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Testimonials
Congratulations. 2011 anthology's selections are a joy to read,
from beautiful cover to cover.
Sally
Belenardo
Branford, CT
loubel6@sbcglobal.net
The Goose River Anthology, 2010 is a excellent publication. I
especially appreciate the ISBN number and the high quality book
cover and overall quality.
Janice
Babcock
Wauwatosa, WI
janiceb127@sbcglobal.net
"Words
cannot begin to describe my experience in working with Deborah
Benner and Goose River Press
in publishing my first children's book, Plaid Frog's, Blue
Toad's & Pink Pollywog's.' Her professionalism and patients
went beyond my expectations, and I am so thrilled with the final
results. Her attention to detail and... editing skills are
amazing. The quality and color of the book is absolutely
beautiful and I recommend to anyone who is seeking publication
of their own book to submit to Goose River Press. You won't be disappointed. Thank you so much Deborah."
Susan M. Murdoch
Dover, NH
murdochsm@gmail.com
"
Thanks so much Debbie! Having the high
quality product that I was able to have with your publishing company
has truly been an asset to the success of my book!"
Tammy L.R. Meserve
(author of There's a Moose Loose in the Hoose!)
Edgecomb, ME
anywho@tidewater.net
"I am a fan of
Debbie Benner and Goose River Press. Not only did she publish
my Spirit Pond and Other Maine Poems and assist me in its
promotion and distribution, but she has included my work in the last
few "Goose River Antholog(ies)" an annual journal containing a
national selection of high quality fiction, nonfiction essays and
poetry."
Liz
Moser
Baltimore, MD & Phippsburg, ME
lizkmoser@msn.com
"To whom it may concern:
"I
have worked with Debbie Benner at her
Goose River Press for almost three
years. She has published three of my
books plus Goose River Anthology
contributions. I have found her to be
very knowledgeable, efficient and
supportive. Thanks in great part, I am
working on my fourth book. I recommend
her highly."
Robert Erickson
bobericksonwriter@yahoo.com
"I'm writing this
office today to advise you of my deep
appreciation for company owner Deborah
Benner! Being a new author and unfamiliar
with the publishing territory, Debbie
seamlessly guided me through the start of
the process to the finished product like a
seasoned pro! I couldn't have been happier
when I received my final product, and
Deborah was always in touch and available
to answer any question I had. Even on
Saturdays! Thank you for providing me with
such a professional publishing
experience."
Lauren Caldwell
Author of
Althea and the Mantle to
Emporia
laurencaldwell25@yahoo.com
"Once upon
a time, Goose River Press
posted a call for writers on the Maine
Arts Commission website. A twenty-two year
old Amanda Noble happened to be searching
for a publisher, saw the ad and thought,
I'll try. Merely a few months after
I sent her novelette draft to Goose
River Press,
I was informed, 'Yes, this can be published.'
I was ecstatic and began altering my draft
into a form worthy of the term, 'published
work.'
"Goose River Press was accepting of my
budget and time constraints. I was aware
that
Goose
River Press
maintained competitive prices. I also
discovered that Goose River Press
was willing to research answers to
questions like, 'How can I put the book on
Kindle?'
"Deborah Benner of Goose River
Press
always responded to my emails directly and
in a timely manner. She answered all of
my questions; there were lots. Thank you."
Amanda
Noble
Biddeford, ME
amandanoble@me.com
"I've
been working with Deborah at
Goose River for
a few months now, getting my book, "Framing a Life, Building
a House," ready for publication later this very week. It has
been a fabulous experience working with Deborah, fabulous.
Dr.
Eileen Sypher
Chester, CT
esypher@comcast.net
"Goose
River Press and I have been working together for about five
years now, and I have been most pleased with the quality of the work
that the company produces."
Witt Wittman, Editor
D-N Publishing
Indian Trail, NC
wscm@comporium.net
"Debbie Benner did an outstanding job on my book. I was very pleased
with her attention to detail and patience throughout the process.
When I received the book I was equally impressed with the
craftsmanship involved. It then became apparent to me that she has
probably mastered the art of book-making."
Scott Brooks (deceased)
2912 Heise Road
Omro, WI 54963
Author of Tracings in Snow,, The Taste of Pitch and Thunder Lake
"Editor Deborah J. Benner, through the Goose River Press, has not
only provided me with first-rate publication services, but she has
often served as my advisor and counsel in regard to appropriate
content and vocabulary. Her standards for GRP are lofty but
reasonable, and she is open to qualifying explanations for the
writer's rationale for developing poems and storylines. In a
self-publication of a poetry collection (An
Irish View of the Country) and in a traditional
publication of a short story collection (A
Long Farewell), Debbie has treated me most
professionally and made many accommodations for my amendments and
corrections. The Goose River Press is a high quality and most
dignified publishing house under the skilled and knowledgeable
direction of Debbie Benner."
John
T. Hagan
john.hagan1234@gmail.com
17 June 2010To
Whom It May Concern:
"Im
writing to express my deep appreciation to Deborah Benner and Goose
River Press for everything that they have done to make my recent
book, Catnip Daydreams a reality.
"When I first began looking for a company to publish my collection
of cat cartoons I thought the process would be simple. Quite to the
contrary. The various plans, options and schemes offered by the
companies that specialize in self-publishing were baffling,
confusing and nearly impossible to understand. In addition I could
not find a single one who would trim the book to the size or
horizontal orientation I envisioned for my project. For many weeks
I dealt with the frustration, and had very nearly given up hopes of
my book ever coming to fruition.
"When a friend of mine in Maine suggested Goose River Press
I went
through the now-familiar motions of sending an email inquiry. I
assumed that I would run up against the same blockades that had
plagued my efforts up to that time. Instead I discovered a company
that seems to truly understand my needs, was able to accommodate
them, and most significantly was able to walk me through a process
which was very unfamiliar and had become intimidating to me.
"I
have worked in the customer service industry for more than 30 years
and I scrutinize those companies and individuals with whom I have
business dealings with a keen and uncompromising eye. Unless I
receive impeccable customer service I take my business elsewhere.
"I
am delighted to be able to recommend Debbie Benner and Goose River
Press. They have proven themselves to be extremely sensitive and
responsive to the needs of their customers. They more than measure
up to my very high standards for customer service.
"Goose River Press is the very first place (and will likely be the
last necessary place) anyone interested in self-publishing needs to
go for service in this field."
R.E.
(Rick) Spencer
Catfeather Art & Music
Norwich, CT
www.catfeather.com
rick@catfeather.com
"Goose
River Press has always done a great job for me." —TOM ADAMSON
1945 DONNA, FREMONT NE 68025 tadamson@neb.rr.com (402)719-6748
"I have self-published a workbook. It was my first experience and
Deborah was very helpful and patient with all the questions I had.
She helped me set my book up just the way I wanted it to be. Service
was always prompt and very professional."
Sybil Rose
Saunderstown, RI
sybilrose@sunrosefarmri.com
"I could have never found a better source to accomplish my mission
of getting my book in print. When I got my first copy and began
reading it, I felt so very grateful because Debbie from Goose
River Press have given me so much personal attention and time to
help me feel I was doing the right thing and everything was going to
be great and so it was! I have recommended Goose River Press already
to many friends and will continue to be grateful and appreciate
Debbie's caring professional manner in publishing my book. Thank
you. Gratefully, Bonnie."
Bonnie
Broadus
24400 HWY 67
SAUCIER, MS 39574-9019
228-831-0141
broadbn@bellsouth.net
"To
Whom It May Concern:
I had my first set of books printed out a year ago, and being new
to the whole business, I was very fortunate to be put in touch with
Goose River Press. I worked directly with Ms. Debbie Benner,
whom I can not praise highly enough! She was tremendous and a great
help towards my endeavor. There was continued contact throughout the
entire procedure, with follow ups as well. I am getting ready to have
another larger volume printed, and have returned to Goose River
Press to handle this for me. I recommend them highly, as they
are not only extremely knowledgeable in this business, but they are
very timely in getting the project at hand done, and their pricing
is quite competitive. The client contact alone that I had with them
speaks volumes! If you wish for more information from me, feel free
to email me."
"I
was very fortunate to have my book prepared by Goose River Press.
Goose River Press is "top notch" in every respect, due in
large part, because of your mentoring, guiding and availability
to the author during the entire process of making ready a manuscript.
"During
the process, your advice was always constructive and articulate.
Needless, to say, I have received many compliments on the lay-out
and craftsmanship of my book's construction.
"Goose
River Press is the best! My thanks to you and your publishing
company."
—Professor
Chester Schnepf, Chair
Humanities Department
Gateway Community College, New Haven, CT
To: Everyone who wants to Self-Publish:
"We are Eugene and Serene Hackel, who worked for two years to write
a novel based on a true story. We were fortunate to find Debbie
Benner at Goose River Press, who took our manuscript and
produced a beautifully formatted hard cover book. Her combination
of technical skill and artistic talent resulted in an easy to read
and handsome presentation. Working with her was a delightful experience."
—Eugene
and Serene Hackel, Goshen, CT
"I
found Debbie Benner through the Internet and came to Goose River
Press with only a concept in mind that it was time to publish
my poems. At that point I didn't know the length of the chapbook,
the size, the title, the theme, the font, or what would be required
from me to make this all happen. Debbie Benner, of Goose River
Press was the perfect person to be connected with for my chapbook.
She is professional, responsive, helpful, and thoroughly knowledgeable
about the entire process. She helped me understand exactly what
my limitations were as far as length and depth of the poems, reproduction
expectations in relation to photography, and exactly what I had
to provide to get the kind of book I wanted in the end. When I would
ask for her advice or suggestions, she would remind me that this
was my book and I could do whatever I wanted, but her expertise
helped me choose the right font, the perfect photos, the stock and
finish. I was very happy with the perfect binding. I am happy I
went with the whole package she offered, leaving her to deal with
bar code, Library of Congress registration, ISBN, etc. It all makes
for a more impressive package and feels like a greater accomplishment.
My many friends and huge family wouldn't have been more impressed
if someone had paid me to write these poems and publish them. I'm
already working on my second chapbook and when it's time, I'll definitely
come back to Debbie Benner and Goose River Press."
"Seeing
the first copy of my book Kinship; Creator and Creation; Selected
Poems left me more than pleased, for the Goose River Press
staff had put together the book totally as I had visualized it."
—Charles A. Norton, Cincinnati, OH
"The
only three attributes sought in a printer/publisher are PDQ
-- Price, Delivery, Quality. Finding one is helpful, Finding
two is rare. But Goose River Press excels in all three!
Thank you."
—Allan
Young, Fairlane House Books, Springfield, MO
"I
received the book shipment today, and wanted to thank you for
the professional quality work you put into the development of
the book. I couldn't be more satisfied with the results."
—Jim
Charbonneau, Wake Forest, NC
"Deborah
J. Benner of Goose River Press produces the finest quality
books (and at the most reasonable prices in the US) which rival
any printer. DeeMar
Communications has had the privilege of working with
her for 4 years now with great success. We have received nothing
but rave reviews on the quality of our publications, and I can
attribute this to the individualized attention and care Ms.
Benner has given to each of our projects. She has a way of making
her customers feel as if they are her only ones. We highly recommend
Goose River Press."
—Diane
Tait, DeeMar Communications
"Throughout,
Deborah Benner made sure that I was kept informed of anything
and everything related to the project...Deborah Benner is a
master of friendly communication. I was never made to feel
inadequate or inept, and she encouraged me when I was down and
kept my spirits up throughout. As a former residential
business contractor, I found her to be very knowledgeable. Her
firm benefits from her skill and experience." —Gerald
W. Brekke, 910
N. 4th St., St. Peter, MN 56082 "I
have received many nice letters and notes from friends stating
they are impressed with your books." —Dorothy
Mehal 2349
Norman Dr., Stow, OH 44224-2799 "Comments
on book have been very favorable. All do like the quality of
the book." —Phil
Barragate
floryb@adelphia.net
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