Patricia Ross

Patricia Ross - Editor

Englewood, CO, USA

English professor turned entrepreneur, now editor, ghostwriter, and publisher. My job is to help make sure what you write makes an impact!

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Overview

I'm an English professor turned entrepreneur. I am an editor, a ghostwriter, and I'm also the Publisher and Senior Editor at Hugo House Publishers. Our mission is to create books that help uplift our culture by creating sanity on our planet. Our goal is to help our authors create the best books possible so that they can build a reputable author platform. I am able to duplicate the intention of your message and help you clarify it so that readers get it. They're impacted by what you say.
Languages
English (US)
Fiction
Action & Adventure
Anthologies
Literary Fiction
Picture Books
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs
Business & Management
Earth, Space, & Environmental Sciences
Finance & Accounting

Certifications

  • Ph.D. English, New York University

Awards

  • Indie, Colo Authors League, CIPA EVVYs

Work experience

Publisher, Senior Editor

Self-employed
August, 2008 – Present (over 14 years)

In August 2008 (literally 10 days before the market crashed), I started Hugo House Publishers (at the time, Roberts & Ross Publishing).
--I got my start in publishing as an editor in 2009, editing for Morgan James.
--from 2001 to 2006, I was a corporate trainer, helping people write better, as well as a tutor for high school and middle aged students.
--from 1993 to 2002, I taught college level English, writing, and rhetoric.

Portfolio (6 selected works)

Cancer's Cause Cancer's Cure: The Truth about Cancer, its Causes, Cures, and Prevention

Morton Walker

Is there a cure for cancer? Out of the labs of the prestigious Pasteur Institute comes decades of research that unlock the mystery of cancer at the DNA level. But, we're only just now finding out about it- · Why were these amazing discoveries kept from the public? Did authorities know how to cure cancer – and chose to keep it a secret?· How can we prevent this most dreaded of diseases using me... read more

Is there a cure for cancer? Out of the labs of the prestigious Pasteur Institute comes decades of research that unlock the mystery of cancer at the DNA level. But, we're only just now finding out about it- · Why were these amazing discoveries kept from the public? Did authorities know how to cure cancer – and chose to keep it a secret?· How can we prevent this most dreaded of diseases using me... read more

Viable Energy Now: When Energy, Economics, and Politics Converge

Jacek Popiel

Alternative energy is the current favorite buzzword among politicians and others, but we don't have a supportable and sustainable infrastructure to support it. Our political and economic systems are also too much in turmoil to be able to handle the changes needed. Yes, we need to wean ourselves off of our dependency on oil, but it will take time. We need a viable interim solution, and that is ... read more

Alternative energy is the current favorite buzzword among politicians and others, but we don't have a supportable and sustainable infrastructure to support it. Our political and economic systems are also too much in turmoil to be able to handle the changes needed. Yes, we need to wean ourselves off of our dependency on oil, but it will take time. We need a viable interim solution, and that is ... read more

Not To Be Forgiven

Nancy Peterson

It's 1942. The world's at war, and even small-town America is awash in fear. . .and hatred. Sis Greggory's beloved brother, Danny, is serving in North Africa. The war news is bad; the Axis powers seem invincible. Where is Danny? They can only wonder. Sis lives and breathes civilian war drives, trying to keep him safe. Before it is over, the lives of Sis, Danny, and Horst, a German prisoner of ... read more

It's 1942. The world's at war, and even small-town America is awash in fear. . .and hatred. Sis Greggory's beloved brother, Danny, is serving in North Africa. The war news is bad; the Axis powers seem invincible. Where is Danny? They can only wonder. Sis lives and breathes civilian war drives, trying to keep him safe. Before it is over, the lives of Sis, Danny, and Horst, a German prisoner of ... read more

Constructed of Magic and Other Poems on the Immortality of the Human Spirit

Louis Alan Swartz

What Would Life be Like if You Knew You Were an Immortal Spiritual Being?"It is my viewpoint that each man has his own unique magnificence regardless of race, religion, nation, tribe, station in life, customs and beliefs...," so writes poet, Louis Alan Swartz.Constructed of Magic and Other Poems on the Immortality of the Human Spirit is a refreshing collection of poems that explore the beauty ... read more

What Would Life be Like if You Knew You Were an Immortal Spiritual Being?"It is my viewpoint that each man has his own unique magnificence regardless of race, religion, nation, tribe, station in life, customs and beliefs...," so writes poet, Louis Alan Swartz.Constructed of Magic and Other Poems on the Immortality of the Human Spirit is a refreshing collection of poems that explore the beauty ... read more

Working in Indian Country: Building Successful Business Relationships with American Indian Tribes

Larry D. Keown

What is the First Step in Developing a Successful Business Relationship with any American Indian Tribe? Understanding that relationships come first and business comes second! That pearl of wisdom and others is what you will take away from Working in Indian Country. It is the definitive work on how to successfully build trust and long-term working relationships with tribal leaders. Born out of ... read more

What is the First Step in Developing a Successful Business Relationship with any American Indian Tribe? Understanding that relationships come first and business comes second! That pearl of wisdom and others is what you will take away from Working in Indian Country. It is the definitive work on how to successfully build trust and long-term working relationships with tribal leaders. Born out of ... read more

Cree and Scooter Hit the Slopes in British Columbia

Tammy Sutton-Brown

Cree can hardly wait to fall asleep because she knows her dreams bring exciting adventures. Cree quickly finds out that her toy chameleon, Scooter, is very special as he comes alive in her dream . With Scooter's help, Cree's dreams become exciting adventures that take her around the world to lands of different people and their customs. You can learn too! Join Cree and Scooter on their trip to ... read more

Cree can hardly wait to fall asleep because she knows her dreams bring exciting adventures. Cree quickly finds out that her toy chameleon, Scooter, is very special as he comes alive in her dream . With Scooter's help, Cree's dreams become exciting adventures that take her around the world to lands of different people and their customs. You can learn too! Join Cree and Scooter on their trip to ... read more

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