Hi. I’m Siobhán,
a publishing professional with ten years experience across editorial, marketing, and book publicity.
Whether you’re looking to successfully self-publish, query an agent, or put the final polish on grandpa’s memoir in time for the holidays, I can help you put together a plan, share actionable feedback, and provide the support you need to ensure your book reaches its gorgeous final form.
About Me
Hi, I’m Siobhán, a publishing professional with ten years experience across editorial, marketing, and book publicity. As the former Editorial Director of Book of the Month (the largest book subscription service in the country), I selected books for an audience of millions, spending time along the way with thousands of high-quality stories across genres including literary fiction, romance, mystery, fantasy, memoir, and more. I’ve also provided editorial support to a wide variety of clients, from self-published authors to Penguin Random House.
My writing on books has been published in the New York Times Book Review. I’m also a former #bookstagrammer (check out the now-inactive @bestbookgrams on Instagram, if you like). As an omnivorous reader and a nerd for story structure, I love helping writers meet their goals.
I grew up in St. Louis, Missouri and received my B.A. at the University of Texas at Austin before spending ten years in New York City. Currently, my wife and our dog split time between Brooklyn and Mexico City. Besides reading, my hobbies include eating, learning Spanish, and sussing out the links between academic theory and reality TV.
Kind Words
“Siobhan went above and beyond in her work with my manuscript. I was blown away by her detailed attention to my story and her thoughtful suggestions. She really dug into the structure and themes and helped me see areas I can improve to make the story stronger, and all in such a professional and positive way. Thank you, Siobhan!!” — Delaney
“Siobhan exceeded my expectations with the edit of my first novel. I was a bit nervous about letting it go but Siobhan was reassuring and her comments were thoughtful and constructive. She understood what I was trying to get out of it and had so many brilliant ideas of how to improve the story. Would definitely work with Siobhan again.” – Ben
“Siobhan is a terrific developmental editor. She takes the time to understand your audience, your vision, and your goals. She has a unique ability to identify the critical levers to pull to lift your book from good to great. I recommend her to both experienced and aspiring authors.” – Daniel
“I can't say enough amazing things about Siobhan! She really looks into plot, character development, sentence structure, etc. She is AMAZING at communicating! Not only did she tell me how certain things could help my book, but she also gave many examples of what she loved and how to make it better. I am so glad to have found her! Her passion to help is clearly there.” – Nicole