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FictionCyn Balog: Fiction Ghostwriter for Thrillers, YA, Horror and Romance
Cyn Balog is a fiction-only ghostwriter and novelist based in Quakertown, Pennsylvania. She has published 12 novels with Random House, Sourcebooks and Harlequin and ghostwrites thrillers, YA, horror, mystery and romance.
- Specialties: Fiction
- Based in: Quakertown, Pennsylvania
- Known for: Fiction-only ghostwriting from a 12-time traditionally published novelist
- Best for: Novelists and series authors who need a ghostwriter for genre fiction, especially YA, thriller, horror and romance.
Who is Cyn Balog?
Balog writes under her own name and as Callie Sparks, with novels including Fairy Tale, Sleepless, Starstruck and Alone. Her work has earned a RITA nomination for young adult fiction, a Scholastic Book Club selection, a VOYA starred review and an ALA Quick Picks listing.
As a ghostwriter, she says she has worked with several New York Times and USA Today bestselling authors on self-published titles, and her name appears in the acknowledgments of dozens of traditionally published novels. She also offers developmental edits, full-novel critiques, query critiques and book doctoring.
Unusually for this list, she publishes her rates. As of October 2026 her Reedsy profile lists projects from $0.25 per word, roughly $20,000 for an 80,000-word novel depending on genre, with about five months per book.
Notable books
- Fairy Tale her own novel (Delacorte)2009
- Sleepless her own novel
- Alone her own novel (Sourcebooks)
- Up in the Air as Callie Sparks
Track record
- 12 traditionally published novels
- RITA nominee, Scholastic Book Club selection
- Ghostwriter for NYT and USA Today bestselling authors
- Published rates from $0.25 per word
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Novelists and series authors who need a ghostwriter for genre fiction, especially YA, thriller, horror and romance.
Things to consider
She does not take nonfiction or memoir. Booking windows can run several months out.
How to hire Cyn Balog
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Cyn Balog?
Cyn Balog is a fiction-only ghostwriter and novelist based in Quakertown, Pennsylvania. She has published 12 novels with Random House, Sourcebooks and Harlequin and ghostwrites thrillers, YA, horror, mystery and romance.
What has Cyn Balog written?
Notable titles include Fairy Tale (her own novel (Delacorte)); Sleepless (her own novel); Alone (her own novel (Sourcebooks)); Up in the Air (as Callie Sparks).
How much does Cyn Balog charge?
Cyn Balog publishes rates: projects from $0.25 per word, roughly $20,000 for an 80,000-word novel depending on genre, with about five months per book.
How do I hire Cyn Balog?
She is hired through Reedsy, which handles contracts and payments.
Who is Cyn Balog a good fit for?
Novelists and series authors who need a ghostwriter for genre fiction, especially YA, thriller, horror and romance.
This is an independent profile compiled from public sources, including Cyn Balog’s Reedsy profile, publisher pages and press coverage, last reviewed in October 2026. My Book Written is not affiliated with Cyn Balog and does not receive payment for this listing. Figures such as book counts and bestseller totals are as published by the writer. If you are Cyn Balog and would like something updated, please contact us.
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