Publishing in 2014 is not at all like publishing in 2000, or even in 2010. Things are changing quickly, and it's left a lot of people confused. I CAN HELP IF: - You want to self-publish and want the process demystified and clearly laid out - You want to learn how to get a professional quality book without dealing with a traditional publisher - You're going to take a traditional publishing deal, but you want to make sure your publisher doesn't screw everything up - You're launching a book and want advice on helping it reach as many people as possible ADVICE FOR A SUCCESSFUL CALL: - Have a clear goal for what you hope to get out of the call - Have specific questions ready - Record our discussion for future reference

As a coach for writers and self-publishers, and an editor and designer of award-winning books for over 15 years, I'll answer all your questions about how to polish and publish your manuscript. I have worked on books published by “New York Times” bestselling authors and on titles published by Harper Collins, the American Cancer Society, Northfield Publishing, Guernica Editions, John Catt Educational, and others. I coach writers, self-publishers, and start-up publishers on editing and book production, and I have worked on most genres in English, as well as French, German, and other languages. As an award-winning editor and writer, I was the editor-in-chief and a columnist for "The Blue Review” e-zine for children's writers. I have also had the privilege of serving as a judge in several writing competitions and the delight of conducting workshops for local writers' groups. I have presented at libraries and online conferences and have been interviewed on Internet radio shows and podcasts. Besides working on books, I was a copy editor for two glossy lifestyle magazines, “La Dolce Vita Magazine” and “City Life.” My memberships include the Bay Area Editors Forum (BAEF), CE-L Directory of Freelancer Editors (Indiana University), Canadian Authors Association, Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI), and Adobe InDesign User Groups. Please contact me for friendly, professional, prompt assistance.

Currently a design consultant for biophilic bespoke projects and was a former studio head and associate director of a boutique firm for 7 years. Projects handled and range in Eurasia, and the Pan Pacific Region.