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I’m a self-published romance author and independent creator who handles the entire publishing process—writing, editing, cover design, formatting, and marketing—without a traditional publishing house. Creative writing is my passion, and I’m actively researching and drafting my second novel while building my personal author brand. My background includes counterintelligence work and operations leadership, which has sharpened my storytelling, research, and presentation skills.…I’m a self-published romance author and independent creator who handles the entire publishing process—writing, editing, cover design, formatting, and marketing—without a traditional publishing house. Creative writing is my passion, and I’m actively researching and drafting my second novel while building my personal author brand. My background includes counterintelligence work and operations leadership, which has sharpened my storytelling, research, and presentation skills.

Lorie Nettles

Writer, Screenwriter, Content Creator, +2

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I’m a self-published romance author and independent creator who handles the entire publishing process—writing, editing, cover design, formatting, and marketing—without a traditional publishing house. Creative writing is my passion, and I’m actively researching and drafting my second novel while building my personal author brand. My background includes counterintelligence work and operations leadership, which has sharpened my storytelling, research, and presentation skills.…I’m a self-published romance author and independent creator who handles the entire publishing process—writing, editing, cover design, formatting, and marketing—without a traditional publishing house. Creative writing is my passion, and I’m actively researching and drafting my second novel while building my personal author brand. My background includes counterintelligence work and operations leadership, which has sharpened my storytelling, research, and presentation skills.

Available to hire

I’m a self-published romance author and independent creator who handles the entire publishing process—writing, editing, cover design, formatting, and marketing—without a traditional publishing house. Creative writing is my passion, and I’m actively researching and drafting my second novel while building my personal author brand. My background includes counterintelligence work and operations leadership, which has sharpened my storytelling, research, and presentation skills.

Skills

Copywriting

Script

Experience Level

Copywriting

Intermediate

Script

Beginner

Language

Chinese

Intermediate

Work Experience

Self-Published Romance Author / Writer at Self-Employed

February 20, 2022 - April 20, 2026

Manage the entire publishing process for my romance titles, including writing, editing, cover design, formatting, and marketing to reach readers and grow my author platform.

Co-Owner / Vice President of Operations at DVD Barn

January 20, 2000 - December 20, 2003

Managed a warehouse of employees, tracked inventory, oversaw customer service, and ensured products were distributed and received in a timely manner.

Counterintelligence Specialist / Agent at U.S. Army

February 19, 1997 - January 20, 2000

Participated in counterintelligence operations, including physical surveillance, investigations, interrogation, survival training, and report writing. This role required a Top Secret clearance.

Counter Intelligence Analyst at U.S. Army

February 19, 1996 - February 19, 1997

Identified, analyzed, and prevented espionage, sabotage, and other intelligence activities; collected and analyzed information to detect patterns of espionage and sabotage; obtained Top Secret clearance.