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Sonia Gadre, Editorial Assistant
Sonia Gadre joined Viking in February 2024 as the assistant to Lindsey Schwoeri and Allie Merola. She graduated from Yale University with a B.A. in English and computer science. Prior to joining Viking Penguin, Sonia was an editorial assistant at The Yale Review and a product manager at Twitter. Her interests include literary fiction, narrative nonfiction, and inventive poetry. She…
Read MoreCarly James, Editorial Assistant
Carly James (she/her) is an Editorial Assistant who joined the Berkley team in 2022. She’s acquiring horror, thrillers, and suspense, and she’s particularly keen on stories with a dash of romance, supernatural elements, genre-blending, and Gen Z appeal. Carly is a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley, where she studied jazz vocals and urban…
Read MoreGabrielle Pachon, Editorial Assistant
Gabbie Pachon (she/her) joined Berkley as an Editorial Assistant in August of 2022 after realizing that reading fiction was far more fun than reading legal briefs. She is looking to acquire fantasy, romance (especially contemporary and paranormal) and science-fiction with crossover appeal and is drawn to fun, distinct voices, propulsive pacing, and unique and vibrant…
Read MoreAmanda Maurer, Editorial Assistant
Amanda Maurer (she/her) joined Berkley as an Editorial Assistant in 2022, after graduating from Loyola University Chicago. She acquires smart and fresh romance, feel-good mysteries, and charming fantasy with crossover appeal. Her upcoming projects include a new paranormal romance series from Olivia Dade and Alys Murray’s steamy rom-com, A Little Buzzed. Amanda is also a…
Read MoreAnnie Odders, Editorial Assistant
Annie Odders (she/her) has been an Editorial Assistant at Berkley since 2022; she is also a graduate of Tulane University. In past lives, she has been a Wisconsinite, New Orleanian, and Hollywood assistant. Annie acquires in the mystery and fantasy spaces, and in either genre, she enjoys feel-good stories with a strong romantic element or witty…
Read MoreCandice Coote, Assistant Editor
Candice Coote (she/her) is an Assistant Editor who joined the Berkley team in 2021 and acquires genre-blending thriller/suspense, horror, sci-fi, and fantasy. She gravitates to stories ranging on a spectrum from dark and propulsive to sweet and healing and is always seeking works by authors from underrepresented communities with an eye on issues or interests…
Read MoreCasey Maloney, Director of Publicity
Casey Maloney is the Director of Publicity for both Avery Books and TarcherPerigee. In addition to managing the publicity department and developing publicity strategies for both lists, Casey works directly with many Avery and TarcherPerigee authors and has orchestrated publicity campaigns for breakout bestselling books, including Atomic Habits by James Clear, Daring Greatly by Brené…
Read MoreFarin Schlussel, Director of Marketing
Farin Schlussel is the Director of Marketing for both Avery Books and TarcherPerigee. She has been with Avery since she began her publishing career in 2012. As the Director of Marketing, Farin executes and oversees bespoke campaigns using the most current marketing platforms and data to get books in front of the readers who need…
Read MoreCasey Ebro, Executive Editor
Casey Ebro joined Portfolio in 2024. A dedicated author advocate, she believes in the power of books to expand minds, transform behavior, and improve both our professional and personal lives. She specializes in prescriptive titles by top experts, thought leaders, and practitioners in the areas of leadership, management, workplace culture, communication, entrepreneurship, innovation, technology, professional development,…
Read MoreNatalie Coleman, Assistant Editor
Natalie Coleman is an Assistant Editor and joined Penguin Press in 2021. She is a graduate of the NYU Journalism Institute’s Literary Reportage program and lives in Brooklyn. She is interested in acquiring primarily nonfiction, especially journalism, cultural criticism, history, and memoir.
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