Jen Boles

Jen Boles – Editor

Thorough and encouraging editor of fantasy, romance, and mystery. 10+ years editing for indie authors. 3+ years at Hallmark Publishing.

Overview

As an author and attorney, I bring creative and technical expertise to any project. I've edited romance and mystery USA Today Bestsellers and indie fantasy bestsellers. Several of my clients (indie and traditionally published) now have Hallmark Channel movies based on their books. I've provided comprehensive developmental editing and copy editing to fantasy, romance, and mystery indie authors.

I’m passionate about polishing copy and love working with authors. We’ll discuss your project at the beginning to make sure we get your novel ready to publish as soon as possible. I have never missed a deadline while combining high-quality edits with encouraging notes to deliver client expectations on time and within budget.

Whatever your preferred genre (fantasy, mystery, romance), I can help you and your novel achieve your very own HEA.

Services
Fiction
Contemporary Romance Cozy Mysteries Epic Fantasy Paranormal Romance Romantic Comedy Romantic Fantasy Urban Fantasy Young Adult Fantasy
Languages
English (US)

Work experience

Hallmark Publishing

May, 2019 — Oct, 2022 (over 3 years)
I edited and proofread full-length novels to ensure accurate grammar and consistency. I provided sensitivity feedback for Indigenous characters and military veteran characters as an enrolled citizen of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma and the spouse of a military veteran. I delivered revisions and edits 100% on time or ahead of deadlines as a contract copy editor and proofreader.

Self-employed

Oct, 2014 — Present
I have delivered 100% of my deadlines while providing developmental editing, copy editing, and final proofread edits before publication for full-length novels. I have published six speculative fiction novels as an indie author.

Portfolio

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A Trial of Fate

Larson, J.E.

J.E. Larson

Copy Editing
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A Trial of the Heart (Valdor Series Book 2)

Larson, J.E.

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Ruin: The Infernis Duology Book One

West, Gillian Eliza

Copy Editing
Reckoning: The Infernis Duology Book Two

West, Gillian Eliza

Gillian Eliza West LLC

Copy Editing
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Lucy Loves Him Not (Sweet River Series Book 2)

Jackson, Rebecca Jo

Copy Editing
Kissing Bandit

Rose, Margaret

Copy Editing
Copy Editing
One Little Chance (Sweet River Series)

Jackson, Rebecca Jo

Rebecca Jo Jackson

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Hexes & Oh's (Hexicology)

Teale, Leigh

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Maestros of the Anthymn: Dark Tide Rising

McDougall, R.A.

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A Cape May Kind of Love

Brighton, Kimberly

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Breath (Alexander) (Bloodline Heritage (Alexander))

Sutovál, Tristian

Independently published

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Our Lady of the Overlook

R.L. Carpentier, III

Mike Ellis is a rookie cop in a rural Catskill Mountain town working in the shadow of his dead father, the former Chief of Police. When a true crime podcaster comes to town, Mike is drawn into a cold case murder investigation that his father began. As Mike beg... read more
Pitch It

Blum, Evie

Developmental Editing Copy Editing
Developmental Editing
Copy Editing
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It Couldn't Be You (Sweet River Series Book 1)

Jackson, Rebecca Jo

Copy Editing
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Ally's Wolf: A Billionaire Shifter Romance

Perry, Charlene

Copy Editing
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Book 2: In the Trenches (Green Hills)

Smith, Virginia'dele

Proofreading
Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Ship It

Blum, Evie

Copy Editing
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A Devil in Every Dark Corner

Braun Boe, Amanda

Copy Editing
Copy Editing
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The Claim: A Medical Mystery

Link, Elisabeth

Copy Editing
Copy Editing
Cowboy Ever After

Marts, Jennie

The Christmas Cafe

Sjostrom, Seth

The Beach Escape

Magee, Rachel

Jen has 129 reviews

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Ann M.

Ann M.

Nov, 2025

Jen is an amazing editor/ proofreader. She goes above and beyond, and is a pleasure to work with.
Julio B.

Julio B.

Nov, 2025

She made my book so much better! her input and copy edits was a real game-changer! i am so excited to publish soon!!
Lisa A.

Lisa A.

Oct, 2025

Jen is an amazing editor. She is meticulous and detailed. Her comments are helpful and move the WIP forward. I would highly recommend her.
Stephen D.

Stephen D.

Oct, 2025

Jen is my go-to editor. I enjoyed working with her on my developmental edit so much, I could think of no one else to partner with for my copy edit. Here is a dedication I wrote for her in the acknowledgments section of my novel: “To my editor, JR Boles, thanks for acting as my transitional mento...
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Catherine M.

Catherine M.

Oct, 2025

My second time working with Jen to proof my latest manuscript was just as satisfying as the first. I appreciated her updates, responsiveness, and attention to detail.

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