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Holly
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Springfield, United States
Experienced fiction editor, formerly with Samhain Publishing. I specialize in romance and other genre fiction.
Genres: Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Fiction, Paranormal Romance, Romance, Contemporary Fiction, Contemporary Romance, LGBTQ Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Psychological Thriller, New Adult, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- Samhain Publishing, Ltd
- Self-employed
- Mundania Press
- Lyrical Press
Parisa
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Brooklyn, NY, United States
Former Simon and Schuster editor with 15+ years of experience, specializing in all fiction genres. I’d love to help get your MS in shape!
Genres: Romance, Fiction, Young Adult, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Women's Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Fantasy, and Science Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self Employed
- Simon & Schuster
Amanda
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Charlottesville, VA, USA
Independent press cofounder, experienced editor, insightful reader. Edits literary and genre fiction at all stages of development.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Poetry, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Psychological Thriller, LGBTQ Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Coming of Age, and Science Fiction.
Work experience:
- Independent Press
- C&R Press
- Virginia Tech
- Freelance
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Kathy
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New York City, NY, USA
Former children’s book publisher at PRH, hands-on editor of 3 Newbery Honors, 2 Printz Honors, and several NYT bestsellers.
Genres: Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, LGBTQ Fiction, Paranormal Romance, Romance, Post-Apocalyptic, Science Fiction, Young Adult, Magical Realism, and Literary Fiction.
Work experience:
- Penguin Random House imprint (Eponymous)
- Dial Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Penguin Random House
- Self-employed
Rebecca
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New York, NY, USA
Former Penguin editor of Fantasy, SF, and Horror who worked with Guy Gavriel Kay, Christina Henry, Ilona Andrews, Pirateaba, and others.
Genres: LGBTQ Fiction, Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Gaming & LitRPG, Fantasy, Epic Fantasy, Space Opera, Science Fiction, and Time Travel.
Work experience:
- Ace/Roc/Berkley at Penguin Random House
- Science Fiction Book Club
- Peter V. Brett
- Self-employed
Noelle
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Bothell, WA, USA
Editor. International bestselling author. *New to Reedsy July 2026*
Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Romance, Horror, and Thriller & Suspense.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Self-Employed
- Angry Robot
Michael
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Los Angeles, CA, USA
New York Times Bestselling fiction editor with fifteen years of publishing industry experience, specializing in sci-fi, fantasy, and horror.
Genres: Science Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Action & Adventure, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Technothriller, Historical Fiction, and Literary Fiction.
Work experience:
- Skybound Entertainment
- Penguin Random House
- Self-employed
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David
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Los Angeles, CA, USA
Developmental & Copy Editor for Literary, Horror, SF, and Cross-Genre Fiction | > 125+ 5★ Reviews
Genres: Short Story, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Young Adult, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Espionage, Thriller & Suspense, Horror, Literary Fiction, Space Opera, and Science Fiction.
Work experience:
- Freelance
- Hearst Business Media
- Sleeping Giant
Melissa
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Phoenix, AZ, United States
Freelance editor, faculty in an MFA novel writing program, and NYT/internationally bestselling writer.
Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Paranormal Romance, Romantic Fantasy, Time Travel Romance, Epic Fantasy, Horror, and Thriller & Suspense.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Southern New Hampshire University
Lindsay
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New York, NY, USA
Freelance editor specializing in YA, SFF, and query packages. Former literary agent with 20 years of experience in NYC publishing.
Genres: Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Fiction, Urban Fantasy, LGBTQ Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Middle Grade, Children's, Science Fiction, Young Adult, and Action & Adventure.
Work experience:
- Sanford J. Greenburger Associates
Rachel
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New York, NY, USA
Experienced developmental editor of award-winning fiction and nonfiction with seven years of big five publishing experience.
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction, Short Story, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Horror, and Thriller & Suspense.
Work experience:
- HarperCollins
- Adroit Journal
James
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Fort Collins, CO, USA
Developmental editor for horror, fantasy, thriller & comics writers. 12 yrs turning good drafts into great ones with tension and momentum.
Genres: Comics & Graphic Novels, Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Young Adult, Science Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Psychological Thriller, Middle Grade, Children's, Epic Fantasy, and Fantasy.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Jeppesen/Boeing
Ken
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New York, NY, USA
Experienced ms. editor who has worked with NYT bestselling authors of thrillers and romance. I'm also a published author and ghostwriter.
Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Romance, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Technothriller, Thriller & Suspense, Psychological Thriller, Legal Thriller, and Horror.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Madeline
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New York, NY, USA
Experienced developmental editor and published author specializing in literary, horror, and suspense novels
Genres: Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, Horror, and Literary Fiction.
Work experience:
- various
Jennifer
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Cape Coral, FL, USA
I'm an editor and writing coach specializing in Suspense/Thrillers, Crime, Horror, Paranormals, SFF, Women's Fiction, Romance, and Memoir.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Fiction, Post-Apocalyptic, Science Fiction, Paranormal Romance, Romance, Mashups, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Horror, Epic Fantasy, and Fantasy.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Duquesne University Writing Center
- Duquesne University
- Clemson University
Selena
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New York, NY, USA
Developmental Editor | Romance, Women’s Fiction & Book Club Fiction
Genres: African American Fiction, Fiction, Women's Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Short Story, Romance, Horror, and Thriller & Suspense.
Work experience:
- Kensington Publishing Corp.
- Simon & Schuster/Pocket Books
- Amazon Publishing
- Self-employed
Harrison
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Washington D.C., DC, USA
The world's most thorough content editor. Expert in fiction and memoir. More than 80 books and 60 authors guided toward publication.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Romance, Young Adult, Humor & Comedy, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Action & Adventure, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Women's Fiction, Plays & Screenplays, Short Story, Middle Grade, Children's, Mystery & Crime, Fantasy, and Science Fiction.
Work experience:
- Freelance Editorial Boutique
- Really Good Editing
- Bancroft Press
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