About The Edit Gate
“Still round the corner there may wait a new road or secret gate.”
J.R.R. Tolkien
Long Story Short
I began my literary life in songwriting and poetry, unlocking gates to worlds that shaped my craft. Over the years, I’ve published award-winning work, apprenticed with a multi-published author, and studied under New York Times bestselling editors.
My path has included:
– Graduate of the Christian Writers Guild Apprenticeship Program
– Gold Member, The Christian PEN
– Winner, Writer’s Digest 2019 Chapbook Challenge (Safe Among the Roses)
– Finalist, Writer’s Digest 2020 Chapbook Challenge
– Honorable Mention, Writer’s Digest 2021 & 2022 Chapbook Challenge
– Featured presenter, Story Embers / Riveting Revisions Summit 2023 — How to Discover & Hone the Core of Your Drafted Novel
I edit with a poet’s eye—attentive to detail, rhythm, and emotional truth—while honoring your voice and values.
Rooted in craft, guided by heart.
From My Own Pen
As an editor, I know the courage it takes to share your work.
As a poet, I’ve felt it firsthand. My chapbook, Safe Among the Roses — Winner of the Writer’s Digest 2019 Chapbook Award — explores the growing bonds of connection and relationship with noetic reflection and lyrical emotion.
“Love is surviving the harvest moon without falling to earth.”
— J. Lynn Sheridan
Written with the same attention to detail and depth I bring to every editing project, this collection reflects my belief that words can root us in hope even in seasons of change.
Tools of the Trade
Whether you’re refining a manuscript or planting the seeds of a new one, I’m here with the right tools, the right questions, and the right encouragement.