Overview
Hey there, I'm Peter and I love all kinds of fiction but I specialize in guilty pleasures with none of the guilt! I grew up reading Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys, peak '90s YA horror, then adult novels running the gamut from romance to mystery to gay fiction and beyond. Thankfully, I've been able to build a career around the types of books that I've always loved and now I want to help you make your book as good as it can be through honest but gentle feedback. Together, we'll focus on your intentions as a writer, reader expectations, and market trends.
I have a degree in chemical engineering and math from Tulane University that I clearly don't use, and my editorial expertise comes from over 15 years acquiring, editing, and publishing more than 300 titles in almost every genre (sorry, westerns!). Many of the authors with whom I've worked have won awards and are New York Times and USA Today bestsellers. I also have some experience with audiobook and serialization (licensing and production), for a holistic view of publishing opportunities.
When I'm not reading--ha!--you'll probably find me bingeing reality competition shows, dreaming about travel destinations, or brainstorming puns for cozy mystery titles. Things I particularly like: dogs, cookies, New Orleans, pizza, pop and synthwave music, Halloween, board games and puzzles, and chocolate. Not necessarily in that order.
Services
Fiction
Languages
Awards
- RITA Award
Work experience
Self-employed
Crooked Lane Books
Editor of crime fiction and mysteries.
Kensington Publishing Corp.
Associate editor working closely with the editor-in-chief to acquire and publish over 40 titles per year.
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