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Shaundale Rénā | Writer | Editor | Coach

Transformation happens here! 


"Even the best copyeditor can't fix a bad story."

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Editorial Awards & Recognition... Celebrating 10 years

Bestselling Author Laila Ibraham, developmental editor, Shaundale Rena Scarlet Carnation

2022 Amazon Bestseller

2022 IPPY Award Winner

2022 IPPY Award Winner

Multi-Amazon-bestselling author Laila Ibrahim published her sixth novel, Scarlet Carnation, under Lake Union Press (a subsidiary of Amazon Publishing) and closed out Mattie and Lisbeth's series. It is also available at Target.com and has earned international recognition in the following categories upon its Amazon debut: 


  • #1 Women's Sagas
  • #1

Multi-Amazon-bestselling author Laila Ibrahim published her sixth novel, Scarlet Carnation, under Lake Union Press (a subsidiary of Amazon Publishing) and closed out Mattie and Lisbeth's series. It is also available at Target.com and has earned international recognition in the following categories upon its Amazon debut: 


  • #1 Women's Sagas
  • #1 World War I Historical Fiction
  • #1 Women's Friendship Fiction

IPPY Award-Winner Developmental Editor, Dear White Woman, Kimberlee Yolanda Williams

2022 IPPY Award Winner

2022 IPPY Award Winner

2022 IPPY Award Winner

Kim Williams debuted as a first-time IPPY award-winning author. Dear White Woman, Please Come Home has earned her national attention and a bronze medal in the category for Women's Issues since being released. The Independent Publisher Book Awards has recognized and celebrated excellence in independent publishing for 25 years. 

Best Indie Book Award, Developmental Editor, Dear White Woman, Kimberlee Yolanda Williams

2022 BIBA Award Winner

2022 IPPY Award Winner

3x Amazon #1 Bestseller

Dear White Woman, Please Come Home has earned Kimberlee Yolanda Williams international attention one year after its debut, in the category of Nonfiction: Social Cultural Connections. Kim received a gold sticker and a trophy. Because of her success, she also landed an Audible book deal. The BIBA Award is an international literary award con

Dear White Woman, Please Come Home has earned Kimberlee Yolanda Williams international attention one year after its debut, in the category of Nonfiction: Social Cultural Connections. Kim received a gold sticker and a trophy. Because of her success, she also landed an Audible book deal. The BIBA Award is an international literary award contest recognizing self-published authors in major genres and 80 categories for the past 10 years. 

3x Amazon #1 Bestseller

2x Self-Published Award Winner

3x Amazon #1 Bestseller

Award-winning Developmental Editor for Kimberlee Yolanda Williams and Laila Ibrahim

2x Self-Published Award Winner

2x Self-Published Award Winner

Over the years, many of my clients have become bestselling authors. However, 2022 was the first time two clients debuted with books in both fiction and nonfiction, winning top honors. I do not take for granted that we are all one collective body, working towards one common goal: to share in service to all humanity. These books are works o

Over the years, many of my clients have become bestselling authors. However, 2022 was the first time two clients debuted with books in both fiction and nonfiction, winning top honors. I do not take for granted that we are all one collective body, working towards one common goal: to share in service to all humanity. These books are works of art, and I count it a joy to have been their editorial boutique of choice, serving readers worldwide. May these stories live on forever, long after ours have been told, for it is my dream that all of us creatives make our way in the world and be celebrated for our worth and our contributions.

BIBA Award-Winner Developmental Editor, Dear White Woman, Kimberlee Yolanda Williams

2x Self-Published Award Winner

2x Self-Published Award Winner

2x Self-Published Award Winner

2023 Multi-Amazon Bestseller

2023 Multi-Amazon Bestseller

2023 Multi-Amazon Bestseller

Notable Civil Rights Attorney Bobby H. Caldwell passed weeks before releasing his autobiography, The People's Lawyer: A Radical Representation of Change, Courage, and Commitment to Civil Rights, which debuted at #1 in New Releases on Amazon.com in the category of Lawyer & Judge Biographies. 


"Bobby Caldwell was one of Houston's 10 most inf

Notable Civil Rights Attorney Bobby H. Caldwell passed weeks before releasing his autobiography, The People's Lawyer: A Radical Representation of Change, Courage, and Commitment to Civil Rights, which debuted at #1 in New Releases on Amazon.com in the category of Lawyer & Judge Biographies. 


"Bobby Caldwell was one of Houston's 10 most influential people." Ralph Cooper, Radio Personality KCOH


Caldwell defended Black students at Texas Southern University, the University of Houston, and the University of Texas at Houston, as they fought to eliminate racial injustice, police brutality, economic suffering, and to implement African American studies as part of their curriculum. 

2023 Multi-Amazon Bestseller

2023 Multi-Amazon Bestseller

"Bobby Caldwell was an absolute guardian angel." Aswad Walker, Lecturer of African American Studies at the University of Houston


"An astounding account of an astounding man." John "Bunchy" Crear, Houston Black Panther Party Alumni


"I came away thoroughly impressed with Mr. Caldwell's unwavering commitment to the Civil Rights Movement." Dr. 

"Bobby Caldwell was an absolute guardian angel." Aswad Walker, Lecturer of African American Studies at the University of Houston


"An astounding account of an astounding man." John "Bunchy" Crear, Houston Black Panther Party Alumni


"I came away thoroughly impressed with Mr. Caldwell's unwavering commitment to the Civil Rights Movement." Dr. Emile Pitre, Author of Revolution to Evolution


  • #1 New Release Lawyers & Judges
  • #15 Lawyer & Judge Biographies
  • #50 Crime & Criminal Biographies

International Distribution

2023 Multi-Amazon Bestseller

International Distribution

Oludara Addeyo debuted as a first-time author signed under Adams Media (a subsidiary of Simon and Schuster). Her book, Self-Care for Black Women, made national news multiple times. Oludara has been featured in print and on television. Self-Care for Black Women is available in Canada and on Amazon.com, Target.com, and Walmart.com!


"Working 

Oludara Addeyo debuted as a first-time author signed under Adams Media (a subsidiary of Simon and Schuster). Her book, Self-Care for Black Women, made national news multiple times. Oludara has been featured in print and on television. Self-Care for Black Women is available in Canada and on Amazon.com, Target.com, and Walmart.com!


"Working with Shaundale Rénā was the best editorial experience I ever had. She is detail-oriented and provides constructive feedback. In addition, she was able to provide suggested edits in my writing voice, which were truly remarkable... A skill that is not easy. If you are thinking of working with Shaundale, do it. You will not regret it."

~ Celebrity Endorsement ~

 When you get a voicemail from the one and only NY Times bestselling author, holistic health practitioner and wellness coach for more than four decades, master teacher and healer Queen Afua, and you don't even think to play the message for weeks because you rushed to return the call instead, life feels different. When you listen eagerly to the details of her upcoming book, as she requests your assistance with bringing another vision to pass on the phone, and you don't remember to check the voicemail and find the ultimate endorsement (nearly two weeks later) when you do, life slows you down to celebrate the wins—something I'm just learning to do. #WhenLifeMakesYouPause 

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Black editor who performs sensitivity reads and/or beta reads for non-authors of color

Now offering sensitivity reads!

If you are a non-person of color, who wishes to tell a story from a Black person's point of view or write with a Black audience in mind and aren't sure your words (or your true message) will be offensive, please get a beta read before you go any further in the publishing process. 

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Shaundale Rénā is an American multi-award-winning developmental editor and a #1 Amazon bestselling author. Her clients can be found working regular day jobs or on Facebook's Red Table Talk with Jada Pinkett Smith. She holds a bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems from Grambling State University and a certification in Technical Writing from the University of Texas at Arlington. Shaundale has trained under the Author Accelerator book coaching certification program with Jennie Nash and enjoys reading, writing, fine dining, and traveling. She has edited books released under Adam's Media (a subsidiary of Simon and Schuster) and Lake Union Press (a subsidiary of Amazon Publishing), in addition to self-published titles and corporate projects in Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI). Her projects have garnered both national and international acclaim as #1 Amazon Bestsellers, Independent Published (IPPY), and Best Indie Book (BIBA) Awards. 


Shaundale is also the author of three published books and a contributing author for three additional publications, one of which includes The People's Lawyer (#1 Amazon New Release Lawyers & Judges 2023) and another that includes If Only I Knew Then What I Know Now (#16 Amazon Self-Help/Self-Esteem 2017). A professional by day and an artist by night, she balances both worlds by watching all things Marvel and DC―hence the persona @StonyRhodes―and celebrates her first trilogy being voted the 2016 Crystal Awards Best Newcomer on Wattpad.com.com. 

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