Overview
I'm a professional freelance developmental book editor with more than 25 years experience working with Callisto Media, Quarto, Adams Media (Simon & Schuster), and Hollan Publishing. I specialize in non-fiction (spirituality, self-help, humor, wellness, gardening), crafting, and cookbooks.
Services
Non-Fiction
Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits
Design
DIY & Crafts
Health & Wellbeing
Home & Garden
Nature
New Age
Self-Help & Self-Improvement
Languages
English (US)
Certifications
- Digital Media Skills, UC Berkeley Advanced Media Institute
Work experience
Self-employed
Jun, 2015 —
Present
I work on a steady stream of book development projects for various imprints for Callisto Media; mostly a mix of wellness titles and cookbooks. These projects have very quick turnaround times and strict guidelines that need to be followed. I find creative ways within those parameters to elevate the content!
Self-employed
Jan, 2013 —
Present
I have done freelance projects ranging from book developmental projects and book interior and cover design to web design projects. I am flexible, turn projects around quickly, and have a wide range of skills I can bring to your project.
Portfolio
Modern knitters are simply in love with luxury yarns—and the stylish items they can make from these opulent, irresistibly touchable materials. Sensual Knits feeds their hunger for fashionable projects made specifically with the finest merinos, alpacas, silks, ... read more
Create impressive origami projects in just 10 steps with this beautiful and easy origami book.10-Fold Origami features a completely original take on a very classic subject in this papercraft book, which features beautiful full-colored illustrations and easy-to... read more
Imagine a town where dinosaurs never went extinct. What would you do? Would you frantically run away and hide under your bed? Or, would you have a hamburger-eating contest with a Tyrannosaurus rex; go fishing with a Rhamphorhynchus; or travel through space wit... read more
Find the right words for the best job!It's not enough to have the talent and experience to land the right job—you have to be able to put that talent and experience into words. With just the right phrase, you can highlight your achievements in your resume, make... read more
Falling. Being chased. Showing up to an important event late—and naked. Chances are you've had these dreams, but what are they trying to tell you?In this one-of-a-kind dream guide, certified hypnotherapist and former psychology professor Dr. Janece O. Hudson h... read more
Misanthrope, n.:1.) One who hates mankind; a curmudgeon; a loner;2.) The guy in your office who responded to your e-mail of baby photos with "D-. Passing, but not college material";3.) A RealistFrom The Misanthrope's Guide to LifeIn this guide, you'll learn ho... read more
This book is the short slap to the back of the head most people need nowadays. In a world that's more likely to flip the bird than hold the door, it's their reminder of proper behavior. You'll receive a (re-)schooling in manners with lessons split up by situat... read more
Is there life after death? It depends on who you ask...It happens to all of us, yet...what happens when we die? Are we reincarnated? Do we go to heaven? Is death the end of everything? Or do our souls pass on to another life? Do we even have souls? These are t... read more
Which books belong on every woman's bookshelf? Can you really plan a safe solo vacation? How can you take control in any emergency?Finally, life's essential decisions and directions are gathered in one place! In this all-purpose guide to everything, you will f... read more
There's nothing they hate more than bad home décor, cheap vodka, and men who take off their shirts but shouldn't (especially when those things happen all at once!). They believe they're unique, yet somehow they're all exactly the same, bitching about Prop 8 an... read more
From Act I:"I think you left these behind," I said, handing them to her. This happens all the time when women try to return bags they've used. Tampons, lipstick, coins, Tic Tacs, and condoms are the top treasures found."Greasy" let out a sigh as if I were the ... read more
In a galaxy far, far away a geek was born.So begins the real-life hero's journey of Jedi Knight wannabe Tony Pacitti. In this hilarious coming-of-age memoir, Tony shows how Star Wars has served as a source of comfort, guidance, and wisdom in his life. From the... read more
No one said life on the road would be easy. Navigating the rails, mapping bus lines, and hitching rides. Dealing with hunger when you don't have a nickel to chew on. Picking up an odd job here and making a few bucks there. But that's why it's exciting. It's on... read more
Who doesnÆt have a stack of magazines in their bathroom? Now your reading pile can include something more interesting than People has to offer! This collection of short aphorisms, spiritual wisdom, and food for thought is perfect for bathroom reading. The Litt... read more
You don't have to sit under a bodhi tree and meditate as the Buddha did to become enlightened. With this easy, engaging guide, you can start bringing more compassion, joy, serenity, and happiness into your life today, right from your own home. Not only will yo... read more
How would it be different if mothers looked forward to their daughters’ first steps into womanhood with the same anticipation and excitement as they had for her very first steps toward walking? What if there was a whole community of women waiting to receive he... read more
A personal account of one woman's spiritual journey, this memoir examines what happens when a talented female teacher takes the masculine assumptions of Zen practice and turns them inside out. Setting out as a young woman to learn from Asian teachers, the auth... read more
Illustrates various yoga stretches and describes workouts designed to build muscle and strenthen bones.
Describes ways to beautify a lawn through the use of stone, brick, gravel, decking, mosaics, gardens, and murals.
Do you . . .. . . love harvesting juicy heirloom tomatoes--but are at a loss for how to extend their shelf life?. . . dig up buckets full of robust potatoes--but don't know how to store them to resist rot?. . . dream about growing vibrant, crisp greens into th... read more
Who said a vegan diet has to be boring—these healthy and satisfying twists on your favorite junk food let you have the best of both worlds! Have you committed to a vegan diet, but still find yourself dreaming of those taboo sugary, salty, and fried treats of y... read more
Got a peanut butter cup, a Fruit Roll-Up, and a bag of chips? Voil? -Truffled Berry Praline Purses! Passing off a snack attack as fine food is as easy as a trip to the corner convenience store with this book. Featuring 51 clever photographically depicted recip... read more
Baby food should be made of the freshest, healthiest ingredients on the planet. Brimming with the biggest variety of purees sure to expand baby's palate, 201 Organic Baby Purees teaches readers to blend, well-balanced meals right in their own home. As easy-to-... read more
Make a habit of healthful living in your household with The Clean Eating Weeknight Dinner Plan.Planning meals night after night that will get your family excited about starting and sticking to clean eating can be challenging. Just ask Michelle Anderson, whose ... read more
With one-pot meals specifically designed for duos, the All-In-One Dutch Oven Cookbook for Two is your ultimate solution to unwanted leftovers.Many Dutch oven cookbooks offer recipes meant to serve 6 or more. But why overspend on pricey ingredients or waste tim... read more
From Chicken and Waffles to Cinnamon Sugar Donut Holes, fried food is hard to resist―so don’t! The Super Easy Air Fryer Cookbook offers the easiest recipes to indulge in healthier fried favorites any day of the week.Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, ... read more
Better Eating for Better Brain Health―The Complete GuideYour cognition can actually be improved by what you eat. The MIND Diet Plan and Cookbook is the definitive guide to the MIND diet (Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay)―which studie... read more
"There may be no better way to instill a love of good food in your kids than by having them learn to cook. Kid Chef helps them develop fundamental skills, harness their curiosity, and turn out tasty, family-friendly dishes."―Cooking Light MagazineEvery parent ... read more
"[Mr. Lemoine's] desserts . . . verge on spectacular."--The New York TimesWhip up a quick dessert to celebrate Coconut Torte Day on March 13!Stock up on vermouth to celebrate Dry Martini Day on June 19!Up for fried seafood? October 2 is National Fried Scallops... read more
Your backyard becomes an all-natural pharmacy! Colds. Headaches. Upset stomach, Allergy symptoms. Depression. Circulation problems. This timely book goes beyond using herbs as medicine; it also focuses on beneficial foods for more than 100 common ailments and ... read more
"One of the best Stress Management books of all time" - BookAuthorityStress management solutions for you and your children!Kids today are more stressed, overwhelmed, and struggling with anxiety than ever before. Children are not born with the coping strategies... read more
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