Keyren Gerlach Burgess is an expert editor with over two decades of top-tier experience in the publishing world. She believes a great story transcends genre, and while she cut her teeth on romance during her eight years at Harlequin’s New York office, she enjoys editing across the board. After Harlequin, and a brief stint at Entangled, Keyren launched her own editorial business, regularly partnering with HarperCollins/Harlequin, Amazon Publishing, and Kirkus Media for editing projects. Her career includes work with New York Times bestselling author Kristan Higgins and popular romance writers Marie Ferrarella, Carla Cassidy, and Karen Whiddon. And she’s edited such notable nonfiction titles as Kristal Brent Zook’s The Girl in the Yellow Poncho and the upcoming memoir of top international hepatologist Dr. Cyriac Abby Philips, better known on social media as The Liver Doc. Keyren loves working one-on-one with authors, helping them polish their manuscripts until they’re ready for publication. She brings a nurturing yet no-nonsense approach, connecting with writers at all levels, from NYT bestsellers to those just starting out. She understands that the editor-author relationship is built on trust, and it’s an honor she doesn’t take lightly. Keyren’s editorial process is thorough and meticulous. She identifies not only big-picture issues such as structure, flow, and tone, but also the finer nuances of voice and meaning, ensuring the story not only mirrors what’s in the author’s heart but resonates with readers too.