Testimonials
"I’ve been writing this story in the darkest part of my mind for over twenty years. Emily and Tim’s encouragement and insight helped me remove the shroud so that the truth of my story could be revealed. It takes a lot more than memories to make a book, and Emily provided the structure, skill, and guidance to make it happen. It was no small feat for her to gather together my disordered thoughts and piece them into a coherent narrative. She made suggestions and corrections without bringing back cringing memories of scolding English teachers and designed a book of which I am proud. Tim’s illustrations invoke memories and give a voice to feelings and events I am unable to articulate. They are both talented writers, sympathetic listeners, and have given me more help than they know."
Tom Thompsen, Eastham, Massachusetts
When I Was Lost
"Four Aces and a King brought tears to my eyes, evoking memories of my dad, his humor, his sly wit, and of the hilarious and mischievous poems and songs with which he regaled us. Emily and Tim have enriched us by bringing to life these memories, ones that might otherwise have been lost forever."
Dr. John P. Bunker, Twickenham, England
"Finally I was able to memorialize my father’s formative experience at the 1936 Olympics, and put to practical use all that has been saved for four generations."
Patience Garrick Towle, Cohasset, Massachusetts
Under the Lorelei: Bicycling through Nazi Germany in the Summer of 1936
"I’m not good at ‘on command’ but I’m pretty good at spontaneous. Emily does a great job of capturing my spontaneous storytelling. And Tim’s drawings bring me right back there, ready to tell another one!"
C. R. Black, Pie Town, New Mexico
A Boy from Luna
"Emily, without changing the storyline, you were able to rearrange sentence structure, correct punctuation, and make the subtle enhancements that always moved the story forward. You have taken my book and made it into what I had envisioned. I’m confident that Jus’ Restin' is ready to head back out for her next adventure: into the sea of publishing. Thank you for all your help. Tim, I want to thank you for your efforts in drawing the sketches for Jus’ Restin’. Your artwork was the final touch to making the book what I wanted to see. Each sketch acts as a precursor to the events that are to come in the following chapter. They add just the right mood to the book and I think the readers will enjoy your artistic touch very much."
Captain Gary Wilder, Brewster, Massachusetts
Jus’ Restin’
"Emily writes with charm and originality, and did a superb job of editing my poetry in a collection entitled Learning to Whistle. Her artistic layout and beautiful cover, along with Tim's delightful illustrations, have made my book a treasure for the future. It is a welcome addition to the libraries of family and friends."
Mary F. Bunker, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Learning to Whistle
"Emily and Tim edited, illustrated, and designed a book of my memoirs of my life in Kenya. They have done excellent work in so doing and I am very grateful to them."
Patsy Marra, Houston, Texas
Growing up in Kenya
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