Overview
Hi I'm Molly. I'm an author, ghostwriter, and editor who is passionate about telling amazing stories.Most recently, I served as the Associate Publisher for the Specialty Division of HarperCollins Christian Publishing working to create gift books, children's books, and new media products with authors and brands including Sarah Young, Max Lucado, Shauna Niequist, Candace Cameron Bure, Melanie Shankle, Ann Voskamp, Annie F. Downs, Lee Strobel, Coffee + Crumbs, Karen Kingsbury, and Mark Batterson.Prior to my six years at HCCP, I worked as an editor for Penguin Young Readers Group and a Senior Editor for Scholastic, Inc. In addition to my editorial and consulting work, I've also written over 50 children’s books under various pen names for films such as Annie and Mirror Mirror, for TV shows like Liv & Maddie and Jessie, and from brands including Strawberry Shortcake, Chuggington, and American Girl.
Services
Non-Fiction
Christian Non-Fiction
Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits
Fiction
Middle Grade
Picture Books
Urban Fantasy
Young Adult
Languages
English (AUS)
English (CAN)
English (UK)
English (US)
Work experience
Self-employed
Sep, 2018 —
Present
The Foreword Collective was founded in 2017 and employs a wide variety of creative professionals on a per project basis including experienced editors and ghostwriters. Molly has over a few 16 years of publishing experience, and she wants to put that experience to work for you.
HarperCollins Christian Publishing
Jun, 2010 —
May, 2017
(almost 7 years)
I served first as the Editorial Director and then as the Associate Publisher for the Specialty Division of HarperCollins Christian Publishing working to create and acquire gift books, children's books, and new media products with authors and brands including Sarah Young, Max Lucado, Shauna Niequist, Candace Cameron Bure, Melanie Shankle, Ann Voskamp, Annie F. Downs, Lee Strobel, Coffee + Crumbs, Karen Kingsbury, and Mark Batterson.
Scholastic, Inc.
Jun, 2008 —
May, 2010
(almost 2 years)
I worked as a Senior Editor for Scholastic, Inc., acquiring, editing, and managing products for brands such as Star Wars, Pokemon, Bakugan, Barbie, Zhu Zhu Pets, and numerous movies including the Harry Potter films.
Penguin Young Readers Group
Nov, 2005 —
May, 2008
(over 2 years)
I started as an editorial assistant and worked my way up to editor while acquiring and editing books for major brands including Strawberry Shortcake, All Aboard Reading, Backyard Sports, and numerous film tie-ins. I also worked on fiction series such as Flirt, Monster Squad, and Katie Kazoo Switcheroo.
Portfolio
Everybody can help somebody—even you! "I used to spend a lotta time worryin' that I was different from other people . . .But I found out everybody’s different—the same kind of different as me.”Little Denver grew up very poor, and he didn’t get to go to school.... read more
The Magic of Motherhood celebrates your life as a mom—the good stuff, the hard stuff, and everything in between. From the writers behind the popular blog Coffee + Crumbs comes a beautiful new book to remind you of your identity, both as a woman and as a mother... read more
Candace Cameron Bure, best known as D.J. Tanner from Full House and Fuller House and a New York Times bestselling author, whose faith and wit have delighted audiences for decades, lets you in on her best-kept secrets for Staying Stylish. This gorgeous manual f... read more
While Jessie is helping Zuri take care of Lucy, the classroom bunny, Lucy goes missing! Will Jessie track down the runaway rabbit before Zuri realizes Lucy has escaped? Then in an attempt to help Zuri succeed in school, Jessie shows her the importance of winni... read more
It's a wrap on Liv's hit TV show, Sing It Loud!—and her sporty twin, Maddie, is so excited to have her back home! But when Liv tries to play matchmaker for Maddie, her grand plan falls flat! Has Liv ruined Maddie's chances with her crush forever? Then, when Ma... read more
When Edward?s mother dies, his aunt sends him to a school for troubled youths. There, Edward develops an itch in his back that he can?t scratch, and when he gets angry it seems like he can move things with his mind. When the itch erupts into a set of wings, an... read more
“Apocalyptic dystopian fiction at its best. Angler’s sharp wit and dexterity with political themes are matched only by the thrilling suspense on every page.” —Lis Wiehl, New York Times bestselling author and FOX News correspondent Everyone gets the Mark. It gi... read more
Sink deep into the everyday goodness of God and savor every moment!In this daily devotional, Shauna Niequist becomes a friend across the pages, sharing her heart with yours, keeping you company, and inviting you into the abundant life God offers.And there are ... read more
Filled with classic pie recipes such as apple and pecan, yet bolstered with modern pie innovations like pie pops, Thanksgiving Pie, and pies-in-a-jar, this is a collection of simple, straightforward recipes and stories of Amish life that will help bakers bring... read more
Taylor Swift is one of today's biggest music superstars with millions of fans around the world. But before she was famous, Taylor was just a young girl who loved to sing and dreamed of sharing her music with others. Learn how she made it all the way to the top... read more
Cinderella: Princessography is a unique, in-world account of Cinderella’s story featuring lush, original illustrations on every page.Told from the perspective of her Fairy Godmother, readers experience a truly enchanting visual adventure as they move through t... read more
Do you live out your passions through your daily job? Do you know what your passions are? Through the hustle and bustle of the working adult life, it can be easy to let those things that make your heart swell slide to the back burner. In Love What You Do, foun... read more
Tenney Grant doesn't go anywhere without her songwriting journal! Her notebook is filled with lyrics-in-progress, favorite recipes and crafts, goals and to-do lists, ticket stubs and keepsakes, photos and doodles, and journal entries on life's big moments. Run... read more
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Donna W.
Aug, 2020
