I'm a YA/MG author and dance journalist. Specialties include realistic fiction, romance, Christian topics, and dance/performance arts.
I have two books released through HarperCollins/HarperTeen, and have several more projects at various stages of drafting/revision/submission.
As an independent contractor with Prospect Genius, I wrote SEO marketing copy for small business websites across a variety of industries.
I write articles for Dance Magazine, Dance Spirit, Dance Teacher, Pointe, and Dance Retailer News on an assignment basis. Articles have included personal profiles of dancers, teachers, and choreographers, company/school profiles, how-to's, step-by-step breakdowns, business strategies, and more.
I've copyedited both traditionally published and self-published titles. These include: the first edition of American Ballet Theatre's Teacher Training Curriculum, which was published as The Healthy Dancer: ABT Guidelines for Dancer Health, in Fall 2008; a series of short ebooks featuring social media and marketing tips for writers; and Gold Diggers and Deadbeat Dads, a personal finance guide.
During my time as an in-house editor, first at Dance Teacher magazine and then at Dance Spirit, I progressed from assistant editor to managing editor of a small staff. Duties included assigning and editing print and web content, writing print and web content, running brainstorming meetings, maintaining the editorial calendar, and filing freelancer invoices.
Kathryn Holmes
A struggle with body dysmorphia forces one girl to decide if letting go of her insecurity also means turning her back on her dreams.Sam has always known she’d be a professional dancer—but that was before her body betrayed her, developing unmanageable curves in all the wrong places. Lately, the girl staring back at Sam in the mirror is unrecognizable. Dieting doesn’t work, ignoring the whispers... read more
Kathryn Holmes
Blending elements of Laurie Halse Anderson’s Speak and Gary Paulsen’s Hatchet, this gripping story from Kathryn Holmes was deemed “a page turner” by author Richard Peck and “an intense story of survival” by ALA Booklist in its starred review.Sophomore Hallie Calhoun has just endured the most excruciating six months of her life. Once the rumors about her and the preacher’s son, Luke, made their... read more
Dance Spirit beats to the pulse of the teen dance world. The hottest up-and-coming dancers, fashion, training and technique advice, plus health & fitness.
For over 80 years, dancers have turned to Dance Magazine for the most relevant, cutting edge and influential dance coverage.
Pointe, the only magazine dedicated exclusively to the world of ballet. Go behind the scenes with today's top ballet companies and stars, plus achieve your career goals, dress to impress, and stay fit and happy.
Dance Teacher, Raising the Barre together. Become a better artist, educator and business person.
Winner, 2015 Plutus Award for Best New Personal Finance BookFew people other than close friends and family knew that I suffered a financial disaster back after loaning money to my husband's start-up business. Plus, I uncovered a shocking secret he kept for a decade.I felt stupid, ashamed, and embarrassed. Here you can read riveting, true stories of real people who, like me, faced financial har... read more
ABT Medical Advisory Board
American Ballet Theatre is proud to announce the publication of The Healthy Dancer - ABT Guidelines for Dancer Health. This comprehensive, easy-to-follow manual provides sound advice for dance teachers, parents and students, addressing the needs of young dancers and athletes, both pre-professional and recreational. Compiled by medical professionals from the fields of sports medicine, nutrition... read more
Chris Berkness, July 2019
Chris Berkness, May 2019
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Accomplished fiction ghostwriter, book doctor, writing coach, and author of 9 acclaimed novels with Random House, Sourcebooks, and Harlequin
Quakertown, PA, USA
Versatile writer and editor with a passion for memoir and narrative nonfiction, literary and genre fiction, and all things comedy.
Seattle, WA, USA