Graphic from AoB PLANTS introducing Associate Editor Silvia Matesanz García (Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Madrid, Spain). The design features a green background with text highlighting her research focus on plant evolutionary ecology, her interest in phenotypic variation and climate stress, her motivation for being an editor, advice for early-career researchers, her favorite plant (Helianthemum squamatum), and her interests outside science. A circular photo shows her smiling outdoors in a sunny field of yellow flowers.

Great journals are shaped by thoughtful editors

🌱 With a focus on evolutionary ecology, phenotypic variation, and climate stress, @smatesanz.bsky.social brings a passion for big questions, innovative thinking, and rigorous science to AoB PLANTS

Get to know her in our latest #MeetTheEditor feature

Flyer titled “Meet the Editor: Colleen Doherty.” It features Colleen Doherty, Associate Editor of AoB PLANTS at North Carolina State University (USA). The flyer highlights her research focus on how plants integrate time into environmental responses and using plant biochemical potential to address technological challenges. She is excited about seeing the molecular section of AoB PLANTS grow. Her advice for authors is to clearly state the main research question, explain how it was answered, be honest about study limitations, and provide detailed materials and methods. Her favorite plant is pokeweed, which she describes as resilient, biochemically remarkable, and important for wildlife; she also likes hops, bamboo, rice, and sorghum. When asked about hobbies outside science, she jokes: “Free time? What’s that?” The design has a green background with plant-themed icons and includes a circular portrait of Doherty smiling in a lab setting.

🧬Great journals are shaped by thoughtful editors.

Colleen brings enthusiasm for growing the molecular section of AoB PLANTS, along with a passion for clear scientific questions & rigorous methods.

Get to know her in our latest #MeetTheEditor feature

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Hi #RevPit friends! Submissions open in a few days. Are you ready? If you have any final questions for me, you can ask those in my #MeetTheEditor thread. I’m super excited for this year’s contest. 💜💎💌

Hi! I’m super late to the party and combing through #MeetTheEditor threads as I catch up

Just wanted to say I’m running NYC 2026 too!!! Also my first full marathon!!! Sending lots of support & hope to see you there😁🫶🏼

Why am I reading #MeetTheEditor for #RevPit? I'm not gonna enter again am I? 👀

There's still time to tweak my adult, MG or YA WIPs
I'm thinking MACULA or KDWTM

Sike! I'm a 2022 #RevPit winner! Using #NaNoMyWay to revise PAFAJAD!

Jokes aside EVERY writer should enter. That community is effin nice!

I think I got all the questions addressed to me yesterday for my #RevPit #MeetTheEditor chat. But if I missed you or you have other questions about me or the annual contest process or whatever, feel free to @ me!

Wolsey Writers in progress, a creative writing community upstairs at New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich. Gemma Cooper, Managing Editor at Gemini Books, is talking on the mic. The writers are listening intently and smiling. Gemma wears a pink maxi dress with flowers.

Wolsey Writers in progress, a creative writing community upstairs at New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich. The writers are busy writing in their notebooks

Wolsey Writers in progress, a creative writing community upstairs at New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich. Gemma Cooper, Managing Editor at Gemini Books, is talking one-to-one with writers who are queuing up to meet her. Gemma wears a pink maxi dress with flowers, and is holding a dinosaur picture book.

THANK YOU to Gemma Cooper @geminibooks.bsky.social for a truly inspiring and informative #MeetTheEditor & Picture Book themed #WolseyWriters. OMG we could have spent all day long with you Gemma, and we learned so much! And Thank You to New Wolsey Theatre @dougrintoul.bsky.social for welcoming us x

Hi Leah ^^
Thank you so much for extending your #MeetTheEditor session. I was wondering how polished you want the manuscript to be at the time of submission?

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And that's a wrap on my #MeetTheEditor session! Thanks to everyone who stopped by! I know some #RevPit folks missed this session because of different time zones or Friday night plans, so if you leave a question in this thread in the next 24 hours, I'll respond some time this weekend!

Hi #RevPit friends, I’ve loved answering your questions. If you missed my #MeetTheEditor or want to pick my brain some more, you can keep asking away in the original thread. I’ll check my notifications often to reply.

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Time to start off my #MeetTheEditor session! I’m excited to chat with you all about my MSWL, editing process, interests, hobbies, whatever comes to mind.

Awesome! That’s right in my wheelhouse. Thank you for thinking of me.

#RevPit #MeetTheEditor

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That sounds lovely! SFF AND romance is one of my favorite blends. Is it no-spice, closed-door romance?
#RevPit #MeetTheEditor

Now, it’s your turn. Go ahead and ask me questions about my wishlist, editing style, books I’ve read recently, music, my fave color… Whatever you want! So excited for the contest. #RevPit #MeetTheEditor

And to wrap up, here are some random fun facts about me.
1. Like I said at the beginning of my thread, I love butterflies, and I’m the anthologist for a butterfly-themed anthology releasing on 3/24.
2. My current read is Unhallowed Halls by Lili Wilkinson.
3. I play piano. #RevPit #MeetTheEditor

Demi is chatting for #revpit #MeetTheEditor today!

Demi Michelle Schwartz Bio Demi Michelle Schwartz is a young adult thriller author from Pittsburgh, represented by Ciara Smith at Spencerhill Associates. Along wit

Time to talk about my MSWL!
This year, I’m open to…
MG: Mystery, Fantasy, Horror
YA: Thriller, Fantasy, Romantasy, Horror, Romance
A: Thriller
You can read my full MSWL with lots of specifics and my Q&A here: reviseresub.com/editors/demi... #RevPit #MeetTheEditor

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Curious what it would be like to work with me during the contest? Head over to my Amethyst Ink page and scroll down to read testimonials from tons of authors. 💜💎 demimschwartz.com/amethyst-ink... #RevPit #MeetTheEditor

Author Bio - Demi Michelle Schwartz About The Author Demi Michelle Schwartz is an author from Pittsburgh, PA, represented by Ciara Smith at Spencerhill Associates. She writes young adult fiction and primarily focuses on the fantasy and ...

As Video Me said, I’m the owner of Amethyst Ink Editorial, a YA thriller author repped by Ciara Smith at Spencerhill Associates, the host of Literary Blend, and an award-winning songwriter.
Here is my full bio on my website: demimschwartz.com/author-bio/ #RevPit #MeetTheEditor

Hi Revelers! It’s time for my #MeetTheEditor session. Here’s my intro video to get started.
Yes, I love butterflies. 🦋 #RevPit

Hey #RevPit editors! Thank you so much for all your great responses on your #MeetTheEditor sessions. I had a fuzzy idea of who I wanted to submit to at the start of this, but was blown away by everyone’s kindness, knowledge, and enthusiasm. I found some great matches and can’t wait to submit!

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Good morning! I’m caffeinating here for my #MeetTheEditor chat. All week, the #RevPit editors have been showing off their impressive skills and knowledge, and now it’s my turn.

I just sold my turnips for 455 bells, so that should impress at least 4-5 of you.

Who’s hanging out with me today?

IMO wholesome, family-friendly, & safe-for-work are the exact opposite of most NSFW storylines. Hallmark family movie-style story with twisty, angsty, broken, jaded, spicy MCs are great, just no-spice. 🤬 is ok, but dialogue that is 75% cursing is not. Hope this makes sense.

#MeetTheEditor #RevPit

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Hey #RevPit fam. I just want to say that I realize my MSWL looks limited. In truth, it really isn't. I have some caveats, yes, but the stories you write are so much more than just those limits. Don't hesitate to ask me what I will work with. That's what these #MeetTheEditor sessions are for.

Hi Josephine

I absolutely will take dystopian. I have preferences, yes, but other than what I have mentioned on my MSWL, I am not averse to such themes. A story that has hopeful vibes is a YES for me.

#RevPit #MeetTheEditor

I’m aiming to start my #MeetTheEditor session at 6:30 PM ET tomorrow (Friday, March 6), but apologies in advance if I run a little late! My session will run for 1 hour from the start time. Looking forward to chatting with you! #RevPit #WritingCommunity #Writers #WriterSky

I don't think answering questions about anything to do with books, stories, or editing are ever a waste of time. I usually have a permanent #AskMeAnything pinned on my Bluesky and Threads. Ask away!

#RevPit #MeetTheEditor

Ahh, your question makes me sad because I haven't read any sci-fi recently. I LOVE #SciFi, and the last series I read was Jess Anastasi's Atrophy series. I haven't been able to find no-spice sci-fi. I'd love some rec if you or anyone else have them.

#RevPit #MeetTheEditor

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Thank You

It's a little bit more than 20 mins over my time, so I shall bid you adieu. If my #RevPit peeps have more questions for me just drop them in this thread & I'll get back to you. Get ready, only 1 week left. Looking forward to my submissions this year.

#MeetTheEditor

Oh great! I think you're good to go then.

#RevPit #MeetTheEditor