Overview
I'm an editor with over 20 years' experience in publishing, particularly in the genres of science-fiction, fantasy, and horror. I was the commissioning editor for Yoon Ha Lee's critically acclaimed and multiple award nominated Machineries of Empire series, Dave Hutchison's Fractured Europe series, and am the award-winning editor of several horror anthologies, including Magic, House of Fear and End of the Road. To date, I've commissioned and edited hundreds of books.
I started in academic publishing at Taylor & Francis. After this, I joined Rebellion Publishing as Editor-in-Chief, commissioning and editing books for Solaris and Abaddon Books. I have worked on literally hundreds of science fiction, fantasy, and horror novels and anthologies, several of which went on to win awards. After a brief stint as a Senior Editor in non-fiction publishing, I have gone full-time freelance and returned to my first publishing love: fiction.
I work closely with the author, seeking to help them to get the best from their story. I know what makes a story tick and have a good sense of the ever-changing world of publishing markets. I seek to make the process as professional, informed, painless and fun as possible.
"Jon is a delight to work alongside, with a deft hand and a keen eye for detail." — Adrian Tchaikovsky, Arthur C. Clarke Award winning author of Children of Time, Children of Ruin and the Shadows of the Apt series.
"Jon edited my award-nominated trilogy, Machineries of Empire, and is a splendid copy editor as well. I recommend his work without reservation."
— Yoon Ha Lee, Locus Award winning author of the Machineries of Empire trilogy.
"Jon is the best in the business." — Lavie Tidhar, World Fantasy Award winning author of Osama, A Man Lies Dreaming, and The Violent Century.
"I can’t recommend Jon highly enough. Editing can be a brutal process, but he magically makes it not only painless, but enjoyable. He’s professional, never over-bearing, has an eagle eye for inconsistencies and a real sensitivity when it comes to individual voices. He’s that rarest of things: a safe pair of hands who also has a cracking sense of humour! I can honestly say that working with him has made me a better writer." — Sarah Lotz, best-selling author of The Three, Day Four, The White Road and Missing Person.
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Awards
- British Fantasy Award - Best Anthology - Magic
- British Fantasy Award - Best Anthology - End of the Road
Work experience
Self-employed
I provide editorial services - specialising in science fiction, fantasy and horror.
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