Overview
I am an author by training and a technical illustrator by trade, and I have 9 years experience with writing, coaching writers, creating book designs, and guiding folks through the publishing process. I teach classes for youth and adults, do one-on-one coaching for writers looking to make the next step forward, and I love coming up with lesson plans for Clarion West and elsewhere. If you're trying to figure out how to make the next step on your manuscript, or create an eye-catching book design, I'm your girl. I work with you to figure out the best ways forward and what you want to see in a finished product, whatever your goals.
Services
Fiction
Action & Adventure
African American Fiction
Anthologies
Christian Fiction
Classics
Comics & Graphic Novels
Cultural & Ethnic
Fantasy
Historical Fiction
Holiday
Horror
Humor & Comedy
LGBTQ Fiction
Literary Fiction
Mashups
Mystery & Crime
Picture Books
Plays & Screenplays
Poetry
Romance
Science Fiction
Themes & Motifs
Thriller & Suspense
Women's Fiction
Young Adult
Non-Fiction
Antiques & Collectibles
Architecture
Art
Biographies & Memoirs
Business & Management
Career Guides
Christian Non-Fiction
Comics Non-Fiction
Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits
Design
DIY & Crafts
Economics
Education & Reference
Entertainment
Health & Wellbeing
History
Home & Garden
Humanities & Social Sciences
Inspirational
LGBTQ Non-Fiction
Medicine, Nursing, & Dentistry
Music
Nature
New Age
Parenting & Families
Philosophy
Photography
Political Science & Current Affairs
Psychology
Religion & Spirituality
Self-Help & Self-Improvement
Sex & Relationships
Travel
Weddings
Writing & Publishing
Languages
English
Awards
- Committee Choice Award from the 2014 Boston Book Builder's Book Design Show for "Undeliverable"
- Committee Choice Award from the 2015 Boston Book Builder's Book Design Show for "Thea of Oz"
- Storytelling World Award in 2016 for "Less Than Charming"
Certifications
- MFA in Writing and Publishing from Emerson College
Work experience
Mneme Press
Oct, 2018 —
Present
I created Mneme Press to help underrepresented playwrights publish their work in a printed format to help them gain a wider audience and distribution than they might otherwise.
Self-employed
Sep, 2014 —
Present
I provide book design and publishing services to small presses and independent authors.
Dark Skull Publications
Sep, 2014 —
Sep, 2016
(about 2 years)
I am in charge of all design work, including cover design, book design, branding, and promotional material, for a small independent horror press, Dark Skull Publications.
Seattle Play Series
Jan, 2014 —
Dec, 2017
(almost 4 years)
I am in charge of all design aspects of the Seattle Play Series, from promotional material, to book and logo design.
O'Reilly Media
May, 2011 —
Present
I spend my 9-5 creating technical illustrations for O'Reilly Media and doing odd design and editing jobs around the department as needed.
Redivider Literary Journal at Emerson College
Jan, 2010 —
May, 2011
(over 1 year)
Created book covers for each edition from submitted art, laid out the interior of the journal, and produced marketing materials for the journal. Also represented the journal at the annual Association of Writers and Writing Programs (AWP) conference.
Freelance
Aug, 2008 —
Present
I design covers, interior layouts for print books, prep manuscripts for digital conversion, and just generally take your book from edited manuscript to published product.
Portfolio
The Seattle Play Series presents their debut collection of plays about Green Lake by Seattle playwrights.
Hundreds of years have passed since Dorothy first went to Oz. Since then, global warming has caused devastating storms that strip our world and dump the detritus on Oz, including the occasional refugee. Thea is one such traveler, and she’s been on Oz since she... read more
When Benjamin Grant’s son disappeared a year ago, he threw himself into the search, and his obsession left him without a home, wife, or job. Now, he’s managed to find work at the United States Postal Service’s Mail Recovery Center, which he hopes will prove an... read more
