Like many independent editors, I started as a beta reader.

And when I say “beta reader”, I mean for fanfiction. Like, deep in fanfiction. It had a chokehold on me for decades. Even when I was writing it, I was reading it and editing it for others in my spare time. My penchant for grammar and spelling aided me in proofreading fellow fanfic writers. My appetite as a reader helped me suggest stylistic changes. I did this for years.

A few years ago, as I began pursuing a self-publishing path, I joined a few critique circles (all of which now have self-published authors...which is super cool). My beta-ing skills slowly morphed in into honed editing skills as several of my fellow critique partners came to me to edit their work. It was an honor, but also a little scary. And it wasn’t until last year that I began to market myself as a romance fiction editor.

Now, here I am. A published author with a budding editing business, and I couldn’t be more excited. And I can’t wait to help you make your dreams come true!