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I have been writing professionally since 2009. I have three published novels in a series called Dream Catcher and my most recent published novel, Saving Grace. I write mainly historical western fiction (action, romance and Christian) and paranormal fiction, leaning toward psychic paranormal phenomena. I do not write anything unclean but have had jobs where I was asked to remove erotic content and make it clean. I also edit and proofread anything in the English language. For friendly, professional work and regular communication, you can count on me.

I write dark romance built around obsession, power imbalance, dangerous chemistry, and emotionally complicated people who probably should stay away from each other — but absolutely won't. Possessive dynamics, morally gray characters, slow burns with explosive payoff, gothic atmosphere, praise and degradation, luxury escapism — the kind of tension that becomes unbearable by the time anyone gives in to it. My background is forensic psychology (MS, Arizona State, 4.0 GPA), which is why my morally gray characters read like real people instead of archetypes and my heroines make terrible decisions the reader still understands. Ten-plus years across romance ghostwriting, true crime scriptwriting, and long form fiction — sharp banter, power struggles disguised as flirting, emotionally messy intimacy, prose that doesn't read like a model output sanded down with rewrites. What I'm available to write: dark romance, romantic thrillers, gothic romance, psychological suspense with a romance through-line — single titles, series work, or ongoing ghostwriting relationships. What I care about most: writing the kind of book readers finish at 2 a.m. and immediately start looking for the next one that hits the same way.

Hi! My name is Mary Turman, and since 2022, I have collaborated with other creatives as a paid writer, editor, and fact-checker. My catalogue includes 10+ adult romance novels and over 100 tour scripts for cities across the United States. Chances are, I’ve written about your hometown! Favorite Quote: "No subject is terrible if the story is true, if the prose is clean and honest, and if it affirms courage and grace under pressure." - Ernest Hemmingway

Stories are for ordinary people seeking extraordinary places. From student to freelancer, and with 15+ years of experience, I’ve helped many clients like yourself bring their ideas to life. Whatever your interest, I can provide! My portfolio consists of fiction and nonfiction, three published books, many more short stories, blogs, content articles, and so on. No matter what I’m crafting, the goal is the same - create an indelible experience for every reader. Rate: $25-$30/hour $0.15-0.2/word (writing only) $0.05/word (editing and proofing) Services: o Creative Writing o Novel & Short Story Writing (my favorite) o Editing & Proofreading o Content Articles & Blogs o Ghostwriting o Proficient Verbal & Written Communication o and much more… Achievements: o Published Achromatic Chronicles: Blue and Green with Rippasend (2025). o Self-published Honey Dreams: Short Story Anthology (2024). o Published short story “Serenity” with In Parentheses (2020). o Songwriter, Director, Producer, and Performer for the University of Richmond student-led music video "Take it to the Edge" (2015). o Director, Producer, and Dancer for the University of Richmond "Happy" music video (2014).

I’m a published author, comics/graphic-novel writer, and narrative editor with extensive experience developing long-form storytelling across prose, comics, children’s books, and script formats. I help publishers, studios, and independent creators shape compelling characters, story worlds, and emotionally resonant narratives that are ready for production and publication. My background includes 20+ years as an English educator, freelance and work-for-hire writing across multiple publishers, and professional editorial roles in the comics industry. I bring a balance of creative craft, structural discipline, and collaborative workflow, making me a reliable partner for story development, rewrites, script polishing, and editorial support. What I Specialize In • Comics & graphic-novel scripting (full scripts, revisions, dialogue polish) • Story development & consulting (concept shaping, character & arc refinement) • Narrative editing for long-form projects (structure, continuity, pacing) • Children’s & MG/YA storytelling (hybrid/illustrated & prose-driven projects) • Work-for-hire writing with professional deadlines and clear communication Selected Writing & Publishing Credits • BLOCK’D — YA Graphic Novel (Maverick / Mad Cave Studios) • Codename Danger: Unmasking a Villain (Jollyfish Press) • Double Agent: The Search for Spymaster Z (Jollyfish Press) • Black Cotton — Co-Creator / Co-Writer (Scout Comics) • The Vineyard — Creator / Writer (AfterShock Comics) • Additional titles with BlackBox Comics and Zenescope Entertainment, including Devil’s Dominion, Doctor Wilder, Empath, Darkwatchers, Van Helsing titles, and more. • Former editor at Mad Cave Studios; current editor at Battle Quest Comics My second graphic novel, Listen, is scheduled for release in November 2026 from Maverick/Mad Cave Studios. How I Work • Collaborative, professional, and deadline-driven • Clear communication, story-first decision-making • Comfortable working under NDA and in team-based pipelines • Available for hourly consulting or flat-fee project pricing for larger engagements Who I’m a Good Fit For Publishers, production teams, authors, and creators who want a partner that understands both creative storytelling and professional editorial expectations — especially in comics, MG/YA, and narrative-driven projects.

If you are reading this, it tells me you want to have profitable newsletters, sales letters, or emails in your business, like this enterprise-level client here: "When sourcing a brand storyteller, I read through the majority of Wade’s portfolio before realizing the real reason I had made it that far—everything he wrote was so funny and interesting! His ability to use infotainment in his brand storytelling was so clever and unique that I just had to hire him for an upcoming creative campaign. In our first email campaign, our average open rate was well above the industry average. It also led to an interesting exchange with several Content Managers, VPs of Marketing, and Product Marketing Managers who reached out to us personally to applaud the nature and approach of our email content. . .It just goes to show the difference a creative storyteller can make in your marketing. On top of that, Wade is a pleasure to work with and lets you be a part of the creative process—win, win!" --- Kristi Gamboni - Sr. Integrated Marketing Manager @ TrustRadius You should know that one of the keys to world-class writing is the ability to produce the content consistently at a high level, issue after issue. A proven framework is a requirement to be able to do this. Not only do I have a market-tested framework that I have honed across different verticals, but I also teach it to copywriters (along with published writer James Shrimpton). One of my students recently said: "I can't say enough about working with Wade and James in the Ghostletter Seminars. Their complementary skills and styles were engaging and incredibly enjoyable. Wade's content framework alone was worth the price of admission . . . " --- Jacob Treloar If you want entertaining content that captures attention while delivering your message, I can help. In fact, if you're looking for newsletter ghostwriting, email campaigns, or even some kind of shenanigans I’ve never seen before (What? I thought we were in the trust tree), I am pretty much your only option. Bottle up that scoffing sound and hear me out. My name is Wade Skalsky and I specialize in delivering content that keeps people’s attention by entertaining them first and delivering the brand messaging second. Plenty of writers say they are good at ‘infotainment' but they usually only have one side of the coin. In other words, they are funny but lack the ability to match the 'voice' of their client, or vice versa. “But Wade, you haven’t told me any jokes yet. I came for the clown show.” No, you didn’t. You came for help with delivering your message. Unlike other writers, I am the best at infotainment because I understand tone, context, and proper framing. I have mastered being interesting and informative at the same time. “I have a very particular set of skills.” <-------In my best gravelly Liam Neeson voice. Here’s the proof. I won a coveted producer award for my one-man show, Fish out Of Whiskey, at the Hollywood Fringe Festival. Lots of people are talented creative writers, I just happen to also be a veteran 20-year Los Angeles trial attorney. I know how to professionally persuade and entertain total strangers all day, every day. (The whole lawyer thing also means I know all about compliance issues in your industry.) So far, I’m the only writer I have ever seen who uses elite-level persuasion, honed over decades of trial work, coupled with an outrageous live theatre game earned on the Los Angeles theatre row. When you work with me, first we’ll get on a deep dive call where I will ask about your business, your customers, and figure out how entertaining your brand is. Why the last one? I strive to be one or two degrees more entertaining than my client’s brand. There is that dang context issue again. Content and brand mismatch is an absolute killer mistake. I will not work with people who are unwilling to figure out how they want to frame their brand using infotainment. We will collaborate on this issue together. It takes two to polka. If you want to dance, contact me to see if it’s a good fit. I’m busy building my own platform off Upwork so don’t get ants in your pants if it takes me a bit to get back to you.