About

Shel Franco

Writer, Editor, Mentor

Shel is a former editor for the Walt Disney Company and the author of 16 novels. As a child, she read the dictionary for fun. (Her adult children still laugh about this.) She likes to talk, but she prefers to write, especially when there is something important to say. She has a degree in psychology (a concentration in mental health), a fascination with the unexplainable, and an obsession with Tudor history. 

Shel’s professional experience includes writing and editing genre fiction, feature articles, web content, social media content, non-profit copywriting, and more.

Writing Experience

Shel has over 25 years’ experience moving between fiction and nonfiction projects while honing her skills and imagination.

Non-Fiction

  • Editor, Walt Disney Direct-to-Consumer & International
  • Senior Editor, iParenting Media
  • Non-fiction bylines online and in print at MIDWIFERY TODAY MAGAZINE, PREGNANCY MAGAZINE, BABY YEARS MAGAZINE, WOMEN’S HEALTH & FITNESS MAGAZINE, EUROPEAN HOMES & GARDENS MAGAZINE, FAMILY ENERGY MAGAZINE

Fiction

  • Author of fifteen romance novels published by Adams Media/Crimson Romance and Simon & Schuster
  • Author of one self-published romance novel

Skills

  • Developmental editing
  • Finding voice
  • Character development
  • World building
  • Correct POV

Education

  • BA Psychology/Mental Health
  • Communications/Public Relations/Marketing 
  • Creativity Coaching