Michelle Krueger - Editor
YA and Mystery expert, savvy in both traditional and independent publishing. Encouraging, motivating and committed.
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Overview
A storyteller is born as a result of the partnership between the writer and an editor passionate enough about the story to get it to the polished finish line. I am a writer, editor and content strategist, with over 20 years of experience. Some of my specialities include mystery novels (very keen on cozies!), Young Adult, historical fiction, time travel, fantasy, health care, publishing, travel, home & garden, food culture, and retail. I love working with new authors.
I started my editing career as a proofreader for the Associated Press and moved into book publishing for Llewellyn Worldwide Inc. where I worked on mystery novels, Young Adult fiction, paranormal love stories and calendars/almanacs.
For much of of my career, I've written and edited high-profile executive stories, scripts, blog posts and other content for Fortune 500 companies, including for VIPs in the Fortune Top 10.
I started my editing career as a proofreader for the Associated Press and moved into book publishing for Llewellyn Worldwide Inc. where I worked on mystery novels, Young Adult fiction, paranormal love stories and calendars/almanacs.
For much of of my career, I've written and edited high-profile executive stories, scripts, blog posts and other content for Fortune 500 companies, including for VIPs in the Fortune Top 10.
Languages
English (US)
Non-Fiction
Calendars
Travel
Fiction
Cozy Mysteries
Historical Fiction
Historical Mysteries
Time Travel
Time Travel Romance
Young Adult
Work experience
Communications Consultant
UnitedHealthcare
November, 2015
–
January, 2021
(about 5 years)
Owner/Editor/Content Strategist
Self-employed
July, 2015
–
Present
(over 7 years)
Copywriter
Llewellyn Worldwide Publishing
October, 2006
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January, 2008
(over 1 year)
Proofreader
Associated Press
February, 1998
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July, 1999
(over 1 year)
Portfolio (31 selected works)
Murder at St. Mark's (The North End Mysteries Book 1)
Baker, Priscilla
Leaving behind a cheating ex-boyfriend and her stressful job as an ER nurse, Darcy Cavanaugh goes on a fall foliage cruise with her best friend Marie. Lost in a sea of senior citizens, Darcy and Marie, the shipboard nurse, do their best to enjoy the free mimosas, Elvis impersonations, and nosey shipmates. But sailing the high seas is anything but fun when jewelry is stolen and a cabin steward ... read more
Mai Tai to Murder (The Darcy Cavanaugh Mysteries)
Candy Calvert
Knives, poison, strangulation?ER nurse Darcy Cavanaugh is about to show-and-tell all kinds of deathly dos and don'ts for a mystery writers' workshop at sea. Teaching A Nurses' Guide to Murder in exchange for a Caribbean cruise was a small price to pay for what should have been a vacation in paradise. That is, if she didn't have to share deck space with her boyfriend's uptight mother! Aspiring ... read more
"[H]ilarious, fast paced, and madcap!"―Booklist (starred review)Furious after being stood up by local hottie Johnny Leeson, Mira decides to abandon Battle Lake, Minnesota, where the women are churchgoers, the men like to hunt, and the body count is above average. But when a cheerleader bites the dust, Mira is called back to the town that has done her wrong.She begins investigating the New Mill... read more
"Loved this book. Keeps you guessing til the end!" ―Diana MartinezMira James never imagined life after Minneapolis would be a doublewide trailer outside Battle Lake, Minnesota. Then again, maybe the North Country has more to offer than mosquitoes and broasted chicken. Maybe it has earthy, sexy Johnny Leeson and...lost jewels?Local legend claims that a diamond necklace was lost nearly a century... read more
Finalist for The Lefty Award for Best Humorous Mystery!What's so wrong with admiring from a distance? After all, Mira's quirky attraction to Chief Wenonga, a well-muscled fiberglass statue, might be a safer love pursuit than online dating. But when the 23-foot Chief goes missing and a human scalp is discovered at his cement base, Mira's not the only Battle Lake citizen to be crushed.Things get... read more
Aye Do or Die (The Darcy Cavanaugh Mysteries)
Candy Calvert
ER nurse Darcy Cavanaugh is sailing the high seas again–adrift as a bridesmaid on a wedding cruise complete with raucous firefighters who have a taste for practical jokes and raunchy ties. Cruising up the West Coast, Darcy tries not to panic about one curious ring-sized box hidden in her boyfriend's pocket. But a poet-stalker obsessed with her feet, a stressed-out wedding planner, and her hunk... read more
Ghost of a Chance (The Marjorie McClelland Mysteries Book 2)
Amy Patricia Meade
“Murder, love, industrial espionage and bigamy are the ingredients blended together in this well-devised mystery story. The plot has all the Agatha Christie hallmarks of twists, turns and dead ends . . .” —Historical Novel ReviewMystery writer Marjorie McClelland knows all too well that murder always finds you when you least expect it, so when a man at the local annual carnival goes up in a Fe... read more
Million Dollar Baby (The Marjorie McClelland Mysteries Book 1)
Amy Patricia Meade
“If only Katharine Hepburn, Cary Grant, and Jimmy Stewart were still alive. They would be fabulous in the movie version of Meade’s debut Marjorie McClelland mystery . . . Meade’s kickoff mystery is a winner.” —BooklistProhibition might be over, but life in Marjorie McClelland’s small, depression-era Connecticut town is still quiet. Filled with nosy neighbors and plenty of gossip, the mystery w... read more
Shadow Waltz (The Marjorie McClelland Mysteries Book 3)
Amy Patricia Meade
“Sprightly characters, saucy dialogue, and supple pacing are once again winsomely showcased in Meade’s sassy paean to those zany Depression-era, romantic detective duos.” —BooklistHappily engaged to the elegant Creighton Ashcroft, mystery writer Marjorie McClelland is looking forward to returning to a quiet life in small-town Connecticut. But things never go the way a writer plots them, and th... read more
Then Came the Thunder (Three Willows Book 1)
Huszar, Rachael
Then Came the Fire: Three Willows Book 2
Huszar, Rachael
Beneath the Sand
Bichler, Katherine L.
Witch Ball (The Seer Series Book 3)
Singleton, Linda Joy
The Joy City Pool
Briggs, Glenn
The Joy City Pool Chasing Ghosts
Briggs, Glenn
Snapshots
Paul Buchanan
Jimmy knows more about Jen’s disappearance than he can tell anyone—not his mom, his school counselor, or even his court-mandated psychologist. And the secrets he’s keeping have landed him in deep trouble. From this series of vignettes, or snapshots, a story emerges about love and loyalty, betrayal and trust.
Murder at First Principles
Wiener, Ben
2006 Witches' Datebook (Witches' Datebook)
Elizabeth Barrette, Edain McCoy, Raven Grimassi, Ellen Dugan, Daniel Pharr, Llewellyn
Make room for more magic in your life with the Witches’ Datebook. Keep track of coven meetings, festivals, and your more mundane appointments in the midst of recipes, rituals, and pagan artwork. A portable companion to Llewellyn’s Witches’ Calendar, this enchanting datebook presents each week on a two-page spread. Each month features Moon rituals by Edain McCoy, meditations by Elizabeth Barret... read more
Llewellyn's 2008 Herbal Almanac (Annuals - Herbal Almanac)
Magenta Griffith, Mark Stavish, Elizabeth Barrette, S.Y. Zenith, Patti Wigington, Lynn Smythe, Michelle Skye, Llewellyn
Plan a delicious herb-based brunch. Give your hair a henna boost. Arm yourself for the cold and flu season. There are hundreds of ways to get the most from nature''s most versatile plants inside Llewellyn''s 2008 Herbal Almanac. Featuring over three dozen articles, this treasury of innovative herbal ideas spans six categories: gardening, cooking, crafts, health, beauty, and myth/lore. In this ... read more
Michelle has 56 reviews
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Communication & Punctuality
High marks for Michelle Kreuger’s work editing and providing insights into my 93K word treasure hunt mystery novel. From a business standpoint, Michelle is a professional, and her process is easy and painless. From an editorial perspective, Michelle’s insights and suggestions meaningfully improved the book without being invasive or overwhelming. From her overall input on the story to minute lin...
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Donald Jay, February 2023
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Michelle is absolutely excellent. She notices the minute details so easily overlooked. Very professional. Knows her stuff.
Connie Hamm, January 2023
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Kind and helpful!
Melissa Pavy, January 2023
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Michelle brought my story to where I needed it to be, her recommendations and diligence of the edits were really good. Not only did she improve my story, I was excited to revise parts that she addressed. Starting with her quote through the final page, she was clear and reasonable, patient, professional and kind.
Eve Swanson, December 2022
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Another superb collaboration with Michelle Krueger, and I highly recommend her. Her editorial comments are well thought out, and she offers helpful ideas that take your novel one step further. She tweaks and tightens your work without bleeding all over your manuscript. Three cheers for Michelle!
I look forward to being on her list for 2023.
Michelle McCarragher, December 2022
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