P. J. Hoover

P. J. Hoover – Editor

Professional editor w/ 17 years experience. Love sci-fi/fantasy! Best-selling/award-winning author of 50+ books. Let's make your book shine!

Overview

Growing up, I wanted to be a Jedi. After all, who wouldn't want to be able to travel in space, use telekinesis, and do cool mind tricks? But seeing as how that wasn't going to happen, I spent my summers reading SFF books and teaching myself to program in BASIC on my Commodore 64. I loved losing myself in the worlds of J. R. R. Tolkien, Roger Zelazny, and Isaac Asimov. And I fell in love with mythology thanks to the book Mythology by Edith Hamilton.


In college, I pursued my engineering master’s degree, but I always had a love for storytelling and mysteries of the unknown. Somewhere along the line, I decided I wanted to be an archaeologist, so in addition to engineering, I received a degree in history.


Why did I want to be an archaeologist? Because ancient history is all about stories. I first visited the King Tut treasures back in 1977. They’d stayed hidden for thousands of years, back from the time of myths. We didn't know everything that happened in ancient history, and that piqued my interest. There were stories wrapped up like the mummies tucked away in those tombs. I wanted to unwrap and discover those stories. So, after 15 years as an electrical engineer, I decided to pursue storytelling full-time. I’ve been writing since 2004 and plan to continue forever.


Now I’m the author of over 40 books for kids, teens, and adults. There is no greater joy than sharing my love of storytelling with the world. In addition to writing my own books, I have a passion for helping others. I would love the opportunity to work with you!


Your stories will always be your own. Editing isn’t about me taking everything you love in a story and changing it. But I can help you breathe life into your stories. I can help them become wondrous tales that will resonate with readers long after they put your book down.


I can’t wait to share my love of craft and storytelling with you and help you achieve all your dreams! Now let’s get your stories in the hands of readers!


PRAISE FOR MY EDITORIAL WORK


"For anyone seeking a developmental editor who will genuinely invest in your story and elevate it to new heights, PJ is the go-to professional." —Ernesto G


"Finding the right editor for your book can be a daunting task, but I hit the jackpot with Tricia. She didn't just make edits; she delved deep into the manuscript, enhancing the overall quality." —Farabi S


"PJ is a Rockstar! The communication, attention to detail, and ability to "get" what the core of the story was about was perfect." —David S



PRAISE FOR P.J.'s BOOKS:


HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: "An epically hilarious adventure, Snappy, anachronistic humor make this an entertaining, laugh-out-loud adventure. Recommend to fans of Percy Jackson." —SLJ


"Solstice is one red-hot read—it intrigues, sizzles, and satisfies." —Cynthia Leitich Smith, NYT bestselling author


"[P.J.'s] confident deployment of myth is impressive." —Publishers Weekly

Services
Fiction
Action & Adventure Fantasy Middle Grade Middle Grade Fantasy Science Fiction Young Adult Fantasy
Languages
English (US)
Awards
  • Texas Lone Star List
  • Spirit of Texas Middle School List
  • YALSA BFYA Nominee
  • ABC Best Books for Children pick
  • Tristate Books of Note List
  • Follett First Choice Must-have Title
  • Mackin Compendium Title
  • Kansas NEA Reading Circle Catalog pick

Work experience

Self-employed

Oct, 2008 — Present
I'm the author of over thirty books for people of all ages published through a variety of means (traditional publishing, small press, self publishing, pseudonyms). I am actively involved in the writing community and have taught classes and participated in panels for many organizations across the country. My books have been selected for state lists both in and outside of Texas. For the last eight years, I have also participated as a judge in various writing contests. I have been editing manuscripts since 2008 and am always excited to offer feedback. A note on my feedback: I won't hold back on my thoughts, as I think honest feedback is very important for writers to grow and learn.

Self-employed

Dec, 2004 — Present
P. J. (Tricia) wanted to be a Jedi, but when that didn't work out, she became an electrical engineer instead. After a fifteen year bout designing computer chips for a living, P. J. started creating worlds of her own. She's the award-winning author of The Hidden Code, a Da Vinci Code-style young adult adventure with a kick-butt heroine, and Tut: The Story of My Immortal Life, featuring a fourteen-year-old King Tut who's stuck in middle school. When not writing, P. J. spends time practicing kung fu, fixing things around the house, and solving Rubik's cubes.

Portfolio

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Stormless

Stitle, Nick

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Temple of Valor

Joe Lyon

The exciting adventures continue. Astar has grown to have unbelievable powers he can barely control. As a new terror rises from the depths, he is joined with the magical dagger, reuniting the ... read more
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The Prisoner in the Sky

Colom-Brana, Francisco

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Origins Progeny (Children of Alpheios)

Fedorak, Diana

Wild Rose Press

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Worlds Apart

Fanselow, Ian

Bowker

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A New Age of Man: A Realms Novel

Putman, D.A.

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Resontas

De Bord, J. B.

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Creation 1954

Gachich, John

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One February Morning

Gachich, John

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Only Half Human

Nathaniel Wright

High school was hard enough for Lesley Robinson, and that was before she sprouted wings, a tail, and devil horns. She and her witch mother are forced to flee to Misty Hollow, a hidden haven fo... read more
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Lancers of Freedom

George, Daanyel

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The TreeHouse

Errico, Sophia

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Trial by Fire: Trillium Online Book 1

Ziegler, M. M.

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The Fairy Firestone

Rivers, Carolyn

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Once Upon a Princess

Marciniak, Christine

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Calli

Anderson, Jessica Lee

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Emily's Song

Marciniak, Christine

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No More Goddesses

Baccellia, Kim

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Reality Ali

Marciniak, Christine

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Uncertain Summer

Anderson, Jessica Lee

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P. J. has 189 reviews

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Lee Anne D.

Lee Anne D.

May, 2025

Tricia was an amazing partner! She provided thorough, detailed feedback across my manuscript and query letter. And as a first time author, this was invaluable. She let me know which areas were working well, where more information was needed, and if something was needed she provided ideas on how t...
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P. J. H.
Thank you so much, Lee Anne, for this amazing review! I loved every minute of working on your story. The world and the use of mythology was just great, and I can't wait to see this one published. T...
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Adam A.

Adam A.

May, 2025

I was very lucky to work with P.J. on my query letter and synopsis. She started with the synopsis to better understand the story and how I write. By the time we got to my query letter she was able to help me articulate and organize my query letter in a way I couldn't do myself. She was amazing, a...
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P. J. H.
Thank you so much, Adam! This review makes my day, and it was such a pleasure to work with you on the query for your manuscript! I wish you the best of success and will look forward to seeing the p...
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Lucifer R.

Lucifer R.

May, 2025

Tricia was an outstanding developmental editor for my first science fiction novel. Her insightful feedback greatly strengthened the story, and her support and encouragement made the entire process smooth and rewarding. I'm truly grateful for her guidance and am excited to work with her again. I h...
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P. J. H.
Thank you so much, Lucifer, for this fantastic review and for letting me work on your story with you! I loved the world building and the details, and I can't wait to find out what happens next. It ...
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Liam S.

Liam S.

Apr, 2025

I really enjoyed working with Tricia. I was nervous as she was the first person to read my writing. She gave really constructive comments and feedback both detailed (words and sentences) and high level (themes, plot, pace etc). Her comments were clear and easy to understand. Our video calls was ...
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P. J. H.
Thank you so much, Liam! It was a delight to work with you on your story, and I really appreciate you trusting me with it. I'm invested in it, and I can't wait to see where it leads!
Lisa K.

Lisa K.

Apr, 2025

P.J. is an incredible editor! She's thorough, creative, and caring, with a deep understanding of the nuances of writing for young readers. From the start, it was clear that she was invested in my story. Her suggestions—both big-picture and line-by-line—helped me strengthen the tension and coheren...
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P. J. H.
Thank you so much, Lisa! This review absolutely makes my day. I was so honored to be able to work with you on your story and help bring it to life. I cannot wait to hold the published book in my ha...
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