Testimonials

“When Melanie took over my book, The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina, I knew I was in the right hands. She was a champion who saw the best parts of my story. I am so grateful to have been able to work with her and create something special. With great attention to detail, and the ability to blend genre and literary with commercial fiction, she’s someone I would trust with my books.”
— Zoraida Córdova, USA Today bestselling author
“Melanie has been one of the best editors I’ve worked with in my career. She has an intuition about storytelling and knows how to harness a writer’s full potential in an editorial process. Through our time together, I felt like my craft and my ability to connect with readers improved tenfold. I highly recommend working with her for all your editorial needs.”
— Nisha Sharma, author of Dating Dr. Dil and the forthcoming The Lotus Inn
“Working with Melanie on my books was like leveling up in word magic! Her keen editorial eye for plot, world building, and character development gave me options for tightening the pace and storyline while still staying true to my work, and her insight into the nuances of individual scenes and chapters shaped my book into the best possible version of what it could be. What makes her an extraordinary editor is her ability to see the heart of a story, and help authors sharpen their vision of that work rather than change it to something else. Every time she read my stories, she saw what I wanted to do, and helped me craft the best version of my words and my world. I cannot speak highly enough of her editing chops!”
— Audrey Goldberg Ruoff, author of Hopelessly Teavoted and Vengefully Matched
“Melanie is such a thoughtful and supportive editor who will help you to make your manuscript shine. Her genuine care and attention to detail are second to none and I loved working with her.”
— Laura Wood, author of Under Your Spell and Let's Make a Scene
“I’m incredibly grateful to have worked with Melanie on my debut novel. Her feedback on characterization, emotionality, pacing and plot elevated my writing and transformed my own editorial eye. Despite how daunting the editing and publishing process initially seemed, working with Melanie made me feel safe, hopeful and excited. It was evident that she cared about maintaining the authenticity of my story while improving its chances of succeeding in a competitive industry.”
— Anamely Salgado Reyes, author of My Mother Cursed My Name
Paperback cover for BACKHANDED COMPLIMENTS by Katie Chandler. Two female tennis players face each other over a net, one white and tossing a ball in the air, the other bronzed with curly hair and a racket over her shoulder.
“Revision is always the scariest part of the writing process for me, but Melanie is excellent at being a guiding light for my sensitive author heart. Her understanding of my characters and thematic intentions give me the confidence to dive back into the manuscript and shape it into art that I can be proud of. Melanie’s thoughtful insights bring clarity to what I truly want the book to be and what I’m trying to accomplish, which often gets muddled in the months it takes to get a book ready. She is a passionate collaborator who provides excellent suggestions and questions that prompt my own creativity to flourish and expand.”
— Katie Chandler, author of Backhanded Compliments and Triple Threat

Books Edited

  • Paperback cover of IT STARTS WITH US by Colleen Hoover. White daffodils with yellow centers float in clear aqua water with a sandy border on the bottom.
  • Exclusive collectors edition hardcover cover of IT ENDS WITH US by Colleen Hoover. An illustrated outline of a strand of orchids curves over a pale pink background and magenta lettering with gold flecks.
  • Exclusive Collector's Edition hardcover cover of IT STARTS WITH US by Colleen Hoover. An illustrated outline of a daffodil curves over a pale blue background with dark blue font and silver dotted circles.
  • Paperback cover of UNSTEADY by Peyton Corinne. A hockey puck, ice skates, and an iPhone with wired headphones feature prominently on the cover. An illustration of a hockey player and figure skater embracing feature on the iPhone screen.
  • Paperback cover of UNLOVED by Peyton Corinne. A hockey puck and stick, a stack of books and an open book, and a white shoelace tied in a bow feature over a green ombre background, along with pens and a polaroid of a couple looking at each other.
  • Paperback cover of UNBOUND by Peyton Corinne. Illustration of a couple embracing in front of a sunset with papers flying around them.
  • Paperback cover of ONLY IN YOUR DREAMS by Ellie K. Wilde. Illustration of a football coach and a petite blonde woman holding a binder in front of a blue background of a football field, adorned with a football helmet and red shoelace.
  • Paperback cover of ONLY BETWEEN US by Ellie K. Wilde. Illustration of a football player and a woman sitting in front of him in front of a magenta background of stadium stands.
  • Paperback cover of IF ONLY YOU KNEW by Ellie K. Wilde. Illustration of a couple on the beach, one holding a surfboard, as they smile at each other.
  • Paperback cover of PRIDE AND JOY by Louisa Onomé. Illustrated white flowers, a brown and white cow, and a Nigerian Canadian woman feature on the cover with bold pink font.
  • Paperback cover of THE BOY WITH A BIRD IN HIS CHEST by Emme Lund. Alternating blue, purple, and seafoam green waves featuring the profile of a face. Center for Fiction First Novel Prize Longlist sticker.
  • Paperback cover for THE MEMORY COLLECTORS by Kim Neville. Bistro lights cross over a blue background with paper origami cranes, buttons, and other knickknacks scattered around it.
  • Paperback cover for GREEDY: Notes from a Bisexual Who Wants to Much by Jen Winston. Title features prominently in big, bold colors over a beige background..
  • Paperback cover for NERD: Adventures in Fandom from this Universe to the Multiverse by Maya Phillips. The title features boldly across the cover in fonts reminiscent of fandom brands with a red stripe on the righthand side.
  • Paperback cover of THE COURAGE TO BE HAPPY by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga. A bold yellow background with a partial "C" painted in white over top behind the title in black font.