The Editor

"In fiction and nonfiction, editors help writers find paths through worlds, and worlds within worlds. In Steven Rowley’s novel, James Smale has sold his semi-autobiographical novel about a complicated mother-son relationship to a publisher – and the editor who acquired his book turns out to be Jacqueline Onassis. She loves the story but tells James that the ending needs work. Over many months, Mrs. Onassis helps James craft an ending to his story, on the page and in real life. The editor makes James a better writer, and The Editor will make you want to be a better son."