“Ann Patty is an outstanding editor. She is alert to the measure and quality of prose and is especially strong at plot, that is, identifying and correcting flaws in narrative structure. Her extensive experience, her professionalism, her highly developed sense of taste and not least, her warm personality make her a writer's dream.”

--Patrick McGrath, author of Asylum

When I began working with Ann Patty, I was a moderately successful genre paperback writer.  I wanted to craft bigger novels that reached a larger audience, but I didn’t know how to get there.  Working with Ann was pivotal in my career, perhaps more important even than selling my first book.  Ann was an exacting taskmaster, difficult to please and impossible to ignore.  Her brilliant editing skills and profound understanding of commercial fiction helped me to broaden and deepen my novels, to become a better writer.  I honestly don’t believe I would have found such success in hardcover fiction without her help.  Even a decade later, I still count Ann as a valuable friend and resource in this crazy, unpredictable business.

--Kristin Hannah, author of Firefly Lane 

"Ann Patty is a genius, pure and simple.  She looked at my manuscript, waved her magic wand over it, and it was ready to go out into the world.  I can't think of another editor whose brilliance I respect as much--another editor who is as brilliant." 

--Jenna Blum, author of Those Who Save us. 

"Working with Ann is an exhilarating experience. She deeply knows – and loves – what she’s doing. She respects your autonomy with the book and at the same time makes you feel like you’re not alone with it. She’s fiercely smart, sensitive in her comments and suggestions, and a passionate advocate for the writing and the writer. She’s not just a great editor; she’s one of the great editors."

--Joan Wickersham, author of The Suicide Index 

“When I began to send my novel Starting Out in the Evening out to publishers, I knew that it still needed work, but I couldn't figure out how to improve it. I was incredibly lucky that the book found its way to Ann Patty. Ann saw its potential, and she guided me skillfully through another draft, helping to make it a much stronger novel. Ann is a brilliant editor; working with her was a pleasure and an education.” 

--Brian Morton, author of Starting Out in the Evening

“Ann Patty is the perfect editor. When something isn't working, she asks the interesting, surprising questions. When something is working,  she doesn't mess with it. I'm grateful for her wisdom and her light touch.” 

--Abigail Thomas, author of A Three Dog Life