Overview
Welcome to my home on Reedsy! I've been editing romance, science fiction/fantasy, and other genres since 2004. In fifteen years I've edited New York Times and Amazon bestselling authors and worked for a number of publishers. While I love working with authors of all experience levels, I have a special passion for working with independent authors and those new to their craft.
My editing philosophy is simple and straightforward: I strive to be gentle, friendly, and respectful in my edits and supportive of your goals as a writer, whatever they may be. I will never recommend a service I do not think your book requires.
Although I specialize in line and copy edits, I have substantial experience in several areas of editing, including:
Developmental editing
Substantive/content editing
Proofreading
Manuscript evaluation
Writing coaching
Writing classes on demand
I pride myself on teasing out the most complicated grammar problems and making clunky, confusing sentences streamlined works of art--all without changing your unique voice. After all, your book is your baby--I'm just the lucky midwife.
My editing philosophy is simple and straightforward: I strive to be gentle, friendly, and respectful in my edits and supportive of your goals as a writer, whatever they may be. I will never recommend a service I do not think your book requires.
Although I specialize in line and copy edits, I have substantial experience in several areas of editing, including:
Developmental editing
Substantive/content editing
Proofreading
Manuscript evaluation
Writing coaching
Writing classes on demand
I pride myself on teasing out the most complicated grammar problems and making clunky, confusing sentences streamlined works of art--all without changing your unique voice. After all, your book is your baby--I'm just the lucky midwife.
Services
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs
Inspirational
LGBTQ Non-Fiction
Self-Help & Self-Improvement
Fiction
Fantasy
LGBTQ Fiction
Paranormal Romance
Romance
Languages
English (AUS)
English (CAN)
English (NZ)
English (UK)
English (US)
Work experience
Self-employed
Jan, 2004 —
Present
Portfolio
Two hot, bad-boy rock stars and the curvy journalist who desperately wants their story...No matter how hard she tries, Gemma Jones can't seem to sell an article to Rocking the House, an industry-leading music magazine. But when she learns that The Dead Rocks a... read more
In science fiction and fantasy, and in the world we inhabit, disability is often misunderstood, maligned, and disregarded, even by fans (and people in general) who are committed to social justice, anti-oppression, and equal representation for all in SF/F and f... read more
The essence of fantasy is magic and the folklore of women has often dwelt on the innumerable powers they possess. Magic that heals, magic that destroys, magic that saves their community. All these elements and more can be found in the queer women of Hellebore ... read more
Named one of the 2013 Over the Rainbow Project book list, sponsored by the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Round Table of the American Library Association!Welcome to a new annual anthology created in honor of the late Joanna Russ, American writer, acad... read more
The fifteen thrilling and ingenious tales take the familiar genre of steampunk in exciting new directions, following women from across the globe and through pasts that never were (but could have been) on their search for money, adventure, prestige, freedom, an... read more
The fifteen tantalizing, thrilling, and ingenious tales in Steam-Powered put a new spin on steampunk by putting women where they belong -- in the captain's chair, the laboratory, and one another's arms. Here you'll meet inventors, diamond thieves, lonely pawn ... read more
“If you've ever wondered why you really work long hours or why it's so hard to change even though you want to, this is the book to read!”Syble Solomon, Executive Coach, Founder of Money HabitudesThere’s often a moment when you realize that your business or you... read more
A fortune in diamonds stolen in Brussels. Across the globe, a copper-haired copper hunts a robber. And a charismatic jeweler has ambitions of her own—victim or thief? Investigating officer Constable Taite O’Dath of the Australian Federal Police has Interpol im... read more
When tragedy brings Delilah Smith home for the first time in years, she finds that some things—and people—never change. Faced with the familiar but unwelcome task of mediating between her mother and brother, Del’s only respite comes from her friendship with Fe... read more
Everything that mattered to Frances Moriarty was left behind in famine-ravaged Ireland, including the love of her life. Beset with grief and guilt, she is scraping out a shadowy existence as a New York shoeshine boy when word spreads like wildfire: gold nugget... read more
Not all that glitters is gold.Nikolai Krasnorada leads the life of a corporate nomad. Working for a gold explorations company, he’s never put down roots, and he likes it that way. Roots can be dangerous, as everyone from his “man-hating” sister to his manipula... read more
Anna is the newest member of an elite ballet company. Her first class with her mysterious idol, Victoria, almost ruins her career before it starts. When she shows she might be a potential star, Victoria chooses Anna to launch a new season around.Now Anna must ... read more
After nearly a decade as a professional drummer, Diana Petrell leaves her rock-star life behind to continue her residency in emergency medicine. She’s determined not to let anything stop her—not even falling in love with her aloof mentor, Dr. Emily Barnes.Emil... read more
[Alternative Paranormal Romance, M/M, shape-shifter, werewolves, HEA] All Stuart wants is Nick, the brooding bounty hunter at the agency Stuart works at. Unfortunately, any time Stuart is around Nick, he becomes sarcastic and sticks his foot in his mouth. He a... read more
[Alternative Paranormal Romantic Suspense Romance, ManLove, shape-shifters, HEA] Shane wanted nothing to do with Levi. He and his dry spell were doing just fine without Levi's crude behavior. That was until Shane walked into work to find the guy standing in li... read more
[Siren Publishing: The Lynn Hagen ManLove Collection: Alternative Paranormal Romantic Suspense Romance, MM, shape-shifter, werewolves, HEA] When Sheriff Ezra Braxton is shot, Hennessey finds himself in unfamiliar territory. He refuses to leave the sheriff's si... read more
[Erotic Alternative Paranormal Romance, ManLove, shape-shifter, vampires, HEA] Jason has no idea that the sleepy town of Mercury holds so many dark secrets. But those secrets are revealed as Jason is plunged into a world he never knew existed. The men he works... read more
[Siren Publishing: The Lynn Hagen ManLove Collection: Alternative Paranormal Romantic Suspense Romance, MM, shape-shifter, werewolves, HEA] Rio was a charming, sexy man whom Jamie found hard to resist. He showed up one night and saved Jamie from a vampire who ... read more
[Siren Publishing: The Lynn Hagen ManLove Collection: Alternative Paranormal Romantic Suspense Romance, MM, shape-shifter, HEA] What would you do to save the man you love? For the Keeper, he would sacrifice the universe. Bitten by Morog, his first creation, th... read more
Fairy tales have long intrigued readers. They’re the first stories we remember, and they resonate within us as adults. In Sleeping Beauty, Indeed, editor JoSelle Vanderhooft offers us a new take on an ancient theme: fairy tales from a lesbian perspective. From... read more
The China Twist is the firsthand story of two Wharton MBAs who brought a beloved U.S. food franchise to China and encountered outrageous obstacles that will make anyone in business laugh, cringe, and think twice about doing business in Asia.Reviews:1) http://w... read more
The once acclaimed British photojournalist Jade Platt is struggling with daily routine. She can’t escape nightmares that replay a marketplace bombing in Aleppo. Her life begins to dissolve until she meets the beautiful and eccentric Freya Rykkel, an elusive me... read more
Iola Boggs escapes a small-minded village and is proud to become a non-combat pilot during World War II. Iola meets Jim Lewis, who never served in the war but contributed in his own way to the war effort. They marry in post-war Philadelphia and raise a family ... read more
Escaping an abusive guardian, Megan flees West to meet her long lost brothers and finds friendship, adventure, and love along the way.
Love Finds Us as We Are…Scars and All.Jillian Saunders has been attracted to firefighter and paramedic Brandt Smith since he moved to Eden Falls. She hasn’t opened her heart to love since she was date raped in college. However, Jillian can’t help but notice a ... read more
Football player. Sassy princess. Game on.I only care about one thing.Football.Love? Ha, right. Relationships? Don’t need the distraction.Stuck up princesses? Hell no.Then fate dumped the biggest distraction of all right in my lap. Ana is like no one I've ever ... read more
She ran away. I never knew about the baby.Christine is beautiful, got a mouth full of sass, and she owes me a favor. So I've been cashing in to make her mine. Every week I think I'm done with her, but she pulls me back in for another night of hot, wet action. ... read more
