Editorial Philosophy & Approach

With more than 20 years of experience working full time for both magazine and book publishers, I have developed a particular and effective way of working with authors and their texts. Every text has its own distinctive set of strengths, weaknesses, and needs. Our job, working together, is to bring out the best and clarify the rest, always with the ultimate goal of keeping readers engaged.
       I never forget that it is your book (or other project), not mine. But I can help you find the best way to get your message across, in a number of different ways, to your intended audience. I am a big fan of consistency when it comes to formats, usages, vocabulary, and other aspects of the work. On the other hand...

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Areas of Interest & Experience

cookbooks
Southwest history & cultures
natural history
literature
gardening
sustainable living
health & healing arts
dogs
children’s books
sewing & other crafts