Victoria Curran

Victoria Curran – Editor

Award-winning editor, 14 years at Harlequin. Want all the feels? I specialize in contemporary romance: developmental and line edits.

Overview

Once upon a time I was a senior editor at Harlequin/HarperCollins (action/adventure, dystopian, fantasy, sci-fi, clean romances and sexy reads)...


As an editor and writer with extensive experience in books and magazines, I believe good editing is about recognizing patterns–intentional and unintentional–and helping to focus the highest-impact page-turner of a story possible.


Can't wait to knock the cats off my keyboard and dig into an edit!

Services
Fiction
Action & Adventure Contemporary Romance Historical Romance Paranormal Romance Post-Apocalyptic Romantic Comedy Women's Fiction
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs
Languages
English (AUS) English (CAN) English (NZ) English (UK) English (US)
Awards
  • Holt Medallion Award of Merit for Best Book: Editor, The Promise of Rain by Rula Sinara
  • Gayle Wilson Award of Excellence and Golden Quill Award: Acquisitions Editor, Wish Me Tomorrow, Karen Rock
  • Best Contemporary Series Romance, RITA award: Editor, A Not So Perfect Past by Beth Andrews
  • Best Long Contemporary, Colorado Romance Writers: Editor, No Place Like Home by Margaret Watson
  • Australia's Romantic Book of the Year (long) and Clendon Readers' Choice Award: Editor, Mr. Imperfect by Karina Bliss
  • Golden Quill Award: Editor, His Hometown Girl by Margaret Watson
Certifications
  • Certificate of Magazine Publishing, Toronto Metropolitan U (formerly Ryerson)
  • BA: English, min. Social Studies/Creative Writing, York U
  • Robert McKee’s Story Seminar
  • Screenwriters’ Summit (Syd Field, John Truby, Linda Seger, Michael Hauge)

Work experience

Self-employed

Aug, 2017 — Present

It's such a rewarding experience to work directly with authors on the books that are dear to their hearts, from contemporary romance to dystopian zombie adventures, and a whole lot in between.

Harlequin

Oct, 2011 — Aug, 2017 (almost 6 years)

Managed a phenomenal editorial staff of eight, working with a team of art directors and marketing, to publish more than 90 new books a year, print and digital.
*Books included contemporary romance, action/adventure and post-apocalyptic dystopian (Gold Eagle imprint).
*Launch senior editor of Harlequin Heartwarming, all the romance, none of the sex!

Harlequin

Oct, 2003 — Oct, 2011 (about 8 years)

Acquired, mentored and edited new and existing authors for Harlequin Superromance, contemporary romance; guest editor for Love Inspired, inspirational romance.

Portfolio

A Cowboy This Christmas: A Sweet Romance Anthology

Roxy Boroughs, Victoria Chatham, Amy Jo Fleming, Raine Hughes, Lawna Mackie, Shawna Mumert, Jan O'Hara, AM Westerling

At Christmas, even the loneliest cowboy can find true love, whether it arrives with the subtle fragrance of evergreen or the kick of a wild stallion. Celebrate the holiday season with these ni... read more
Developmental Editing
Santa School: 12 Days of Heartwarming Christmas

Curtis, Melinda

Developmental Editing
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Jul!

Metz, Katy

Developmental Editing Copy Editing
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Falling for Grace: A Stand-alone Second Chance Romance

Reed, JL

Copy Editing
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The Enchanter's Blood (Arsyn Morgan Book 1)

Stowe, J.A.

Copy Editing
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The Scream Behind Her Smile: A Romantic Thriller

Daniels, Athena

Developmental Editing
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Resisting Mr. Kane: An Age Gap Office Romance (The London Mister Series Book 2)

Lucas, Rosa

Copy Editing
Nefertiti

Michelle Moran

Fast-paced and historically accurate, Nefertiti is the dramatic story of two unforgettable women living through a remarkable period in history.Nefertiti and her younger sister, Mutnodjmet, hav... read more
Developmental Editing
Save Me

Stacey Kennedy

From USA Today bestselling author Stacey Kennedy comes a captivating romance set in the exclusive world of the Phoenix club, where sizzling fantasies become reality...Reporter Hazel Rose has a... read more
Copy Editing
Redemption: a ROCK SOLID romance

Bliss, Karina

Copy Editing
Gin's Tonic: A Small Town Multicultural/Interracial Romance

Owen, Olivia

Developmental Editing
End Day (Deathlands)

James Axler

TIME WARPED Ryan Cawdor and his six companions struggle to survive postnuclear America, a grim new world where hope for the future is lost amid the devastation. APOCALYPSE REDUX In pursuit of ... read more
Developmental Editing
A Very Merry Match

Melinda Curtis

The holidays are served up with some spice in this small-town romance featuring a woman who must maintain a secret identity and the man who begins falling for her.This Christmas, all Mayor Kev... read more
Developmental Editing
Marketing Launchpad: The ultimate, no-fluff marketing book for women in business

Racquel Collard

Are you tired of throwing money at marketing that doesn’t work? Or are you confused about where to start with your marketing?Marketing Launchpad is a must-have for any women who wants to transform her business from struggling to thriving through the power of s... read more
Seeds of a Calling: One Woman's Journey of Finding the Courage to Live Her Truth

Katie De Jong

SEEDS OF A CALLING IS A CAUTIONARY TALE ABOUT THE PRICE YOU PAY WHEN YOU TURN YOUR BACK ON YOUR TRUTHFrom the outside looking in, Kate's life appears perfect. In her mid-thirties, she holds a highly paid senior management position in a corporate engineering co... read more
The Right to Bear Charms (Forever Charmed Mysteries Book 2)

Swanson, Denise

Copy Editing
What's an Earl Gotta Do? (The Astley Chronicles Book 2)

McCaskill, Courtney

Copy Editing
Divine Interruption

Katy Metz

During a hospital stay, curator Arsinoë Nelson hears a conversation about Earth's destruction. Believing this was a one time hallucination, she returns to work at Neo-Classica, an ancient worl... read more
Developmental Editing Copy Editing
Dead, Dying, or Nearly There

Wingert, Wesley

Developmental Editing
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At Last: Henley's Story (The Friends Trilogy Book 1)

Wheeler, Lee

Copy Editing
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A Perfect Catch (Shepherdsville)

Brooks, Shawna Lynn

Developmental Editing
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Her Amish Summer

Daniel, Julianne

Copy Editing
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Heart of Cole

Burrows, Kate

Developmental Editing Copy Editing
Kate

Smith, Thom

Developmental Editing
Unwrapping the Alien: A Christmas Sci-Fi Romance Anthology

Jacks, Hattie

Developmental Editing
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Love in a Time of War: An Army Nurse's Coming of Age Story

Amthor Spinelli, Leslyn

Developmental Editing
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Become Inspired: Your Next Steps: A Simple but Powerful Guide to Shifting Your Mindset, Sparking Inspiration, and Reaching your Goals in Only 11 Weeks

Styles, Jay

Copy Editing
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On Reading Tough Books or, I used to read so much––what happened to me?

Johnson, N.E.

Developmental Editing Copy Editing
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Charlie Tree

Recio, Gianna

Developmental Editing Copy Editing
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Rendezvous with a Gift Horse (Wingfield Equestrian Book 2)

Le Voguer, Annie

Editorial Assessment
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The Rains on Tan Son Nhat: No One Is Wiser Than Destiny

McCain-Nguyen, Christopher

Developmental Editing Copy Editing
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The King's Bargain (Arsyn Morgan Book 2)

Stowe, J.A.

Copy Editing
What the Fang? (Undead Ever After)

Kennedy, Stacey

Copy Editing
Resurrection

Swanson, Denise

Copy Editing
A Mother's Claim

Janice Kay Johnson

A Mother's Claim by Janice Kay Johnson released on Dec 01, 2016 is available now for purchase.
Developmental Editing
The Promise of Rain (From Kenya, with Love Book 1)

Rula Sinara

He wants to take her child out of Africa… The Busara elephant research and rescue camp on Kenya's Serengeti is Anna Bekker's life's work. And it's the last place she thought she'd run into Dr.... read more
Developmental Editing
What the Librarian Did

Karina Bliss

Is Rachel Robinson the only one on campus who doesn't know who Devin Freedman is? No big deal except that the bad-boy rock star gets a kick out of Rachel's refusal to worship at his feet. And ... read more
Developmental Editing
Betting on the Rookie (The Bakers of Baseball)

Stephanie Doyle

They've both got their eye on the prize Sports agent Samantha Baker needs an epic comeback after the disaster that destroyed her career. Just one client, and she'll prove she can do this thing... read more
Developmental Editing
A Not-So-Perfect Past

Beth Andrews

Nina Carlson knows all about Dillon Ward. Knows he served time in prison. Knows nobody put out the welcome mat when he moved to Serenity Springs. But that doesn't stop her from renting him a p... read more
Developmental Editing
She's Far From Hollywood (The Lowery Women)

Jo McNally

"You and me are a bad idea, Hollywood." She's a former beauty queen, former reality TV star and the former wife of a former Sexiest Man Alive. And now Bree Mathews has been forced into hiding ... read more
Developmental Editing
Wedding Bell Blues: A Mistaken Identity Sweet Romance (Something Old, Something New Book 3)

Stengl, Suzanne

Developmental Editing
Gypsy Bride

Mackie, Lawna

Developmental Editing
The Two: Love, Life & Curveballs

Looney, David Wayne

Developmental Editing
Halftime: A Moo U Hockey Romance

Findlay, Kim

Developmental Editing
Save Me (Phoenix Book 3)

Kennedy, Stacey

Copy Editing
INVEST IN ME: Enemies to Lovers (Big Sky Dreamers Book 1)

DIXON, NAN

Developmental Editing
East of Evil (Compass Crimes Book 4)

Fisher, Joni M

Copy Editing
Return to Pelican Inn (Love by Design Book 1)

Dana Mentink

Her design scheme didn't include him! Struggling interior designer Rosa Franco and her twin brother, Cy, are bent on transforming the timeworn Pelican Inn into the jewel of the California coas... read more
Developmental Editing
Married by Mistake

Abby Gaines

Do not adjust your set. That really was Casey Greene being jilted by her fiancé on live TV! And that really was Memphis's most eligible bachelor who stepped in to marry her instead.Millionaire... read more
Developmental Editing
Safe Harbor (Ladera by the Sea)

Marie Ferrarella

If he stays, she's in danger. But if he leaves… All Mike Ryan can tell her is his name. Revealing any more to this beautiful stranger would put her in danger. And he's not willing to jeopardiz... read more
Developmental Editing
Winter Wedding Bells: The Kiss\The Wish\The Promise

Karen Rock

But guests are expecting a Christmas Eve wedding…! What could be more romantic than a Christmas wedding at a ski lodge in Lake Placid? Well, if there actually was a wedding, for one thing! Thr... read more
Developmental Editing
The Trouble with Mistletoe

Jennifer Snow

You can't say no to a mistletoe kiss, no matter who's under it!Since leaving Brookhollow and her fiancé, Luke Dawson, twelve years earlier, Victoria Mason hasn't looked back. She's traded the ... read more
Developmental Editing
The Husband School (Willing to Wed Book 1)

Kristine Rolofson

Turning bachelors into Casanovas, one cowboy at a time Meg Ripley may run the local diner, but she has never been one to get involved in the small-town craziness of Willing, Montana. Now sudde... read more
Developmental Editing
His Secret Past (Single Father)

Ellen Hartman

His Secret Past by Ellen Hartman released on May 01, 2008 is available now for purchase.
Developmental Editing
The Brother Returns (Home on the Ranch)

Jeannie Watt

The Brother Returns by Jeannie Watt released on Feb 01, 2008 is available now for purchase.
Developmental Editing
A Roof Over Their Heads (A True North Hero)

M. K. Stelmack

She can’t have the man she loves…if it means losing her child!Alexi Docker’s a widow trying to adopt the child she and her husband had taken in. Except her new rental home turns out to be a di... read more
Developmental Editing

Victoria has 29 reviews

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Amy W.

Amy W.

Nov, 2023

Victoria has become an indispensable partner in my fiction writing process. She’s a master in her area, with years of experience. She shares her knowledge kindly and freely. What a gift!
Kimi F.

Kimi F.

Jul, 2023

Victoria was super helpful/communicative, and was willing to answer any questions I had and be flexible about deadlines. I would totally recommend her!
Marlie M.

Marlie M.

Jun, 2023

Victoria went over and above with her editorial assessment of my novel. Her professionalism and experience was evident throughout. I value her feedback and will make changes as per her comments. I will definitely use her again for future editing requirements. I can highly recommend Victoria to other authors.
Marian G.

Marian G.

May, 2023

Victoria went above and beyond working on my manuscript. All her suggestions have improved the script and eased my thoughts about certain aspects of the story. Thank you, Victoria! I hope we can work together again.
Giulia G.

Giulia G.

May, 2023

I honestly can't recommend Victoria's line editing services enough. I handed her over a manuscript filled with convoluted writing, sentences burrowed from my mother tongue and an insane amount of head-shoulder actions. And with those 95k words Victoria performed a miracle. Truly. She returned ~17k comments and corrections including tips to fix my writing vices and suggestions to develop a bet...
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