Inclusive editing, coaching, & self-publishing services for authors of romance, cozy mysteries, & children’s books
In some spaces, diversity, equity, and inclusion are bad words. Not here.
Hi! I’m Dayna M. Reidenouer (they/them). I offer a unique perspective as a queer, disabled, neurodivergent, and Superfat reader and publishing professional. I help authors write, edit, and publish books that reflect our world’s natural diversity—even in outer space and fantasy worlds.
Don’t know how to be inclusive? That’s okay! Let’s start by discovering hidden biases in your manuscripts and exploring ways to reduce and eliminate them.
“What an AMAZING proof.
“Thank you so, so much. I loved your thoughtful corrections, and you were really respectful of my speaking/writing voice—I so appreciate that. You’ve made me so much more confident that I’m delivering a book of value to my readers.”
T. Taylor, “7 Figure Fiction: How to Use Universal Fantasy to SELL Your Books to ANYONE”
You deserve support.
Writing might be a solo activity, but publishing shouldn’t be.
As Your Publishing BFF, I show up for you so you can show up for yourself.
“Dayna backs up any edits with explanations and provides resources, so I’m not only confident in the changes, but I also learn how to improve. They make me a better writer with every manuscript we work on together.”
- Casey Griffin, romance and cozy mystery author
There's no deadline-shaming around here.
You forgot to schedule your final proof and now your book is about to go live.
Deep breath; it's okay. I got you.
Life’s too short for beige books.
Let’s queer things up!
My favorite genres
Romance
all levels of heat, steam, and spice
contemporary (cowhands, billionaires, sports, etc.)
romantic comedy/romcom
paranormal and supernatural (no vampires, zombies, or demon MCs)
fated mates
fantasy romance
BDSM (on a kink-by-kink basis)
M/M romance (all the above categories)
M/M omegaverse/mpreg
audiobook-destined
Cozy mystery
food and beverage
paranormal
fiber arts
cross-stitch
sewing
whatever your book features!
Children’s books
Picture books are powerful. Your goal is to communicate a message in 500 words or fewer while keeping young readers engaged. Let’s work together to hone your content.
Chapter books, easy reader, and “bridge” books welcome too!
Odds & Ends
websites
author bios
book blurbs
blog posts
co-writing
ghostwriting
marketing plans
I edit and write other genres and subjects on a case-by-case basis. And of course, if I can’t help you, I’ll refer you to one of my skilled colleagues.
I do NOT work on material containing the following:
dark romance
child abuse
graphic on-page violence
sexual assault
rape
demons/the Devil
zombies
vampires
underage sex
heartbreaking/gut-wrenching stories
I am sensitive, and I will cry, then dread working on your manuscript. Don’t make me cry!
Your Publishing BFF is 100% human.
No plagiaristic artificial intelligence used here.
“Said it before, sayin’ it again, AI is colonialism. It relies on resource extraction, both of the environment & of people’s work. And it exploits the global majority.”