Editing projects

Fantasy romance

• [Fantasy romance novel], first-time indie author (pre-publication)

"I first engaged Maria’s services for a partial discovery evaluation of my fantasy romance novel when I had written around three quarters of it, and later returned for a full evaluation once the manuscript was finished. Both experiences were excellent.
Maria was professional, insightful, and always on time with her feedback. Her comments were thoughtful and very helpful in strengthening the manuscript and clarifying key elements of the story.
She also scheduled both follow-up calls very quickly after delivering the evaluations, and we went through all of my questions while she helped me brainstorm ideas for the next steps.
I highly recommend Maria to any author looking for thorough, professional, and genuinely helpful editorial feedback."
First-time indie author (pre-publication)

Beta-reading projects

Contemporary romance

• Blocked Shot, Rachel Anthony
• The French Equation, Kate Underwood

 "... I found it extremely helpful to have an experienced second set of eyes to verify there were no plot holes or major inconsistencies in my manuscript...I really appreciated your time and effort. Your communication with me was great, and you were very responsive. Thank you very much!"
Blocked Shot, Rachel Anthony

​"...her feedback was invaluable, especially after I had completed numerous revisions and was struggling to pinpoint where my plot issues were. I appreciated the chance to have a new and unbiased set of eyes on my manuscript. She pointed out an issue with a subplot that I had not considered before, which helped me to focus my revision efforts effectively. Her feedback was timely and thoughtful, and I'd recommend her to any fellow authors..."
The French Equation,Kate Underwood

Fantasy romance

• The Oaths That Break Us, C.Koller

Romantasy 

• Oathborn, Ann C. Orlandi​

"A clinical, factual look at a story. Has expertise in the romance genre. Report is organized and was delivered on time."
​Oathborn, Ann C. Orlandi 

Romantic comedy 

• Free Bird, Pamela Dean

"... I couldn't be happier with the feedback she gave... her suggestions were very valuable and I hope to use her again."
Free Bird, Pamela Dean

Young adult romance

• Love & Other Tragedies, Sophie Bernbaum

"Maria offered me feedback on my YA coming-of-age romance novel. It was clear to me that Maria read my manuscript thoroughly, and she gave me thoughtful feedback... I found her feedback useful and would recommend her..."
Love & Other Tragedies, Sophie Bernbaum