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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
Rachel
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New York, United States
Literary agent turned editor of fiction & select memoir where narratives and protagonists have distinct, identifiable voices.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Romance, Young Adult, Humor & Comedy, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Historical Fiction, Women's Fiction, Middle Grade, and Children's.
Work experience:
- Dystel & Goderich Literary Management
- Self-employed
Ann Leslie
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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
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Kelly
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Phoenix, United States
I have 20 years of editing experience in all genres, with special attention to business and travel.
Genres: Romance, Fiction, Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Travel, Poetry, and Mystery & Crime.
Work experience:
- Immanence Journal
- Gently Read Literature (GRL)
- International Artist Publishing
- Perseus Books Group
- Self-employed
Joanna
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Oak Park, IL, United States
Seasoned publishing industry professional with agency experience and a keen eye for detail who embraces all aspects of the editorial process
Genres: Romance, Fiction, Young Adult, Women's Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Thriller & Suspense, and Literary Fiction.
Work experience:
- Browne & Miller Literary Associates
- The Parlor
- Literary Agency
Sean
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Denton, TX, United States
Editor of bestselling, award-winning middle grade, YA, and adult books, specializing in fantasy and sci-fi. Let's make your book stand out!
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Middle Grade Fantasy, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Action & Adventure, Romantic Fantasy, and Romance.
Work experience:
- Andrea Hurst and Associates, LLC
- Andrea Hurst and Associates
- Self-employed
- Relay Publishing, LLC
- The Editorial Department
Fran
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New York, United States
Results driven editor, formerWriters House Bridgerton agent, edited major award winners, working from slush pile to success in publishing.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Women's Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Fantasy, Thriller & Suspense, Historical Romance, and Romance.
Work experience:
- Writers House
- youbloom music festival
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Megan
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New York, NY, United States
A 20 year veteran of the publishing industry, Megan spent a decade at Simon & Schuster and has acquired and edited many bestsellers.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Romance, Young Adult, Women's Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Thriller & Suspense, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, and Paranormal Romance.
Work experience:
- Simon & Schuster
- Freelance
Ronit
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Detroit, MI, United States
Former Nan A. Talese/PRH acquisitions editor specializing in literary and book club fiction and memoir.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Historical Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Women's Fiction, and Humor & Comedy.
Work experience:
- Penguin Random House Inc.
- Random House Inc.
- Detroit Metro Times
- The Daily Orange (Syracuse University)
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
Karli
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Clarksville, TN, United States
Editor who specializes in developing manuscripts and is passionate about helping authors craft their best stories!
Genres: Romance, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Women's Fiction, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- HarperCollins Christian Publishing
Victory
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Millerton, NY, USA
Former Random House editor w/ 10+ yrs experience in fiction & memoir. Direct, kind, honest. I love working with LGBTQ+ and BIPOC writers.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Cultural & Ethnic, LGBTQ Fiction, Historical Fiction, Women's Fiction, Contemporary Romance, and Romance.
Work experience:
- One World/Random House
- Self-employed
- Roots & Refuge: An Asian American Buddhist Writers Retreat
- Little, Brown and Company
Suzanne
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New York, NY, USA
NYT bestselling and award-winning author of more than 20 novels. Educator specializing in story development, line edits, and queries.
Genres: New Adult, Young Adult, Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, Women's Fiction, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Horror, Dystopian, Science Fiction, and Romance.
Work experience:
- Simon & Schuster
- Self-employed
- Electric Postcard Entertainment
Melanie
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New York, N.Y., USA
Bilingual (English & Spanish) editor with ten years of Big Five editorial experience as a former senior editor at Atria Books.
Genres: Romance, Fiction, Women's Fiction, New Adult, Young Adult, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Coming of Age, Contemporary Fiction, and Cultural & Ethnic.
Work experience:
- Atria Books (Simon & Schuster
- Self-employed
- Terranova Editores
MaxieJane
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Riverside, WA, USA
MaxieJane is a writer, educator, and editor with an MFA from Bennington Writing Seminars and Ph.D. from the University of Delaware.
Genres: Contemporary Romance, Romance, Fiction, Action & Adventure, Contemporary Fiction, Fantasy, Literary Fiction, Women's Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Biographies & Memoirs, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Southern New Hampshire University
- Self-employed
- United States Air Force Academy
- U.S. Air Force
- U.S. Air Force Academy
Jason
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Saratoga Springs, NY, USA
NYTimes Bestselling Editor with 15+ years experience. Worked with George R.R. Martin, Kristin Hannah, Scott Lynch, Diana Gabaldon!
Genres: Science Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Mystery & Crime, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Thriller & Suspense, and Literary Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Erin
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Los Angeles, United States
Experienced writer, editor and agent with an MFA in Creative Writing. I have edited NYT bestsellers, including The Maze Runner. 15+ years
Genres: Women's Fiction, Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Middle Grade Fantasy, Romance, Thriller & Suspense, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, and Urban Fantasy.
Work experience:
- The Industry
- tNY Press
- Dystel, Goderich & Bourret LLC
- Self-employed
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