Since Your Second Pen began providing service to clients, the following projects have been completed:
COPYEDITOR AND PROOFREADER, MURDER IN CARMEL: INTO THE PAST
Copyediting and proofreading of a short novel for a group writing project by first-time author, Sharon Tucker about a secret love affair in the past and how it ties into the brutal murder of an acclaimed artist.
PROOFREADER, MACOM FARM
Proofreader for Book One of a four-part series titled THE TAKING OF PRANK—THE CHRONICLE by author Tom Baldwin, about the deadly struggle between a land developer, the townsfolk, and an unknown force with evil ambitions over a choice piece of land in rural Connecticut.
COPYEDITOR AND PROOFREADER, THE COPPER GOOSE
Copyediting and proofreading of Book Two in THE TAKING OF PRANK—THE CHRONICLE by multi-book author Tom Baldwin. (See above.)
COPYEDITOR AND PROOFREADER, THE QUEEN’S COMPANION
Copyediting and proofreading of an incredibly moving historical fiction novel, which takes place
during the Inquisition in the Tuscany provinces of Italy. The story focuses on a young queen and
a forbidden love, set amidst the political intrigue and cruelty of the times. Beautifully written by
seasoned author, Maggi Petton.
Copyeditor AND PROOFREADER, Murder, Mayhem, and Ghosts
Editing of short-short stories by multiple novel author, Patricia Crandall.
PROOFREADER, Ivory Moon
Final proofreader for newest novel by author, John R. Gentile. Book Two of his Gaia Series, Ivory Moon tells a gripping, action-packed tale of the struggle to save the last of Africa’s big game from heartless poachers in cahoots with arms dealers and terrorists.
Copyeditor, The lost treasure of santa fe
Editing of non-fiction/memoir regarding 30+ years of hunting for treasure in Arizona by new
author, Douglas Elam.
Copyeditor, THE TIME TRAVELERS
Editing of newest novel, an Odyssey-like adventure of self-discovery and exploration set in Latin
America by Richard C. Brusca, author of 2 novels, 14 non-fiction books, and multiple research
publications.
Copyeditor, short stories
Editing of several short stories by new author, S.A. Norton.
Copyeditor, The Spinster, the Rebel, and thE Governor–MARGARET BRENT: 1638-1648 Pre-colonial Maryland
Editing of the Historical-Biographical novel by multiple book author, Charlene Bell Dietz.
Copyeditor, Why didn’t you call? A Peace Corps Panama expose
Editing of the memoir of true experiences as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Panama in 2008 by first-time author, Michael Wald.
COPYEDITOR, Murder at the Zoo
Editing of the first novel in a new mystery series (An Agatha, Raymond, Sherlock, and Me Mystery) by author Marcia Rosen. She is the author of 10 novels and the EFA’s My Memoir Workbook. In addition, ongoing copyediting for author’s press releases.
COPYEDITOR, Dear ones, as you can see, I’m having a great time
Editing of the biography/memoir of this first-time author’s grandmother, Geneve Anderson Mills Abbot (1910-1998). It was written by Pamela Lindsay Everson for family and friends.
proofreader, baja redemption
Final proofreading of novel by author John R. Gentile about unlikely heroes who join forces against the Yakusa—vicious criminals intent on illegally harvesting valuable marine mammals.
COPYEDITOR, K3+
Editing of a science fiction novel about the colonization of the solar system by first-time author Erasmo Acosta.
Content editor, COPYEDITOR & PROOFREADER, rectitude
Content and copyediting, proofreading, and coordination with cover, interior, and layout designer for Rectitude, a two-part book about a new type of social therapy and the author’s views on social justice by Bereket Abraha Negassi.
COPYEDITOR & PROOFREADER, Earned innocence
Editing and proofreading for re-release of the Pulitzer-nominated novel by author C.M. Halstead in the category of contemporary fiction (coming of age/cathartic military fiction).
COPYEDITOR & PROOFREADER, unconditional love
Editing and Proofreading of a short story/memoir by first-time Australian author Holly Angela Clark.
Copyeditor & proofreader, Lonesome for God
Content editing, copy editing, and proofreading of a memoir and spiritual self-help guide for use by multiple disciplines written by author Paula March Cohen.
copyeditor & proofreader, Awaken (Working title)
Editing and proofreading a non-fiction book about an expanded spiritual movement by a young Australian first author.
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Editing, proofreading, and combining a memoir with a teaching manual on equine therapy, Part One, written by renowned Equine Therapist, Barbara K. Rector.
proofreader, the first kokopelli
Proofread Southwestern-themed children’s book written by author Tom Fox.
COPYEDITOR, respectful querying with nuance
Editing of Editorial Freelancers Association (EFA) Booklet by author Ebonye Gussine Wilkins.
COPYEDITOR & PROOFREADER, CDG Architechts
Editing and Proofreading of Expert Opinions for legal cases, billing, and general correspondence, as needed for CDG Architects in Tucson, Arizona.
COPYEDITOR & PROOFREADER, FINANCIAL MANUAL
Editing and Proofreading of Financial Manual for the Vice President of Finance & Administration of the Jewish Family and Children’s services of Southern Arizona.
COPYEDITOR & PROOFREADER, employee handbook
Editing and Proofreading of Employee Handbook for the Vice President of Finance & Administration of the Jewish Family and Children’s services of Southern Arizona.
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Editing and proofreading a large collection of the author’s transcribed live social media videos for use in her coaching business in Australia.