Traditionally published books I have copyedited recently:
Coyote Lost and Found, Dan Gemeinhart, Macmillan Children's, 2024
The Hexologists, Josiah Bancroft, Orbit, 2023
These Burning Stars, Bethany Jacobs, Orbit, 2023
West of the Sea, Stephanie Willing, Penguin Young Readers, 2023
Only She Came Back, Margot Harrison, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, 2023
The Magician's Daughter, H. G. Parry, Redhook, 2023
The Hexologists, Josiah Bancroft, Orbit, 2023
These Burning Stars, Bethany Jacobs, Orbit, 2023
West of the Sea, Stephanie Willing, Penguin Young Readers, 2023
Only She Came Back, Margot Harrison, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, 2023
The Magician's Daughter, H. G. Parry, Redhook, 2023
Author Testimonials:
"Kelley’s copyediting work was a tremendous help, getting down to the nitty-gritty with those pesky grammar and punctuation rules as well as keeping the big picture in mind. Her help in straightening out a complex timeline in my sci-fi mystery was a lifesaver!" —Kathryn Hoff, independent author
"I was blown away at the thoroughness of Kelley's notations and her understanding of my story. She answered questions I had thought of myself and gave me a few alternate plot ideas, as well as a load of other thoughtful considerations. The editorial letter is eight pages long and chock-full of suggestions to make my story stronger." —Nadine Roth, independent author
"I absolutely loved Kelley's feedback. It was wonderful, and I can't say how invaluable her assessment was to me. I really hope to work with her again." —Louisa Gene Moriyama, independent author
"Kelley captured exactly what was needed. I didn’t feel any intrusion into my work like I have with other editors. All the additions or suggestions she made fit perfectly. I loved the way she tightened everything up. It feels and sounds improved without losing anything I was going for." —Siana Wineland, independent author
"As a seasoned writer and editor, I've encountered scores of people in this profession. I met Kelley when my children's picture book was in my publisher's editorial cycle. She approached her work with a maturity of both craft and soul, a rare combination. I'd jump at the chance to work with her again." —Gloria Burgess, author
"I was blown away at the thoroughness of Kelley's notations and her understanding of my story. She answered questions I had thought of myself and gave me a few alternate plot ideas, as well as a load of other thoughtful considerations. The editorial letter is eight pages long and chock-full of suggestions to make my story stronger." —Nadine Roth, independent author
"I absolutely loved Kelley's feedback. It was wonderful, and I can't say how invaluable her assessment was to me. I really hope to work with her again." —Louisa Gene Moriyama, independent author
"Kelley captured exactly what was needed. I didn’t feel any intrusion into my work like I have with other editors. All the additions or suggestions she made fit perfectly. I loved the way she tightened everything up. It feels and sounds improved without losing anything I was going for." —Siana Wineland, independent author
"As a seasoned writer and editor, I've encountered scores of people in this profession. I met Kelley when my children's picture book was in my publisher's editorial cycle. She approached her work with a maturity of both craft and soul, a rare combination. I'd jump at the chance to work with her again." —Gloria Burgess, author