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Carly James, Assistant Editor
Carly James (she/her) is an Assistant Editor who joined the Berkley team in 2022. She’s acquiring horror, suspense, and book club fiction for Gen Z. Horror-romance and weird-girl fiction, if used as bait in a trap, would surely snare her. She’s eager for projects with folklore & paranormal elements, feminist themes, a camp-y mood, and…
Read MoreGabrielle Pachon, Assistant Editor
Gabbie Pachon (she/her) joined Berkley in August 2022 after working in the legal and event spaces. She acquires fantasy, romance with a speculative or paranormal bend, and horror with crossover appeal and is drawn to distinct voices, propulsive pacing, and unique and vibrant settings. She is always looking to amplify perspectives from underrepresented communities. Gabbie has a degree in religious studies, which she loves to put to use when editing fantastical pantheons, myths, and folklore. Some of her upcoming projects include Witch Queen Rising by Savannah Stephens, Formula Zero by Meredith Lanzen, and Dhampira by Amy Pennza.
Read MoreAmanda Maurer, Assistant Editor
Amanda Maurer (she/her) joined Berkley in 2022, after graduating from Loyola University Chicago. She acquires contemporary and paranormal romance, feel-good mysteries, and propulsive book club fiction with Gen Z appeal. In any genre, she is particularly drawn to heartwarming stories with a smart voice, quirky characters, and fresh twists on classic tropes. Amanda is also a…
Read MoreAnnie Odders, Assistant Editor
Annie Odders (she/her) has been at Berkley since 2022 and is a graduate of Tulane University. In past lives, she has been a Wisconsinite, New Orleanian, and Hollywood assistant. Annie acquires in the mystery and fantasy spaces, and in either genre, she enjoys feel-good stories with a strong romantic element, witty sense of humor, or historical…
Read MoreCandice Coote, Associate Editor
Candice Coote (she/her) is an Associate Editor who joined the Berkley team in 2021 and acquires genre-blending thriller/suspense, horror, sci-fi, and fantasy. She gravitates to stories ranging on a spectrum from dark and propulsive to sweet and healing and is always seeking works by authors from underrepresented communities with an eye on issues or interests…
Read MoreMary Baker, Associate Editor
Mary Baker (she/her) is an Associate Editor at Berkley and a graduate of Emerson College. She joined the editorial team in 2021 after starting her career in Penguin’s subsidiary rights contracts department. Mary acquires books that leave a reader glowing, whether they’re swoony romance (contemporary and historical) and rom-coms, clever feel-good mysteries, delightfully cozy fantasy, or a fresh genre-mashup. She works with acclaimed and bestselling authors such as Mallory Marlowe, Simone Soltani, Auralee Wallace, Amanda Elliot, and Ellen O’Clover. Mary is a lifelong St. Louis Blues hockey fan, a grumpy/sunshine devotee, and has a lot of opinions about the best pizza in New York.
Read MoreLisa Bonvissuto, Editor
Lisa Bonvissuto (she/her) joined Berkley as an Editor in 2024. She acquires fun and fresh mysteries, thrillers, and suspense, particularly those that play with tropes and blend genres in exciting ways. She is always looking for a great rom-com/murder mystery or thriller/romance mashup, as well as mysteries and thrillers that would be perfect for a…
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