Welcome to the (Mostly) Fictional World
of Carol Maloney Scott, the Woman of Many Words
- Hello to readers, writers, and all the word lovers out there!
I’m Carol Maloney Scott—scribbler of women’s humorous fiction, zany character specialist, and expert in crafting the kinds of messy, real-life dramedies every woman can relate to while nodding her head and snort-laughing her beverage of choice.
If you love stories that blend heart, hilarity, and maybe a little more than a touch of chaos, you’ve landed in the right place.
Whether you're here to dive into my latest book, stalk my character updates (it's OK, I encourage it), or snag a professional set of eyes for your own fiction manuscript, I’ve got you covered.
① Books
I write stories for women who need a break—from perfection, from pressure, and sometimes from people altogether. My books explore friendship, reinvention, romantic mishaps, and the kind of laughter that sneaks up on you while reading in bed… often while your significant other is trying to sleep. 😄
If you've ever texted your best friend something wildly inappropriate just to survive a Tuesday…or wish you could hit a reset button on questionable life choices… we’ll get along great.
Check out my full list of titles below, and read more about my latest series here.
Check out my full list of titles below, and read more about my latest series here.
- Meet the family series
What's the most impulsive
thing you've ever done?
Addison thought she had it made with a cute, devoted boyfriend and a good job at his family's boutique hotel, but when the crazy, demanding guests at the Irish-themed inn push her over the edge on St. Patrick's Day weekend, Declan sides with his family.
Eager to escape and do something wildly out of character, she considers an invitation from the hot bourbon sales rep who wants to whisk her away to his family home in Kentucky, but there's one catch—he needs a funeral date.
You've never met a family like this one!
This series is perfect for fans of family dramedy, witty banter, quirky characters, sweet new love, and lots of juicy secrets!
This series is perfect for fans of family dramedy, witty banter, quirky characters, sweet new love, and lots of juicy secrets!
② Fiction Proofreading Services
Writing a book is hard. Spotting your own typos after
your 37th read-through?
Practically impossible. That’s where I come in.
I know what it’s like to be thrilled to finish writing your book, only to spend weeks trying to catch every little problem with tired eyes.
And what about that nagging itch to just be done already and start working on the next idea keeping you up at night?
Sound familiar?
I offer supportive, eagle-eyed proofreading for indie fiction authors—especially if your work falls under women’s fiction, rom-com, chick lit, or contemporary humor.
I’ll catch the small stuff so your voice shines and your story sparkles (without rogue commas stealing the show). That way, you can get back to writing more stories for your impatientlywaiting fans.
your 37th read-through?
Practically impossible. That’s where I come in.
I know what it’s like to be thrilled to finish writing your book, only to spend weeks trying to catch every little problem with tired eyes.
And what about that nagging itch to just be done already and start working on the next idea keeping you up at night?
Sound familiar?
I offer supportive, eagle-eyed proofreading for indie fiction authors—especially if your work falls under women’s fiction, rom-com, chick lit, or contemporary humor.
I’ll catch the small stuff so your voice shines and your story sparkles (without rogue commas stealing the show). That way, you can get back to writing more stories for your impatientlywaiting fans.
My Specialties Include:
• Grammar & punctuation clean-up
I was the one who loved sentence diagramming in 8th grade English class.
I was the one who loved sentence diagramming in 8th grade English class.
• Consistency in character names, timelines, and tone
How many times have your characters’ eyes changed color in one book?
How many times have your characters’ eyes changed color in one book?
• Dialogue flow and clarity
If your characters are New Yorkers, they won’t say “bless your heart.”
If your characters are New Yorkers, they won’t say “bless your heart.”
• Typos that make you go, “HOW did I miss that?”
You’ve seen it so many times it might as well be written in Martian.
In addition to writing a ton of stories, I read about 150 books per year—and I’d love to add yours to the list to help ensure your novels gain (and keep) a loyal following.
I want reviewers to say your books are the cleanest they’ve ever read—just in terms of the above issues. Your content is your business, and I welcome all spice levels, non-spice levels, and sub-genres!
You’ve seen it so many times it might as well be written in Martian.
In addition to writing a ton of stories, I read about 150 books per year—and I’d love to add yours to the list to help ensure your novels gain (and keep) a loyal following.
I want reviewers to say your books are the cleanest they’ve ever read—just in terms of the above issues. Your content is your business, and I welcome all spice levels, non-spice levels, and sub-genres!
Stay in touch
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Hint: I’m known to like giving things away—so many contests and prizes!
Or come say hi on my Facebook page, where I post bookish things, writing-life snapshots, and photos from my many adventures with my patient, indulgent husband.
And, of course, there are occasional rants that rival those of even my most exasperated characters.
Whether you're a reader, a writer, or a fellow lover of words in all their forms, I’m glad you’re virtually here with me in my empty nest (our kids are grown, successful, and thriving) in Richmond, VA—where I live with my husband and two adorable wiener dogs, Benny and Moose.
Let’s keep the fiction fun—and typo-free.
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