Overview
The titles listed in my portfolio speak volumes (pardon the pun): time and again over the decades, publishers and authors have trusted me to ensure that their topical, sensitive, confidential, urgent, and just plain weighty projects--often by political leaders, prize-winning journalists, celebrities, artists, and other boldface names--are treated with care, professionalism, and expertise. Here are just a few of the many positive reviews my work has received (many times from repeat customers):
Jeffery Deaver (on three titles): Just a fast note to say what an incredible job you've done! The book is far, far better thanks to your efforts! . . . Brilliant, as always! I can't thank you enough for the great suggestions and perfect job. . . . Absolutely superb! One of the best [editing] jobs I've ever seen! . . . You're fast too!
Stephen Kennedy Smith: I think she is frighteningly good.
Peter Bergen: Jenna Dolan made the book better and more accurate in innumerable small ways.
FSG: Robert Boynton was thrilled with your copyedit! He’d like to send you a bottle of wine as a token of his gratitude. . . . A perfect example of the magic that great copyediting can do.
PE, HarperCollins: I am always so relieved when I have a project and it’s in your hands. You’re pretty damn good.
FSG: [O]n the [Ron] Suskind ms [Confidence Men]—your skill and sharpness shine in the queries.
Antonia Murphy: Most of her changes are so subtle...she has refined and elevated the level of the language throughout. Not only is it better English, but my fart jokes are so much funnier when told with flawless diction.
Joe McGinniss: I've been lucky enough to work with some terrific copy editors over the years, but...none has ever tuned up a manuscript of mine with the skill and diligence you applied to THE ROGUE. I am both dazzled by your abilities and deeply grateful that you brought them to bear on my manuscript.
William Langewiesche: Thank you for the excellent and fast work [on Fly by Wire].
Michael Crichton: The copyediting job was about the best I have ever had.
Crown: We got more rave reviews on your copyediting of the [Warren] Beatty book.
Adam Begley, Updike: You saved me from my terrible lapses! Thank you for doing such conscientious work.
Gotham: You did a fantastic job [on Carly Simon's memoir], particularly on such a crash schedule...It was such a help to have a clean first pass to work with.
Services
Non-Fiction
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Work experience
World Food Programme, Rome, Italy
Self-employed
Henry Holt and Company
Baker and Taylor Books
Princeton University Press