My experience as an editor includes providing copy editing, developmental editing, BETA reading, and book reviews. I have worked with numerous publishers, including New Harbinger Publications, Autumn House Press, and Small Harbor Press. With a background in mental health from being a licensed professional counselor in the state of Texas for ten years, I have a special place in my heart for mental health nonfiction books. I also love working on poetry and fiction.

A woman with reddish-brown hair and wide eyes is hiding behind a blue book titled 'The Psychology of Counseling.' She is in a library, with shelves of books in the background.

About Me

  • I was born and raised in Texas, but I have strong roots in New England. My husband and I were married on a magical, crisp, Vermont autumn day.

  • I have four pets: a dog and three cats. They are all aptly named after fictional characters.

A close-up of a tabby cat lying on a dark surface with its eyes closed and paw near its face.
Close-up of a brown dog with white markings on its face, lying down on a soft surface, with its mouth slightly open showing teeth, and background blurred.
Close-up of a black cat lying on a green surface with orange yarn, with part of a beige sofa and patterned pillow in the background.
A black cat with green eyes lying on a brown mat against a brick wall, surrounded by some scattered dried leaves.

Pet Tax from Left to Right: Regina George, Gretchen Weiners, Damian, (Mean Girls) and Fezzik (The Princess Bride)

  • Halloween is my favorite holiday and fall is my favorite season. I love horror movies and books and I have Halloween decor as every day decor.

  • Searching for vintage vinyl records is one of my favorite past times. Throw in a bookstore, coffee, a good thunderstorm, and it’s a perfect day.

  • I love creating things. I enjoy embroidery, painting, sketching, and handwriting. I recently bought a sewing machine and am teaching myself how to make my own clothes…which has been both fun and infuriating. Sewing is hard!

  • My all time favorite book is The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath. I read it once a year. Other favorites include Little Women, The Great Gatsby, Mexican Gothic, Rebecca, and The Hunger Games trilogy. I also love poetry; my favorite poets include Sandra Cisneros, Ada Limón, Joy Harjo, and Hala Alyan.

  • My favorite color is purple.

  • I have too many tattoos to count…and am still going. Sorry, Mom.

  • I received my yoga teacher training certificate in 2016. I don’t teach anymore (thanks, COVID) but I still love the practice.
    (And that’s why my email has the word “yoga” in it.)

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I am a millennial at heart who misses LiveJournal and MySpace—I still love a good selfie. Let’s connect!

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