“Jaida is a phenomenal editor and mentor. Not only did she guide me through some particularly challenging publishing circumstances, she helped me develop / bring to market The Grace Year, which went on to become a New York Times and international best seller. I trust her implicitly. Her taste level is beyond reproach, and her love for story shines through in everything she touches.”
— Kim Liggett, New York Times and internationally bestselling author
“Jaida brought a wealth of editorial experience to her work on my book, and her facility for boiling down the needs of a complex narrative into terms that I could work with were especially valuable. Jaida’s creative support and editorial guidance were a vital contribution to the success of my award-winning debut novel. Frankly, she’s a gift to any manuscript she touches.”
— Malcolm Hansen, winner of the 2019 First Novelist Award from the Black Caucus of the American Library Association
“I absolutely loved working with Jaida! She is professional, a great communicator, and has a sharp editorial eye. I came to rely on her open enthusiasm, gentle diplomacy, and readiness to brainstorm and problem-solve. She gave me an unfailing sense of being supported through the thorny process of finding my path through the weeds in my manuscripts. And when it came to the publication stage, her experience and knowledge of the publishing industry proved invaluable to me. Jaida is a gem!”
— Elly Blake, New York Times, USA Today, and internationally bestselling author
“Jaida’s editorial advice was invaluable on a wide range of projects - from a classic-feeling Middle Grade set in a village in the UK, to a Young Adult psychological thriller. Her notes truly helped me to polish my work and take it to the next level before going out on submission.”
— Allison Rushby, author of 'The Mulberry Tree', 'The Turnkey', and 'The Fifth Room'
“Jaida is an amazing editor who knows the publishing industry very well. She edited and sold my first novel as my literary agent in 2018. Her editorial letters to me were always thorough and allowed me to think about my characters, plots, and themes in new ways. Her line edits helped me to develop my voice in a way that emphasized my stories’ themes and my characters’ inner-truths at the micro-level. She has an ear for dialogue, poetry, and rhythm. I will always appreciate Jaida’s wonderful guidance.”
— Fiadhnait Moser, author of 'The Flourishing of Floralie Laurel' and 'The Serendipity of Flightless Things'
“I can’t say enough wonderful things about Jaida Temperly. Jaida immerses herself in a project and has the ability to bring out the best in a piece. She has profound editorial insight on both big picture issues as well as the finer points of a work. If you are looking to elevate the quality of a story, Jaida’s experience, point of view and strong instincts will unleash your creative potential and push you to do your best work.”
— Eric Telchin, author of 'The Black and White Factory' and 'The Color Factory'
