HANABI AUTHOR LAB
Publishing Professionals
Meet our vetted panel of cover designers, editors and beta readers, selected by HANABI CLUB to support writers at every stage of the publishing journey.
EDITORS
AWAIS KHAN
Award-winning novelist, professional editor and creative-writing teacher. Awais is the author of several internationally published novels, with In the Company of Strangers currently being developed as a feature film.
LAUREN BALEYNEH
Novel editor and writing coach with a BFA in Creative Writing and more than five years of professional writing and editing experience. Lauren specialises in helping new and aspiring authors strengthen their stories.
PAIGE LAWSON
Professional book editor with a first-class degree in Creative Writing and more than seven years of editorial experience. She has worked with over 600 authors across a wide range of genres.
COVER DESIGNERS
RODERICK BRYDON
Book-cover designer and illustrator with a background in fine art, graphic design and photography. Roderick combines original artwork, imagery and digital techniques to create distinctive covers.
BETA READERS
KATELYNN HENRY
I have been an avid reader for 15+ years. I have a B.A. in English from Maryville University of St. Louis and a Certificate in Editing through the Poynter Institute of Editing.
I believe every story has a right to be heard, and I enjoy having even the smallest part in the journey of storytelling.
Find the right professional for your book
Tell us a little about your project and the support you are looking for. We will review your enquiry and connect you with a suitable member of our vetted publishing professionals panel.
