Overview
I'm an author, editor, and instructor specializing in speculative fiction. My parents were Trekkies before anyone coined that word, and they raised me on Asimov and Tolkien. I am geek to the core, y'all.
I have edited more than 80 books for more than 60 clients in my years as a freelance editor. Most of these are speculative fiction—that is, science fiction, fantasy, and their subgenres, including steampunk, cyberpunk, and all the other -punks. My own works include a collection of steampunk novellas and an inspirational fantasy novel.
In the Before Times, I frequently taught at writing conferences, and since things have opened back up, I’ve resumed teaching seminars for libraries and writing groups. I approach editing as instruction. My goal is to help writers take what I teach them in each edit and apply it to their future work so they continually improve.
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Client Testimonials:
I also want to thank Kristen, editor extraordinaire, who had the temerity to be honest with me! … Her earnest feedback and thoughtful suggestions made all kinds of difference.—Burke Speed
I was highly impressed with your editing of my book. It is my first edited book and it was a great experience. I did have a lot of errors and you went above and beyond.—Tina Cianci
Thank you also for all your kind words and encouragement. I know the series will be so much stronger for your insight.—Jeannette Jonic
Services
Fiction
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Awards
- First Place, Excellence in Editing Award from Christian Editor Connection, for Alara's Call, 2018
- First Place, Florida Writers Association Royal Palm Literary Award, Published Fantasy, for Alara's Call, 2018
- Finalist, Realm Awards, Debut Novel and Fantasy Novel categories, for Alara's Call, 2018
Work experience
Self-employed
I help writers realize their creative visions and reach readers by providing a full range of editorial services.
I have edited more than 80 books for more than 60 clients in my years as a freelance editor. Most of these were in the fantasy and science fiction genres, but I also edit other genres of fiction as well as nonfiction. In the Before Times, I frequently taught at writing conferences, including the Florida Writers Association Youth Conference for teens. I also teach seminars for libraries and writing groups
I have two traditionally-published full-length books, two self-published short works, and several anthology and magazine publication credits. I have also won several writing awards, including three first-place awards in the Florida Writer’s Association Royal Palm Literary Awards and the Excellence in Editing Award from Christian Editor Connection.
Orlando Business Journal
During my years in OBJ’s newsroom, I produced more than a thousand articles, columns, and opinion pieces. I copyedited articles for both the print edition and the website and did a lot of page design. I also wrote and recorded daily stock market reports for a local radio station. Before my transfer to the newsroom in 2001, I held a variety of roles at the paper, including graphic artist and advertising coordinator.
Havok
Havok is a magazine (now webzine) specializing in flash fiction. It publishes stories in multiple genres including, but not limited to, science fiction, fantasy, paranormal, horror, and thriller.
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