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Q&A with Amy Braun, Author of STORM OF THE GODS

BOOK REVIEWSMARKETING/SELF-PROMO

So, I shared a book review of STORM OF THE GODS yesterday. Did you see it yet? I not only reviewed the book but I got to interview the author, Amy Braun! If you want to learn more about Amy Braun and her dystopian spin on Greek mythology (think the Percy Jackson books but way darker), then check out the following Q&A. Your writing heavily relies on extremely bleak worlds and catastrophes. How do you create unique dystopian settings for ... Read More →

Book Review: Storm of the Gods

Hey, writers and readers! It’s not a good month without an indie novel or two. Today I’ll be reviewing Storm of the Gods by Amy Braun. We recently read each ... Read More →

Blog Tour: Amy Braun’s Obsidian Sky

Hey, readers and writers! Today, we’re taking part in a blog tour for Amy Braun’s recent novel, Obsidian Sky. I hope you enjoy this quick overview and review. The book ... Read More →

Blog Tour: Amber Sky by Amy Braun

We have a great opportunity to be a part of a blog tour for Amber Sky. I’ll give a quick review of the book (without spoiling too much) and then ... Read More →

Angelika Offenwanger

Whitney did a copy-edit on my third novel, Checkmate. She was a pleasure to work with, and helped me give my novel that final polish that it needed before publication. Put her on your list for editors that help your work shine!

Tori Nix

Working with Whitney was a breath of fresh air! I enjoyed every minute of my experience with bringing my book to life! Whitney not only did an exceptional job, she is also a very kind, patient, and I hope to continue to do business in the future!

Jessica Frazier

Whitney McGruder has created a vast and imaginative world in Destiny Seeker with surprises to delight the reader at every turn. Readers can settle in to devour the diverse and ingenious magic Destiny Seeker has to offer. I highly recommend it.

Rachel Barnard

I won a contest via Wit & Travesty in the summer of 2017. The prize was a professional edit of the first 100 pages of a WIP. My middle grade fantasy was only 90 pages, so she read the entire manuscript. She was communicative and positive about the project. Her edits markedly polished up my manuscript and were easy to understand.

Brittany Olsen

Whitney helped me with two short projects written for children, and she was very pleasant to work with. She has an eye for detail, helping me with small grammar errors as well as insights about adding scenes that would enhance my story. Her turnaround time was extremely quick, which I really appreciated when on a deadline!

Jonathan Baker

Whitney and I worked together in a writing feedback group some years ago and have remained in touch since then. From the beginning, I was struck by her absolute responsibility as an editor. Even in the capacity of a group member, not even being employed or contracted by me to edit my work, Whitney was unerringly punctual, thorough, and accurate with her feedback. Her advice is genuinely insightful and I believe the marketability of my work was noticeably increased due to her guidance. I so value her skills that I still turn to her as a resource after three years of working with her in-person have passed.

Jessica Thompson

Whitney was great to work with. The whole experience was professional, yet flexible. Helpful, yet kind. My manuscript improved so much through Whitney's guidance that I received my first book deal!

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