I'm Charlene Thomas, a three-time traditionally published author with more books on the way (news coming soon!). My novels are published by Penguin Random House and Scholastic Press, and--since debuting in 2022--have received critical acclaim from Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, and more, as well as starred-reviews from Publishers Weekly. To learn more about my published work, feel free to visit my author website at www.charlenethomasbooks.com.

 

I have a certificate in teaching creative writing from the University of Cambridge, and have led workshops for a number of organizations, including Prince George’s County Public Schools, Urbana Regional Library, and The Novelry. I’ve had the honor of mentoring for Author Mentor Match and The Neurodiverse Kid Lit Auction, and will be a 2025 mentor for We Need Diverse Books. I regularly join panels, partake in in-conversations, offer author talks, and attend literary events. I work closely with writers at all stages of their journey to help them create, revise, and pitch the best story they possibly can. 

 

My expertise is young adult and adult fiction, particularly contemporary, speculative, upmarket/book club, romance, and thriller/psychological suspense. Any story with a strong emotional core, powerful voice, and/or a mind-blowing twist is right up my alley. 

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I would love to hear from you and see how I might be able to support your writing goals! Learn more about my specialties below:

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One-on-one writing coaching + "Book Breaking" offering

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The Revision Roadmap