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Ann Leslie
New York City, NY, United States
Over 25 years' editorial experience at a Big 5 publisher and a literary agency, specializing in commercial fiction and narrative nonfiction.
Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Women's Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Historical Romance, Contemporary Fiction, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Romantic Comedy, Psychological Thriller, and Thriller & Suspense.
Work experience:
- Harlequin Books
- Dystel, Goderich & Bourret
Megan
New York, NY, United States
Former Kensington editor with 17 years' experience, specializing in romance, mystery, fantasy, sci-fi, & YA. Let's make your project shine!
Genres: Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Fantasy, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Romantic Fantasy, Romantic Comedy, Young Adult, Paranormal Romance, and Historical Romance.
Work experience:
- Kensington Publishing
- Harlequin
- Kaplan
- Self-employed
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
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Mira
River Edge, NJ, USA
Freelance book editor specializing in romance. I have edited historical, paranormal, contemporary, and episodic romances.
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Women's Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Historical Romance, Paranormal Romance, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Radish Fiction
- Avalon Books
- John Wiley & Sons
- Dorchester Publishing Company
- Self-employed
Catherine J.
Florence, OR, USA
Professional book editor and award-winning literary journalist with 35 years of crafting words that glow in the dark
Genres: Health & Wellbeing, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, New Age, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Historical Romance, Romance, Literary Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, and Contemporary Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Kirkus Publishing Editorial Services / Amazon CreateSpace
- Luminare Press
- Best Life Media Company
- Larson Newspapers, Sedona, Arizona
- The Sedona Observer
Melody
Jacksonville, FL, USA
Award-winning author. DE for publishers of romance, inspirational, YA, MG, HF, and NF. Edited books for two authors who got TEDx Talks.
Genres: Christian Fiction, Fiction, Historical Romance, Romance, Historical Fiction, Chick Lit, Women's Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Non-Fiction, Mashups, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, and Fantasy.
Work experience:
- Brands Through Books
- Clean Reads Publishing
- Creator Institute
- 5-Star rated
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
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Duncan
Raleigh, NC, USA
Developmental editor of NYT bestsellers by Grand Central, Algonquin, Warner, Hachette. I am also a contributing editor at Harper's Magazine.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Inspirational, Historical Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Contemporary Fiction, Literary Fiction, Historical Romance, and Romance.
Work experience:
- Algonquin Books
- CraftBook Editorial
- Harper's Magazine
Danielle
Chicago, IL, USA
Developmental Editor with 15+ years of experience from every side of publishing and the marketplace knowledge to make your book shine.
Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Women's Fiction, Literary Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Historical Romance, Romantic Comedy, Time Travel Romance, and Paranormal Romance.
Work experience:
- Sourcebooks, Inc.
- Self-employed
- Fresh Fiction
- Anderson's Bookshop
Jamie
Fort Collins, CO, USA
Developmental and copyeditor of historical and women's fiction. HarperCollins author. Plot wrangler. Happy to provide a sample edit!
Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Historical Romance, Romance, Women's Fiction, Literary Fiction, Time Travel Romance, Historical Mysteries, and Mystery & Crime.
Work experience:
- University of Northern Colorado
- Self
- Front Range Community College
Lauren
New York, NY, USA
Specializing in genre and literary fiction since 2015, with publishers and imprints including Macmillan, Penguin Random House, and Tor.
Genres: LGBTQ Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Women's Fiction, Fantasy, Literary Fiction, Historical Romance, Romance, and Science Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Hamilton College
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
Michelle
Orlando, FL, USA
Copy Editor and Developmental Editor who loves coaching authors to maximize their books. Experience - Xulon Press Christian Publishing.
Genres: Christian Fiction, Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Non-Fiction, Parenting & Families, Literary Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Historical Romance, and Romance.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- The Ghost Publishing
- Xulon Press Publishing
Hilari
Glen Head, NY, USA
I am a sharp-eyed, award winning editor with over thirty years in the romance industry. I'll help you tell your story and find your readers!
Genres: Contemporary Romance, Romance, Fiction, Historical Romance, Romantic Comedy, Romantic Suspense, Time Travel Romance, Coming of Age, Contemporary Fiction, and Historical Fiction.
Work experience:
- Harlequin
- Zebra Books
- Self-employed
Laura
Westfield, NJ, USA
Romance and Mystery/Thriller Editor prev. at Penguin Random House (Berkley), Hachette (James Patterson), and Hooked. Let's perfect a story.
Genres: Romantic Suspense, Romance, Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Espionage, Historical Romance, Paranormal Romance, and Romantic Comedy.
Work experience:
- Penguin Random House
- Hachette, James Patterson's BookShots
- Hooked
- Self-employed
Nicole
New York, NY, USA
Developmental Editor & Coach | 10+ years of experience editing romance at HarperCollins, including a #1 NYT bestseller & Lambda Award winner
Genres: LGBTQ Fiction, Fiction, New Adult, Young Adult, Romantic Comedy, Romance, Romantic Suspense, Historical Romance, Contemporary Romance, Chick Lit, and Women's Fiction.
Work experience:
- The D. E. Shaw Group
- HarperCollins/Avon Books
- Self-employed
Joyce
South Beloit, IL, USA
Editor with 30 years of professional experience, including 9 years copy/content editing for NYT bestselling romance and suspense authors.
Genres: Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Historical Romance, Paranormal Romance, and Romantic Suspense.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- USA Today
- Berkley Books/Penguin Random House





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