Jeni Chappelle
Editorial Director

Jeni Chappelle is a freelance novel editor, a co-founding editor for Revise & Resub (#RevPit), an Editor-in-Residence at WriteHive, and one half of Story Chat radio podcast. She considers herself a hobbit (minus the big, hairy feet) and lives near Charlotte, NC with her family and way too many pets.  She/Her

Carly Hayward

In-House Editor

Carly Hayward is a developmental editor at Book Light Editorial with 10+ years of experience all over the publishing industry. She is a Co-Founding editor and Board Member of Revise & Resub (#RevPit) and is one half of Story Chat Radio. Carly helps authors find their team and bring their book to light. She/Her

Justine Manzano

In-House
Editor

Justine Manzano is the geeky author of geeky YA novels The Order of the Key, and the upcoming Never Say Never. A freelance editor, she also serves as an Editor-in-Residence here at WriteHive. She lives in Bronx, NY with her husband, son, and a cacophony of cats. She/Her

Megan Records
In-House Editor

Megan Records has been a  professional editor for over 14 years. Her resume says she has a M.S. in Publishing and worked at Kensington Publishing. What she actually has is (sometimes crippling) imposter syndrome and a serious addiction to the em dash. She’s a Midwest transplant currently living near Philadelphia. She/Her

Kota Rayne
In-House Editor

Kota Rayne is a goofy street-kid-turned-social-worker who is often found with their nose in a book. They founded Inked in Gray Press – a small press dedicated to pushing boundaries with complex, vulnerable, and authentic fiction –  a co-founded WriteHive, a nonprofit that breaks down the barriers to publishing. They/Them

Lana Jo King

In-House Editor

Jo is a #RevPit 2020 winner and freelance editor who specializes in query packages and developmental edits. They are also a writer of queer-positive speculative fiction across all ages and self-proclaimed terrible comedian. They/Them
Nicole Evans
In-House Editor

Working in academia by day and as a freelance editor by night, Nicole Evans has a undergraduate degree in English (with a MFA in Creative Writing currently in pursuit). She’s done internships with literary agents, beta reading for writers, mentoring with other editors, judging for SPFBO and once serving as an admin assistant for ShoreIndie. She/Her

Elizabeth Buege
In-House Editor

Elizabeth Buege is a Midwestern girl with a lifelong love of words.  Elizabeth loves editing because it combines two of her favorite things: getting lost in books and helping people. When she’s not working, you can find her learning languages, gaming with friends, drinking tea, and making tasty messes in the kitchen. She/Her

Miranda Darrow
In-House Editor

Miranda Darrow is a freelance editor, #RevPit board member, and story sleuth who digs deep into your manuscript to uncover the best version of your story. She’s a writer and voracious reader who has turned her passion for books into a career helping authors develop the intricate facets of their stories. She/Her