Overview
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Your stories deserve the special alchemy of a magic-wielding copyeditor and proofreader. I bring to your book my experience working for traditional publishers of fantasy, romantasy, sci-fi, and horror; kindness and professionalism; expert knowledge of The Chicago Manual of Style; and the fire of a lifelong passion for your genre.
I've edited books by numerous indie authors as well as for publisher imprints like Tor, Tordotcom, Forge, Nightfire, Bramble, St. Martin's, Minotaur Books, and Wednesday Books. My author list includes New York Times and USA Today bestselling authors Glen Cook, Sarah Gailey, Martha Wells, Sarah Beth Durst, Cixin Liu, Carissa Broadbent, Juliette Cross, Sarah Henning, Ray Nayler, James L. Sutter, Tobi Ogundiran, and Johnny Compton. My adult fiction genre specialties are fantasy, urban fantasy, romantasy, science fiction, horror, and paranormal.
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Certifications
- Certificate in Editing, University of Chicago
Work experience
Tor Publishing Group
St. Martin's Press
Self-employed
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