“Working with Audra dispelled all my fears about collaborating with an editor. She not only identified and protected my personal voice; she encouraged me to amplify it with suggestions that felt wise, discerning, and meaningful. In every way possible, Audra supported my book in becoming what it wanted to be.”

—Britten LaRue, author of Living Astrology: How to Weave the Wisdom of All 12 Signs Into Your Everyday Life

“I first worked with Audra as an assistant to my editor for A Field Guide to Color. She then was my editor for The Color Meditation Deck. I adored working with her. She is organized, thoughtful, knows how to gently nudge you in the right direction, and most importantly (IMO), has a sense of humor while being completely professional. Editors are the magic sauce in publishing, and Audra proved this point repeatedly. I’d work with her again and again and again and again and you should work with her too!

—Lisa Solomon, visual artist, educator, and author of A Field Guide to Color: A Watercolor Workbook and The Color Meditation Deck

“Transforming Schools was a heart wrenching book to write. Unearthing trauma memories I’d tucked away for decades in an effort to help educators and those caring for children was difficult—Audra helped me. She walked beside me with unwavering patience, compassion, and a deep respect for maintaining my voice. She never rushed me—even when the drafts came back a year later she always held space for me to move at my own pace. I truly could not have done this without her steady hand, wise counsel, and kind spirit.”

—Marcia Ranglin-Vassell, educator, former member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives, author of Transforming Schools: A Trauma Approach to Teaching, Learning, and Healing

“Audra elevated my book from ‘pretty good, but I have some hesitation about my draft’ to ‘wow, this is clean and polished, and I feel confident about putting my book out there in the world!’ Professional, skilled, and highly recommended!”

—Jeanne Lee, MD, author of Own Your Care: A Family Guide to Navigating Complex Illness, Changing Health, or Unexpected Prognosis

“Working with Audra is an absolute gift!  Her insights, edits, and encouragement elevated my book in every way. She helped me find my voice on the page and caught details I would have overlooked. Her thoughtful guidance and expert editing brought clarity and polish to my book that I could not have achieved alone. I am deeply grateful for her skillful editing, which helped transform my manuscript into its best version.”

—Michael R. Burke, author of Intuitive Animal Communication: Co-Create a Meaningful Life and Deep Connection with Animals

“Audra is a passionate horror fan and dedicated editor whose thoughtful feedback elevated my writing to new heights. Her collaborative spirit and insightful suggestions always made the editing process feel supportive and inspiring. I’m especially grateful for her commitment to inclusivity and her genuine care for creating stories that are accessible to all young readers—Audra is someone I want to work with on every book I write!”

—Anastasia Garcia, author of Ghostly, Ghastly Tales and Creepy Campfire Stories

“I am fortunate to have been able to work with Audra and benefited greatly from her guidance, editorial suggestions, creativity, and insight, all of which were critical in bringing the Maps Private Value trilogy to fruition. Audra’s work on the manuscripts was exceptional. Every page reflected her dedication, and I remain genuinely impressed by her detailed, thoughtful commitment to making the stories shine. Audra is a professional editor with a keen eye for grammatical accuracy. She made many brilliant suggestions that elevated the pacing, developed the characters, improved the plot, refined the narrative, and strengthened the prose with precision and thoughtfulness. I recommend her highly and look forward to working with her again.”

—Alden Globe, author of the Maps Private Value Trilogy

“The first time I was going through Audra’s edits on my manuscript, I was blown away by not only the precision in terms of changing specific language and phrasing, but also the deep insights into the subject matter. She asked really thought-provoking questions that in some places actually led me to change entire areas of the manuscript. Thanks, Audra. I would recommend her work to anyone who is looking to sharpen their writing and get input from a practiced eye for language and storytelling.”

—Jay Vidyarthi, founder of Still Ape and author of Reclaim Your Mind: Seven Strategies to Enjoy Tech Mindfully

“Over the past thirty-five years of being a writer, I have had the privilege of working with many fine editors, and Audra Figgins is among the best. Her ability to get the very heart of what is needed to improve a piece of writing is exceptional. And she has that rare ability to skate the fine line between giving penetrating feedback but not changing your voice as a writer. She is equally skilled at editing both the big picture context issues of a book, as well as the small details such as sentence structure, dialogue, and punctuation.  Audra is a highly collaborative editor, and I have found my working relationship with her to be not only instructive but deeply pleasurable. It’s true that a writer is only as good as their editor, and Audra will make you a better writer.”

—Gail Straub, author of Home Inside the Globe: Embracing Our Human Family