THE SUBVERSIVE COPY EDITOR
“Saller writes with wisdom and a great generosity of spirit. . . . An ideal complement to any style guide: practical, relentlessly supportive and full of ed-head laughs.” — Publishers Weekly | starred review
“An insider’s book to cure writers . . . while shoring up editors. . . . Good advice.” — William Safire | New York Times
“Carol Fisher Saller is the mentor that every copyeditor dreams of.” — Amy Einsohn | The Copyeditor’s Handbook
BUT CAN I START A SENTENCE WITH “BUT”?
“A wonderful blend of substance and snark—both a useful reference and a fun (yes, fun) read.” — Mignon Fogarty | Author of New York Times bestseller Grammar Girl’s Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing
“What impresses more than the witty replies is the blessed saneness throughout the answers.” — John E. McIntyre | Baltimore Sun
EDDIE’S WAR
• Bankstreet Best Children’s Books, 2012 (Ages 12–14, Outstanding Merit)
• 2012 Best of the Best Fiction for Teens, Chicago Public Library
• Kirkus Reviews Best Children’s Books, 2011 (Starred review)
• Horn Book, Recommended Verse Narratives
• Maryland State Black-Eyed Susan Award nominee, 2014–2015 (Grades 6–9)
