Overview
I started out as a nonfiction editor at Simon & Schuster in NYC before morphing into a writer as well. Today I do a mix of projects, with a preference for long term collaborative editing, and work with a team to provide all services from interior and cover design through upload and print distribution, even publicity.I have worked with C-suite execs in a hurry to get their thought leadership books out to the world through a traditional publisher, and also with individuals who will likely only publish one or two books ever, a self-published memoir or personal story intended for family and friends. To all clients I bring the same intensity and knowledge, particularly trying to respect the golden rule of editing: First, do no harm. It is YOUR book, YOUR ideas, YOUR words, and my job is to help you put your best out there while changing the least to do so.
Services
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs
Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits
Technology
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Mystery & Crime
Languages
English (UK)
English (US)
Work experience
Self-employed
Jan, 2008 —
Present
Historical fiction, autobiographical nonfiction, business innovation, mystery--these are just a few genres in which I have worked long-term with a variety of authors published by mainstream houses like St. Martin's Press and Chelsea Green and self-published as well.
Portfolio
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For a century, the Bath Iron Works has been building some of the finest, dealiest ships in the U.S. Navy. But now the Maine shipyard is facing mounting competition and a pressing need to moder... read more
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Rediscover the true meaning of fear in this collection of horror stories from New York Times bestselling author Clive Barker.“The most provocative tales of terror ever published.”—The Washingt... read more
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The author relates her struggle as a teacher in a New York City school and her battles against bureaucracy and functionally illiterate students
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Following 860 men and women through a typical training regimen in the New York City Police Academy and then into the streets of New York, the author reveals how young civilians are transformed... read more
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Big money run the state of Maine, colliding with the interests of many of its citizens; corporate groups vie with environmental groups. Mainely Power traces what happens when these interests c... read more
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Who was Fidel Castro? In the summer of 1958, 300 bearded revolutionaries, led by a 30-year-old lawyer named Fidel, turned the tides of war in Cuba by defeating 12,000 soldiers in combat. How w... read more
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From Here,You Can't See Paris is a sweet, leisurely exploration of the life of Les Arques (population 159), a hilltop village in a remote corner of France untouched by the modern era. It is a ... read more
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The Genomic Kitchen is a system of cooking and eating that directly connects the food you eat with the behavior of your genes. Flexible to your needs, it's easy to follow framework helps you c... read more
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In the 2nd edition of Fresh From Maine, author Michael Sanders takes you deep into the world of 25 Maine chefs, their stories, challenges, secrets, and triumphs. More than 80 recipes, nearly h... read more
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Joshua Chamberlain and the Civil War: At Every Hazard is a historical novel about one of that war’s genuine heroes, a college professor with no formal military training who, together with a sm... read more
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Taste, Memory traces the experiences of modern-day explorers who rediscover culturally rich forgotten foods and return them to our tables for all to experience and savor. In Taste, Memory auth... read more
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What if your customers had a vested interest in guiding your company toward greater success? What if your employees had a personal as well as professional commitment to elevating your organiza... read more
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