Hi,
I'm a U.S. / French citizen (don't be fooled by the french flag on my profile), English is my mother tongue, but I have been living and successfully working in France in the language field for over 15 years. I have edited and proofread novels where the writing often presented challenges (as it would appear yours does from an editing point of view) from improper grammar or syntax to spelling and punctuation mistakes, going through inconsistencies in the story line or with the characters.
I think my talents lay in first understanding the author's voice and intention behind the novel, and only then proceeding to correct, alter, tighten, sharpen, lengthen, soften, smoothen, enhance, etc. Whatever it takes to make your novel addictive to the reader. I love making the characters, for example, just a bit rougher around the edges, giving them texture and substance, so they come to life (Obviously, I myself am an avid reader and am passionate about editing).
Is your project urgent or is my time frame acceptable for you ?
Please feel free to contact me if you have further questions.
Thanks,
Elizabeth