About Sinclair House

Hello! I'm Henry, a caffeine-fuelled, book-loving, and increasingly introverted book editor.

My childhood love for books has defined the adult I am today. I believe well-crafted stories have a great power that is all their own: to convey love, hope, change, and to show us what it means to be human. It’s this philosophy that drives my passion for editing, as I assist great stories to become their very best before they are sent out into the world.

I am a fantasy and sci-fi tragic—they aren't genres I merely dabble in! I’m a life-long veracious reader with a deep love for fantastical and whimsical stories.

So what does that all mean for you as an author?

It means that your manuscript would be in the enthusiastic hands of someone who wants your story to succeed; someone who understands the genre inside and out, and who can identify tropes, pitfalls, and genre expectations at the drop of a hat; and most of all, someone who will attach themselves to your world and champion your story just as strongly as you do. So, whether you're a writer seeking a new friend in their editor or just want a warm, professional editing experience, you've found your literary comrade in me. Let's embark on a fantastical adventure together, one word at a time!

To hear more about what you can expect from my services, click below:

If you were going to entrust someone with your manuscript, you’d want to know more about them, right? Right!

Frodo has Sting, Arya has Needle, and Percy has Riptide. Me? I’m armed with a postgraduate degree in Writing, Editing, and Publishing.

While telling stories has never required qualifications, you can trust in me to have your back. I’m also a budding author myself, so I’m familiar with the trials and tribulations of forging one’s own novel.
For funsies, I also have a Bachelor of Music—maybe I can compose your novel’s soundtrack…

Qualifications:

Film Scores: Howard Shore, Joe Hisaishi, Michael Giacchino, Supernova, Call Me By Your Name, Pride and Prejudice

Classical/Romantic: Dvorak, Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninoff, Mahler, Debussy, Chopin, Ravel

Contemporary Classical: Max Richter, Henryk Gorecki, John Adams, Jennifer Higdon

Modern: Ella Fitzgerald, Amy Winehouse, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Bon Iver, Ron Pope

What I’m Listening To:

The Wine-Dark Daughter by Damien J. Coluccio My rating: 5 of 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Check out the rest of my review at via the link in the bio (click the image that looks like this post!) 🍂 #writingadvice #writing #fantasywriter #fantasywriting #writ
I’m often asked what my preferred materials and resources for writing and editing are, so here’s a list! I feel these are the default tools for me and there are definitely more specific resources out there. But if you’re looking for
Cinnamon rolls are some of my favourite characters, often sticking with me long after the book is over. So here’s a brief overview of how to write one! Want a little more info? Head to link in the bio and tap the image that matches this post!
The Council of Athyzia by D.H. Hoskins My rating: 5 of 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Did you read ‘The Council of Elrond’ in Fellowship of the Ring and think, ‘Gosh, I wish this was the entire book?’ D.H. Hoskins replied, ‘Hold my
Romantasy is the new hot commodity in the publishing world! But what defines the genre and what do writers need to know to write their own romantasy story? While the definition of romantasy is hotly contested, I think its heart lives in the romance
Drop your underrated fantasy recommendations in the comments—the less Goodreads reviews, the better! I feel like I’ve read a lot of the popular hits of the genre, so getting into the back catalogue of fantasy is a long-term goal of mine.

My Bookstagram: @book.frenzy

At home: sipping a cup of Darjeeling, curled up on my big comfy armchair, reading a book; or, sat at my lovely home office desk, tip-tap typing away on an editing job or my own work.

At my local bookstores: Dymocks, Pulp Fiction (an independent SFF/crime bookstore), and Archives (a beautiful secondhand bookstore).

At my government job: Cup of coffee in hand. Complaint regarding the state of the world on my lips.

Where You’ll Find Me:

  • A personal library truly is the window to the soul. Discover the books I wish I could forget, only to them read again for the first time: Henry’s Favourite Books

  • Favourite story flavours: political, cozy, whimsical, philosophical, ancient, and character-driven.

  • If I’m reading, writing, or editing a book, you’ll find me with a beverage in hand. I have a deep love for floral black teas, pure black coffee, and robust red wines.

My Literary Taste:

  • Move to Europe (sorry, Australia—not my cup of tea).

  • Study something purely for fun: history, art history, classics, literature, philosophy. Bonus points if I have a beautiful city to do it in (looking at you Oxford and Edinburgh).

  • Retreat into a forest; live in small house in said forest; become forest witch; frighten local villagers.

My Bucket List:

Ready to elevate your story?