ABOUT

As a book coach, developmental editor and the author of non-fiction and fiction books, I am an avid explorer of the creative process and the craft of writing. Unlike many literary "creatives" though, I have a true passion for marketing and business. 

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I love collaborating with my clients to help them tell their stories, and also to help them become successful "authorpreneurs".

Marketing was one of my key responsibilities as founder and CEO of one of the first luxury day spa organizations in the US. I also spent 20 years as a management consultant, trainer and speaker.

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Following those adventures, I served as a mentor to startups at a business incubator, where I supported founders across an array of industry sectors. I love helping entrepreneurs and small businesses grow. And growth requires marketing. And marketing requires...words. Lots of them. 

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As someone who trained customer service professionals for years, I'm committed to providing stellar service to my clients. I enjoy working with people who love what they do. 

 

Most of my work is done remotely, but sometimes there's no substitute for in-person interaction. I'm a trained Graphic Facilitator and use those tools to assist with Content Blueprints as well as kicking off Book Coaching projects, in person or remotely.

 

I divide my time between the Monterey Bay Area and the Tahoe/Northern Nevada region, where I'm also a plein air painter. 

 

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