I consider myself incredibly fortunate to have been introduced to Jeanne while working on my debut historical novel, The Umbrella Maker’s Son, which is now contracted with HarperCollins for publishing in 2025. Without Jeanne’s clear-sighted brilliance, I wouldn’t have made it to this point. Her editorial skills are exceptional. She deeply understands story structure, character development, story pacing and rhythm, various forms of novelistic writing styles, and she always communicates her creative thoughts and opinions in a constructive, honest, and encouraging manner. In her analysis of your work, she offers not only insightful and invaluable critiques, but also actionable solutions, either through her own ideas or through ideas that develop in conversation. She is, without a doubt, a teacher and mentor as much as she is an editor.

So, if you not only want to write and get published, but also want to hone your craft to become the very best writer possible, then Jeanne is the person to work with. Beyond her superb literary skills, she’s also one of the warmest, kindest, and most generous people I’ve come across. Jeanne, thank you for your guidance and support. I’m deeply indebted to you.

I can't gush enough about my experience with Book Genie! Michael does fabulous work and best of all, he's so kind and communicative throughout the process. I reached out to Book Genie to have a website developed for an author initiative I founded called #PitBLK which launched the first pitch contest for Black Authors in 2022. We had a tight deadline for our website launch because we wanted to make a big splash on Juneteenth as a celebration for Black authors. Michael was very conscientious of our timeline and the mission of our initiative, so he made sure our website was ready to go. After that first project, we've come back to hire Book Genie to edit #PitBLK's author webinars and YouTube panel discussions. Each time, our videos came out so polished! I love the versatility of services offered by Book Genie, and would definitely recommend them to anyone looking to establish their author and/or publishing brand!

Jeanne De Vita is a gushing fountain of knowledge for anyone who has the slightest desire to publish a romance novel. She has taught dozens of sold out classes at our store and we get rave reviews from her students who come from all walks of life. Whether someone has an entire manuscript sitting in a drawer or simply has a curiosity about publishing, Jeanne always approaches every single person in her classes with kindness and a sincere desire to help. Her knowledge is incredibly in-depth and widespread, including valuable lessons about structure and plotting, different sub-genres of romance and the business of getting published. For anyone who wants to take their writing to the next step, there is no one I would recommend more highly than Jeanne to help you get there.

Jeanne helped me create a more in-depth and compelling story with her thoughtful and concise feedback. She's an absolute gem!

Hiring Michael to design my website may have been my smartest move as a self-published author. He not only designed my site to fit my brand, but he made it SEO optimized, and easy to navigate.

I’m not tech savvy, but Michael walked me through every step for updating my site and adding anything I wanted to in such a patient and clear way that I felt like a website guru by the end.

I receive compliments on the site all the time, but most importantly, I’m finding new readers and newsletter subscribers because of it. If a website is the central hub to your brand, there is no one better to build it for you than Michael Lee.

When our writer friends recommended Michael, we scheduled an initial consultation to explain our vision for the first step in building our website and the growth we were planning on over the years. The initial conversation was very thorough. Michael provided the options for ‘the now’ and 'the future’ of our needs.

The building out of the willadrew.com site involved replicating some of the already existing features of our old site and new features that Michael's platform supports. He found a way to display our series and the different platforms where they are available for purchase, simplifying the readers’ access to our books.

We rolled out the basic version of our website on schedule.

Michael is very responsive both via email and via the videos with the explanations he records to explain the steps of manipulating the backend of the website. They are easy to follow.

Michael's service is a useful combination that allows us to have him manage some of the tasks and him teach us other features that we want to control ourselves.

We've been working with Michael for about a year now. He made good on his promise to support our ever-expanding business needs.

If you are looking for a quick turnaround, professional support, and budget-friendly customization, you'll get all and more in Michael's hands.

When I decided to take my first intro to romance writing class with Jeanne, I don't think I could have anticipated the amazing journey that it set me on. I initially didn't have any real intention to write a full-length romance novel, but Jeanne's knowledge and guidance helped me not only craft and finish my book, but see a reality that it may get published.

Jeanne is well-versed in the romance genre, she is encouraging, she provides invaluable insight, and she always wants you to succeed. I am truly indebted to her. Thank you, Jeanne!

Jeanne is a phenomenal writing instructor and mentor and has elevated my writing to a new level. After taking a long break from writing, I signed up for a writing course with Jeanne and I have never looked back. I’ve taken numerous courses with Jeanne and she has become a wonderful mentor and friend.

Jeanne teaches from experience and has so much passion for sharing her knowledge and expertise with others. She provides a variety of examples and tools that she’s created to teach the fundamentals of story structure and the writing craft. She facilitates discussion of what works by having us dissect texts of successful authors and applies the techniques to the craft lessons. The writing exercises she assigns help solidify the objectives of each course. Jeanne fosters an environment of learning through an open and inclusive space, and we discover as writers how to hone our own style and voice.

Jeanne has a supportive and positive approach to providing feedback on your writing. She provides detailed comments on your work, including what is working well and how you can improve, pushing you to be a better writer. I participated Jeanne’s critique groups with other writers and reading others’ work and receiving feedback on my own has enhanced my writing skills.

In addition to helping others do their best in their own craft, Jeanne is a prolific author and practices what she teaches in her own writing career. With years of experience learning and teaching, Jeanne truly knows the ins and outs of what makes an excellent story and wants to share this knowledge with her students.

I believe the greatest gift Jeanne gives her students and the authors she works with is the ability to support them on their journey to pursue their writing dreams, whatever they may be. She tells all writers that they are authors and to write your heart out. I’m forever grateful for Jeanne as a writing mentor and friend. Thank you, Jeanne!!!

I enjoyed working with you guys to create my website and the logo of my online presence as an author. I highly recommend your services to all.

The quality of work that Michael and Book Genie have put into this website inspires me. It makes me want to be the writer that is worthy of this site. I appreciate their step by step assistance, and their team has been incredibly polite and patient the entire time. Thank you so much. I am very proud of this site.

I highly recommend Michael. He’s incredibly talented and will make your website look amazing. He’s knowledgeable in all aspects of marketing and will help you make your business successful. I cannot think of a better choice!

Michael made the entire process of designing and publishing my author website so much easier than I ever could’ve expected! He was always incredibly communicative, on top of things, straightforward, and patient.

The ability to get sneak peaks of the website would look like and leave comments on things I wanted to change before the website was published was very handy!

Jeanne's knowledge of story structure and character makes her an ideal developmental editor. She pours her heart into each project and is fully committed to making your story the best it can be.

As an author, I started with Book Genie knowing very little about websites, building newsletters, and marketing. Book Genie really helped me feel confident that I'm reaching new readers with my fiction. Book Genie makes going indie easy!

Between the workshops, mini-lessons, and moral support during accountability sessions, Book Genie has quickly become invaluable to me as an indie author. Jeanne's worksheets from the courses helped me save a draft that was floundering, and Michael's tips during the marketing workshops have been some of the best I've attended.

Michael also built my website for me, and I was blown away by what he came up with! I didn't have much of a color palette in mind and my work tends to be blended genres (all under the speculative umbrella with steampunk elements.) He was able to take everything and run with it waaay beyond anything I could have dreamed up on my own. It's gratifying to have a design that fits the my work. I feel seen! ✨📚

I’ve had a terrific experience on Book Genie both in the community and learning from courses and professionals in their fields. Michael Lee walked me through where I need to center my focus so I can become a successful writer and make an actual stable income. He showed me (and it all made perfect sense) what’s wrong and exactly how to fix it, and he also provided resources. During my consultation, he not only explained the importance of each aspect, but showed how, with the right cover, proper branding, cyclical representation, to make the money flow in and solve problems as I go. And that was just the consultation!
Inside the Book Genie community, I’ve found upfront information in Jeanne and Michael’s articles and teaching videos. And the best thing is that I can do everything at my own pace, no pressure added. Michael, Jeanne, and the community answer questions, give encouragement, and have solid advice (I’ve watched a ton of webinars and paid for classes, and I’m telling you what, they don’t hold back in Book Genie. Everyone is truly giving, making this a rich experience for me as a writer.).
I look forward to experiencing the services on Book Genie (holy cow, those prices can’t be beat!) and can’t wait to see what my future holds. I feel super blessed to have such an amazing experience, and I feel “safe” in the community and learning from these incredible people.

When it was time for my website to be redesigned, I reached out to Michael Lee. We had a Zoom meeting where we each talked about our work and goals. He asked me some key questions about what I wanted to achieve with my website, and before I knew it, he had some mock-ups for me. Michael is approachable, knowledgeable, and an absolute delight to work with. Plus, he’s a wealth of marketing information! I would highly recommend Michael for your web design needs.

I'd always had so much anxiety about my author website, especially as a newbie author just building her brand.

Michael made the process so easy--and even fun!--offering advice and tools to really reflect what I wanted. I got a clean and gorgeous website that I love, and that fits my needs perfectly.

I hired michael early in my writing career and was uncertain what he could do for me when I didn't have a lot of writing content.

From the very first meeting he established himself as friendly, skilled, open to vague and blunt questions, and explained what he could do even with a new author like me.

He also provided examples of his previous work, didn't mind me checking with his previous customers, and showed tremendous financial compromise for my situation.

If you are an author and want your site to be an asset for you and your readers. Michael Lee is a fantastic investment!