Zara

Editor-in-Chief

Zara is the Editor-in-Chief of Olive Press, where she oversees the creative vision of the press and works closely with authors and editors to bring bold, compelling stories to readers. An award-winning author and editor, she has developed and edited hundreds of published books across a range of genres. Zara is passionate about discovering powerful voices and helping authors shape manuscripts that resonate deeply with readers.

She is particularly drawn to atmospheric, character-driven fiction that blends emotional depth with immersive worlds, including literary-leaning speculative fiction, historical fiction, dark or gothic fantasy, magical realism, and character-driven contemporary fiction. Zara has a special love for genre-bending stories, female-centered narratives, strong female protagonists, immersive worlds, and emotionally layered storytelling. Zara is currently seeking YA, thriller, and suspense novels.