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Our Authors Say...


"When I used Silverwood Books I did not truly understand how far they where willing to go to try and get everything as perfect as possible. Everything was done quickly, as everything was done over the internet and this shaved a lot of time off the predicted realease date.
Alex Roissetter – author of A Soldier Poet


"This has been a true partnership – akin to what I would expect from a mainstream publisher. The level of input, editing and design was much more than I expected from a self-publishing deal. Many thanks for everything."
Graham Cawley – novelist, author of Fatal Retribution


"What impressed me most was the personal touch of dealing with one person who knew the background, the details etc. I had researched a lot of companies; where the response was 'fill in this form' I rejected them. I wanted more help and support than that, never having done this before. SilverWood's response was so friendly and helpful; it's why I chose them. I wouldn't hesitate to do so again."
Lin Sheffrin – author of Fifty/50


An always friendly and professional service much appreciated for my first publishing venture, a small poetry book, Mining Memories. Superbly executed perfect-binding despite low page count (40) and a beautiful cover design much admired by the author leader and other members of my writing group. Not only prompt but also apt responses – Helen is a great communicator. What else can I say other than I sensed I would be lucky going with SilverWood Books.
Jenny Martin – poet and author of Mining Memories


"I cannot speak highly enough about the professionalism and attention to detail shown by SilverWood Books. They kept to the projected schedule and everything was delivered on time. The finished product was even better than I had imagined!"
Sandra Kendall – editor of Surviving Changi


"SilverWood helped me to bring to publication my experiences of life in the US Army, Overpaid, Over-sexed and Over There. I found the company exceptionally helpful in guiding me through the various stages in preparing a book for publication. Their approach is highly professional, going beyond the merely competent to make imaginative suggestions for layout and illustrations, and producing effective, high impact cover designs. I benefitted from their close collaboration throughout the process, and material amendments are made only after consultation with the author."
Professor Chris Holloway – author of Overpaid, Over-Sexed and Over There


"My venture was highly unusual: to make a book of verse and translations look and feel like a poetry collection published in a limited edition by a private press in the nineteen twenties and thirties. Instead of the engravings characteristic of that period, I wanted to illustrate the poems with black and white photographs. Helen Hart, rather than laying logistical objections in my path, took up the challenge with gusto, helped in practical ways and advised with sensitivity on the aesthetic aspects of production. One hundred copies of the book were published, bound in marbled boards by a superb, local binder and the response has been hugely appreciative. All proceeds were donated to research into the causes of Motor Neurone Disease and this too has been handled brilliantly by Helen who provided a direct link to the charity's website."
Christopher Hamlett – Professor of Classics, poet, author of In Praise of Mortality


"I was about to give up on self-publishing when I chanced upon SilverWood Books. Right from the word 'go' Helen Hart was honest and frank: my novel was good but it needed some work and I should be prepared to knuckle down if I/we could come up with a workable MS. I have never been workshy and knew I could be too subjective about my own work - who isn't? After several months of collaboration we finally agreed the novel was ready. The design was excellent and the final product exceeded my highest expectations. But where I raise my hat to SilverWood Books is the back-up and support, the very point where the inexperienced, if published, author begins to falter. The internet work Helen did for me – and is still very much doing – is so uplifting and so practical. My book has sold all over the place and the first of reviews (four stars) has just come in. I can recommend SilverWood Books to anyone who believes their work is worthwhile and is prepared to accept the analysis of experts."
Shaun Ivory – author of The Judas Cup


"SilverWood has been my partner in the self publication of my second poetry collection On Calico Wings. I say partner, as that is how the whole experience has felt for me. Every step of the way we have worked together! All quoted prices were clearly laid out, with immediate personal notifcations of special offers, applicable to me. Customer service was friendly and patient with a newcomer, like myself, to self publishing. Any queries were answered fully and promptly. Quality of services was excellent and the end product, my own book with a beautifully designed jacket, was par excellence!"
Jan Hedger – poet, author of On Calico Wings and Words in Imagination


"My meeting and subsequent discussions with Helen Hart of SilverWood Books generated enthusiasm and understanding which helped me to go forward and publish virtually my life's work in one volume. A Tapestry of Verse was an immediate success, with worldwide sales which have helped me to create a small financial fund for my chosen military charities. I would recommend SilverWood Books to any author."
Dennis Shrubshall – poet, author of A Tapestry of Verse


"The personal service I received was very superior and no query or problem was left unanswered or unattended. I felt supported throughout the whole process and was always informed of progress each step of the way. Thank you."
Nicholas King – novelist, author of A Decent Deceit


"I have been receiving positive feedback to The Latvian Issues from people who have an interest in Latvian philately. One of my Latvian translation editors put a copy of the book on his stand at the London Book Fair... it received a lot of interest and several people asked about buying a copy."
Robert Fearnley – author of The Latvian Issues