Here are a few samples of award-winning and well-reviewed projects I've directed. The goal is always to produce an attractive and well-organized book that puts forth your best work in a way that will appeal to your target audience.
Let me know if you'd like help in creating and releasing a successful book. Great Lakes Literary can help with all stages from top-notch writing and editing services to publication, marketing, and distribution.
We make great books because we love great books!
The New Writer’s Handbook 2007
An annual anthology of articles for writers of all levels, with advice on craft and career development.
"It surprises and satisfies." – Library Journal (Starred Review)
"Expertly compiled and deftly edited . . . strongly recommended." – Midwest Book Review
"A more appealing read than many how-to books." – ForeWord Magazine
Lost Gold of the Republic
ForeWord Magazine Book of the Year Award (History, finalist)
"A splendid book" – Associated Press
Time of the Eagle
ForeWord Magazine Book of the Year Award (Children's, finalist)
The Writer's Guide to Writing Your Screenplay
"As valuable for the longtime writer as for the first-timer." – Mike Rich, screenwriter
"Prepare to be inspired!" – Michael Colleary & Mike Werb, screenwriters
Making the Perfect Pitch
"If you're serious about getting published, this is a must-read!" – Jeff Herman
"Shows you how pitchcraft can help you win the publishing game." – Michael Larsen
The Blues is a Feeling
Independent Publisher Book Award (finalist)
"Warm, loving portraits." – ALA Booklist
The Writer's Guide to Fantasy Literature
"The best guide to a multi-faceted subject." – Lloyd Alexander
"Intelligently assembled and edited." – Peter Beagle
Rethinking Columbus
"A book that deserves to be in every school library." – Joseph Bruchac
The Illustrated Voyageur
"Beautifully illustrated and smartly designed." – Canoe & Kayak
Benjamin Franklin Award (History, winner)
Farmhouse Fiddlers
"The perfect marriage of text and photography" – Minneapolis Star Tribune
Leslie Cross (Wisc.) Nonfiction Book of the Year Award (winner)
Buffalo Seekers
"A fine contribution to the tradition of Native American voices." – Midwest Book Review
