The Associate Degree of Professional Writing and Editing at RMIT provided me with extensive editing knowledge and resources, reinforced and expanded upon by my internship at Busybird Publishing.
I have since completed a Bachelor of Creative Writing at RMIT, and was hired as a contractor and then in-house editor with Shawline Publishing.
Click on the titles below to explore a list of the published works that I have edited.
In relatively chronological order
These Grave Hearts (coming soon)
These Grave Hearts (coming soon)
Self-Published
written by K E Barden
Book four of five of a retelling of classic fairytales.
Coming soon.
A Prince of Sapphires (ON HIATUS)
A Prince of Sapphires (ON HIATUS)
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A Glass Darkly (2025)
A Glass Darkly [second edition] (2025)
Self-Published
written by K E Barden
Book three of five of a retelling of classic fairytales, from Snow White to Rumpelstiltskin, all in a world full of magic and of people who wish to use magic for their own wicked gain. A curse is lifted, but at a terrible cost. Princess Snow must find her place in the world, reunite her scattered allies, and find a way to make a reality out of Happily Ever After.
Runaway Priest (2025)
Runaway Priest (2025)
Coming soon …
written by Felix Meagher
Coming soon …
This Still Hearth (2024)
This Still Hearth (2025)
Busybird Publishing
written by Charlotte Chidell
Katherine Young is invited to live in St Helena, a long way from her East London home in Regency England. The daunting opportunity to live in an Eden is impossible to pass up, and Katherine finds herself on a boat journey with passengers who will become her close friends and neighbours, lasting a lifetime (and the presence of one exiled French General).
This Still Hearth is the fascinating history of Katherine Beale, told using poetry and prose alongside her own journalling and letter-writing.
These Grimm Fates (2024)
These Grimm Fates [second edition] (2024)
Self-published
written by K E Barden
Book two of five of a retelling of classic fairytales, from Snow White to Rumpelstiltskin, all in a world full of magic and of people who wish to use magic for their own wicked gain. Follow Eveline, Hansel, Malak, and Porchid, as well as their new and sometimes unlikely allies as they accept destiny and, hopefully, save the world.
The Antiracist Organisation (2024)
The Antiracist Organisation (2024)
Busybird Publishing
written by Errol Amerasekera
What does it take to build a truly high-functioning, cohesive workplace? The author argues that (and lays out how) more than being inclusive, a workplace being actively anti-racist is not only best for the workers, but best for the business itself.
The Gilded Mirror (2024)
The Gilded Mirror [second edition] (2024)
Self-published
written by K E Barden
Book one of five of a retelling of classic fairytales, from Snow White to Rumpelstiltskin, all in a world full of magic and of people who wish to use magic for their own wicked gain. Follow Eveline, Hansel, Malak, and Porchid as they attempt to save Princess Snow and, hopefully, save the world.
The Langlands (2023)*
The Langlands (2023)
Shawline Publishing
written by Edward (Ted) Stephens
The Langlands family history reaches far back into Scottish royalty, makes its way to the founding families of colonised Victoria and spreads out into vast Australian communities and suburbs.
*Nominated for the Margaret and Colin Roderick 2024 Literary Awards
The Anarchy Engine (2023)*
The Anarchy Engine (2023)
Shawline Publishing
written by Ken Gratton
The Australian political scene has been seen as a shambles of a while now. But just how bad, exactly, was the past decade?
*Nominated for the Margaret and Colin Roderick 2024 Literary Awards
Shipley, Hunters (2023)
Shipley, Hunters (2023)
Shawline Publishing
written by Charles Anchor
In this sequel, a drug smuggler on the run from gangsters has to find a way to protect (and save) his loved ones. A demonstration of the old adage if you love someone, you should let them go …
Viewer Discretion Advised (2023)*
Viewer Discretion Advised (2023)
Shawline Publishing
written by Angus Stevens
An ode to cinema faves à la Ready Player One, Sydney father and husband Adam Robinson goes to San Francisco on the business trip of a lifetime. Though rife with problems and pitfalls, the biggest hurdle of all is leaving the airport and getting back home.
*Nominated for the 2024 Queensland Literary Awards, 2024 Victorian Premier’s Literary Awards, 2023 Aurealis Awards
A Nearly Murder (2023)*
A Nearly Murder (2023)
Shawline Publishing
written by Timo Savimaki
A death by poisoning, stolen horses, tricksy writing, and cunning characters all come together to tell the story of a death by poisoning in 1960s Jindabyne.
*Nominated for Best Debut Crime Fiction in the 2024 Ned Kelly Awards
Out of Nowhere (2023)
Out of Nowhere (2023)
Shawline Publishing
written by Andrew Price
One man’s recount of when spirituality caught him by surprise and took him to places and understandings that can scarcely be believed.
Normal Functioning Adult (2023)
Normal Functioning Adult (2023)
Shawline Publishing
written by Samantha L Valentine
With the help of group therapy, long-term friends and newfound flings, young widow Amy tries to get on top of the messiness of being human.
You Killed My Wife (2023)
You Killed My Wife (2023)
Shawline Publishing
written by A J Wilton
A soldier’s private investigation into the death of his wife leads him down a dark path of coverups and corruption reaching the highest places of police and politics.
Be My Saving Grace [first edition] (2023)
Be My Saving Grace [first edition] (2023)
Shawline Publishing
written by Rachel O’Rourke
A queer romance in a hospital setting, this novel deals with homophobia, violence, familial pressures and what it takes to rise above.
The Islands (2023)*
The Islands (2023)
Shawline Publishing
written by Ian Saunders
This multi-PoV meta-narrative explores themes of politics, ecology and knowing. Of course the rich storytelling and whimsical prose of this novel comes from an English professor.
*Nominated for the 2024 NSW Premier’s Literary Awards
A Hospital in the Clouds (2023)*
A Hospital in the Clouds (2023)
Shawline Publishing
written by Mhairead MacLeod
Anna Sinclair is hiding from something. Where better to do so than in the chaos of a military hospital? A compelling and lush narrative of love and trauma.
*Nominated for the 2024 Miles Franklin Literary Awards, 2024 NSW Premier’s Literary Awards, 2023 Queensland Literary Awards
Chinese Roots (2023)*
Chinese Roots (2023)
Shawling Publishing
written by Yvonne Horsfield
Spanning generations from 1863, this PhD biography offers a personal and account of the Tong Way family’s experience of the Ballarat goldfields.
*Nominated for the 2023 NSW Premier’s History Awards and the 2023 NIB Literary Award
A Soldier Settler (2023)*
A Soldier Settler (2023)
Shawline Publishing
written by Shirley Burke
Living on mallee land is no easy feat, but for Will Shepherd it’s a dream come true. In this emotional historical-fiction novel, we follow the unfolding of Will’s life in parallel to the growth of a rural township Victoria.
*Nominated for the Margaret and Colin Roderick 2024 Literary Awards
Enigmatic (2023)
Enigmatic (2023)
Shawline Publishing
written by Joshua Randle Firth
A grisly murder, a love story, a twisted friendship and a prophetic manuscript. Somewhere in this meta crime-thriller lies the truth, but will it come to light in time?
The Incident at Zyralin 4 (2022)
The Incident at Zyralin 4 (2022)
Shawline Publishing
written by Greg Mutton
A grand sci-fi whodunnit prequel ala Ian Flemming. Romance, drama, action, espionage, space battles – you name it, it’s in here.
Purgatory (2022)
Purgatory (2022)
Shawline Publishing
written by Rob Smith
A small-city cop moves with his romantic partner to a rural town to escape a secret. A combination of community and cop drama.
Niche (2022)
Niche (2022)
Shawline Publishing
written by Jane Ireland
Psychic powers? Tragedy? Rural lifestyle? Period piece? Magnetic characters? Gorgeous prose? This book kinda has it all.
A Glass Darkly [first edition] (2022)
A Glass Darkly [first edition] (2022)
Shawline Publishing
written by K E Barden
Book 3 of the Finding Ever After Series, a twisted fairytale fantasy that follows Eve (the Seeker) and Porchid (the fairy) even deeper into a tale of war, adventure, danger, and romance, alongside a ragtag team of fresh reimaginings of timeless characters, in an attempt to save the realm and find out what happened to (and perhaps avenge) her father.
The Woman Who Stole The World (2022)*
The Woman Who Stole The World (2022)
Shawline Publishing
written by Andrew Hood
Written in a podcast format, this novel investigates fictional entrepreneur/con artist/enigma Susan Mitchell, who disappeared with millions of publicly donated dollars.
*Nominated for the 2023 Ned Kelly Awards and 2024 NSW Premier’s Literary Awards
Ken Kensford: Hero of Quinty (2022)
Ken Kensford: Hero of Quinty (2022)
Busybird Publishing
published independently by Jayke Luland
In the small regional town of Uranquinty [yes, a real place], Ken Kensford is challenged to a pie eating contest with stakes that have never been higher.
Tales from the Pandemic (2022)
Tales from the Pandemic (2022)
Eastern Regional Libraries
written by various contributors
Anthologising the result of a writing competition for, you guessed it, tales from the COVID-19 pandemic, showcasing the diverse experiences of everyday people.
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