The Suz behind the Pomegranate Pen.

Here because you’re ready to level up your great writing to un-put-downable status? You’re in the right place if you’re looking for an editor who will:

  • celebrate and champion you and your story;

  • believe in your vision and carry it out to its fullest extent;

  • lead with kindness.

My passion lies in developmental editing for genre fiction manuscripts, specializing in sci-fi and fantasy, and as a lesbian, I have a soft spot for sapphic / wlw stories.

Susanne Salehi (she/they)

SFF writer & editor

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  • Kyra Wilson Cook, Founding Director, MetroWest Writers' Guild:

    “I'm a nonprofit leader and a writer, and the biggest thing I need when working with a freelance professional is warmth and patience. Suz brings all the expertise I expect and all the warmth and patience I need to dream big, execute effectively, and move from one thing to another. There is nothing better than having an affirming collaborator who offers expansive ideas when it's time to come up with something new and actionable steps when it's time to execute. She is a pleasure to work with and has been transformative for our work. I cannot recommend her enough!”

  • Zenia deHaven, Author:

    “Suz is one of the first people I look to when I'm workshopping a story. They provide in-depth, detailed critiques that span from granular details like grammar and syntax to larger suggestions about theme, characters, and conflicts. Their feedback helps me move forward in my work."

  • Caleigh McDermott, Writer:

    "Susanne has such an impactful eye for even the smallest of details that could tilt a story on its head. When they edit, you can tell they truly care for the piece and offer aid with careful and motivating insight. Writing my own WIP right now, I always know when Susanne helps me workshop excerpts from it, I'm going to have a much more polished piece and useful tools going forward. Susanne is truly the best!"

By Her Sword: A Sapphic Fantasy Romance Anthology

4.8 stars on Goodreads

  • “Escapist aspiration fantasy.”

  • “Glowing romantic tension!”

  • “Queer women with swords and garden magic.”

  • “Keeps readers laughing.”

Sword sapphics, ready your blades! Venture forth into twelve tales of thrilling romantasy.

A fiery mage tracks down the swordswoman who escaped with more than just a magical relic (< Suz’s story!). Across the stars, ex-lovers get a second chance on a dragon-infested planet. In a different galaxy, a confident gladiator must melt the frozen heart of an ice princess. During the distant past of feudal Japan, a traveler with a Jinn inside her faces the challenge of her life.

This fantasy collection features twelve swashbuckling adventures spanning a variety of settings, from the distant magical past to the speculative galactic future.

Two armored women cross swords while a dragon looms in the background.