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Stephanie
Elizabethtown, PA, USA
Trauma-informed editor at Lake Drive Books specializing in religious deconstruction memoir, poetry, self-help, fantasy/sci-fi, and romance.
Genres: Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Non-Fiction, Romantic Fantasy, Romance, Fiction, Historical Romance, and Inspirational.
Work experience:
- The Potter's School
- Self
- Lake Drive Books
Duncan
Raleigh, NC, USA
Developmental editor of NYT bestsellers by Grand Central, Algonquin, Warner, Hachette. I am also a contributing editor at Harper's Magazine.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Inspirational, Historical Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Contemporary Fiction, Literary Fiction, Historical Romance, and Romance.
Work experience:
- Algonquin Books
- CraftBook Editorial
- Harper's Magazine
Ann Leslie
New York City, NY, United States
Over 25 years' editorial experience at a Big 5 publisher and a literary agency, specializing in commercial fiction and narrative nonfiction.
Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Women's Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Historical Romance, Contemporary Fiction, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Romantic Comedy, Psychological Thriller, and Thriller & Suspense.
Work experience:
- Harlequin Books
- Dystel, Goderich & Bourret
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Hilari
Glen Head, NY, USA
I am a sharp-eyed, award winning editor with over thirty years in the romance industry. I'll help you tell your story and find your readers!
Genres: Contemporary Romance, Romance, Fiction, Historical Romance, Romantic Comedy, Romantic Suspense, Time Travel Romance, Coming of Age, Contemporary Fiction, and Historical Fiction.
Work experience:
- Harlequin
- Zebra Books
- Self-employed
Holly
East Rutherford, NJ, USA
NYT-bestselling, award-winning editor with over 17 years of industry experience, specializing in mysteries, thrillers, suspense, WF, romance
Genres: Women's Fiction, Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Historical Romance, Romantic Comedy, Romantic Suspense, and Historical Mysteries.
Work experience:
- St. Martin's Press
- Self-employed
- BookEnds, LLC
- Crooked Lane Books/Alcove Press
Nina
Madison, WI, USA
Professional editor and NYT bestselling author. 25+ yrs of fiction expertise. I love storytelling and honoring the author's voice.
Genres: Contemporary Romance, Romance, Fiction, Historical Romance, Romantic Comedy, Middle Grade, Children's, Mystery & Crime, and Women's Fiction.
Work experience:
- American Girl
- Chronicle Books
- Harlequin Books and Samhain Publishing
- Snow Queen Publishing & Editing
Christy
Warminster, PA, USA
Editor specializing in Christian contemporary, historical, suspense, and romantic fiction, and Christian living and devotionals
Genres: Christian Fiction, Fiction, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Non-Fiction, Historical Fiction, Historical Romance, Romance, Contemporary Romance, Writing & Publishing, Inspirational, and Health & Wellbeing.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- M*Modal
- BroadStreet Publishing Group
- Lighthouse Publishing of the Carolinas
- Revell (Baker Publishing Group)
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Jenn
Olathe, KS, USA
Honest and caring editor. Passionate about helping authors succeed, with eight years in the professional literary world.
Genres: Coming of Age, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Historical Romance, Thriller & Suspense, Women's Fiction, and Poetry.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- TouchPoint Press
Maia
New York, NY, USA
Developmental editor with 10+ years of professional experience in romance. LGBTQIA+, first-time authors, all heat levels welcome!
Genres: Paranormal Romance, Romance, Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Historical Romance, Romantic Fantasy, Romantic Suspense, and Romantic Comedy.
Work experience:
- Pegasus Books
- Radish Fiction
- Various
- Yonder Fiction
Lauren
New York, NY, USA
Specializing in genre and literary fiction since 2015, with publishers and imprints including Macmillan, Penguin Random House, and Tor.
Genres: LGBTQ Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Women's Fiction, Fantasy, Literary Fiction, Historical Romance, Romance, and Science Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Hamilton College
Michelle
Orlando, FL, USA
Copy Editor and Developmental Editor who loves coaching authors to maximize their books. Experience - Xulon Press Christian Publishing.
Genres: Christian Fiction, Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Non-Fiction, Parenting & Families, Literary Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Historical Romance, and Romance.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- The Ghost Publishing
- Xulon Press Publishing
Mireya
New York, NY, USA
I’m an editorial professional with five years experience, having worked at a top-five publishing company, HarperCollins Publishers.
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy, Military Science Fiction, Science Fiction, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Historical Romance, and Romance.
Work experience:
- HarperCollins Publishers (William Morrow/Harper Voyager)
- HarperCollins Publishers
Claire
Kansas City, MO, USA
16+ years building USA Today/NYT/Bestselling/Award-Winning careers in sci-fi, fantasy, and romance. I'm thorough and kind, with short waits.
Genres: Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Fiction, Urban Fantasy, Science Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Historical Romance, Paranormal Romance, and Romantic Suspense.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Wordfire Press
- The Wild Rose Press
- Entangled Publishing
Emily
Washington D.C., DC, USA
Experienced editor of contemporary romance, romantic suspense, historical romance, women's fiction. 18 years at HarperCollins / Harlequin.
Genres: Romantic Suspense, Romance, Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Historical Romance, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Mystery & Crime, Literary Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, and Christian Fiction.
Work experience:
- Harlequin Books
Lyndsey
Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA, USA
Professional editor of horror/fantasy with over five years' experience helping authors and traditional publishers elevate their novels.
Genres: Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Post-Apocalyptic, Science Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Psychological Thriller, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Historical Romance, Romance, and Urban Fantasy.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Eerie River Publishing (Indie Publishing House)
- Turner Publishing (Established Traditional Publishing House)
Nicole
New York, NY, USA
Developmental Editor & Coach | 10+ years of experience editing romance at HarperCollins, including a #1 NYT bestseller & Lambda Award winner
Genres: LGBTQ Fiction, Fiction, New Adult, Young Adult, Romantic Comedy, Romance, Romantic Suspense, Historical Romance, Contemporary Romance, Chick Lit, and Women's Fiction.
Work experience:
- The D. E. Shaw Group
- HarperCollins/Avon Books
- Self-employed
Mira
River Edge, NJ, USA
Freelance book editor specializing in romance. I have edited historical, paranormal, contemporary, and episodic romances.
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Women's Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Historical Romance, Paranormal Romance, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Radish Fiction
- Avalon Books
- John Wiley & Sons
- Dorchester Publishing Company
- Self-employed





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