"The difference between the almost right word and the right word is really a
large matter — ’tis the difference between the lightning-bug and the lightning."
- Mark Twain
About Me
Hi there, and welcome to Nyx Publications! I'm Ashley Melander, a professional editor, amateur pilot, and lover of all things literary. I'm passionate about helping self-publishing authors refine their manuscripts and get their stories out into the world. I especially love working with new and first-time authors to help them develop their voice and style and improve their craft. When I'm not working on (hopefully) the next best-seller, I'm usually flying my plane, getting lost in a video game, or tackling my to-be-read pile.
Author Spotlight
Here are just a few of the fantastic authors I've recently had the pleasure of working with.
The Apple from Outer Space
Book 1: Escape from the Past
by Tim Patterson
A humorous, action-packed sci-fi adventure for kids, with a healthy dose of heartwarming lessons about friendship, acceptance, and self-confidence.
A Cafe in Paris
by Glenn Ritt
An ode to Paris.
A coming-of-age story.
Part romance. Part mystery.
Renfield's Asylum
by D.J. Smith
Told through the journal entries of the facility's staff and residents, this thrilling novel untangles the dark conspiracies and mysteries permeating the stone walls of Renfield's Asylum.
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