Meet Onyx Moon Publishing

Every editor begins as a reader.

I edit from the perspective of an experienced romance reader first and an editor second, because readers—not rulebooks—are the ones who ultimately fall in love with your story.

Your readers will never see tracked changes, style sheets, or comment bubbles. They'll experience your characters, your emotions, your pacing, and the moments that make them laugh, cry, swoon, or stay up far too late reading "just one more chapter." That's the perspective I bring to every manuscript.

With nearly two decades of editorial experience, I've had the privilege of working with romance authors across all subgenres, pairings, heat levels, and shades of romance. Whether your story is sweet or scorching, contemporary or paranormal, romantasy or small town, every romance is welcome here.

My job isn't to rewrite your story or make it sound like mine. It's to help your readers experience it the way you intended while protecting the heart and emotional journey that make your story uniquely yours.

You'll always get honest, thoughtful feedback in plain English—not a lesson in editorial jargon. Editing should leave you excited to dive back into your story, not intimidated by the process.

And yes...my enthusiasm for romance borders on feral.

Services

Every manuscript is at a different stage, and every author needs something different.

Maybe you want someone to tell you honestly how your story feels to a reader. Maybe you're ready to polish every sentence, or maybe you'd simply like a trusted partner while you write. Whatever stage you're in, my goal is always the same:

to help your readers experience your story the way you intended.

Whether we're talking about big-picture reader reactions or polishing the final details, every service is built around thoughtful collaboration, honest feedback, and protecting the heart of your story—not changing it.

Start Here

Not sure where to begin?

A First Chapter Review is an affordable way to find out whether your opening is making readers want one more chapter before investing in a full manuscript edit.

★ First Chapter Review

Editorial Services

• Alpha Reading

• Beta Reading

• Line Editing

• Copy Editing

• Proofreading

Every romance is welcome here. Customized services and payment plans are always available.

The best part of my job has never been editing books. It's getting to celebrate them.

Working together, in their words.

"Theresa did an amazing job of editing my first Entangled release (Crash Into Love). She held my hand every step of the way. Thank you!"

~Sofia Grey, Contemporary Romance Author

"I have used Theresa's services for many books. She is a pleasure to work with, efficient, professional, and organized. I'm very happy with her services and would highly recommend her--as a matter of fact, I have!"

~Cathryn Fox, NYT and USA Today Bestselling Romance Author

"Theresa has a great eye for characterization and voice. Her edits are thoughtful and communicated well. I love working with her..."

~Lisa Kessler, Award Winning Paranormal Romance Author

Tell Me About Your Story

Whether you're polishing your debut or turning in your twentieth novel, I know how personal it is to hand your manuscript to someone else.

My job is to respect the story you've written while helping your readers experience it the way you intended. I want you to feel supported, understood, and excited to dive back into revisions—not discouraged by them.

Thoughtful feedback. Honest insights. Zero editorial intimidation.