Hi there, I´m Riona.

I’m a psychologist and sociologist with a passion for supporting authors in crafting authentic, compelling stories.

My work began through years of collaboration with my best friend, whose mentorship in writing gradually grew into an equal creative partnership. She taught me the craft of storytelling, while I brought my background in psychology and sociology into our conversations, breaking down character behaviour, motivation, and the social systems that shape fictional worlds.

Over time, it became clear that many writers are expected to create believable characters and fully functioning worlds, but are rarely given the tools or accurate information to do so. Much of the advice in the writing space focuses on what “feels right,” without examining whether it actually holds together beneath the surface.

That’s where I come in.

I’m an editor specialising in grounded fantasy and psychological fiction, with a focus on character realism, internal consistency, and the underlying structures that make a story work. My approach goes beyond surface-level feedback. I look at how your characters think, how your world operates, and whether the logic of your narrative stands up under scrutiny.

Because of my background, I approach stories a little differently. I’m not just asking whether something feels right. I’m asking whether it would be believable, psychologically and socially. When it isn’t, I help you strengthen it without losing what makes your story yours.

Alongside editing, I bring in research-informed insight. Through my professional memberships, I have access to academic databases and current literature, allowing me to ground your work in credible, up-to-date knowledge without you having to spend hours navigating it yourself.

Whether you’re shaping complex characters, refining a plot, or building a world that needs to hold together, I help you create stories that feel authentic, coherent, and genuinely lived-in.

If you’re looking for an editor who understands not just storytelling, but the people and systems behind it, you’re in the right place.

In the meantime, feel free to explore my resource library. It’s there to make complex ideas usable, not overwhelming.