About the Editor
Pictured: Nala, Mel's trusty sidekick
Get TUF Editing Services began in October 2022. Born from a love of English and a keen eye for detail, I quickly discovered this was the path I was meant to be on. In my personal life, I have been fortunate enough to blend my love of writing with my professional life (you know...the one that pays the bills). I have a background in the financial industry, and I'm currently working at a local bank as their marketing and communications one-woman show.
Also in 2022, I was asked to join the editing team of Sand Kittens Press, Inc. as their proofreader and beta reader for the anthologies they produce. I have worked with many independent authors to date, providing line editing, proofreading, and alpha/beta reading. I'm also proud to be an independently published author myself. One of the many items on my to-do list is to rewrite the urban fantasy duet I published in 2020-2021 as the sign of a good writer is to evolve and never stop growing or learning. And I've learned a LOT on this journey.
In 2024, I launched another business - this one aimed at making people laugh. Laughing Cat Greetings was an unexpected and delightful detour, and it's one that has brought me so much joy and fulfillment.
On a personal note, I've been a wife for more than a quarter century and a mother of two incredible young women who make me proud everyday. Our home is exploding with cat and dog fur, and most of my time is spent behind the computer or binge watching sitcoms. Repeatedly. You're welcome to follow my journey over on the Facebook, because I'm stubborn and refuse to adapt to new social media.
Thank you for visiting, and remember... WORDS ARE HARD. GET TUF!