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“I cannot express my appreciation for everything you have done. You gave me the voice and motivation I desperately needed. Without your guidance throughout this process, I would have been lost . . . Every time anyone comments on how well the book is written I say, ‘Well, I had a brilliant editor.’ I am so fortunate!”
—Tara J. Macomber, Music, Money, and Law

“You’re a real pro, Barbara. A real damn pro.”
—Hon. Brian Altman, Monument to Justice (forthcoming)

“We couldn’t do what we do without your talent. Thank you for your high commitment to excellence and working with us!”
—Heidi Hall, business manager, Toyota Industries Commercial Finance

“Thank you so much for the truly awesome comments and feedback. I am so grateful!”
—Paul Kilgore, MD, MPH, FACP, The COVID-19 Survival Guide

“I was anticipating a tighter document with fewer errors, but not anything like this. I’m impressed and pleased (and thankful). Part of me wants to say, ‘Gee, I didn’t realize I could actually do this’ while another part reminds me that ‘Barbara was the one who did it.’”
—John B. Tidwell, The Road to Roon

“You are a good literary therapist: I am amazed at your ability to point out details in an analytical, discerning way that helps me see what I didn’t even know to look for.”
—Rebecca Mitchel, Museum Guides for Curious Children

“I can’t put into words how thankful I am to have you on this journey with me. Thank you for all your support and encouragement . . . for your loyalty and for your integrity regarding the quality of this story.”
—Lauren Rosolino, Running to Stand Still

“Thank you, Barbara. I owe it all to you.”
—Cheryl Miguel, in response to the glowing Kirkus review of her memoir I Am Enough, “Deft pacing . . . tight, clear prose remains compelling . . . ”

“Quality work.”
—Alma Hammond, Kathmandu, Why Not?

“Thank you for helping make this possible.”
—Eric Keller, Dogs I Have Known: Brooklyn Dogs

“Barbara, thank you for the great work you did on this book.”
—Annette Dubrouillet, Make No Mistake: How to Make the Best Decision the First Time

“Love your thoughts about my book and the direction it may take. You have great insight.”
—Lisa Jesswein, memoirist

“Thank you so much for all of your assistance (on developmental editing) . . . I’m regretting I didn’t have you do the copyediting.”
—Cynthia Williams, Growing Up in the D: My Grandfather, My Mother, and Me