Biography

Independently Published // Sep 2023 // approx. 130 pages

A hybrid biographical and researched account of the Horst Company Hop Ranch in Independence, Oregon during the 1940s. The book centers around the author's family, especially the author's father, who held a high position at the ranch.

My Role:

• Provided developmental, line, and copy editing to ensure stylistic and narrative consistency.

• Conducted light fact-checking, suggested revisions, and ensured continuity of voice and historical accuracy across manuscripts.

• Formatted book for print publication, adding indices, glossaries, and other reader aids as appropriate.

• Collaborated closely with the author to refine structure and polish final draft for independent release.

Independently Published // Jul 2020 // approx. 170 pages

A biographical account of the author's family history, focusing especially on the meeting of his mother and father, and their life together starting a family.

My Role:

• Provided developmental, line, and copy editing to ensure stylistic and narrative consistency.

• Conducted light fact-checking, suggested revisions, and ensured continuity of voice and historical accuracy across manuscripts.

• Formatted book for print publication, adding indices, glossaries, and other reader aids as appropriate.

• Collaborated closely with the author to refine structure and polish final draft for independent release.

Independently Published // Jan 2018 // approx. 130 pages

A biographical and genealogical account of the author's paternal family history, beginning before the family immigrated to the United States and continuing to the father's early adulthood.

My Role:

• Provided developmental, line, and copy editing to ensure stylistic and narrative consistency.

• Conducted light fact-checking, suggested revisions, and ensured continuity of voice and historical accuracy across manuscripts.

• Formatted book for print publication, adding indices, glossaries, and other reader aids as appropriate.

• Collaborated closely with the author to refine structure and polish final draft for independent release.