Overview
I love books like I love breathing! I was co-publisher of a small genre press specializing in SF, fantasy and horror for over a decade, and am an award-winning editor, poet*, and writer, with over twenty-five years of freelance editing experience. My own writing has been published in various places, including The New Quarterly, Rattle, CNQ, Prairie Fire, ARC Magazine, Taddle Creek, and 80! Memories & Reflections on Ursula K. Le Guin. My two poetry collections are: The Animal Bridegroom (with an introduction by Neil Gaiman!!) and Come Late to the Love of Birds.
I've won awards for both writing and editing, including the World Fantasy Award, British Fantasy Award, Sunburst Award, and ARC Magazine's Poem of the Year Award. Books I've worked on have gone on to win or be nominated for: the Nebula, Scotiabank Giller, Amazon Canada First Novel, World Fantasy, Sunburst, Toronto Book, Shirley Jackson, Theodore Sturgeon, Bram Stoker, and Million Writers Awards. I've also written for television and consulted on film scripts.
I came to writing and editing through my own love of reading—I still read anywhere from 100–200 books per year (my husband gets aggravated at the speed at which I turn the pages when we're reading in bed together!), and I know my favourite genres well. For editing purposes, I use Microsoft Word and its Track Changes feature. As a writer, I also understand the other side of the editorial process, and believe in constructive criticism. Together, let's whip your project into the best shape possible, so you can send it out to a publisher or agent, or get it in top form to self-publish.
Communication between author and editor in a timely fashion during the editorial process is the most important thing, and I make sure to always be available for my clients' needs. Let's make beautiful books together!
*Please note: I no longer accept poetry manuscripts for editing. My apologies!
Services
Fiction
Languages
Awards
- World Fantasy Award
- Bram Stoker Award
- Aurora Award
- Sunburst Award
- ARC Poem of the Year Award
- British Fantasy Award
Certifications
- BA, English Literature, University of Toronto
Work experience
Self-employed
• editing, copy-editing and proofreading manuscripts for publication
• writing and editing in a variety of genres, including: short stories, poetry, screenplays (animated and live action), book reviews, comedy sketches
• freelance editing and proofreading for various clients
• teaching poetry and fiction workshops
• published and award-winning writer and poet
• management of writing award/prize
ChiZine Publications
• creation of new traditional publishing house focusing on literary science fiction, fantasy and horror
• editing, copy editing and proofreading manuscripts for publication
• acquisition of manuscripts, building of author careers
• contract negotiations (manuscripts, foreign rights, audiobook rights, TV/film options)
ChiZine.com
• preparing submission guidelines, reading and selecting poetry for each quarterly issue
• management of poetry content
• poetry editing
• fiction editing/slush pile reading
• reviews of novels, magazines, poetry collections
Portfolio
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