Editor


Having worked at Bethany House Publishers for over seven years before beginning her freelance business in 1995, Traci DePree is a well-seasoned editor with a knack for helping authors see their stories more clearly and a gift for working with people. She edits the best in Christian fiction—books about flawed people finding grace—books by Ted Dekker, Erin Healy, Lisa Bergren, Angela Hunt, Sibella Giorello, Robert Whitlow, MaryLu Tyndall, Jane Kirkpatrick, Robin Lee Hatcher, Frank Peretti, and many, many others. If you are interested in learning more about working with this experienced, excellent editor, please contact Traci at tldepree@msn.com. Traci is also available for co-authoring (also known as ghost writing).  Terms are negotiable.

Books Edited by Traci, by Publisher

NOTE: This is not an exhaustive list, but a representation of the many and varied books edited by Traci DePree and doesn’t include any of the books edited as an in-house editor for Bethany House.

Thomas Nelson:

Kiss by Ted Dekkerand Erin Healy
Burn by Ted Dekker and Erin Healy
Never Let You Go by Erin Healy
Rivers Run Dry by Sibella Giorello
Mountains Bow Down by Sibella Giorello
When Heaven Weeps by Ted Dekker
Thunder of Heaven by Ted Dekker
Martyr’s Song by Ted Dekker
Monster by Frank Peretti
The Visitation (abridgement) by Frank Peretti
Eventide by Cindy Martinusen
Stranded in Paradise by Lori Copeland
The List by Robert Whitlow
The Trial by Robert Whitlow
The Sacrifice by Robert Whitlow
Life Support by Robert Whitlow
Jimmy by Robert Whitlow
Mountaintop by Robert Whitlow
Deeper Water by Robert Whitlow

Howard Books (a division of Simon and Schuster):

The Fine Art of Insincerity by Angela Hunt
Paper Angels by Jimmy Wayne with Travis Thrasher
Missing Max by Karen Young
Lie for Me by Karen Young

David C. Cook:

Breathe by Lisa Bergren
Sing by Lisa Bergren
Claim by Lisa Bergren
Waterfall by Lisa Bergren
Cascade by Lisa Bergren
Torrent by Lisa Bergren

Waterbrook Press/Multnomah:

Storm by Reg Grant
Edge of Eternity by Randy Alcorn
The Veil by Diane Noble
The Blossom and the Nettle by Diane Noble
At Play in the Promised Land by Diane Noble
When the Far Hills Bloom by Diane Noble
Heart of Glass by Diane Noble
Phoebe by Diane Noble
Deep Harbor by Lisa Bergren
The Captain’s Bride by Lisa Bergren
Midnight Sun by Lisa Bergren
The Bridge by Lisa Bergren
Christmas Every Morning by Lisa Bergren
Firestorm by Lisa Bergren
Chosen by Lisa Bergren
Torchlight by Lisa Bergren
Refuge by Lisa Bergren
Treasure by Lisa Bergren
Pathways  by Lisa Bergren
All Together in One Place by Jane Kirkpatrick
No Eye Can See by Jane Kirkpatrick
What Once We Loved by Jane Kirkpatrick
Fugitive Heart by Jane Orcutt
Living Stone by Jane Orcutt
Hidden Heart by Jane Orcutt
Firstborn by Robin Lee Hatcher
Ribbon of Years by Robin Lee Hatcher
The Shepherd’s Voice by Robin Lee Hatcher
Whispers from Yesterday by Robin Lee Hatcher
The Forgiving Hour by Robin Lee Hatcher
Black Ice by Linda Hall

Barbour Publishing:

The Widow’s Club by Joyce Livingston
Invasion of the Widow’s Club by Joyce Livingston
Red Siren by MaryLu Tyndall
Raven Saint by MaryLu Tyndall
Blue Enchantress by MaryLu Tyndall
Surrender the Heart by MaryLu Tyndall
Surrender the Night by MaryLu Tyndall
Surrender the Dawn by MaryLu Tyndall
The Redemption by MaryLu Tyndall
The Reliance by MaryLu Tyndall
The Restitution by MaryLu Tyndall
Traps and Trimmings by Kelly Hake

NavPress:

Informed Consent by Sandra Glahn
A Mile from Sunday by Jo Kadlecek
A Minute before Friday by Jo Kadlecek
A Quarter after Tuesday by Jo Kadlecek

Tyndale:

The Victory Club by Robin Lee Hatcher
Beyond the Shadows by Robin Lee Hatcher
Catching Katie by Robin Lee Hatcher
Speak to Me of Love by Robin Lee Hatcher