Meet the Editor

A passion for stories that move, thrill and entertain.

Bio

Hi! I’m Madelyn, a writer, editor and literary intern with 7+ years of professional writing and editing experience. With experience on both sides of the querying trenches, I understand the ins and outs of what makes a great story and how to catch attention from both agents and readers. I am a Revise&Resub board member as well as an EFA (Editorial Freelance Association) member. I have articles and short stories published across six different platforms, including print.

Mission Statement

Writing is deeply personal, and my main mission as your editor is to cultivate your unique author voice for not only the first book, but for the rest of your career.

While my main interests and experiences are in queer fantasy, I will provide feedback to a wide range of age groups and genres. If you have any questions, just ask!

Editing Wishlist:

  • Queer romantasy

  • Young Adult fantasy with heart

  • Funny Middle Grade

  • Anything with trials or a series of tests (think the Hunter Exams in HxH)

  • Science fantasy/genre blends

  • Stories involving pro wrestling

  • Retellings (especially Pride and Prejudice, Peter Pan, and Alice in Wonderland)

Some of my favorite books include…

  • A Marvellous Light by Freya Marske

  • Voyage of the Damned by Frances White

  • The Bartimaeus Trilogy by Jonathan Stroud

  • Spellbound by F.T. Lukens

  • Legend of the White Snake by Sher Lee

  • Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo

  • Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas

  • Their Vicious Games by Joelle Wellington

Books Madelyn Has Worked On