There are great editors and great writers and Alex is both, and so much more! Alex has an innate understanding of story, story structure, and language, as well as a wealth of experience with all aspects of the kidlit world and how to navigate it successfully. She has such an astute eye and her edits go deep into the heart of a draft, teasing out details to make each draft better. Her insights have made my stories grow by leaps and bounds. And she is also a lovely person who will make you laugh, cheer for you, and be there for you through the tough and often lonely writing process. I can't recommend Alex highly enough!