Among the things I do are editing and evaluation of other peoples’ manuscripts.

When I evaluate a manuscript, I read it with a critical eye and give the writer my honest judgment about the work’s marketability. I may also offer suggestions for changes.

When I edit a manuscript, I make some changes myself—usually wording, syntax, minor reorganization—and also offer suggestions for things the writer can do to improve the text.

Among the many manuscripts I have edited are the following two recently published books:

DECEIVED: THE STORY OF THE DONNER PARTY by Peter R. Limburg (Ips books, 1998). This fascinating book tells the incredible and often moving tale of the ill-fated Donner expedition to the promised land of California. Peter Limburg weaves his extensive research seamlessly into the narrative. I enjoyed working on this book, and recommend it to anyone who is a history buff or just likes a good story.

After reviewing my editing suggestions, Peter wrote,

"I think you gave excellent value, and your fee was reasonable."

For more information or to order this book, e-mail Peter Limburg..

COMET DIS’ASTER by L. Eduardo Vega (Regent, 2000). This exciting and disturbing science fiction novel tells the stories of a number of Americans who are unlucky enough to be living during the time (in the very near future) when a large comet strikes the earth, destroying civilization and a big part of the ecosystem. Everything Dr. Vega writes about is eerily plausible and based in real science. Although it's been a couple of years since I worked on the book, a number of its scenes remain vividly in my mind.

To order this book, go to amazon.com.

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