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Marie Goodwin, Editor     

Published Clients Say . . .

Here are the comments of some of my clients who have achieved publication after my critique:

MYSTERY:
“Marie Goodwin is an astute, sharp-eyed editor who has helped me improve my books.
-- Laura Joh Rowland, author of Shinju (Random House) and The Concubine's Tattoo (St. Martin's Press)

“Marie Goodwin's editing service, Mad about Books, is the best there is. She has critiqued six mysteries for me, including my latest. I wouldn't dream of sending a manuscript to my editor without Marie's expertise.”
-- Barbara Colley, author of Wash and Die (Kensington)

WOMEN'S FICTION:
“Lucky for us writers, Marie Goodwin permits no laziness from her clients. Even when I think I've done my best, she points out ways I can further strengthen my story and polish my prose.”
-- Rexanne Becnel, author of The Payback Club (Harlequin/Next)

ROMANTIC COMEDY:
“Marie Goodwin's sense of story is superb. She's helped me time after time with characterization, pacing, and conflict.”
-- Hailey North, author of Not the Marrying Kind (Harper Collins/Avon)

HISTORY:
“As the author of many books, following my career as reporter, city editor, and editor of New Orleans newspapers, I frequently called upon Marie Goodwin for help in research, as well as the use of punctuation and spelling. She met the challenge very well. I recommend use of her services if you need help in these areas.”
-- Walter Cowan, author of Louisiana Governors - Rulers, Rascals, and Reformers (University of Mississippi Press). Former editor and vice-president of The Times-Picayune (New Orleans).

LITERARY AGENT:
“I have worked with Marie Goodwin for 15 years and consider her to be a top-notch editor. Her excellent command of grammar and terrific grasp of the nuances of plotting and characterization make her the perfect person to entrust your novel to.”
-- Pamela G. Ahearn, president, The Ahearn Agency, Inc.

Mad About Books, Editorial Services
Marie Goodwin, Editor
Phone: (504) 831-7740
email: marie@madaboutbooksmarie.com

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