Unsolicited comments from clients of We Build Books:
"You've truly been a pleasure to work with, and I hope to send other work your way."
Roger L. Johnson, 9-29-01
Author of Dead Man's Chest
Published by Paradise Cay Publications, Inc.
and Simon & Schuster
"You have done a terrific job for me. The Cruising Guide to San Diego Bay is outstanding."
Edward and Claudia Bowler, 10-17-02
Authors of Cruising Guide to San Diego Bay
Published by Paradise Cay Publications, Inc.
"You did a superb job of editing. . . the flow is considerably improved . . . "
Jon Shattuck, 6-01-02
Author of Quality Cruising: The Tales of Magic Penny
Published by 1st Books, 2005
"The manuscript arrived in good order today . . . I had expected
the amount to be considerably more, so that was a nice surprise. . .
Thank you, also, for your splendid service . . . I have learned much from you.
I do hope there will be more contact in the future on other books
with, of course, fewer errors."
Ken Ralls, 6-22-02
Author of McKay's Island: The Beginning
Published by Publish America, 2004
"Thank you for the editing. Comments were clear and very helpful.
I've spent about two days reading and reflecting on suggestions
and agree with all of them. Boy, were you thorough!"
Patricia Krysinski, 10-10-02
"Well, you two (Rebecca and you) are amazing. I am so impressed with your ability
to read a manuscript, comprehend it, enjoy it, and still be alert (in my case)
to the hundreds of mechanical errors you found. (I'm gluing a thumbtack to my
semicolon key.) I have finished incorporating your edit into my manuscript
and wholeheartedly embraced your suggestions. Everything was quite clear
and I really don't have any questions."
Tom Dorsey, 4-2-03
"What I saw from the first page was exactly what I've been looking for in an editor.
You got me feeling very encouraged about my story and I haven't felt this thrilled in years.
I told all my friends about your services and your website. So the increase [in site traffic]
came from my fellow fanfiction writers, whom I told about your site."
Beth Brownell, 4-2-03
"Your help has been greatly appreciated, I only wish I'd enlisted your services
on my first draft five years ago. You probably would have saved me a lot of rejects
on the grounds of my grammatical ignorance. Your suggestions and edits are great,
and it's been a fantastic learning experience and help as I struggle into a new career."
Alfred Picardi, 5-5-03
"Please convey my thanks and appreciation to Rebecca for her diligent effort and
thoughtful recommendations. For you Linda, I don't know if you can appreciate the
high regard I hold for you. Your professionalism is exemplary, your insight is scary
at times because of its accuracy, and your tactfulness in telling me what I didn't want to hear
is very much appreciated. Please feel free to include me in your lengthy list of satisfied
clients and willing endorsers."
Rupert MacLean, 4-30-04
"Linda, I'm about 3/4th of the way through the book and am thrilled with the flow.
You write very well. . . . The extent of your changes were impressive. Money well
spent."
Shawn Shallow, 6-01-04
Author of Rescue at the Top of the World
Published by Paradise Cay Publications, Inc. 2005
"You did a fantastic job, Linda!"
Kerr Robinson, 6-03-04
Author of Sailing: Basics to Cruising
Published by Windrift Publications 2005
"Many thanks for a superb job of editing It's Your Boat Too.
It's been a real pleasure working with you, and I look forward
to future collaborative efforts."
Suzanne Giesemann, 11-17-05
Author of It's Your Boat Too
Published 2006 by Paradise Cay Publications, Inc.
"I wanted to send you a copy of Caged Metal Feathers as I credit you with its ultimate success."
Stephan Horvath, 9-1-06
Author of Caged Metal Feathers
Published 2004 by SterlingHouse Publisher, Inc.
"Thank you for all your assistance, but most important, thank you for being so supportive."
Patricia Krysinski, 12/15/06
Author of Hard Passage to Bonaire
"Linda, I want you to know that working with you on this project has been an extremely positive experience.
You have been a great support as well as great editor.
I will send you a copy of the book and I will be pleased to have it posted on your website bookshelf.
With sincere appreciation, Pat."
Patricia Vellinga, 2/27/09
Author of Sailing There
Published 2009 by Peacock Hill Publishing
"I received the proof copy yesterday and couldn't be more pleased. The cover is absolutely smashing."
Jule Miller, 4/9/09
Author of Slippery Places
Published 2009 by CreateSpace, Amazon.com
"Although I have a veritable library of what I've published, this is the first time I've really had a "hands on" editor with a strong marketing perspective."
Peter I. Berman, 9/12/11
Author of Outfitting an Offshore Cruiser
Published 2011 by Paradise Cay Publications, Inc.