Overview

I'm a literary translator (27 books, all genres), bestselling novelist, editor, ghostwriter and historian specializing in ancient civilizations. My main focus is German / English literary translations. My translation of the historical novel, "The Secret Healer" became an Amazon bestseller. "Second Chance in San Francisco" also became a surprise Amazon hit. I've translated historical novels, modern romance novels, historical romance novels, thrillers and crime novels. I am excited to offer my translation services to writers of almost any genre.

In addition to my work as a translator, I'm also a bestselling historical novelist using the pen name, Theresa Vivanco (my Peruvian mother's maiden name). Book One of the Inca Empire Series, "Daughters of the Sun" became a Number One New Release on Amazon in April 2018.

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Action & Adventure Contemporary Romance Cultural & Ethnic Historical Fiction Historical Romance Magical Realism Mystery & Crime Thriller & Suspense

Languages

English to German German to English

Work experience

Literary Translator

Self-employed

Nov, 2013 — Present

Portfolio

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Cluelessly overbooked - AGE is just a NUMBER #3: A cozy crime murder mystery (AGE is just a NUMBER - Granny on the case)

Edhor, Svarlen

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Crisis meeting - AGE is just a NUMBER #2: A cozy crime murder mystery (AGE is just a NUMBER - Granny on the case)

Edhor, Svarlen

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Best served cold - AGE is just a NUMBER #1: A cozy crime murder mystery (AGE is just a NUMBER - Granny on the case)

Edhor, Svarlen

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Booklover's Death (Sandrine Perrot - The Brittany Mystery Series Book 4)

Villain, Christophe

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Deadly Tides at Mont-Saint-Michel (Sandrine Perrot - The Brittany Mystery Series Book 3)

Villain, Christophe

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Shadows from the Past (Sandrine Perrot - The Brittany Mystery Series Book 6)

Villain, Christophe

Saint-Malo Murder (Sandrine Perrot - The Brittany Mystery Series Book 2)

Villain, Christophe

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Death at the Tidal Mill (Sandrine Perrot - The Brittany Mystery Series Book 5)

Villain , Christophe

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A Deadly Challenge (Sandrine Perrot - The Brittany Mystery Series Book 7)

Villain, Christophe

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Death in the Haunted Forest (Sandrine Perrot - The Brittany Mystery Series Book 8)

Villain, Christophe

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Death in Brittany (Sandrine Perrot - The Brittany Mystery Series Book 1)

Villain, Christophe

Daughters of the Sun: Book 1, Inca Empire Series (The Inca Empire Series)

Theresa Vivanco

Rebellious tribes of the Inca Empire must fight to recover their kidnapped daughters destined for capacocha—Inca child human sacrifice. High priest Villac Umu foretells the end of the empire; his prediction comes to pass when a mysterious plague shatters the e... read more

Isabeau (German Edition)

N. Gemini Sasson

Königin Isabella übt Rache an ihrem Ehemann, Edward II., König von England. Mithilfe ihres späteren Geliebten, Sir Roger Mortimer, der als maßgeblicher Kopf hinter einer Revolte stand, wird die Rache vollzogen. Die Eheschließung Isabellas von Frankreich mit Ed... read more

Ein Hauch von Hinterlist (German Edition)

Gary Ponzo

FBI-Agent Nick Bracco gelingt es nicht, einen kurdischen Terroristen davon abzuhalten, wahllos Raketen auf zufällig ausgewählte Eigenheime im ganzen Land zu verschießen. Die Polizei kann natürlich nicht jeden Haushalt einzeln bewachen und so heuert Bracco sein... read more

El Rey - Vollstrecker ohne Gnade (German Edition)

Russell Blake

»El Rey« ist ein epischer Thriller über Auftragsmorde vor dem tückischen Hintergrund der brutalen Drogenkartell-Gewalt im heutigen Mexiko. Der G-20-Finanzgipfel soll in San José Del Cabo statt... read more

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Sea Air

Jule Meeringa

Between raising her seven-year-old daughter and maintaining her job, single mom Nele needs a break. When friends offer to take her daughter, Paula, on vacation with them, it’s the perfect oppo... read more

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Wait for Me in Vienna

Lana N. May

After her grandmother’s death, Johanna moves to Vienna to be close to her brother. There, among the baroque castles and gardens of the bustling capital, she struggles to restart her life. Find... read more

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Over the Fence

Elke Becker

Eva’s hard work has finally paid off. She’s landed her dream job and is moving with her boyfriend, Sascha, to London. But when Sascha informs Eva that he won’t be joining her after all—and she... read more

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Master of Medicine, The (The Secret Healer)

Ellin Carsta

In medieval Germany, Madlen Goldmann left her passion for medicine behind to live a life of quiet contentment with her devoted husband, Johannes, and their children. But when Madlen’s aunt del... read more

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Die Laterne im Fenster (German Edition)

Bobby Hutchinson

Um 1886 in den Weiten der kanadischen Prärie: Der verwitwete Farmer Noah Ferguson will einen Neuanfang wagen. Jetzt sucht er eine Frau, die mit ihm das Landleben teilt. Wie so viele andere Män... read more

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Mädchen, die pfeifen (German Edition)

CC Tillery

Während sich das neunzehnte Jahrhundert allmählich dem Ende zuneigt, wächst Bessie Daniels in der Kleinstadt Hot Springs im Westen von North Carolina auf. Der Zuneigung ihres Vaters kann sie s... read more

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In ihrem Visier (German Edition)

Robin Perini

Jasmin Parker, einzige weibliche Scharfschützin des Jefferson County SWAT-Teams, kann mit einer Kugel einer Fliege ein Auge ausschießen. Aber sie trägt ein dunkles Geheimnis aus ihrer Vergange... read more

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Ehe auf Papier (German Edition)

M. J. Pullen

Marci Thompson hatte stets klare Vorstellungen von ihrem Leben zu ihrem dreißigsten Geburtstag: ein behagliches Haus in der Vorstadt mit charmantem Ehemann und zwei perfekten Kindern. Eine gef... read more

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In Love with a Gentleman

Elisa Ellen

When high-spirited Lea travels abroad, staying in the little English village of Gatingstone, she never suspects that she will meet her perfect dream man there. Like her literary ideal, Mr. Dar... read more

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Die Leichenkammer (German Edition)

Robert Ellis

Eine junge Frau wird brutal ermordet aufgefunden und als grausame Präsentation in der vermeintlichen Sicherheit ihrer eigenen Wohnung zurückgelassen. Die Gräueltat stößt eine Untersuchung eine... read more

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Zweite Chance in San Francisco (German Edition)

Ellen Wolf

Vor zwölf Jahren gestand die damals sechzehnjährige Jade Rowley dem Bruder ihrer besten Freundin, Liam Latimer, ihre Gefühle für ihn. Er wies sie ab und sie blieb allein zurück, als er fortzog... read more

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The Secret Healer

Ellin Carsta

In the fourteenth century, opportunities for women are limited to the home. But spirited young Madlen finds her calling as assistant to the city’s trusted midwife, Clara. Working alongside Cla... read more

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Svarlen E.

Dec, 2025

Once again, Terry has outdone herself! We've gotta say, it was a blast reading the translation. It was so funny, lively, and captured the mood perfectly! Sooo good. Terry goes above and beyond to ensure our authors' happiness, and we are thrilled! In her, we've found someone we can trust with any...

Reply from Terry L.

The Svarlen duo are so easy to work with: talented, enthusiastic, funny and always open to suggestions. They make translating their books a breeze. I look forward to further collaborations!

John L.

Nov, 2025

Wonderful work. I really appreciated to work with Terry.

Reply from Terry L.

Thank you for your kind words, John! You are a great story-teller; hopefully we'll be able to work together in the near future!

Svarlen E.

Oct, 2025

Also with the second book of our series, Terry did an awesome job! I mean, as the author you know your text, right? But if you can laugh out loud when you read the translation, you know, you've picked the right translator! Terrys diligence, coupled with her great sense of humor and the level of p...

Reply from Terry L.

Thank you for your kind words! Svarlen's books are such a delight to translate. I look forward to our continued collaboration!

Svarlen E.

Sep, 2025

We had a novel translated by Terry, and it was incredible! Genre: Cozy crime with a good side of humor. Terry absolutely nailed the nuances of the humor, and her comments were incredibly helpful. We are thrilled to have Terry continue as our translator for the rest of the series; books 2 and 3 ha...

Reply from Terry L.

Thank you for your kind words. I've never worked on a project where I had so much fun and laughed on almost every page. Can't wait to continue on this wonderful cozy mystery series!

Peter B.

Sep, 2025

Terry hat inzwischen den achten Band meiner Krimireihe übersetzt und ich bin mit ihrer Arbeit ausgesprochen zufrieden. Die Qualität der Übersetzung entspricht meiner Erwartung und scheint auch bei den Lesern gut anzukommen, da inzwischen die ersten Bücher Einnahmen aus dem AllStar Bonus erhalten....

Reply from Terry L.

As usual Peter is a dream to work with. His books are always well written and he generally responds positively to my my suggestions so nothing gets lost in translation. I look forward to our contin...

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