I am a transmasc nonbinary who does consulting and sensitivity reading for authors regarding the following:
- Transmasc and Nonbinary – I am transmasc and nonbinary, with a history of research into trans and gender issues, transition, and counseling for trans individuals and families.
- Disability – I am disabled, with personal experience of mobility, neurocognitive, and autoimmune conditions, and with a history of recurrent breast cancer. I have also served as an accessibility consultant for workshops, conventions, and conferences.
- Social Work – I am a retired social worker with experience in trans and nonbinary support, pre-marriage classes, group facilitation, group and individual counseling and education, student support, case work in an educational setting, and program administration (including grant reporting and program efficiency reporting).
- Human Sexuality – I have Masters-level education in human sexuality, physical processes and issues, common (and some uncommon) issues around sexuality and asexuality, non-heterosexual relationships and identities, aspects of BDSM identities (including identity development), SSC (safe, sane, and consensual) and RACK (risk aware consensual kink) practices, and personal experience in a power exchange relationship.
- Neopagan Religions and Practices – I am a practicing traditional witch of over 40 years, who has experience training within my Tradition as well as general pagan discussion and training groups. I am most conversant in practices related to cunning work, Wicca- and other southern England-derived traditions, hoodoo related practices, and Appalachian folk practices. I do not read or advise for Ceremonial Magic and Golden Dawn related practices and traditions, or reconstructive traditions based on lore and history from areas outside the US, England, or practices of particular pre-Greek mystery religions.
- (US) Higher Education – I have extensive experience working within a higher education setting at a program director’s level. I am proficient with university structure, levels of authority, course planning and development, student support, degree systems, policy, and general procedures.
Areas I prefer to work in are:
- Middle Grade
- Young Adult
- New Adult
- LGBTQIA+ fiction
- Science Fiction/Fantasy
- Urban and Paranormal Fiction especially
- Crime/Mystery/Thriller
- Erotica (human and common paranormal)
I have a usual 30-day turnaround, and provide a written report. Following are my rates for detailed reporting. For a summary report instead of a more detailed report, the rates are reduced by 25%. These rates include a minimum of one round of questions and answers about the report and my opinions. Queer and disabled clients receive a 10% discount. All rates and quotes are in US dollars.
| Under 10,000 words | $100 |
| 10,000 – 25,000 words | $150 |
| 25,001 – 40,000 words | $200 |
| 40,001 – 60,000 words | $250 |
| 60,001 – 100,000 words | $275 – $500 |
| over 100,000 words | Ask for quote |
| Expedited fee (turnaround in 15-25 days) | Add 25% to quoted rate |
| Rush fee (turnaround in 14 days) | Add 50% to quoted rate |
| Per hour consulting | $50 |
If you are interested in hiring me as a sensitivity reader or consultant, or if you have questions, you may send inquiries here, or email me at samiparker2@gmail.com.