About Me

Andrea Vanryken

Editor, Author, Reader

Born and raised in Chicago, I’ve enjoyed an eclectic exposure to culture and art, though I’ve always gravitated to the written page. I’ve read more novels than I can count, spent years editing in every genre, and continue to collaborate one-on-one with authors to polish their writing to perfection.

I earned my Advanced Editing Certificate and my Certificate in Accurate, Audience-Focused Editing from Poynter ACES (American Copy Editors Society) in 2020 from The Poynter Institute.

Recent Endorsement:

“Andrea – I just spent some time reviewing your docs…. Wow, I have always been so impressed by you… YOU should do a MASTER CLASS!  I’m serious.” 
-Chris Emery, author and former White House usher under H.W. Bush and Bill Clinton
 

I’m happy to announce that my sci-fi book, The Red Texts Club, was a five-star finalist in the Readers Choice Awards and garnered the following five-star review from Reader Views:

“Ms. VanRyken created believable characters that her readers can’t help but fall in love with.  As for the storyline, I can’t rave enough about how intricately involved it was and how Ms. VanRyken created an alternate realm where those…kids were held captive. Her details of what the alternate realm looked like quickly pulled me in… Overall, I found this book entertaining, and intriguing… I absolutely loved this book! I highly recommend it!”

Read the full five-star Reader Views review here:

“The Red Texts Club” by Andrea VanRyken

Books I’ve Edited

Sister in a Brotherhood

A woman’s fascinating, groundbreaking career as a firefighter

The Living Lore

The Shades of the Abyss: A fantasy action and adventure story

Ava & Carol Detective Agency

Books 7-9 (Ava & Carol Detective Agency Series): Mystery and fun abound in this series for middle schoolers.