Authors and Achievements

Award-Winning & Best-Selling Authors

Awards & Honors

Positively reviewed by readers and publications including Publishers Weekly, Kirkus, Alibris, Reader Views, and BookLife.
Featured in Publications: BookAuthority, Polk County Itemizer-Observer
Featured on Podcasts: This Motorcycle Life
NYC Big Book Award winner, African-American Nonfiction
Prometheus Books - Independent Publishers Silver Medal Health/Medicine/Nutrition
National Indie Excellence Awards 2023 Finalist
2023 Winner of Booklife Award
2019 Indie Diamond Book Award Winner: Poetry
Bram Stoker Award Winner: It's Alive: Bringing Your Nightmares to Life, Crystal Lake Publishing
2023 StoryMakers Guild - Award for Nonfiction

"Stacey and I formed a relationship of trust, respect and enthusiasm. Stacey is a wonderful, and necessary, element to completing literary works. I highly recommend adding her to the top of your publishing checklist.

"Stacey’s easy demeanor and coaching style kept me motivated and anticipating the final project."

Stacey provided unmatched research and editing support. Each time a situation arose she presented solutions. Stacey’s professionalism and attention to detail afforded an outstanding final product.

"Stacey did a great job editing my forthcoming book. It was a lightning quick turn-around and she added considerable punch to the manuscript."

"Let me start this off by saying that Stacey is the best editor you will EVER find! if you want a smooth and simple process and a person who polishes your work in a way no one else can."

"From day one, Stacey has consistently brought a level of professionalism that was beyond expected and constantly provided honest and informed feedback that has helped me make something I can be proud of."

"I have at last, after ten years, found a really good editor. Not only is her technique the most professional, the most efficient, and the absolute easiest to work with, her constructive comments are always laced with positive encouragement."

If you have a manuscript and want a professional to work with to fine tune your “baby” Stacey is your lady."

"Stacey helped me fulfill my dream of publishing a book of poetry. She led me through the entire process with professionalism and cheerfulness. I highly recommend Edits by Stacey."

Stacey was eager and got right to work. She brought up potential changes without bruising my delicate writer's ego."

"I'm sure all authors believe everything they write is brilliant. It takes a talented editor such as Stacey to tell the author when a story needs to be tightened up so the reader will not lose interest.

"Stacey did an amazing job and is very communicative. I really enjoy working with her and she is extremely sincere and helpful. I give her 5/5 and recommend her!"

“Working with Stacey on my book was a pure delight. I would not have completed my book without her expertise and care.”

"Any issue, no matter how big or small, Stacey was there to help. I would recommend her to anyone looking for an editor."

'Not only is Stacey incredibly knowledgeable about all things books and publishing, but she is supportive, encouraging and makes you feel like you can take on the world. Not to mention that she is also pretty hilarious and I can't recommend Stacey enough!

"Stacey goes above and beyond for her clients. When you choose to have her on your team, you and your book will be in the best of hands!"

"If you are searching for an outstanding editor and all that entails, I say with complete confidence, run to Stacey Smekofske."

"If you're a new or experienced writer, I recommend Stacey for all aspects of professionally preparing your book and getting it published."

"Stacey was more than an editor; she was a writing coach. I’ve learned so much in this process. I believe I have come out of it a better writer."

"Stacey not only jumps on board with your own hopes and dreams; she becomes your biggest cheerleader."

"Being a USA Coach, I know elite performance and service when I see it. I recommend the gold medal standards of Edits By Stacey for anyone who has a goal of becoming a published author."

Stacey was and is remarkable! I was amazed by her knowledge, level of detail, ability to both create and explore options, and her good will throughout the formatting and publishing gauntlet.

"She is like family! If you want to write a book and have questions about publishing, Stacey is the coach for you."

Best Sellers

Amazon #1 Biographies of Rich and Famous
Amazon #1 Historical Biographies
Amazon #1 New Release in Pharmacy
Amazon #1 Audiology and Speech Pathology
Amazon #1 New Releases in the following Categories:
- Audiology and Speech Pathology
- Consciousness & Thought
- Humanism Philosophy
- Urban Fantasy
- Childrens Books, Family Relationships
- Teen & Young Adult Mermaid Fiction
- Childrens Bible Stories
- Mystery Action Fiction
- Child Advocacy Law
- Social Services Welfare
- Refugees
- Immigration Policy

Titles Edited and Published

Nonfiction: Survival story, biography, medical miracles, COVID, inspirational, uplifting, faith

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Nonfiction: arts, photography, travel, coffee table

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Children’s book: picture book, educational, activity book

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Fiction: Cozy Mystery, Amateur sleuth, judgements and court, clandestine groups, humor, funny books, women sleuth

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Nonfiction Sports Memoir: inspirational, wrestling, pro-wrestling, WWE, love, family, relationships, zen living, growth, career, finding peace.

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Fiction: murder mystery, fantasy

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Nonfiction: faith and ministry

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"Stacey made me feel as though my book was the most important item on her plate."
Nonfiction: historical reference

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Fiction: Police procedural, thriller, crime novel, action adventure, set in Pacific Northwest, Oregon. Native American, Tribal police.

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Children`s fiction: learning self acceptance, picture book

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"She is creatively gifted, fastidiously detail oriented, and managed me as a client with great care and empathy."
Nonfiction: Self help, sales, career development

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Children’s literature: Christianity, picture books, values, virtues

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Fiction: political thriller, suspense, military, conspiracy thriller

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"Words alone can not express how happy I am to have Stacey as an editor."

Fiction: epic fantasy, viking saga, action adventure

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Fiction: mystery, romance, drama

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"She took an incredibly green, first-time author and made each and every step easy and achievable."
Nonfiction: Self improvement, business development

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"Stacey walked me through the byzantine publishing process with patience, expertise, and never-failing good character. Bravo!"
Fiction: based on the true story of John Morrissey. Biographies of famous. Historical biography.

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"Stacey lit the flame. Thank you for pushing me, and laughing with me."
Nonfiction; humor, parenting, things kids say

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"Stacey made this dreaded process painless and fun. She`s the best!"
Fiction: science fiction fantasy

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Nonfiction: memoir, overcoming obstacles

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Ninfiction: historical reference, Ferris Lind businessman

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Fiction; children`s picture book, travel and nature

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"Stacey lit the flame. Thank you for pushing me, encouraging me, and laughing with me."
Children`s nonfiction: service animals, informational

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Fiction: Historical fiction, action adventure, mens adventure, war and maritime fiction, Vietnam war, action adventure series.

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"She is the whole team of expertise topped off with whipped cream and a cherry."
Nonfiction: inspiration, self help, spiritual insight

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Nonfiction; memoir, faith and spirituality

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"Stacey is more than an editor, she is a writing coach."
Fiction: mystery, amateur detective

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Nonfiction: Memoir, True story, political turmoil, coup, Zanzibar history, immigrant story, Indian American immigrant, fled from African war

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Fiction: YA fantasy, clean and wholesome romance, action adventure, cover redo

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"She is the only person I`ve used who delves so deeply into the minds of my characters, she makes me think they`re alive."
Fiction; action adventure, romance, violent western

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