I'm a published author of fiction and nonfiction who is available for developmental or line editing, copywriting, proofreading, ghost writing, and related freelance writing. My debut novel, How To Buy a Love of Reading, was published by Dutton in 2009. HTBALOR was released in paperback by Plume in 2010 and has been translated into Spanish and Italian. My short fiction and essays have been published in Cicada (a literary magazine for teen readers), Milk & Ink: a Mosaic of Motherhood, and Carve, where it was nominated for a Pushcart Prize. My articles have appeared or are forthcoming in such magazines as Writer's Digest, Parents, and The Writer.A former high school English teacher and private SAT and writing tutor, I enjoy helping other people hone their writing as much as I enjoy creating my own work. Though new to Guru, I have considerable experience editing fiction and nonfiction. I pay careful attention to details, I'm thorough, and I'm devoted to making my clients' pr