Yes, I have published poems in small literary journals, written blog entries and ghostwritten materials. I have two poems in The Persistent Desire: A Femme-Butch Reader, edited by Joan Nestle. My first published short story appeared in On Our Backs, edited by the amazing Susie Bright. Naiad Press publisher and co-founder Barbara Grier and I co authored several anthologies of love stories and erotica, including The First Time Ever (Naiad, 1995), Dancing in the Dark (Naiad, 1996), Lady Be Good (Naiad, 1997) and The Touch of Your Hand (Naiad, 1998).

Yes, I work directly with published and unpublished authors as well as publishers and literary agents.

I’ve edited more than 250 books over the last two dozen or so years. Many of them are mysteries or lesbian fiction books, including the Lambda Literary Award nominee Stolen: A Kieran Yeats Mystery (Cats Paw, 2018) by Linda J. Wright. One book of nonfiction I worked on is the perennial bestseller Female Ejaculation and the G-Spot (Hunter House, 2003; revised second edition, 2014) by Deborah Sundahl. I am thanked in the acknowledgments of nearly every book I’ve edited, which makes me happy. One memoir I edited is called Emma’s Gift: A Grieving Mother’s Journey of Survival and Hope (TM Enterprises, 2011) by Nancy Fisher. I have also worked with many as-yet- unpublished writers on books that are currently being handled by literary agents.

I edit all books myself. I will hire someone to help me with transcription or indexing or other skills that I either don’t have or can’t do alone. But if I need to hire someone else or otherwise outsource a function, you’ll not only know it first, but I’ll get your permission.

We can negotiate that. Usually I do not make those changes. I work in pencil on paper. Then it is up to you to make the changes on the Word doc. But I have also negotiated with authors who prefer that I make those changes.

Yes, see the submission guidelines here: https://www.editmaven.com/manuscript-submission-guidelines/

Yes, via PayPal or Venmo. Personal checks or money orders are also welcome.

After I finish editing your manuscript, I write you a letter with my analysis and suggested changes. These letters vary in length depending on what type of editorial help you need. An analysis only will yield a letter of about 3-5 pages. A full-blown book edit usually yields a letter averaging 7-10 pages long. I write notes on the manuscript itself too, but the letter pulls together all my thoughts.

Once you receive the marked manuscript and letter back from me, I’m happy to have a phone conversation with you to answer any questions you may have or to discuss any issues about the manuscript.

Anywhere from two weeks to two months. We can discuss your preferred deadline, but I like to have time with a manuscript and often need the time to think through issues. Scheduling may be an issue depending on how many books I have going.

Over the years I’ve averaged 8-12 books per year for editing.

I’m happy to provide you with references. Just ask me.

Yes, I can help you with your author publicity materials and marketing copy. For campaigns, I will refer you to a qualified book publicist who can help you get publicity for your book. Please also be sure to take a look at BookLife.com for excellent resources for self-published authors and writers who are considering self-publishing.