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T. V. Pinkard

ABOUT ME
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My identity as a storyteller has taken on several forms. After graduating cum laude with a music degree from Lake Forest College, I got my start as a songwriter and composer, under the name Tana Victoria. Then I transitioned into composing for the screen, creating sound libraries, licensing songs for feature films, and scoring a range of indie short films (romantic comedy, surrealism, historical drama).
My foray into editing began alongside my career as an author. I learned to edit in the same way I learned to write novels: by bashing the thing out again and again, reading as much as I could get my paws on, studying the craft, then building a community of other writers who in turn shared their stories. I've beta read countless manuscripts and worked with amazing editors who taught me the power of thoughtful and compassionate feedback.
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I specialize in speculative fiction, with fantasy as my truest love, in YA, NA, and Adult markets. I believe in a hands-on approach and especially love working with queer and diverse stories. If you are seeking guidance in publishing, I offer coaching on query letters, synopsis writing, and the querying process in general. For non-fiction, I am more selective and specialize in the niche of music-based content.
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[Gender is made up and the points don't matter, so she/they, either way.]
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