Rosie Walsh
‘Working editorially with Deb is like rolling a six every time. She's warm and empathetic and always respectful of what I'm trying to achieve, yet able to make killer observations about my manuscript and get straight to the root of just about every problem. Because she writes literary fiction herself, I had some concerns about her ability to connect with my more commercial style - but, having worked with her for more than three years, I can say with confidence that she'd bring huge value to quite literally any type of fiction. Deb is ferociously clever, without ever being condescending, and will do a better job on your wonky grammar than any copy editor. She always has plenty of ideas and has single-handedly solved some of the biggest plot problems I've faced. It's actually quite embarrassing how many warmly-reviewed parts of The Man Who Didn't Call were down to her. I don't think I'd be able to write a book without her help anymore. If you're prevaricating about whether or not to get in touch, I'd wholeheartedly recommend you do.’
Author of New York Times bestsellers: The Man Who Didn’t Call / Ghosted and The Love of My Life
Martin Westlake
‘I had published close to twenty academic studies, a full-scale political biography, and plenty of articles, research papers, and blog pieces, many of them peer reviewed. But when it came to writing my recently-completed historical novel, Other Than an Aspen Be, I sensed I needed the shrewd advice and critical eye of a professional wordsmith. Deborah was brilliant. She assisted me with plot, pacing, characters and setting, and not only helped the polished manuscript over the finishing line but subsequently accompanied me through the processes of making a pitch and finding an agent. Her support and advice were indispensable. I cannot recommend her warmly enough.'
Academic and political biographer, and author of Other Than an Aspen Be (a historical novel now represented by Bill Goodall Literary Agency).