Pedant for hire. Freelance editor, workaholic, beach dweller, mum. Fierce optimist. Often tired.
Melbourne, Australia
Joined March 2009
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Playing chasey around the house with my then 3 yo. Slipped, landed on my face, split my eyebrow open. Three stitches, a scar and several years later, Small still reminds me: 'That's why we don't run in socks!'
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YES YES YES. This is perfect.
Here's me. "It’s not a mystery: the Liberal Party is unelectable because it sucks"
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I just did a high school tour and honestly, I'm pretty sure I'm not old enough* to be making these kinds of decisions.
*adult enough
So many of my current edits involve vigorous back and forth with the author and/or publisher, and I'm loving the satisfaction that collaboration brings. It's the best way to ensure the best result for everyone, and it's so nice to be bouncing creative ideas around like this!
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Woman on her phone in a playground: Sorry I can’t hear you. I’m in a tunnel (gets into concrete tunnel that is part of the playground equipment): Yep sorry. You’re gone.
Some (most) weeks, freelancing is the best thing ever. Other weeks, 50% of your work for the month gets delayed, and it's always the month in which you also have school fees and slow-paying clients. It's a ride. 🙄
This amazing book just arrived on my doorstep. It's a cracking read, I'm so excited to have a copy! Congratulations @RaeCairnsWrites, and thank you, @roberta_ivers and @HarperCollinsAU 👏
Comps delivery! This is such a sweet, lovely and uplifting read, I'm so thrilled to have a copy. Congratulations, @JodiMcA and thank you, @SimonSchusterAU 🥰❤️
ALT Photo shows a copy of the book 'Can I Steal You For A Second?' by Jodi McAlister
Huge congrats to everyone on @TheCBCA notables list. So many absolutely amazing books! I was lucky enough to work on a handful of them and I'm so happy to see such beautiful, talented authors being recognised. 👏🥰❤️
Does anyone else get super freaked out by serifed fonts appearing on Instagram? Just me? Never mind then...
More comps! Some pretty amazing books arriving this week! ❤️👏
ALT Photo shows a copy of 'The Sinister Booksellers of Bath'by Garth Nix
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3. pop by for an announced visit
4. ring someone without warning
5. burn their home to the ground and dance in its ashes
ALT Twitter thread: How to make friends as an adult 1. Join a local or online group 2. Send a DM saying hi
Philomella is here! This book is all heart and whimsy, it's absolutely gorgeous. I'm so excited to have a copy! ❤️
ALT Photo shows a copy of the book 'Philomella and the Impossible Forest' by Doris Brett
Getting to the point where I will prioritise work for clients who pay promptly. These payment shenanigans are getting a bit ridic, publishers!
Comps! This exquisite book absolutely knocked me flat (and yes, the proofread pages were tear-stained). It's beautiful, I'm so excited to see it out in the world!
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I just heard a wonderful expression: the Bunnings-Kruger effect – when you overestimate your renovation or DIY home handy skills
Damn right. And a word count too, please, even if it's rough. There's a huge difference between an 80k edit and a 120k one - I can't allow enough time if I don't have this info.
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Comps! So excited to have a copy of this gorgeous debut. Congrats, @leannewrites, and thanks for having me on board! @nicolasantilli @AllenAndUnwin
ALT Photo shows a copy of the book 'Two Can Play That Game' by Leanne Yong
