Erin Roll
@erinrolleditor.bsky.social
Freelance copyeditor and proofreader of MG, YA, cookbooks, self-help, and quite a few other things. Proudly working to make sure your books are shipshape and typo-free. Loves music, tea, dogs, video games, and dark chocolate. She/her. erinroll.com
Joining the chat a tad late. I'm Erin - I'm a freelance editor/proofreader (mostly for trade fic and nonfic) based in New Jersey. #ACESchat
September 3, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Joining the chat a tad late. I'm Erin - I'm a freelance editor/proofreader (mostly for trade fic and nonfic) based in New Jersey. #ACESchat
I'm convinced that middle names have no use whatsoever other than being an indicator that you're in really big trouble.
August 30, 2025 at 2:30 PM
I'm convinced that middle names have no use whatsoever other than being an indicator that you're in really big trouble.
Gee, it's almost like they're trying to drive women out of the armed forces. (Oh, wait...)
August 29, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Gee, it's almost like they're trying to drive women out of the armed forces. (Oh, wait...)
And given that Congress - well, the GOP arm, anyway - has been catering to Mango Mussolini's every gold-plated whim...
August 12, 2025 at 10:08 PM
And given that Congress - well, the GOP arm, anyway - has been catering to Mango Mussolini's every gold-plated whim...
Contract rules indicate that all dogs on set shall be generously supplied with skritches and ear rubs.
July 23, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Contract rules indicate that all dogs on set shall be generously supplied with skritches and ear rubs.
Dear WSJ. I expect to see ALL the tea spilled on your front page tomorrow. And the cream and sugar and lemon. No excuses.
July 18, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Dear WSJ. I expect to see ALL the tea spilled on your front page tomorrow. And the cream and sugar and lemon. No excuses.
Look in the dictionary under evil, and you will see Miller's face.
July 7, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Look in the dictionary under evil, and you will see Miller's face.
After Hurricane Sandy, my local library had extended hours in the evenings so people could some in, charge their devices, and just spend some time in the light and warmth. (My street was without power for ten days - it's a miracle we didn't all go bonkers.)
July 7, 2025 at 3:16 PM
After Hurricane Sandy, my local library had extended hours in the evenings so people could some in, charge their devices, and just spend some time in the light and warmth. (My street was without power for ten days - it's a miracle we didn't all go bonkers.)
I am so sick of
Living in int'resting times.
I want boring times!
Living in int'resting times.
I want boring times!
June 12, 2025 at 6:49 PM
I am so sick of
Living in int'resting times.
I want boring times!
Living in int'resting times.
I want boring times!
Keep holding the line, Senator. Sending best wishes from NJ.
June 12, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Keep holding the line, Senator. Sending best wishes from NJ.
I was wondering when the CMOS jokes would start...
May 8, 2025 at 7:20 PM
I was wondering when the CMOS jokes would start...
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No-Bake Fresh Strawberry Pie
A delightful no-bake pie featuring fresh strawberries in an easy, pat-into-the-pan crust.
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April 17, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Check this out: www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/no-b...
Stephen, don't pee on our shoes and tell us it's raining.
April 14, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Stephen, don't pee on our shoes and tell us it's raining.
Sending lots of love to you and the family from here in New Jersey, Gov. Shapiro - I hope whoever did this is soon brought to justice.
April 13, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Sending lots of love to you and the family from here in New Jersey, Gov. Shapiro - I hope whoever did this is soon brought to justice.
My couple-of-greats grandma was a suffragist. She'd be terribly upset to see this happening. (She was too polite to swear, so I've been told, but I know of a few relatives who'd do so on her behalf.)
April 10, 2025 at 3:48 PM
My couple-of-greats grandma was a suffragist. She'd be terribly upset to see this happening. (She was too polite to swear, so I've been told, but I know of a few relatives who'd do so on her behalf.)
Every one of my little grey cells is screaming in terror at this.
March 31, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Every one of my little grey cells is screaming in terror at this.
Hey, now, hey, now, let's not disparage the noble sport of Calvinball here.
March 27, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Hey, now, hey, now, let's not disparage the noble sport of Calvinball here.
Does that include musical parodies? (We're pretty good at those in my family.)
March 25, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Does that include musical parodies? (We're pretty good at those in my family.)