Naomi Munts Proofreading

03/12/2023

Here's my annual rundown of some of the books I've most enjoyed working on this year!

Best sci-fi/fantasy: Lost Blades by Liz Sauco
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lost-Blades-1-Goddess/dp/1960723006/ref=sr_1_1?crid=38991XYJWMOV1&keywords=liz+sauco+lost+blades&qid=1701644154&sprefix=liz+sauco+lost+blades%2Caps%2C124&sr=8-1
After a heist gone wrong, young street thief Jamirh finds himself on the run in the company of a woman with strange abilities. On the other side of the world, exiled shinobi Takeshi faces the greatest ever test of his powers. The destiny of the two very different men is entwined, centred around a legendary artefact and a growing and sinister evil. Both must call on powers they never knew they had to be in with a chance of survival...

Best YA fiction: Valley of Wolves by James DuBern
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Valley-Wolves-Worlds-Deadliest-School/dp/1739873130/ref=sr_1_6?crid=2S9SK9DIPMOCY&keywords=james+dubern&qid=1701644828&sprefix=james+dubern%2Caps%2C182&sr=8-6
Troubled teen Ethan reluctantly joins a mountain climbing trip to Kyrgyzstan, which goes horribly wrong when his group is kidnapped by terrorists. With no ransom forthcoming, it's kill or be killed - can the teens survive?

Best kids' fiction: Time and Time Again by Richard Amery
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Time-Again-adventure-time-Adventures-ebook/dp/B0CHJZ5N33/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2SUD04NPMM0M8&keywords=time+and+time+again+richard+amery&qid=1701645180&sprefix=time+and+time+again+richard+amery%2Caps%2C75&sr=8-1
Brothers Ashley and Royston have faced danger before, and this isn't the first time they've travelled through time to save the world. But this time, they're facing a renegade Chronaerian with the power to change history and meddle with the very fabric of reality. Will either of their worlds ever be the same again?

Time. Meddling with it can be dangerous, and when a renegrade Chronaerian escapes from captivity and begins to do so, it's up to brothers Ashley and Royston to stop him. To defeat him they'll need to work as a team. But the brothers are used to that; what could possibly go wrong? Back on Earth, t...

01/04/2022

I'll just leave this here...

03/12/2021

It's that time of year, and with Christmas fast approaching, here's my annual rundown of some of the best books I've had the pleasure of working on this year! Why not pop one on your Christmas list?

BEST ADULT FICTION
Grace on the Horizon by Emma Lombard
https://www.emmalombardauthor.com/grace-on-the-horizon
Romantic historical fiction on the high seas! Though it's the second in a series, I found it easy to read as a stand-alone book. Recommended for fans of adventure, travel writing and strong female protagonists. Be warned - it gets emotional!

BEST CHILDREN'S FICTION
Michael and the A-Mountain by Jesper Sehested
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58981979-michael-and-the-a-mountain
Written especially for kids with dyslexia by an author who's been there too, Michael's journey to overcome both a physical and metaphorical mountain will resonate with many youngsters.

BEST NON-FICTION
In the Shadow of the Pyramids by Tom Stone
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Shadow-Pyramids-Reflective-Commentary-Deuteronomy/dp/1664232001
Reflections on the book of Deuteronomy that are both very readable and very relevant. Highly recommended!

In the Shadow of the Pyramids: A Reflective Commentary on the Narrative of Deuteronomy

17/02/2021

Parents of budding authors!

Has your child produced an amazing piece of writing over lockdown? Or do you want to inspire them to get excited about writing?

You can get your child's best piece of work professionally published as a paperback book via Amazon KDP! Just send me their writing, and I'll edit and format it into a book file, complete with illustrations, and guide you through the process of publishing it on Amazon.

You'll own all the rights and can order as many copies as you want for around £3-£4 a copy - they make great gifts for grandparents etc, and your child will be so proud of what they've achieved!

Prices start from £20 and include all this:

* A professional proofread for spelling, punctuation etc, retaining your child's own words and style

* An upload-ready file with professional paperback formatting

* Illustrations throughout - I can use either your child's own artwork or copyright-free stock images

* A full-colour cover file, again with the option to feature your child's artwork

* Step-by-step instructions for publishing your book with Amazon KDP - or I can guide you through the process over a Zoom call.

Create a unique and beautiful keepsake that celebrates your child's creativity and resilience! Message me for full details :)

11/09/2020

Clearly they majored in science, not English.