Gabrielle Pachon, Assistant Editor
Gabbie Pachon (she/her) joined Berkley in August 2022 after realizing that reading fiction was far more fun than reading legal briefs. She acquires fantasy, romance with a speculative or paranormal bend, and horror with crossover appeal and is drawn to fun, distinct voices, propulsive pacing, and unique and vibrant settings. She is always looking to amplify…
Read MoreAmanda Maurer, Assistant Editor
Amanda Maurer (she/her) joined Berkley in 2022, after graduating from Loyola University Chicago. She acquires smart and fresh romance, feel-good mysteries, and charming fantasy with crossover appeal. Her upcoming projects include a new paranormal romance series from Olivia Dade, a steamy rom-com from Alys Murray, and a queer sports romance from debut author Celine Ong.…
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 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 MoreAlex Wolfe, Associate Editor
Celina Sun, Associate Editor
Celina Sun is an associate editor at Penguin Workshop, where she works on picture books through YA, including graphic novels. She looks to champion joyful, escapist stories by underrepresented voices that capture all the tender and thorny emotions of growing up, falling in love, and navigating evolving relationships with friends, family, and oneself. She’s especially…
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