Overview
After graduating with a BFA in theatre from Syracuse University, where I honed my knowledge of storytelling and dramatic theory, I worked for 11 years at Doubleday (a division of Penguin Random House in NYC) under the legendary publisher and editor Nan A. Talese on books by celebrated authors including Margaret Atwood, Pat Conroy, and Ian McEwan. I also acquired and edited my own projects, with a focus on fiction and memoir. This experience gave me deep insight into the trade publishing landscape—what agents and editors look for, how acquisitions decisions are made, and what makes a manuscript stand out in a competitive market. My editorial approach is informed by this industry knowledge, helping aspiring authors refine their work with an eye toward publication.
Since 2015, I’ve been offering independent editorial services from my home base in Detroit, where I’ve been lucky enough to work with #1 New York Times bestseller Jennifer Weiner, Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick Alka Joshi, and the late U.S. Senator Carl Levin. My feedback offers clear, actionable insights to help bring out the best in your story and that you can carry forward to future projects.
I love a book that can make me laugh or move me to tears. Some of my favorite reads this year, to give you a sense of what I’d love to work on: Margo’s Got Money Troubles, The Wedding People, Pineapple Street, We All Want Impossible Things, All Fours, Bad Summer People, Good Material, Stay True, and The Many Lives of Mama Love.
I offer critiques, developmental edits, query letter reviews, and phone consultations. I'm happy to provide a sample editorial letter so you can see my approach.
Services
Non-Fiction
Fiction
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Awards
- Barnes & Noble Discover selection (On the Come Up)
- Finalist for the LA Times Book Prize (Isabella: The Warrior Queen)
- Finalist for the National Jewish Book Award (Backing into Forward)
- Finalist for the NAACP Image Award (On the Come Up)
- Finalist for the Thurber Prize for American Humor (The Lost Book of Mormon)
- New York Times Notable Book (Saul Steinberg: A Biography)
- Indie Next List (The Drowning House)
- Longlisted for the PEN/Jacqueline Bograd Weld Award for Biography (Isabella: The Warrior Queen)
- Finalist for the Minnesota Book Award (The Healing)
Work experience
Penguin Random House Inc.
Random House Inc.
Random House Inc.
Random House Inc.
Detroit Metro Times
The Daily Orange (Syracuse University)
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