As A Writing Consultant – I help authors with the 'behind the scenes' work placing books with agents or publishers. This can mean developing a 'platform' through public presentations and articles in magazines. It very often involves market research to determine salability – then generating the kinds of query letters and proposals that demand attention from publishing professionals, through definition of target markets, trend analysis, and creation of positioning statements.

Markets are anything but static! Often, placing articles and manuscripts requires reshaping a work for changing needs and audiences. I coach public speakers through the process of translating seminar materials into print, crafting language that has mass appeal.

As An Editor – I perform substantive, developmental, line and copy editing of fiction and non-fiction manuscripts, advising on structure, organization, writing style, theme, as well as market analysis and manuscript placement. My fiction specialties are Science Fiction, Fantasy, Historicals, Mysteries and select subgenres of Romance – Mystery, Paranormal, SF/Fantasy, and Historical Romances. My non-fiction specialties include Psychology, Self-Help, Spirituality, Women's Issues, Business, Body/Mind/Spirit, Parenting, and Health. The fiction I choose to work with (or chooses to work with me!) has, at it's core, an uplifting message that helps readers live better, fuller, healthier lives.

As A Publicist – I help clients develop a self-marketing plan for their books, as part of the proposal process. I also help writers develop a positive, up-beat 'problem-solution pitch' to news media, and assist them to find the best radio, TV, and magazine outlets for their material.

As A Writer – I develop materials from drafts or research/interviews to provide clear, vigorous grants, business proposals, white-papers, abstracts, presentations, brochures, newsletters, training materials, and exhibits.. I am sensitive to the tone needed to reach each audience, from Foundations, to Science Fiction Fans, to potential corporate clients. I am an expereinced ghost-writer, able to flesh out ideas into full-fledged books, matching the client's 'voice.'