About Me

Hey! I'm Justin, a writer who grew up in Hawaiʻi but spent most of his time in the online world. I'm a bit more grounded now, pursuing traditional publishing, keeping up with YA releases, learning Korean, and rapping. I'm an editor at Salt and Sage Books, a member of the EFA (Editorial Freelancers Association) & a graduate of their Advanced Developmental Editing Course, and an alumnus of Author Mentor Match.

As a sensitivity reader at Salt & Sage Books, I love helping other writers hone their craft, particularly in creating diverse and accurately represented characters. I'm also a developmental editor and proofreader! I have a passion for collaborating with authors to level up their stories. I'm here to help you develop your story to its full potential.

I love a variety of genres. But I grew up on YA novels, namely speculative and contemporary stories. My favorite authors are Marie Lu and Leigh Bardugo. Some of my favorite books include Picture Us in the Light, Six of Crows, Legend, and Illuminae.

It's hard to write a novel, and it's even harder to get it to where you want it to be. Let me help!