Cauldron of Compliments

Client Testimonials

Jessica W.

Romance Writer

Received Developmental Editing & Coaching

"Vicki has been nothing but phenomenal. The experience and knowledge that she brings to authors shows in her work through detailed editing, plot insight, and understanding of the dynamics of simply writing a good book (although there is nothing simple about it). When I first started this journey, I was nervous about trusting just anyone with my manuscript; as an author, we spend so much blood, sweat, and tears writing our stories that trusting the wrong person can be daunting. However, this is not the case with Coven of Books; I hadn't felt someone taking such care of my work until I met Vicki. Care is a very loose term to use when she loves your story as if it were hers and proceeds to be upfront and truthful with her feedback, ensuring you have a successful book and, hopefully, series in the future. Thank you for taking my daydream and turning it into a reality."

Jerry C.

Fantasy Writer

Received Manuscript Evaluation & Coaching

"Although I have been working on my book for three years off and on, it is through working with developmental editor and book coach Victoria Krouse that my writing has been brought to the next level. Our work together has given me new insights, direction and focus to my writing process.

From our initial meeting she was deeply committed to aiding me in creating a successful marketable book, but beyond that, she helped me to unearth the unexplored deeper personal connections to my writing. Through insightful discussion, simple effective writing exercises and her own dynamic positive personality she has helped me discover the unseen “threads” that connected my author’s story to my book.

Her editorial analysis, commentary and suggestions have given me practical ideas related to plot and character development, identifying and clarifying the voice of the book and distilling the essence of my writing to capture and hold the attention of the reader. Every session that we have brings me closer to creating the book that I envisioned in my mind years ago. I can truthfully say that whatever future success my book has it will be brought about, in no small part, through my work with Victoria Krouse."

Sarah W.

Romance Writer

Received Developmental Editing & Coaching

"With Vicki’s guidance, I was able to clearly see the strengths I had woven into my narrative, as well as the specific areas where growth was needed. She is a knowledgeable coach and editor, and I am so glad I trusted her with my art. Her feedback has reignited my passion for writing, and I’m excited to further develop my story and its characters. Vicki also provided me with what seemed like an endless list of resources to support me on this journey. I already have these texts sitting in my Amazon cart and can’t wait to dive back into the work. Vicki is an exceptional developmental editor and coach, with a keen eye for what will make any writer's work truly shine."

Curt R.

Gothic Horror Author

Received Manuscript Evaluation

"Vicki was thoroughly professional in her approach to me as a client. All of her suggestions, both in our Zoom meetings, and later in her written evaluation, were thoughtful, constructive, and of immense value to me as a writer. I would highly recommend her to anyone who needs guidance with their own writing efforts."

Sabrina S.

Romantasy Writer

Received Betareading

"Before Vicki was my beta-reader, I was super unclear as to how my book was reading because I was so in the weeds of it, I couldn’t get that outside perspective. So I had Vicki read it and she was through and so helpful. Her feedback really, really supported me in creating a better story. I highly, highly recommend Vicki."