As development editor at the Gail Ross Literary Agency, I worked on a diverse set of books ranging from cookbooks to memoir to politics. I collaborate on, write, and ghostwrite books; I also help non-writers (doctors, chefs, circus acrobats) develop their book proposals. As an editorial consultant, my clients include:

Deborah Kanafani, Unveiled: How an American Woman Found Her Way Through Politics, Love, and Obedience in the Middle East (Free Press) Debbie, an American, was married to a controversial PLO leader; this book is an insider’s look at life inside the Middle East during the turbulent 1980s and 1990s, told through the eyes of many high-profile women like Suha Arafat and Queen Noor.  Bonus: She’s friends with Joni Mitchell. Swoon.

Iris Krasnow, I Am My Mother's Daughter: Making Peace with Mom—Before It's Too Late (Basic) Iris is the New York Times best-selling author of the “Surrendering” trilogy. She specializes in familial relationships and baby boomer issues. This book touches on something we can all relate to: coping with our moms!

Dr. Walter Bradley, Chairman of Neurology, University of Miami This was a super-cool project. Dr. Bradley’s a pre-eminent neurologist, very smart and very British; I collaborated with him on his book, a layperson’s guide to brain disease, for Dana Press.

Dr. Steven Southwick, Department of Psychiatry, Yale University Dr. Southwick specializes in post-traumatic stress disorder, particularly as it relates to veterans. I helped him put his vast experiences with Iraq war veterans on paper.

Dr. Jacqueline Wolf, Gastroenterologist, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Gutsy Women (Harlequin) Who hasn’t been late for a meeting due to a bathroom fiasco or silently tried to keep herself from exploding on a hot date? This book is a readable, friendly guide for women who want to take control of their GI health.

Jeffrey Fournier, chef/owner, 51 Lincoln, Newton, MA Jeff is one of Boston’s top chefs. He got his start working under Lydia Shire at Locke-Ober and Excelsior; he’s now working on a cookbook in conjunction with his innovative work at 51 Lincoln. I’m helping him.

Frank Morales, chef/owner, Rustico, Washington, DC Frank made a name for himself in some of New York’s toughest kitchens, working with the likes of Rocco DiSpirito (before the reality show); today he does ingenious food-and-beer pairings at Rustico, with another DC restaurant currently in the works. I’m helping him with a cookbook about beer. Mm, beer.