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Karen Davis
 

The award-winning writing of Karen Davis prompted one of many loyal clients to call her his "secret weapon in attaining communications supremacy." In three years she earned magna cum laude degrees in English and history and world-class journalism credentials from the London Times and Regional Newspapers. Since 1976 she has been an international correspondent and author of hundreds of magazine and newspaper articles; publishing house editor (several books won American Library Association Outstanding Reference Source awards); acclaimed advertising writer (First Place in the Pacific Northwest, direct mail campaign) and technical writer ($10,000 First Place in North America, engineering paper); director of publications and marketing; author of style manuals; university lecturer in writing; and published lyricist and poet. She brings clarity and conciseness to confusing language and organization to chaos. She researches, writes, rewrites, edits, and proofreads everything from books (fiction and nonfiction) and screenplays to business, scientific, and government documents. Her areas of expertise include anthologies and compendiums, autobiography and biography, British language and culture, crime and mystery, childrens books, drama and theatrical, education and textbooks, entertainment and Hollywood, essays, fables and fairy tales, horse racing, humor, history and politics, historical fiction, music, mythology and folklore, nature and the environment, philosophy and religion, poetry and verse, psychology, romance, short stories, science and science fiction, space flight, sports, travel, and young adult fiction. Clients value her meticulousness, intelligence, honesty, reliability, creativity, and cooperative spirit. Shes a member of the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers.



 Author of Santa Anita Morning Rhapsody

Specialties

  • Copy Editing & Proofreading
  • Technical Editing
  • Business, Marketing, and Advertising Writing
  • Academic Editing
  • Screenplays
  • Journalism and Reporting
  • Writing Instruction
  • Fiction: Historical, Mainstream / Literary
  • Nonfiction: History, Creative / Literary / Business
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(Published) books edited by Karen:

Alan, Theresa. The Girls' Global Guide to Guys. Kensington Books, NY: 2004.
Bass, Elizabeth and Julie. His Chosen Bride. Kensington Books, NY: 2005.
Coburn, Jennifer. Tales from the Crib. Kensington Books, NY: 2006.
Gaddis, Thomas E., and James O. Long. Panzram: A Journal of Murder. Amok Books, Los Angeles. 2002.
LA despair Gilmore, John. L.A. Despair: A Landscape of Crimes and Bad Times. Amok Books. Los Angeles, 2005.
Gilmore, John. Laid Bare: A Memoir of Wrecked Lives and the Hollywood Death Trip. Amok Books. Los Angeles, 1997.
Gilmore, John. Severed: The True Story of the Black Dahlia Murder. Amok Books, Los Angeles. 1998.
King, Valerie. A Garden of Dreams. Kensington Books, NY: 2005.
Osman, Jay. A Fug 10: Lost Treasure in the Hessian Triangle. Yellowback Mysteries, 2007.
Raleigh, Deborah. Some Like It Wicked. Kensington Books, NY: 2005.
Simpson, Donna. The Gilded Knight. Kensington Books, NY: 2005.

Magill Books: Encyclopedia of the U.S. Supreme Court and Popular Musicians (winners of the American Library Association Outstanding Reference Source Award), The Solar System, World Leaders of the 20th Century, Notable British Novelists, Aging, Short Story Writers, et al.

Poore Wanderinge Boy "A deep bow to my editor . . . a mere genius. Thank you for your help and encouragement. You are amazing!"
―Richard Winwood, author, A Poore Wand’ring Boy, 2006
"It took me weeks to settle on an editor for my collection, and I'm thrilled that I ended up with Karen. Her work is, in a word, fantastic. I got exactly what I asked for and it made me euphoric. It was a pleasure to work with an editor who was both professional and friendly."
— Laala Kashef Alghata, author and poet (Friendship in Knots, Behind the Mask: A Folded Heart)


"[You are] a gifted editor . . .  a very talented lady. Thank you so much!"
―Mark H. Barratt, author, The Guardian of Heaven series: One, 2006; David, 2007; Shannon, 2007; Israel, 2008; Galaedael, 2008; published by BookSurge Publishing.

"Karen, you are very gifted. Your efforts and comments were right on and reflect your surgically precise intellect. Thanks also for getting this out so quickly."
—Samson Soledad, author, In the Beginning There Was . . . Me (2007)
The Judith Code "Karen did a critique followed by an extensive edit on my stage play, which was published by a London publishing company in August with the comment "one of the best plays the review board has read." It was a difficult piece because it was a modern day version of a biblical story. Karen gave valuable advice on the strengths and weaknesses of the work plus an extensive edit. I cannot thank Karen enough and it was a real pleasure working with her."
—C.G. Wilson, author, The Judith Code, 2006
Lord of Eternity "To Karen Davis, my patient and understanding editor.... Thank you ever so much for all of your help! Your professionalism and the time and attention you gave me were invaluable. It was a pleasure working with you!"
—Richard Ford, author, Lord of Eternity, 2008

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