"I was fortunate to have worked with Fiona Hallowell on my third book, Dreaming in Havana. We started working together when the manuscript was at the half way point. Fiona made excellent suggestions that helped me shape the narrative, round out characters, and see my way toward the end. Once the manuscript was finished she helped me refine the story and clarify characters and their motives.
Of all the editors that I have worked with I find Fiona the most acutely attentive to the stages and needs of the book as well as the author. She is capable of a light touch, but when required she can be tenderly intrusive, providing a firm and guiding hand when needed. Above all Fiona’s experience and insight have inspired confidence and elicited from this writer the best possible outcome. I will consider myself fortunate if Fiona is available when my next manuscript is ready for a critical eye and a knowing hand."
—Enrique Flores Galbis, Author / Artist
Raining Sardines, America’s Award
90 Miles to Havana, Pura Belpre Award
http://www.enriquefloresgalbis.com
"Fiona believed in my book before it had even been written. She reached out to me early on my journey fueled by kindness and encouraged me all along the way, championing my story to her colleagues, and ultimately helping me share my message with readers. Fiona’s editorial instincts were on target, with suggestions that ultimately improved the text whilst maintaining my voice. I truly enjoyed working with her, and would recommend her highly."
–Leon Logothetis, author of The Kindness Diaries
“Fiona worked her magic and brought my manuscript to life. Working with her was the best decision, and investment, I could have possibly made. Fiona was more than an editor. She lent her deep industry knowledge in what I called “book therapy” that helped guide me through the labyrinth of decisions along my publishing journey. I am deeply grateful to Fiona for her professional, caring, meticulous, timely, and invaluable service. I can’t recommend her highly enough.”
—Kaia Roman, author of The Joy Plan (www.thejoyplan.com)
“Fiona transformed my manuscript from a collection of stories to a motivational memoir. While I had some of the pieces, many were in the wrong order and others detracted from the narrative. Her insights brought it all together with just the right balance of encouragement to dig deeper and tough love to make cuts. She kept to our calendar and always delivered edits on time. I hope to work with Fiona again and again.” --Kathy Izard, author of The Hundred Story Home
Of all the editors that I have worked with I find Fiona the most acutely attentive to the stages and needs of the book as well as the author. She is capable of a light touch, but when required she can be tenderly intrusive, providing a firm and guiding hand when needed. Above all Fiona’s experience and insight have inspired confidence and elicited from this writer the best possible outcome. I will consider myself fortunate if Fiona is available when my next manuscript is ready for a critical eye and a knowing hand."
—Enrique Flores Galbis, Author / Artist
Raining Sardines, America’s Award
90 Miles to Havana, Pura Belpre Award
http://www.enriquefloresgalbis.com
"Fiona believed in my book before it had even been written. She reached out to me early on my journey fueled by kindness and encouraged me all along the way, championing my story to her colleagues, and ultimately helping me share my message with readers. Fiona’s editorial instincts were on target, with suggestions that ultimately improved the text whilst maintaining my voice. I truly enjoyed working with her, and would recommend her highly."
–Leon Logothetis, author of The Kindness Diaries
“Fiona worked her magic and brought my manuscript to life. Working with her was the best decision, and investment, I could have possibly made. Fiona was more than an editor. She lent her deep industry knowledge in what I called “book therapy” that helped guide me through the labyrinth of decisions along my publishing journey. I am deeply grateful to Fiona for her professional, caring, meticulous, timely, and invaluable service. I can’t recommend her highly enough.”
—Kaia Roman, author of The Joy Plan (www.thejoyplan.com)
“Fiona transformed my manuscript from a collection of stories to a motivational memoir. While I had some of the pieces, many were in the wrong order and others detracted from the narrative. Her insights brought it all together with just the right balance of encouragement to dig deeper and tough love to make cuts. She kept to our calendar and always delivered edits on time. I hope to work with Fiona again and again.” --Kathy Izard, author of The Hundred Story Home
