Our team
telling the stories
of each generation
FOUNDER
Knikki Hernandez
High school teacher and ghostwriter, Knikki Hernandez, combined her knowledge of teaching and writing to help professionals share their stories and create accessible content for their customers and followers.
My ghostwriting process is simple. First, we schedule a consultation to discuss your book idea. Next, we complete a test project to ensure my writing style encompasses your voice perfectly. Once that’s fulfilled, we sign on for a 6, 8, or 12-month book deal.
Ready to discuss your book? No matter if you have a finished manuscript or you’re starting from scratch, get the information you need by contacting me below.
publishing
Ghostwriting
editing
COPY EDITOR
Linda Hull
Linda Hull grew up in Miami, Florida, spending most of her time playing with imaginary friends and making up stories. Once in a while, she would write some of those stories down and distribute them among a very select, highly amused audience.
She began her writing career working in restaurants, department stores, airlines, a car wash, a dry cleaner, and, very briefly, a pizza delivery service to support herself. Linda then found her calling (one of several) and began to work in the travel industry for airlines and cruise lines where she got the chance to travel the world.
Linda then answered a second calling as a theatre tech in a theme park where she got to watch kids see their fantasies come to life and meet lots of creative types who encouraged her to follow her dream of becoming a writer. So she went to Rollins College and got a BA in English/Writing. Since then Linda Hull’s work has been seen onstage at Universal Studios, the Orlando Fringe Festival, and onscreen at several film festivals.
Balancing a full-time job with freelance editing, promoting her stories, and writing fresh content, Linda Hull takes writers’ stories to new levels of clarity, creativity, and precision.
Ghostwriter
Rick Martinez
Rick Martinez is a bestselling author, former CEO, and now a full-time ghostwriter.
As a writer, he believes in the power of words and knows that the pen is mightier than the sword. Throughout his life, Rick has recognized the importance of helping others communicate their thoughts and ideas effectively, and he has made it his mission to assist CEOs and entrepreneurs in writing and publishing books that establish their authority and legacy.
Rick understands that everyone has unique talents and skills, and his gift lies in his ability to provide guidance and support in transforming his clients’ words into tangible results. With a background in nursing, Rick brings a diverse skill set to his writing career. His experience in the healthcare industry has instilled in him the values of empathy and compassion, which are evident in his approach to ghostwriting. Plus, as a founder and former CEO of a large firm, he has truly been on the same journey that startup founders, entrepreneurs and CEO’s are also on.
He has built a reputation for his ability to capture the unique voice and perspective of his clients. By understanding their goals and values, Rick is able to craft compelling narratives that resonate with the intended audience.
With his diverse skill set, education, and entrepreneurship history, Rick brings a unique perspective to his writing career. By working closely with his clients, he is able to capture their voice and communicate their ideas effectively. Rick’s values of authenticity, collaboration, and effective communication are evident in his work, and he strives to make a meaningful impact through his writing.
Experience:
Written and published three books of his own. He has also been published in Entrepreneur Magazine, Inc., The CrossFit Journal and Idea Mensch. As a ghostwriter he has written numerous thought leadership pieces and ghostwritten four books, with several more in the works. The specific categories he specializes in are these non-fiction types, and are transformative in nature for the reader:
– “Signature Program” type books
– “My Story”
– “How To”
– Inspirational, Hero’s Journey from the eyes of the client
BETA Reader
Katherine Dudley
As a passionate reader with a deep love for fantasy and romance, Katherine has recently ventured into the world of beta reading. Since her elementary school days, she has been captivated by the power of storytelling and has cultivated a keen understanding of narrative structure and emotional engagement. These, combined with her own experiences as a writer, has equipped her with a unique perspective that she brings to every manuscript she encounters.
While Katherine may be new to the formal role of beta reading, her years of voracious reading and personal writing endeavors has honed her ability to provide insightful feedback. Katherine firmly believes that the most important quality for a successful beta reader is the ability to understand the intricacies of story building and to assist authors with getting readers emotionally invested in their work.
In her approach to beta reading, she recognizes the importance of honesty when receiving feedback. However, she also respects the tremendous amount of time, skill, and care that goes into crafting a novel and strives to offer constructive criticism while respecting the author’s intentions and the overall structure of the story.
Katherine is eager to collaborate with authors seeking a fresh perspective on their manuscripts and is committed to providing thoughtful, respectful, and valuable feedback to help bring their stories to life.
BETA Reader
Lena Camacho
Lena Camacho grew up in Pompano, Florida and spent most of her adult life freezing in Chicago. As soon as her older sister taught her how to read, she fell in love and read everything she could get her hands on. Lena decided at age six that she would become an adult learner and share her love of learning with others. Thank goodness for tablets, otherwise her house would still be filled with all kinds of novels and magazines. Her escape from reality was always reading, and that in turn, expanded her imagination and continues to do so.
She discovered a love of music and learned to play the accordion and violin, wrote poetry, and participated in school theatre and choir. Lena attended Loyola University, started her official public school teaching career with 42 sixth graders, and yet continued teaching in underserved communities. She also worked with juveniles who were in the justice system to prevent recidivism. Her work as an elementary and middle school teacher, mentor, professional development coordinator, teacher coach, ESL teacher, bilingual coordinator, and administrator gave her experiences with people from all over the world.
As a freelance Beta Reader, Developmental/Content Coach, and Proofreader, Lena works closely with authors so that their stories can come to life. She is constantly amazed at the imaginations of authors and, in addition to Beta Reading, offers encouragement, and quotes that really evoke an emotion or vision.
BETA Reader
Lizzy Hyde
Since mastering the art of reading at the tender age of four, Lizzy Hyde has always been a devoted book enthusiast. Consistently immersing herself in the enchanting world of words, Lizzy developed a keen eye for detail, finding the inconsistencies in narratives and subtle nuances that often elude others. Her academic pursuits and professional career in digital marketing and analytics have honed her ability to dissect the elements that endear characters and a narrative to the reader. Lizzy’s unique perspective and varied experience position her as a valuable source of constructive feedback, ready to support you in crafting captivating characters and weaving truly memorable stories.
BETA Reader
Shanna Westover
Shanna began her life-long love of the written word when her older sister read 101 Dalmatians to her at six years old. Ever since then she has been reading and writing. She has taught English and Creative Writing for over 15 years, inspiring her own students to write. She has written three of her own novels and is currently working on a fourth.
Shanna has a particular love for science fiction and fantasy because she believes that people can share their own experiences, hopes and dreams within that genre in a way that inspires us all to think about the possibilities of anything and everything. She also strongly believes that every person has a unique message that should be shared with the world. Shanna loves working with people and seeing their creations become exactly what they hoped and wanted it to become.
BETA Reader
Symone Sheppard
Symone Sheppard is Freelance Journalist in East Texas, currently balancing multiple jobs in order to achieve her BA in English. She began reading and writing at a young age, and always used fiction as a form of escapism. While Symone has been published in her local newspaper, she is currently working on writing a debut thriller novel as well.
When Symone isn’t writing, she can often be found snuggling with her two cats, Kya and Bumi, or volunteering for different pet rescues around East Texas.
BETA Reader
Bellamy Kennedy
Young enough to be raised by the internet yet old enough to not have been an iPad kid, they grew up looking at the stars waiting for an alien to come introduce itself and lead an otherworldly adventure. Now, she knows those fantastical introductions come on book pages and in headphones and on both big and little screens. She may not be able to live in the Pokémon universe, but reading about mythical creatures and hard fought battles doesn’t feel too much like settling.
PRoofreader
Allie Messmore
Allie Messmore is a certified general proofreader and lifelong lover of the written word. As someone who has worked professionally in literacy for her whole career—library services, non-profit education programming, private tutoring, and personal writing—she deeply values words and the impact they can have on readers. She owns a freelance proofreading business where she enjoys getting to network with a wide variety of writers and help them get their projects to the finish line.
Anyone who knows Allie knows that attention to detail is a hallmark of her personality. She notices the small things, observes carefully, and takes the time to do something well. And, as a writer herself, she appreciates the care and consideration that it takes to create a written work. Proofreading allows her to serve writers by handling their writing as though it was her own—with all the care and attention to the smallest detail that every work deserves.
On the personal side of things, Allie is a wife, mom of two kids, and dog mom of two pups. Her family lives in the Midwest and enjoys getting outside, exploring their city, and spending time with family. Some of her favorite things to do, when she’s not reading voraciously and proofreading, are going on hikes, getting coffee with friends, and playing games with her husband and kids.
She hopes to connect with you soon and learn how she can serve you and partner alongside you to produce a polished finished work that you can be confident in.
Editor
terra friedman king
Terra attended UC Berkeley and received a cross-disciplinary Bachelor of Arts after defending and creating a brand-new degree titled “Health, Technology and Modernity.” She also minored in Portuguese and has spent several years living abroad in Brazil. Her post-graduate career has included visiting multiple continents and US states for prolonged periods.
Terra is a multi-media storyteller, writer, and editor committed to exploring and communicating themes related to health and wellness. For the past 8 years, she has worked closely with dozens of businesses and individuals to create succinct, comprehensive written and visual content. In the last four years, Terra has predominantly served nonfiction authors.
With her love for successful communication, Terra has provided author support at every level of the writing and editing process. She has worked with several authors from start to finish, including developmental edits, line edits, copy edits, and proofreading. Terra’s favorite part of the editorial process is line editing—she remains connected to the big-picture structure while tuning the author’s message and voice at the sentence level. Terra specializes in nonfiction history, memoir, psychology, spirituality, and science, with experience in fiction and YA fiction. She has received two editing certificates, including the Intermediate Certificate from ACES, the Society for Editing.
beta reader
alicia strickland
Alicia grew up in Palo Alto, California. As an only child, she didn’t have siblings to keep her company. She had books.
From an early age, her world centered around books and make-believe. She would weave her own stories of imaginary friends and outrageous adventures — little knowing that, one day, she’d grow up to put her tales into books.
In high school, Alicia was the girl in English class you hated — the one who set the curve. She excelled in English, history, and the arts. But she didn’t understand then that her path was writing. Instead, she focused on the arts by earning her interior- and fashion-design degrees.
But writing would never quite go away (thanks to her best friend and mother).
Today, Alicia can be found writing novels under four different pen names — each geared to a different audience. She keeps up her design skills through her books, which she uses as teaching aids, and also through blog sites.
She also owns a freelance writing business which is geared to helping other businesses succeed through online marketing.
Besides writing, Alicia still loves to read and is also an avid proofreader and copyeditor.
proofreader
Deborah Taylor
Deborah Taylor, a former photographer, is dedicated to assisting authors in sharing their narratives. Having experience in both the traditional printing industry and an advertising and marketing firm, she possesses a comprehensive understanding of the printing process from start to finish. Her keen eye for detail is attributed to her strong foundation in the visual arts.
Known for her straightforward approach, she provides constructive feedback while respecting the fact that the manuscript represents the author’s hard work and passion. She always keeps in mind that there is a person who carefully crafts every word written. She is a certified proofreader and a member of the Chartered Institute of Editors and Proofreaders. Maintaining quality and excellence is paramount to her.
Deborah lives in Newbury, England, with her husband Jason and their rescue cat Max. Her favourite genres are Romance and Crime novels, especially when they are combined! She loves nothing more than losing a few hours in a great book. When not working hard to help authors with their manuscripts, she likes to relax by gardening, practising yoga, or dancing around in a Zumba class.
Editor
Rebecca Jaycox
Fondly nicknamed “the sledgehammer” by one of her clients, Rebecca Jaycox has more than nine years of editing experience. Although she is a full-service editor, her true passion and specialty is developmental editing. Examining the story at a micro and macro level, she strives to deliver to her clients an in-depth, comprehensive edit that will elevate their story to the next level. Under her tutelage, Rebecca’s goal as an editor is for her clients to blossom into the best writers they can be. After working with Rebecca, clients have gone on to land agents and book deals or have successful careers as indie authors.
In addition to her freelance experience, Rebecca served as the editor-in-chief for Aelurus Publishing, a science fiction/fantasy imprint of Untold Publishing in the UK, for five years. There, she oversaw all aspects of editing, including taking on acquisition duties and finding new and exciting talent.
Although she primarily specializes in fiction, Rebecca has edited several scientific papers and has worked on nonfiction projects as well, such as memoirs.
Along with editing, Rebecca has completed two YA trilogies, one written solo and one written with a co-author. When she is not slaying adverbs or filling plot holes, Rebecca can be found writing, spending time with her family, or traveling as much as possible.
Ghostwriting
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Book Coaching
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