A Brand New Novel
Josephine Baker, the early-20th-century African-American dancer, comic, and singer–hugely famous in Paris. Did you know that she was also a spy for the French Resistance during WWII?
Services
Amplifying Women’s Voices
Every woman has a story worth telling. As a best-selling author who’s also a ghostwriter, editor, and book coach, I’ll help you tell yours beautifully and powerfully – in your voice.
Your Story,
Masterfully Told
Whether you’re a business leader with wisdom to share, a woman whose life has taken unexpected turns, or someone who just wants to tell her story, I’ll apply my proven expertise in the storytelling arts to bring your vision to the page.
As speechwriter to a Global CISO at Deloitte and a Google CEO as well as a thought leadership ghostwriter to multiple experts at PwC, I capture powerful voices with precision and authority.
As a published author translated into 20 languages, I bring a novelist’s ear for language, rhythm, and story to every project.
As a certified coach and former journalist, I bring a trove of listening and interviewing skills to help you delve more deeply than you ever thought possible into your unique story.
Services
GHOSTWRITING
Memoirs, thought leadership, sexuality and relationship books
SPEECHWRITING
keynotes, TED talks, executive addresses
DEVELOPMENTAL EDITING
structure, voice, narrative arc
BOOK COACHING
from concept to completed manuscript
My rates
Ghostwriting
Fewer than 60,000 words $35,000 USD minimum*
60,000 words or more $45,000 USD minimum*
Rates include author interviews, outline, research, and two revisions.
Payment terms: 20% due upon signing, remainder payable monthly until project completion (typically 6 months for a full-length book).
Speechwriting:
Minimum $3,500*
Book editing (developmental):
$0.15 USD per word*
*Rate depends on project complexity.
Book coaching
I offer three packages.
The Sidekick Series: Premium package
| Coaching Calls | Weekly 2-hour calls, 4 per month |
| Manuscript Review/Research/Idea generation/Emails | 10 hours per month |
| Total Monthly Hours | 18 hours |
| Monthly Investment | $7,200 |
The Book Whisperer: Biweekly sessions
| Coaching Calls | Two 2-hour OR 4 1-hour calls per month |
| Manuscript Review/Research/Idea generation/Emails | 6 hours per month |
| Total Monthly Hours | 10 hours |
| Monthly Investment | $4,000 |
The Sounding Board: A lighter touch
| Coaching Calls | Two 1-hour calls per month |
| Manuscript Review | 5 hours per month |
| Total Monthly Hours | 7 hours |
| Monthly Investment | $2,800 |
A Feminist Perspective that Sets Your Work Apart
I specialize in women’s stories. We’re too often minimized, dismissed, or never heard at all. My work springs from a fervent belief that women’s voices, women’s wisdom, and women’s experiences deserve to be celebrated..
My clients include women in cybersecurity and tech, women living ordinary lives with extraordinary lessons, and women with powerful ideas, experiences, and advice to share.
My Credentials
• Internationally best-selling author of six novels and one non-fiction book, translated into 20 languages
• Speechwriter to senior executives at Deloitte, Google and other major companies
• VITA™-certified coach — one of the world’s most rigorous coach training programs
• Decades of experience as journalist, editor, and writing mentor
Let’s Tell Your Story
If you’re ready to lift up your voice for the world to hear, I’d love to speak with you! Please write to me or schedule a call using these links: