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“First thing I wanted to write you about is, how such a great job, Jana Rade, in design has been doing for me. She has always written me back very quickly. I also wanted you to know that J. L Goldsworthy, my editor for my last book, 'Trail of Broken Chains,' was very professional, and within four months has edited my manuscript.

You may be aware of my second book, is now being designed by your great staff. A few revisions, as I write you now. I know they will come up with great design as they did with my first book cover. I now want to ask you about my third manuscript, that is finished. It is called, 'Two Brothers, Two Wars, One Valley, I will not look for another publisher. I hope to be with you and American Book for years to come.”

—David Burton Flint Author of

The Life and Times of Robert Flint the Pioneer

and

Two Brothers, Two Wars, One Valley

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"The editing of my book, The Butcher, done by American Book Publishing, was excellent. My developmental editor, Catherine Donaldson, was very thoughtful and conscientious in her editing. The cover design of my book, The Butcher, done by Jana Rade of American Book Publishing, was outstanding. The sinister image chosen, combined with the almost entirely black background, created a chilling effect that exceeded my expectations. American Book Publishing provides a valuable alternative outlet to the big time publishers, who might not be receptive to unknown authors."

—Peter Ely Author of The Butcher

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"My experience with American Book is one I will not forget. I enjoyed the banter of thoughts with my editor. I feel her guidance resulted in a better portrayal of the ideas presented in the book. The cover created to represent the book is ideal. In one picture, American Book summarized the concept it took me thousands of words to try and paint."

—Clarence A. Hinchy Author of

Pass It Forward: The Path to Peace

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"I am very pleased with the final product, especially the front and back covers and the size of the print. It is easily readable. If looks great! I was not surprised when family and friends said they were impressed with it but complete strangers with no particular interest in economic development said that it is "a fantastic cover and they can't wait to read the book". I showed it to the Executive Director of Persons With Disabilities Partnership today and she says it will be required reading for all their members."

—Angus MacIntyre Author of

Jobs Are Not The Answer - But Then, What Is?

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"American Book Publishing has helped me through a great learning experience.

It has taught me a lot about the book publishing process. Without them I would not have had the chance to publish my book and present it to the world in such a professional manner.

The editing process was a breeze thanks to my editor Angela Hayes, who was always on her job and promptly returned my e-mails. She also brought certain things to my attention that I would not have otherwise considered. I am very happy with the creative flare of the graphics team and the art work of the book cover. Excellent !!!!!! I am very impressed and would recommend American Book Publishing to all up and coming authors."

—Shelley Parsons Author of

Quieting the Storm

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"The Matrix of Existence will be the most enthralling, provocative and controversial book that you will ever read. It is page after page of mind-numbing profoundness that illustrates how your reality is anything but what is taught and accepted.

Your way of marketing books is a proven successful path."

—Tim Green Author of The Matrix of Existence

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"I found my editor to be very cordial and responded promptly to my questions and concerns... The design people provided excellent service and we quickly were able to settle on a marvelous cover for my book. They also were very responsive which expedited this phase of the book. "

—Warren Mueller Author of

Truth Seeker: Straight Talk from the Bible

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“The book is perfect, you did a beautiful job...thank you so much...”

—Connie Lynne Smith Author of Vanished Glory

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"As a new author I have agonized over how to surmount the barriers to publication in the world of fiction. ABP provides an organization of respected editors, publicists and book designers that have ably assisted me on my writer’s journey.

ABP has provided the tools and incentives to build and implement a successful book and promotion plan. Ultimately, once a book is in print and the promotion plan is endorsed it is the author’s responsibility to execute a successful media campaign, which might just possibly catapult them onto a bestseller list.

Every book is unique and how the promotion is approached depends on an infinite number of variables.

ABP has helped provide and motivate me to formulate a path of choices through the pyramid from the bottom to the top – if executed properly should present me the prize I’m looking for."

—Stanley Owen Smith Author of Year of the Tiger

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"I have had a great experience working with America Book on the publishing of my book, Jeff Jinxed Me. My editor is fabulous and she is still working with me. She is always professional and very knowledgeable in her field of editing. I am blessed to have worked with her She designed my web page and set it up and she is currently helping with the news releases.

The people in the design department made the cover of my book outstanding. I gave them a few ideas and they created a cover which is unique and eye catching. Just what I was envisioning but couldn't create on my own.

I would like to thank everyone at American Book for this opportunity to publish my book and look forward to my journey of marketing. A fabulous company and I would recommend them to anyone interested in publishing their book."

—Kim Sakadolsky Author Jeff Jinxed Me

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“Thanks a lot for your patience and also for the beautiful finishing touch you put on 'Go to the Ant.' I have gone through the content of the book as well as the cover. All seemed to be all right and satisfactory.”

—Michael A. Eleyinafe Author of Go to the Ant

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"I would like to comment that working with American Book Publishing has been a wonderful experience so far. I have enjoyed every worthwhile minute working with my editor Mandy Lind.

She has taught me so much about the entire editing process and has turned my book from a raw, unstructured scroll to an excellent and professional manuscript that I can be proud of.

The book cover design is a delight, the outcome of which that I could not have imagined.

Jana Rade and her magnificent design team did an absolutely terrific job that is sure to make my book eye catching and stand out on the book store shelves.

I look forward to working with Jeff and his team in the promotion and marketing of my book and I know that he will do an equally fine job in marketing my book as everyone else at American Book Publishing has provided for me in getting my book published."

—Kieran Keeney Author of

A Bouquet for Becky

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"I would have to say that my experience with American Book has been great- The design team could not have pictured my idea any better than they did, it was a perfect cover. I am still in the process of trying to figure all the promotional stuff out, but that department has been great to get back to me with answers to my questions.

My editor Leslie Sellers was wonderful to work with.

They worked with me from the beginning of the contract to get my vision, and I really appreciate American Book and all their help!"

—Stephanie Hilburn Author of

And the Walls Came Tumbling Down

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"We don’t have enough good things to say about the design team at ABP. Jana Rade was very receptive to ideas and responded promptly when we had questions. She and her team designed a cover for Flashback that was a thousand times better than anything we imagined.

Allan Macpherson was also very helpful and a wonderful resource. We weren’t the easiest authors to deal with, but he always answered our questions very promptly and courteously. So far Jan has been helpful and prompt at responding and we look forward to working with her more in the future. Thank you for this opportunity to do this."

—Kate Kinsel & Jennifer Maughan Author of Flashback

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"Thus far my experience with American Book has been good. The final stages have been lengthy at times, but I feel some of my anxieties have been because of my own impatience. The majority of your staff has been very helpful during the process and I look forward to continuing the relationship with Jan."

—Michael Patton Author of Cancun Snow

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"One thing stands out in my dealings with American Book Publishing. These good people allow the author to feel that his or her input is crucial even after 'The End' has been applied to his manuscript. The editing process was thorough, intense and yielded a smoother, more focused narrative. Were editorial changes autocratically dictated? Emphatically NO! My editor made suggestions - suggestions that were discussed, modified and mutually acceptable. First and foremost in the editing process was the readability and the integrity of the story. My input was sought in cover design to such an extent that one of my photos was used as the cover art! I am sure this kind of accommodation is never made at other publishers. I do not feel as if I put my book up for adoption with the folks at ABP, I remained part of its upbringing. How great is that? How priceless to the author's peace of mind?"

—Harry G. Pellegrin Author of Low End

"The people at American Book have done a more than satisfactory job in bringing my book to life. My most heartfelt thanks are to Lisa Cooper, who, more than anyone else, paid careful attention to the stories, and helped me to draw out some of the most compelling narratives and portraits of the courageous men and women I interviewed.

I am grateful for her talents as an Editor as well as her judgments in which portions of the book were more and less beneficial to the final product. I would also like to thank Jana Rade for her attention to the details I specified in regards to the back cover design, and Jan Judd, for her encouragement in my publicity planning."

—Poonam Sharma Author of

Chasing Success: Lessons We Can Learn From the Lives of Harvard’s Entrepreneurs

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"In the acknowledgements page of my book, I thank ABP for believing in my work enough to take a substantial risk to bring it to market. I fail however to thank them for their professionalism and commitment to excellence. My book cover design, for example, blew me away. It far exceeded my expectations. I also address my relationship with my editor, Kelly Rutt. I say that she, “turned a sow’s ear into a silk purse”. It is an accurate representation of what happened. Her insight and considerable skills were invaluable to the process. Any success my book enjoys will be as much her doing as mine. She was a wonderful partner. ABP is a new authors dream come true!"

—Doug Macdonald Author of

Multiple Sclerosis, Brain Tumors, &

Other Gifts I have Received...

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"From the beginning of my contact with American Book Publishing, when I approached them as an unknown writer, and through the entire editing and production process, ABP has been consistently professional, courteous. considerate, straightforward and easy to deal with. Every person I had contact with was friendly and supportive. The ABP team knows what they are doing as a company and this is reflected in the way each individual treats others.

My editor, especially, was an indispensable creative partner in the production of the book we were working on. Her knowledge and kindness showed exceptional qualities not only as an editor but also as a colleague. I believe American Book Publishing places enormous value on their human resources and that the quality of the work they do is high and rewarding."

—Howard Cooper Author of

Something Lyrical for the Night

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“I just loved my editor to pieces. She stayed in constant contact, her advice and/or corrections were always right on target, and I could tell that she really cared about the books she was editing. Besides working so hard, she was also very personable, making me feel very comfortable to have her editing my book.”

—Deena Reynolds Author of Crossing Borders

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"Par Excellence, that is what American Book Publishing has been during my journey of discovery on the process of publishing my book, Soaring On Clipped Wings. There is so much to be impressed with about the formation and development of American-book.com I am awed by the fortitude, foresight and sheer hard work that ABP has incorporated in bringing together all of the elements that makes a successful venture. From the dedication to me, as a person, to the level of knowledge on the steps that an author needs to take to develop a successful book project, the wealth of experience that is embodied by both management and staff of American Book has served as a restorer of dreams in my trek to be a published author.

My editor Sheila, has been salt and light to me. In more ways than what could be expected of a typical author/editor relationship Sheila has guided, impressed, motivated, inspired and caused me to adjust my thinking on matters of greatest importance when I've "over thought" my concerns. She has preserved the integrity of the work I attempted to do by shedding light on how my intents were not being met by what I had written. As a first-time novelist, I appreciated her awareness of when to coddle and when to coax, then when to be firm and resolute on how I presented my writing. Her level of skill in reordering, restructuring and presentation of passages in my work has been a defining factor in Soaring On Clipped Wings. Her dedication to working with me during times of upheaval on a personal level is something that money can't buy. It's something that is embodied within one's soul and in Sheila's case it is the salt and light that has made my development as a published author possible. She is truly the best editor that this author could have ever imagined.

American Book Publishing is a progressive publishing house with a stance that places it on the cutting edge of change for the entire publishing industry. With great enthusiasm, I offer my skills and participation as an editor because I feel good about the company's vision and the sense of camaraderie that accompanies its methods of attaining that vision."

—Darci Williams, Author of

Soaring on Clipped Wings

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"I have been so thankful to be associated with American Book. My experience has far surpassed my expectations from beginning to the end.

Marti Lucich was a dream to work with. She treated me with the utmost respect, patience and understanding throughout the entire editing process.

I feel like the most fortunate author in America to have you as my publisher. Thank you again, and I will go to great lengths to make my work something you at American Books will be proud of."

—Connie Yeager Rone Author of Traces of Truth

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"Becky assigned us the best editor ever in Abigail! She picked up immediately the tone and intent of the book and turned it from so to a best seller... Thumbs up Abigail. I'm so impressed with you and I haven't even met you yet."

(About her editor) “You were very good at explaining. Haven't been offended at all by your comments, in fact just the opposite. You had me so excited last night that I couldn't sleep. To me, that's a great job on your part.”

—Nadine Bridges Author of

We Ordered Soup and Got Broom Bristles: What You Need to Know When Selecting Restaurants

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"My book was a labor of love based on family stories and my own personal experiences while growing up. Covering a period from 1920 - 1948 in a small Pennsylvania Dutch community, the terminology used in the book was that of the time and area. Jennifer Brenner, my assigned editor, questioned some of this and together we re-wrote and explained where needed so the younger generation could appreciate times past.

I am thankful for having the opportunity of working with Jenn. She did an excellent job.

The cover designed by Jana Rade was a masterpiece obviously created by a professional. The overgrown closed door was perfect depicting a past era that could not be changed. The colors were magnificent. Thanks, Jana."

—Carl H. Dull, Author of Well Forevermore

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“I LOVED my editing process. I think I am a better writer today because of it. I also LOVED my editor. She was attentive to my story, respectful of my wishes, courteous with her criticism, and made my story all the better. We are still friends--we email regularly. I know that I will keep in touch with her for a long time.”

—Nichole Finger Author of Boundary Lines

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"Editing: It was a pleasure to work with Lou Belcher and Allan Macpherson. They are both professional and personable. The whole editing process was arranged in reasonable steps and handled well. I am truly thankful for a wonderful job.

Design: I didn't think it would be possible to equal the editing department, but Jana Rade and her design department were truly amazing. Jana designed my website as well, and she is a pleasure to work with. All of these people are extremely helpful, quick to reply, and full of great ideas. ABP has some incredible people."

—Harry McDonald Author of

Touched by Love: A Parable for Today

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"The editing Department of American Book was very patient with me, and as I reflect on the e-mails I sent the editor assigned to my project, I have no idea where he got the patience to deal with me. The design department artfully created a cover that will move this book in the hands of everyone who sees it . The Promotion and Marketing department we are excited about and look forward in continued joint team work in getting this new book in the hands of every American who wishes to prevent crime and terrorist attack in our communities.

My Partner (Anthony S. Petti) and I (James R White Jr) are very happy we signed on with your American Book Publishing, and we hope they will not be sorry with the time you have spent with us. They told us in the beginning it would be a wonderful experience and a short journey to gain a good quality book that all of us would be proud of, and you were truly right about that. We thank all of the staff and wish them a very happy, healthy, and successful life now, and for many years to come. We would recommend their services to anyone interested in publishing their book. They would never regret that move!"

—James R. White Jr. Author of America Wake Up!

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"Everybody at American Book has been wonderful to work with. My editor, Arnold Friedman, did a fantastic job. He had great insight into how to improve the book and he was a great cheerleader. Jana Rade did the design on the book cover and she came up with a winner. It is very professional!"

—Brenda Diepeveen, Author of The First Wife

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"Thanks to Terri Rehkop. Her notes and comments were so instrumental in having the first draft prepared to go to the publisher for consideration. She also caught several discrepancies that completely got by me. Also thanks to Jennifer Dixon, my editor."

—Steve Allred Author of Legend of the Crown

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"There are not words that cannot do poetic justice to the way that American Book Publishing led me through the dark and brought the real creativity that was lurking inside of me out. My editor was definitely the polishing cloth that brought the luster out of my first work “A Diamond in the Rough”. Without her guidance my descriptive imagination would not be on paper. She was never discouraging.

As for the Design department, all I can so is “fabulous”, I told them what I like, the colors, and an idea and viola, it was exactly what I had in picture in my mind. Even though I had been in the editing stage, seeing that cover made feel like its really going to happen, no longer a dream. Thank you American-Book for making my novel a reality."

—Millie Kelley Author of A Diamond in the Rough

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"American Book Publishing has been a true partner to the author in bringing to fruition "War and Redemption-A Civil War Tale". Starting with their selection of my novel as worthy of their effort, ABP has provided expert guidance and support through every phase of the process. The competence and professionalism of the ABP staff has been exceeded only by the speed with which they have brought the manuscript to a finished book, and by the unfailing courtesy and patience they have shown the author throughout the process.

The step-by-step guidance promised in the comprehensive Author Guide provided to the author was executed with skill and grace by the ABP staff. The assigned editor, Soumitro Das, provided a guiding hand through the refinement of the manuscript. With penetrating analysis of the manuscript, he raised issues and made suggestions that improved the clarity of the story. The copy editors, the Voelkers, were especially astute in fine-tuning the story's dialog, and making suggestions that enhanced the flow of the narrative.

Jana Rade provided the author every opportunity to participate in the creation of the book cover, and designer Rae Siebels created a cover just right for the book - its elegant simplicity is striking and eye catching. It is uniquely suited to the novel's story, with perfect combination of graphics and colors to instantly appeal to the target audience. Finally, Jan Judd has been most helpful in providing the information and support needed to develop an effective book promotion plan and overall business plan.

Please accept my thanks for assigning such a fine team of professionals to support me throughout this past year."

—David Cleutz Author of

War & Redemption A Civil War Tale

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"Thank you for informing me that my book has gone to the printer. I have so much to rave about ABP. My editor, Staci Mildenberger has been a true professional and extremely helpful as well encouraging. Jana Rade has been very helpful as well. In fact, the entire ABP staff has been very pleasant to work with. I am very satisfied with the level of attention I've been given and with the level of professionalism that has been shown to my book.

In all, my experience with ABP has been great and I truly appreciate everyone's effort!"

—Lavelle Lemonier Author of Southerland Strength

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"The entire process has been impressive, from editing through the marketing stages, which I am moving into now. My editor, Kera Washburn, was terrific to work with. She was someone who understood the message of the book and worked to enhance the story line and bring it to life. She was professional, insightful, and most importantly, understanding and helpful.

I have been equally impressed in all other aspects. I couldn’t have asked for a better design. It captured the essence of the book and brought to life the images I had in my head. The ability for me to have input was nice. Throughout the process I knew there was a plan and felt that ABP was as interested in my book as I was. I was never made to feel cast aside or unimportant when I asked questions and any correspondence was always friendly and helpful. It is always exciting for a writer to see his/her work published. ABP has made the whole process and exciting and impressive one."

—Sean Volpetti Author of Miracle Junction

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American Book Publishing publishes the highest number and percentage of satisfied author references in the book publishing history. Over 250 author references (each with the author's own comments, full name, book title and a store listing link).

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