Testimonials

“Leslie, seriously, I have you to thank in a big, big way. For your incredible reading/editing which has made the book so much better. For the fact that you let this book touch you. And for telling me clearly to stick with this publishing route. You’ve been right, right down the line. Buzz has started. I can’t get away from my desk so much Facebook and email stuff coming in. Which I know will die down. And god knows, I know it’s a crazy ridiculous uphill climb of marketing and distribution. Nevertheless, it’s a start. And, again, I have you to thank.”

–Amanda McTigue, Student and Editing Client. Author of Going to Solace,      Harper Davis Press, 2012

“I value your feedback and trust your input so much; you were the one who really turned my work into a book I am very proud of.”

–Soha Al-Jurf, Editing Client.  Author of the forthcoming memoir, Even My Voice Is Silence: A Palestinian-American Woman’s Journey “Back Home” www.sohaaljurf.com

“Leslie, your gifts as a writing coach and editor are immeasurable. Not only were you always there for me when I needed you, you always knew what my projects needed – even before I did.   As a person, you are warm, approachable, talented and kind.  It is because of you that I was able to find success in getting two books published and hopefully soon, a third!”

–Susan Pease Gadoua, Author of Contemplating Divorce: A Step-by-Step Guide to Deciding Whether to Stay or Go, New Harbinger, Publisher.

“My work with you has had a tremendous impact on helping me gain clarity, carve out time for my writing, and move forward with my priorities. You have a gift for helping people decide what’s essential and turn their vision into a reality.”

–Tarra Christoff, Career Coach

“Leslie is the reason I finished my first book. I know that because I continue to work with her, I will finish the one I’m working on now, too. Not to be too gushy about it, but Leslie is the reason I am a published author. She has an eye for what the finished book needs to look like, even in its nascent stage; she keeps me accountable and moving forward on my manuscript every week; has shown me the power of writing whenever I have time, and how those seemingly small efforts end up as a finished book. If you have a book in you, and you want to finish it, as well as make it the best book it can be, hire Leslie.”

–Christy Strauch, Clarity to Business LLC, Author of Passion, Plan, Profit, The Printed Voice, Publisher

“Thanks for being my coach and helping me FINISH!”

–Alice Collier Cochran, Author of Roberta’s Rules of Order, Jossey-Bass, Publisher

“You taught us so much and we could not have done this without you!  Thank you.”

–Sam Beasley and Suzanne Lorenz, Authors of Wealth and Well-Being: How Therapists, Counselors, and Helping Professionals Can Assist Clients Through the Emotional Barriers to Financial Independence, Any Wind Publishing

“I finished my book, thanks to you.”

–Rosemary Gong, Author of Good Luck Life: The Essential Guide to Chinese American Celebrations and Culture, HarperResource, Publisher

“Thank You once again, for being The Catalyst and creating the space for me to finish this!“

–Kim Hermanson, Ph.D,  author of GETTING MESSY: A Guide to Taking Risks and Opening the Imagination, Rawberry Books, Publisher

“It was [Leslie] who got the ball rolling with her innocent remark, ‘…why don’t you write all this down?’ …And she who convinced others it was a great idea, and then proceeded to shepherd me through the writing of the manuscript with concise and unfailingly accurate editing and encouragement.  All authors say they love their editors, but I really do.”

–Elisa Meyer, Author of Feeding Your Allergic Child, St. Martin’s Press, Publisher

“Thank you for your honesty, your courage, your support and your kindness.  I needed you to help me complete my book.”

– Kathleen Buckstaff, student, Ongoing Writing Class

“My inner critic is silent now. Thank you for being such a great teacher and helping me so much….  You cannot imagine how much I appreciate your guidance.  I didn’t believe in myself.  Luckily for me, you did!”

–Althea Kippes, student, Ongoing Writing Class; Editor of Plaintiff Magazine, and columnist for the Los Altos Town Crier

“I am now retired and loving it, just wanted to thank you for all your help in getting me here.  I still use everything you taught me and I am spreading your word.”

– Patricia Davy, student, TimeShifters

“I can’t thank you enough for the wonderful class… I had no idea it would provide such depth of self-understanding for me on so many different levels. Thank you for really showing up, for sharing yourself, for bringing your heart and your expertise to each moment. I left feeling inspired that I can, indeed be…well…my full, authentic self, whatever manifestation that takes.”

– Soha Al-Jurf, student, “Is There a Book in You?”

“Thank you so much for conducting such a wonderful workshop last night.  I came home with two new ideas for the book and before I went to bed had another two.  I can’t wait to start writing this afternoon.  Thank you for your incredible insight.”

–Joyce Lillis, student, “Is There a Book In You?”