Overview

I'm an editor who worked for Penguin Random House from 2012 to 2018 editing fiction and non-fiction as well as creating original gift products. I love partnering with a writer and helping them strengthen their writing skills. I create a tailor-made editing process for each project, and I view our time together as a partnership as we collaborate to help shape your words. Whether you're looking for a partner on your manuscript or support with creating a proposal, I am skilled at helping a writer shape their tone to best fit their intended audience.

My own writing has been published on outlets like Nerdist, HelloGiggles, Hypable, Geek & Sundry, Amy Poehler's Smart Girls, MyWedding, The Mary Sue, and more. Because of this, I'm familiar with a wide range of audiences and readers, and bring that reader expertise into my editing work. I am very familiar with both CMS and AP style, and am ready to help integrate that knowledge into your writer's voice.

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I plan out the editorial vision for the site, and I partner with my writers to help them both hone their skills while also writing to the voice and vision of Petful. I also do basic editing and formatting on posts, while managing the editorial calendar. I'm also partnering with a colleague to help grow the site's social media presence, and have helped them launch an Instagram.

I articles that skew towards entertainment, feminism, "geek culture" (sci-fi, fantasy, comic-con, etc), pop culture, science, and technology. All articles are written in a voice that matches the individual outlet's brand, and represents the company culture and identity.

I acquire and develop authors and content, as well as line edit manuscripts. I also have ghost-written a few books for higher profile authors. Additionally, I keep an eye on the market for areas that are currently underserved or overserved in our imprints and pursue authors and topics according to what I find. I also work on a team that develops unique products created in-house like adult coloring books and journals.

In addition to administrative duties, I helped manage the blog and social media platform of our new imprint, Convergent. I edited blogs published on the Convergent blog, and sought out new voices for the imprint and the imprint's blog. I worked with new voices to craft an idea and a proposal, I performed content edits on some of our books, and I reviewed book proposals from both agented and un-agented authors.

I have helped writers craft proposals, line edit, content edit, as well as completely re-work books. I've worked on fantasy novels, romance novels, inspirational fiction, middle grade fiction, and memoir.

Rooted: The Hidden Places Where God Develops You

Banning Liebscher

You were born to make an impact in this world and you know it. You feel it deep down in your bones. Apathy is your nemesis and your hunger to change the world keeps you up at night. But no matter how deep this hunger growls, we can only make a meaningful impact if we are rooted in Jesus. And here’s the thing: God is not interested in developing your vision first. He is interested in developing... read more

You were born to make an impact in this world and you know it. You feel it deep down in your bones. Apathy is your nemesis and your hunger to change the world keeps you up at night. But no matter how deep this hunger growls, we can only make a meaningful impact if we are rooted in Jesus. And here’s the thing: God is not interested in developing your vision first. He is interested in developing... read more

The Heist: How Grace Robs Us of Our Shame

Chris Durso

Some say there were two thieves crucified on Golgotha, but I believe there were Three In the ultimate act of sacrifice, Jesus robbed the Enemy of every claim he ever had on our lives. He stole all our shame and guilt, and gave us back our lives so that we could live in true freedom. The real scandal of Jesus’ work on the cross is found not only in what it gives but also in what it steals. The ... read more

Some say there were two thieves crucified on Golgotha, but I believe there were Three In the ultimate act of sacrifice, Jesus robbed the Enemy of every claim he ever had on our lives. He stole all our shame and guilt, and gave us back our lives so that we could live in true freedom. The real scandal of Jesus’ work on the cross is found not only in what it gives but also in what it steals. The ... read more

Night Driving: A Story of Faith in the Dark

Addie Zierman

How do you know God is real? In the emotionally-charged, fire-filled faith in which Addie Zierman grew up, the answer to this question was simple: Because you’ve FELT him. Now, at age 30, she feels nothing. Just the darkness pressing in. Just the winter cold. Just a buzzing silence where God’s voice used to be. So she loads her two small children into the minivan one February afternoon and hea... read more

How do you know God is real? In the emotionally-charged, fire-filled faith in which Addie Zierman grew up, the answer to this question was simple: Because you’ve FELT him. Now, at age 30, she feels nothing. Just the darkness pressing in. Just the winter cold. Just a buzzing silence where God’s voice used to be. So she loads her two small children into the minivan one February afternoon and hea... read more

When We Were on Fire: A Memoir of Consuming Faith, Tangled Love, and Starting Over

Addie Zierman

In the strange, us-versus-them Christian subculture of the 1990s, a person’s faith was measured by how many WWJD bracelets she wore and whether he had kissed dating goodbye. Evangelical poster child Addie Zierman wore three bracelets asking what Jesus would do. She also led two Bible studies and listened exclusively to Christian music. She was on fire for God and unaware that the flame was dwi... read more

In the strange, us-versus-them Christian subculture of the 1990s, a person’s faith was measured by how many WWJD bracelets she wore and whether he had kissed dating goodbye. Evangelical poster child Addie Zierman wore three bracelets asking what Jesus would do. She also led two Bible studies and listened exclusively to Christian music. She was on fire for God and unaware that the flame was dwi... read more

Spiritual Sobriety: Stumbling Back to Faith When Good Religion Goes Bad

Elizabeth Esther

It’s easy to get high on God in America. But is this good religion? In a compelling follow-up to her memoir, Girl at the End of the World, Elizabeth Esther explores how religious fervor can become religious addiction. The evidence is everywhere. In families who inexplicably choose to harm their children in order to abide by cultic church doctrine. But in ordinary believers too who use God the ... read more

It’s easy to get high on God in America. But is this good religion? In a compelling follow-up to her memoir, Girl at the End of the World, Elizabeth Esther explores how religious fervor can become religious addiction. The evidence is everywhere. In families who inexplicably choose to harm their children in order to abide by cultic church doctrine. But in ordinary believers too who use God the ... read more

Everything Beautiful: A Coloring Book for Reflection and Inspiration

WaterBrook

Rediscover the beauty around you.Open this coloring book and be reminded of splendor everywhere. Beauty abounds in the extraordinary and the ordinary…and even in the mundane. Whatever your circumstances, beauty is there, waiting to be noticed and cherished.Allow yourself the time to stop and see the beauty our God has fashioned in creation, in one another, and in His grace.Each perforated colo... read more

Rediscover the beauty around you.Open this coloring book and be reminded of splendor everywhere. Beauty abounds in the extraordinary and the ordinary…and even in the mundane. Whatever your circumstances, beauty is there, waiting to be noticed and cherished.Allow yourself the time to stop and see the beauty our God has fashioned in creation, in one another, and in His grace.Each perforated colo... read more

Whatever Is Lovely: A Coloring Book for Reflection and Worship

WaterBrook

Color your way to peace and worship.We live in a busy, hectic world—but what waits for you inside this coloring book for adults is a way to quiet the noise, express creativity, and spend some sweet time with God. Each page features an original design from one of a dozen different artists, beautifully illustrating a contemplative quote from an inspirational writer, a beloved hymn, or Scripture.... read more

Color your way to peace and worship.We live in a busy, hectic world—but what waits for you inside this coloring book for adults is a way to quiet the noise, express creativity, and spend some sweet time with God. Each page features an original design from one of a dozen different artists, beautifully illustrating a contemplative quote from an inspirational writer, a beloved hymn, or Scripture.... read more

Rise: Believing in Yourself When Others Don't

Tim Tebow

Dare to Believe the One whose Opinions Truly Matter. We all face seasons of doubt and disappointment—when it seems as if failure has sidelined our dreams. Heisman trophy winner Tim Tebow knows firsthand that when life doesn’t go as planned and the voices of criticism abound, we have a choice to make… We can succumb to defeat or stand firm in who we are in Christ. Be inspired through powerful i... read more

Dare to Believe the One whose Opinions Truly Matter. We all face seasons of doubt and disappointment—when it seems as if failure has sidelined our dreams. Heisman trophy winner Tim Tebow knows firsthand that when life doesn’t go as planned and the voices of criticism abound, we have a choice to make… We can succumb to defeat or stand firm in who we are in Christ. Be inspired through powerful i... read more

Known: Finding Deep Friendships in a Shallow World

Dick Foth, Ruth Foth

In an often shallow and fast-paced world, how can we really know and be known by another person? How do we make true friends? The Digital Age is all about change, but the need for true friendship never changes. You are designed for real engagement with others---for affirmation that goes beyond a simple “like” on social media, for connection over meals, for hope and excitement about the future.... read more

In an often shallow and fast-paced world, how can we really know and be known by another person? How do we make true friends? The Digital Age is all about change, but the need for true friendship never changes. You are designed for real engagement with others---for affirmation that goes beyond a simple “like” on social media, for connection over meals, for hope and excitement about the future.... read more

The Daily Question: My Five-Year Spiritual Journal

WaterBrook

A Simple Way to Reflect on Life and FaithThis keepsake daily journal prompts you to record what is happening in your heart and spirit. The short questions at the top of each page are quick to answer—but their impact could be life changing! You’ll go back and answer the same question a year later for five years in a row, creating a time capsule of soul transformation. With questions about… · yo... read more

A Simple Way to Reflect on Life and FaithThis keepsake daily journal prompts you to record what is happening in your heart and spirit. The short questions at the top of each page are quick to answer—but their impact could be life changing! You’ll go back and answer the same question a year later for five years in a row, creating a time capsule of soul transformation. With questions about… · yo... read more

My Hope Is Found: The Cadence of Grace, Book 3

Joanne Bischof

Gideon O’Riley has been given another chance at a life with Lonnie. But will the fight for her heart risk it all over again? After finally finding love with his sweet bride Lonnie, Gideon’s heart was torn when a woman from his past claimed to be his true and rightful wife, forcing him away from his family. God’s merciful hand saw Gideon through the heartache, and with Cassie’s blessing, he is ... read more

Gideon O’Riley has been given another chance at a life with Lonnie. But will the fight for her heart risk it all over again? After finally finding love with his sweet bride Lonnie, Gideon’s heart was torn when a woman from his past claimed to be his true and rightful wife, forcing him away from his family. God’s merciful hand saw Gideon through the heartache, and with Cassie’s blessing, he is ... read more

Forever Friday: A Novel

Timothy Lewis

Every Friday, a postcard.Every Friday, a love poem.Every Friday for sixty years. Adam Colby is just doing his job, sorting through the unsold Alexander belongings after the estate sale. He is unprepared for what he finds in an old photo album, overlooked by the bargain hounds and treasure hunters—six decades of postcards and poems from Gabe Alexander to his wife, Pearl. The mystery of the Alex... read more

Every Friday, a postcard.Every Friday, a love poem.Every Friday for sixty years. Adam Colby is just doing his job, sorting through the unsold Alexander belongings after the estate sale. He is unprepared for what he finds in an old photo album, overlooked by the bargain hounds and treasure hunters—six decades of postcards and poems from Gabe Alexander to his wife, Pearl. The mystery of the Alex... read more

Reservations for Two: A Novel of Fresh Flavors and New Horizons (Two Blue Doors)

Hillary Manton Lodge

A culinary concoction of taking chances and finding love in the most delectable places Food writer-turned-restaurateur Juliette D’Alisa has more than enough on her plate. While her trip to Provence might have unlocked new answers to her grandmother’s past, it’s also provided new complications in the form of Neil McLaren, the man she can’t give up. Juliette and Neil find romance simple as they ... read more

A culinary concoction of taking chances and finding love in the most delectable places Food writer-turned-restaurateur Juliette D’Alisa has more than enough on her plate. While her trip to Provence might have unlocked new answers to her grandmother’s past, it’s also provided new complications in the form of Neil McLaren, the man she can’t give up. Juliette and Neil find romance simple as they ... read more

God Bless America: A Patriotic Coloring Book

Multnomah

Return to simple pleasures and simpler times.Enter the pages of this coloring book for adults, and you will find a peaceful way to reflect on what makes America a truly amazing country: our values of equality, opportunity, faith,family, character, generosity, justice, and perseverance. Each coloring page features an original design from one of nine different artists, illustrating an inspiratio... read more

Return to simple pleasures and simpler times.Enter the pages of this coloring book for adults, and you will find a peaceful way to reflect on what makes America a truly amazing country: our values of equality, opportunity, faith,family, character, generosity, justice, and perseverance. Each coloring page features an original design from one of nine different artists, illustrating an inspiratio... read more

30 Days to Peace: A One-Month Creative Journal

WaterBrook

A Creative Journey to PeaceIn our loud and busy lives, it’s easy to miss the life-giving breeze of peace. That’s what this interactive journal is for. It’s about slowing down and taking time to pursue and embrace peace. It’s about welcoming the call to be a peacemaker. It’s about finding a peace rooted in faith rather than circumstances and living out that miracle every day. This is an invitat... read more

A Creative Journey to PeaceIn our loud and busy lives, it’s easy to miss the life-giving breeze of peace. That’s what this interactive journal is for. It’s about slowing down and taking time to pursue and embrace peace. It’s about welcoming the call to be a peacemaker. It’s about finding a peace rooted in faith rather than circumstances and living out that miracle every day. This is an invitat... read more

Holy Doubt: Finding Hope When Faith is a Struggle

Erica Barthalow

Do you feel rejected or abandoned by God? Do you sometimes wonder if God hates you? Are you tempted to give up and walk away? You’re not alone. In Holy Doubt, author and former missionary, Erica Barthalow weaves a story of faith unraveled and stitched back together by an honest journey through doubt and questions about God. Questions like: Is God Good? Can He Be Trusted? Does God Cause Bad Thi... read more

Do you feel rejected or abandoned by God? Do you sometimes wonder if God hates you? Are you tempted to give up and walk away? You’re not alone. In Holy Doubt, author and former missionary, Erica Barthalow weaves a story of faith unraveled and stitched back together by an honest journey through doubt and questions about God. Questions like: Is God Good? Can He Be Trusted? Does God Cause Bad Thi... read more

Across the Blue: A Novel

Carrie Turansky

Set in Edwardian England and ideal for readers who enjoy Julie Klassen novels, this romance about an English aviation pioneer and the girl who falls in love with him is filled with adventure and faith.Isabella Grayson, the eldest daughter of a wealthy, English newspaper magnate, longs to become a journalist, but her parents don't approve. They want her to marry well and help them gain a higher... read more

Set in Edwardian England and ideal for readers who enjoy Julie Klassen novels, this romance about an English aviation pioneer and the girl who falls in love with him is filled with adventure and faith.Isabella Grayson, the eldest daughter of a wealthy, English newspaper magnate, longs to become a journalist, but her parents don't approve. They want her to marry well and help them gain a higher... read more

How to Be a Perfect Christian: Your Comprehensive Guide to Flawless Spiritual Living

LLC The Babylon Bee

With a biting, satirical style reminiscent of The Onion, How to Be a Perfect Christian takes a humorous look at the quirks of cultural Christianity while subtly challenging the reader to search for more than a cultural faith.Written in the trademark style of The Babylon Bee, this book humorously satirizes cultural Christianity while peppering in subtle challenges to the reader. Through humor a... read more

With a biting, satirical style reminiscent of The Onion, How to Be a Perfect Christian takes a humorous look at the quirks of cultural Christianity while subtly challenging the reader to search for more than a cultural faith.Written in the trademark style of The Babylon Bee, this book humorously satirizes cultural Christianity while peppering in subtle challenges to the reader. Through humor a... read more