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Ace: Our History
Ace Books was founded in 1953 by A. A. Wyn and is the oldest continuously operating science fiction/fantasy publisher in the United States.
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 Berkley in 2021 and acquires genre-blending thriller/suspense, horror, sci-fi/speculative, and fantasy. She likes stories that are dark and propulsive as well as cozy, healing stories and often if they speak to the world around us in a fresh way. She is especially interested in works of fiction…
Read MoreAce Overview
Ace Books, the oldest continuously operating publisher of science fiction/fantasy in the United States, is known for publishing groundbreaking speculative novels that push the limits of imagination and redefine the way we see the world. Ace is home to some of the most influential novels in the science fiction and fantasy genre: Frank Herbert’s bestselling Dune series;…
Read MoreCasey Maloney, Director of Publicity
Casey Maloney is the Director of Publicity for both Avery Books and Tarcher. In addition to managing the publicity department and developing publicity strategies for both lists, Casey works directly with many Avery and Tarcher authors and has orchestrated publicity campaigns for breakout bestselling books, including Atomic Habits by James Clear, Daring Greatly by Brené…
Read MoreFarin Schlussel, Director of Marketing
Farin Schlussel is the Director of Marketing for both Avery Books and Tarcher. She has been with Avery since she began her publishing career in 2012. As the Director of Marketing, Farin executes and oversees bespoke campaigns using the most current marketing platforms and data to get books in front of the readers who need…
Read MoreCasey Ebro, Executive Editor
Casey joined Portfolio in 2024. A dedicated author advocate, she believes in the power of books to expand minds, transform behavior, and improve both our professional and personal lives. She specializes in prescriptive titles by top experts, thought leaders, and practitioners in the areas of leadership, management, workplace culture, communication, entrepreneurship, innovation, professional development, and…
Read MoreNatalie Coleman, Assistant Editor
Natalie Coleman is an Assistant Editor and joined Penguin Press in 2021. She is a graduate of the NYU Journalism Institute’s Literary Reportage program and lives in Brooklyn. She is interested in acquiring primarily nonfiction, especially journalism, cultural criticism, history, and memoir.
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