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
Killer Nashville - Silver Falchion Award, Best Action Adventure 2025
Killer Nashville - 1st Runner Up, Best Book of 2024

"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

Fiction: Action Adventure, Mens Adventure, Supsense novel, Thriller, Idaho wilderness adventure.

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Fiction: Military Thriller, Coast Guard, Suspense, Conspiracy, maritime and paramilitary thriller and suspense

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Fiction - Thriller, Action adventure, crime thriller, police procedural, Native American literature, prison thriller

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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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Nonfiction: Inspiration, Single parent strength, overcoming grief and loss with children, Resilience in difficult times

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

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Children`s Picture Book: Written in rhyme, humor, life on the coast, Maine, Cat book, adventure and imagination.

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Fiction: action adventure, crime, mystery thriller, suspense, police procedural.

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Nonfiction: Self-improvement, living with cancer, hospice, finding joy, fighting for happiness.

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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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Fiction: murder mystery detective series with fantasy elements.

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Nonfiction, business and professional development, mentoring, mentorships, personal relationships, growth and personal growth.

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Fiction: Western action adventure, violent sexy western , historical fiction

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Fiction: Police procedural, thriller, crime novel, action adventure, set in Pacific Northwest, Oregon. Native American, Tribal police.
Killer Nashville Silver Falchion Award Finalist!

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Nonfiction: Business, Success, Entrepeneurship, leadership, inspiration

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Fiction: epic fantasy, Norse mythology

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

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Nonfiction: trauma recovery, healing, mental health, abuse, child abuse survival, foster care reform, surviving foster care, women, overcome, guardian ad litem, court appointed special attorney

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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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Nonfiction: WWII Pacific Theater, Naval biographies, Wartime stories, legacy project.

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Ninfiction: overcoming spiritual obstacles, marriage and family relationships, memoir

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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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Children`s Picture Book - Fiction: Topics handling grief and family relationships.

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

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Non-fiction community history, legacy project, Utah history, family history, genealogy, regional history

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"Stacey and I formed a relationship of trust, respect, and enthusiasm."
Nonfiction: memoir, romance, travel

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"Stacey provided invaluable guidance on the road to publication."
Nonfiction: memoir, motorcycle adventure, humor, father and sons relationship

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Nonfiction: Idaho history and reference, humor

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Nonfiction: relationships, marriage, Christian, guidebook for men, devotionals, scripture based help for your marriage.

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Nonfiction: History, women`s history, medical history, vitamins, Harriette Chick

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