comedy, Chick Lit, Women's Fiction, Historical Romance, and Contemporary Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Amazon Publishing
- Ripley's Believe It or Not!
- Ooligan Press
Sam
Vancouver, WA, USA
English + Spanish editor for over eleven years. Focus on Personal Growth Nonfiction + Romantic Historical Fiction. Your book, your voice.
Genres: Sex & Relationships, Non-Fiction, Historical Romance, Romance, Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, and Biographies & Memoirs.
Work experience:
- Tyndale House Publishers
- BCV
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Bethany
Minneapolis, MN, USA
I have 5 years of experience in historical and contemporary romance, including at one of the largest Christian publishers in the country.
Genres: Christian Fiction, Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, and Historical Romance.
Work experience:
- Bethany House Publishers and Chosen Books
- Minnesota State Bar Association
Kami
Provo, UT, USA
I specialize in clean historical and contemporary romance, suspense, and Christian nonfiction for Latter-day Saints.
Genres: Contemporary Romance, Romance, Fiction, Romantic Suspense, Historical Romance, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Non-Fiction, and Christian Fiction.
Work experience:
- Covenant Communications
- Brief Media
- Eschler Editing
- Self-employed
Lyndsey
Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA, USA
Professional editor of horror/fantasy with over five years' experience helping authors and traditional publishers elevate their novels.
Genres: Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Post-Apocalyptic, Science Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Psychological Thriller, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Historical Romance, Romance, and Urban Fantasy.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Eerie River Publishing (Indie Publishing House)
- Turner Publishing (Established Traditional Publishing House)
Nicole
San Diego, CA, USA
Developmental Editor & Coach | 10+ years of experience editing romance at HarperCollins, including a #1 NYT bestseller (Avail: July 2027)
Genres: LGBTQ Fiction, Fiction, New Adult, Young Adult, Romantic Comedy, Romance, Romantic Suspense, Historical Romance, Contemporary Romance, and Dark Romance.
Work experience:
- The D. E. Shaw Group
- HarperCollins/Avon Books
- Self-employed
Emily
Washington D.C., DC, USA
Experienced editor of contemporary romance, romantic suspense, historical romance, women's fiction. 18 years at HarperCollins / Harlequin.
Genres: Romantic Suspense, Romance, Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Historical Romance, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Mystery & Crime, Literary Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, and Christian Fiction.
Work experience:
- Harlequin Books
Tiffany
Fort Worth, TX, USA
An editor specializing in romantic fiction with over ten years' experience. Worked for Penguin Random House, Macmillan, and Entangled.
Genres: Contemporary Romance, Romance, Fiction, Historical Romance, Paranormal Romance, Romantic Comedy, Romantic Suspense, Dark Romance, Chick Lit, Women's Fiction, New Adult, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- Entangled Publishing
- Macmillan Publishers
- Penguin Random House
- Self-employed
Mackenzie
Loveland, OH, USA
Providing developmental edits, editorial assessments, and proofreading for all romance subgenres/heat levels, with 15+ years of experience.
Genres: Contemporary Romance, Romance, Fiction, Historical Romance, Paranormal Romance, Romantic Comedy, Romantic Suspense, New Adult, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Samhain Publishing
- Ellora's Cave
- Harris Publications
Holly
East Rutherford, NJ, USA
NYT-bestselling, award-winning editor with over 17 years of industry experience, specializing in mysteries, thrillers, suspense, WF, romance
Genres: Women's Fiction, Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Historical Romance, Romantic Comedy, Romantic Suspense, and Historical Mysteries.
Work experience:
- St. Martin's Press
- Self-employed
- BookEnds, LLC
- Crooked Lane Books/Alcove Press
Caroline
Cleveland, OH, USA
Developmental editor specializing in romance, thrillers, and mysteries. My clients have been published by Kensington, Skyhorse, and more.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Humor & Comedy, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Historical Romance, Romance, Paranormal Romance, Contemporary Romance, and Romantic Comedy.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Cleveland State University
Abby
New York, NY, USA
After 30 years as an acquiring editor for Big 5 publishers, I now edit romance, women's fiction, suspense, memoir, and more.
Genres: Contemporary Romance, Romance, Fiction, Historical Romance, Romantic Fantasy, Women's Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Historical Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, and Entertainment.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Gallery Books, Simon & Schuster
- HQN, Harlequin Books
- Bantam Dell, PRH
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