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
Some of the traditionally published books I have proofread or copyedited:
The Obsidian Tower, Melissa Caruso, Orbit, 2020
The Ranger of Marzanna, Jon Skovron, Orbit, 2020
The Shadows Between Us, Tricia Levenseller, Feiwel & Friends, 2020
Realm of Ash, Tasha Suri, Orbit, 2019
Fortuna, Kristyn Merbeth, Orbit, 2019
Into the Crooked Place, Alexandra Christo, Feiwel & Friends, 2019
The Revolution of Birdie Randolph, Brandy Colbert, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, 2019
Jade War, Fonda Lee, Orbit, 2019
Velocity Weapon, Megan E. O'Keefe, Orbit, 2019
Fray, Rowenna Miller, Orbit, 2019
Fake It Till You Break It, Jenn P. Nguyen, Swoon Reads, 2019
The Hod King, Josiah Bancroft, Orbit, 2019
A Bad Deal for the Whole Galaxy, Alex White, Orbit, 2018
Empire of Sand, Tasha Suri, Orbit, 2018
Nightblood, Elly Blake, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, 2018
Daughter of the Siren Queen, Tricia Levenseller, Feiwel & Friends, 2018
Jade City, Fonda Lee, Orbit, 2017
Finding You, Lydia Albano, Swoon Reads, 2017
Wild Beauty, Anna-Marie McLemore, Feiwel & Friends, 2017
Daughter of the Pirate King, Tricia Levenseller, Feiwel & Friends, 2017
Dream On, Kerstin Gier, Henry Holt and Co., 2016
The Ranger of Marzanna, Jon Skovron, Orbit, 2020
The Shadows Between Us, Tricia Levenseller, Feiwel & Friends, 2020
Realm of Ash, Tasha Suri, Orbit, 2019
Fortuna, Kristyn Merbeth, Orbit, 2019
Into the Crooked Place, Alexandra Christo, Feiwel & Friends, 2019
The Revolution of Birdie Randolph, Brandy Colbert, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, 2019
Jade War, Fonda Lee, Orbit, 2019
Velocity Weapon, Megan E. O'Keefe, Orbit, 2019
Fray, Rowenna Miller, Orbit, 2019
Fake It Till You Break It, Jenn P. Nguyen, Swoon Reads, 2019
The Hod King, Josiah Bancroft, Orbit, 2019
A Bad Deal for the Whole Galaxy, Alex White, Orbit, 2018
Empire of Sand, Tasha Suri, Orbit, 2018
Nightblood, Elly Blake, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, 2018
Daughter of the Siren Queen, Tricia Levenseller, Feiwel & Friends, 2018
Jade City, Fonda Lee, Orbit, 2017
Finding You, Lydia Albano, Swoon Reads, 2017
Wild Beauty, Anna-Marie McLemore, Feiwel & Friends, 2017
Daughter of the Pirate King, Tricia Levenseller, Feiwel & Friends, 2017
Dream On, Kerstin Gier, Henry Holt and Co., 2016