Michelle Krueger

Michelle Krueger – Editor

YA and Mystery expert, experienced in traditional and independent publishing and marketing. Encouraging, motivating and committed.

Overview

A storyteller is born as a result of the partnership between a writer and an editor who is passionate about your work and can motivate you to the 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 and my secret power is writing book cover and ad copy. If I've just edited your novel, I'm in a good position to write your copy!


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.

Services
Non-Fiction
Calendars Travel
Fiction
Cozy Mysteries Historical Fiction Historical Mysteries Time Travel Time Travel Romance Young Adult
Languages
English (US)

Work experience

UnitedHealthcare

Nov, 2015 — Jan, 2021 (about 5 years)

Self-employed

Jul, 2015 — Present

Llewellyn Worldwide Publishing

Oct, 2006 — Jan, 2008 (over 1 year)

Associated Press

Feb, 1998 — Jul, 1999 (over 1 year)

Portfolio

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Love's a Beach

Ashong, Nicole Cronin

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Then Came the Thunder (Three Willows Book 1)

Huszar, Rachael

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Beneath the Sand

Bichler, Katherine L.

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Murder at First Principles

Wiener, Ben

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The Joy City Pool

Briggs, Glenn

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"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, may... read more
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“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 myste... read more
Proofreading Book Coaching
Proofreading Book Coaching
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 a... read more
Proofreading Book Coaching
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A Tiny Spark

Kreighbaum, Brittney

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Then Came the Fire: Three Willows Book 2

Huszar, Rachael

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The Joy City Pool Chasing Ghosts

Briggs, Glenn

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Sub Rosa: A Valerius Mystery

Burke, Jennifer

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“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... read more
Proofreading Book Coaching
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 ... read more
Proofreading Book Coaching
"[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 ... read more
Proofreading Book Coaching
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, mi... read more
Proofreading Book Coaching
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. Cru... read more
Proofreading Book Coaching
“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 enga... read more
Proofreading Book Coaching
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 insi... read more
Proofreading
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 artwor... read more
Proofreading

Michelle has 95 reviews

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RON A.

RON A.

May, 2024

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Michelle's meticulous attention to detail and insightful comments truly enhanced my novel. Her gifted craftsmanship shines through in every edit, offering improvements and encouragement along the way. She is a truly talented professional who elevates the work to its highest potential. Highly recommended for any author. I'll be reaching out to Michelle in the future!
Michelle K.
Ron, thank you ever so much! This is such lovely praise and I'm humbled. It was such an honor to work with you on your very prescient modern novel. Your skill at making a setting come alive made th...
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Emma F.

Emma F.

Mar, 2024

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Michelle is awesome! She provided clear, direct feedback that was detail-orientated for every single page. She does an excellent job of balancing constructive feedback with positive comments and has never come across as harsh or unfair in her suggestions. Thanks, Michelle!
Michelle K.
Thank you so much, Emma! I loved collaborating with you and it was a joy to work on your brilliant novel! I hope we can work together in the future.
Kadir C.

Kadir C.

Feb, 2024

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It was such a pleasure to work with Michelle, and I cannot emphasize enough how thankful I am for her invaluable contributions to my murder mystery manuscript. Her attention to detail (I could tell she meticulously combed through every page), insightful suggestions, and overall dedication to enhancing my work have truly exceeded my expectations. I will certainly seek another opportunity to wo...
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Michelle K.
Equally, it was a true pleasure to work with you, Kadir, and I feel so lucky to have been a part of helping you build your brilliant novel. I hope we can collaborate again. Stay in touch! Michelle
Mark M.

Mark M.

Nov, 2024

Michelle did an exemplary job copy editing my short story manuscript. I would absolutely recommend her if you are looking for professional, accurate, and thoughtful work.
Michelle K.
Thank you so much, Mark. I thoroughly enjoyed working with you on your short story and can't wait to read your next one! I was so impressed with your well-tuned ear for historical language and sens...
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George A.

George A.

Sep, 2024

Michelle tackled my difficult manuscript-- one teenager with a breathless voice and another with a thick Irish accent-- with great skill and judgment. I would certainly hire her again.

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