To satisfy my love of learning, I dedicate myself to ongoing technical and writing craft training. Additional reading is mandatory for “research” (sorry Hubby, you’ll have to put the kids to bed, I have to read another best seller).

While I specialize in fiction, I’m a lifelong avid reader of most genres, fiction and nonfiction. I’ve enjoyed working with American and international authors on a wide variety of content:

  • Fiction books include: general fiction, historical fiction, based on real life stories, speculative fiction, women’s fiction, romance, romantic thriller, paranormal, LGBTQ+, men’s fiction, murder mystery thriller, science fiction, fantasy, short stories, young adult, middle-grade, children’s picture books, and poetry.
  • Nonfiction works include: management & leadership, cookbook, memoirs, newsletters, letters, websites, educational applications, and legal documentation.  
  • I edit in American English or British English; past or present tense; and in first person point of view, third person POV, or omniscient POV. However you want to tell your story, we’ll make it work!
  • So far, I haven’t discovered any triggers—I can work with any subject matter.

While reading the draft of a friend’s self-published book, I offered to flag a few syntax errors. Her book was intriguing, and I felt the drive to help. I knew, by working together, we could improve how the characters related to each other. It was a dream to get to discuss the decisions and nuances of the book with the author herself!

I reveled in leaving in-line comments with suggestions to help the story make it to the page as the author intended. 

Of course, I got “Carried” away outlining the plot and important parts of the story.

The document I created allowed us to see the story in a new way. Out popped the improvements needed! She was grateful, and it thrilled me to use my talents to contribute in a meaningful way to her book. 

I’ve since immersed myself in studying the craft of writing, refining my editing skills, and supporting authors.

I have a Masters of Science in Professional Accounting and a decade of experience as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). I’ve worked as an auditor (which allowed me to travel globally), project manager, accountant, and college instructor. Now I am delighted to be a full-time editor—my childhood fantasy! I’ve discovered that my training in reviewing financial reports and business processes has prepared me for editing. There are a lot of similarities—such as threading the same correct information throughout, considering the audience, providing clarity for the reader, asking the right questions, and solving problems. 

Reading is a huge part of who I am. I love to share and discuss stories, and (humble-brag alert) all three of my kids tested in the top 99% nationwide for literacy skills when they started kindergarten. I use my teaching and coaching skills to bring out the author’s best work. 

In each engagement, I strive to identify and develop the theme(s) of the story—the essence the author needs to convey to their readers. I love books that stay with me years after reading (I still hold in my heart how Jonas from The Giver pulled out courage from his memories when he needed it most), and I want this for your readers.

I can’t wait to support you!