Coordinators and Committees

Jake Nicholls (they/them) is a developmental editor of science fiction and fantasy, with a focus on queer and otherwise inclusive stories. Jake works directly with authors through their business Future Worlds Editing.

In addition to developmental feedback, Jake provides specialized services such as sensitivity reading for queer, trans and chronically ill characters. They have a particular interest in gender worldbuilding and can help authors make their fiction radically inclusive of all genders.

Jake lives in the UK, but their head is often away in other universes.

Richard Martinez (he/they) is an award-winning editor, photographer and designer hailing from San Salvador, El Salvador. They are the former copy chief of Los Angeleno, an arts and culture publication that celebrated the various idiosyncrasies that define Los Angeles. Currently, they work for the Los Angeles Press Club, managing communications for the non-profit.

Richard is a former president of the LA chapter of NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists, and currently leads the chapter’s communications and events committees, developing programming that aims to build and strengthen connections among Southern California’s queer and trans journalists, news media professionals and creatives. They also serve on the board of the LGBTQ+ Editors Association, heading the group’s events committee.

Aside from advocating for the death of the Oxford comma, Richard spends most of their time staring lovingly at the 60 or so plants threatening to take over their house. They also do a bit of photography and print design when the stars align.

Dr. Cathy Hannabach (she/her) is the founder and CEO of the academic editing and indexing agency Ideas on Fire, where she helps interdisciplinary academics write and publish awesome texts, enliven public conversations, and create more just worlds. Passionate about interdisciplinary indexing and editing, she leads a global team helping scholars make an impact.

She hosts the Imagine Otherwise podcast, highlighting those bridging art, activism, and academia in the service of social justice. Author of Blood Cultures: Medicine, Media, and Militarisms andBook Marketing for Academics, her research and commentary appear in outlets including New Learning Times, Cultural Politics, the BBC, Women and Performance, Contra*, Social Text: Periscope, Studies in Gender and Sexuality, and Dismantle Magazine.

She lives in New Jersey, where in her spare time you can find her strolling through nature preserves and botanical gardens, cooking up a storm, or nerding out over plants and fungi.

 Sam Keir (he/him) is an editor, writer, and educator, but the order of these roles depends on the day of the week! In addition to serving as the LGBTQ+ Editor Association's communications coordinator, he hosts the bi-monthly international meetings and helps with grant writing on the fundraising & resources committee.

An EFA, Club Ed, and CIEP member, Sam owns Keir Editing & Writing Services offering fiction editing and coaching for LGBTQ+ authors and characters. Sam’s mission is to help more LGBTQ+ community members share their stories and have their voices heard.

Tiffany Grimes (she/they) is a non-binary writer, book coach, and author web designer  dedicated to amplifying marginalized voices through inclusive book  coaching and design. Tiffany is the founder of Burgeon Design and  Editorial and hosts "The Residency," a free online writing community,  and "Revision Alchemy," an online self-editing course. 

Tiffany grew up  in foster care and was adopted at age 10, and their identity is shaped  by their neurodivergence, high sensitivity, and bisexuality, as well as  anxiety and depression. Recognizing and sharing these facets of their  identity is essential, as their proximity to privilege and degree of  marginalization naturally impact the way they work with their clients  and lead their community. Tiffany lives in Oregon with their cats.

Crystal Carney (she/her) is an editor, lifelong writer, and indiscriminate reader. From her first Bob Books to a formal education in the classics and a deep love of fantasy novels, each book has shaped her fascination with the power of words.

She studied English Literature, Creative, and Professional Writing at the University of Idaho and went on to study Book Publishing at the Denver Publishing Institute. Upon graduating, her love of books only increased and she is now an advocate for all writers at whatever stage they are in.

She is always seeking to learn more about writing craft and editing techniques and believes there is no such thing as a stupid question.

Crystal lives in the Midwestern United States with her family. She is an advocate for mental health and neurodiversity—especially their significance in the arts. When she isn't working, she loves to read, write, restore typewriters, embroider, or challenge herself with a new knitting pattern.

Dr. Cathy Hannabach (she/her) is the founder and CEO of the academic editing and indexing agency Ideas on Fire, where she helps interdisciplinary academics write and publish awesome texts, enliven public conversations, and create more just worlds. Passionate about interdisciplinary indexing and editing, she leads a global team helping scholars make an impact.

She hosts the Imagine Otherwise podcast, highlighting those bridging art, activism, and academia in the service of social justice. Author of Blood Cultures: Medicine, Media, and Militarisms andBook Marketing for Academics, her research and commentary appear in outlets including New Learning Times, Cultural Politics, the BBC, Women and Performance, Contra*, Social Text: Periscope, Studies in Gender and Sexuality, and Dismantle Magazine.

She lives in New Jersey, where in her spare time you can find her strolling through nature preserves and botanical gardens, cooking up a storm, or nerding out over plants and fungi.

Crystal Carney (she/her) is an editor, lifelong writer, and indiscriminate reader. From her first Bob Books to a formal education in the classics and a deep love of fantasy novels, each book has shaped her fascination with the power of words.

She studied English Literature, Creative, and Professional Writing at the University of Idaho and went on to study Book Publishing at the Denver Publishing Institute. Upon graduating, her love of books only increased and she is now an advocate for all writers at whatever stage they are in.

She is always seeking to learn more about writing craft and editing techniques and believes there is no such thing as a stupid question.

Crystal lives in the Midwestern United States with her family. She is an advocate for mental health and neurodiversity—especially their significance in the arts. When she isn't working, she loves to read, write, restore typewriters, embroider, or challenge herself with a new knitting pattern.

 Sam Keir (he/him) is an editor, writer, and educator, but the order of these roles depends on the day of the week! In addition to serving as the LGBTQ+ Editor Association's communications coordinator, he hosts the bi-monthly international meetings and helps with grant writing on the fundraising & resources committee.

An EFA, Club Ed, and CIEP member, Sam owns Keir Editing & Writing Services offering fiction editing and coaching for LGBTQ+ authors and characters. Sam’s mission is to help more LGBTQ+ community members share their stories and have their voices heard.