Testimonials

From the moment I came into contact with Patricia Marshall, owner/editor ... I felt welcomed and encouraged to take the journey with Luminare Press. From then on, I came into contact with a superb team, persons with knowledge and a sense of direction, who made my journey into self-publishing feel I was in a partnership with them... All of you have my heart-felt gratitude for your outstanding job and your kindness. Luminare Press is not just a hybrid press, it is a home for any publisher or author seeking to publish his/her book. Today, with no hesitancy I will choose Luminare Press to publish the English version... Lionel Yino Sanchez

The team at Luminare was knowledgeable and patient. They handled all the hard parts of publishing so I could focus on my book and marketing. I appreciate their guidance and expertise throughout the process and am thrilled with the final result! Megan Becker

My experience as an author with Luminaire Press has been extraordinary. Their team of editors, graphic artists and publication managers is professional and talented. Each one of them has a passion for books and story that they share with me as one of their authors. I know that creating a book which I can take out into the world with pride is as important to them as it is to me. As long as I’m creating stories and discovering new characters, I will trust them to everyone at Luminaire Press. Milree Latimer

The team at Luminare Press is highly skilled, reliable, and responsive. This is my third project with them and they did not disappoint. The designer listened carefully to my requests for the cover and interior and showed patience, creativity, and determination to create the best possible result. And she did! I was given very specific instructions for the steps all along the way and each member of the team clearly showed excellent knowledge and skill with the quite complicated publication process. I am pleased with the outcome and have already received much positive feedback from readers! Thank you, Luminare Press! Paula Prober

As a new author, I felt safe being led by Luminare through this daunting undertaking. What Luminare describes on their website, their process and costs, is exactly true to my experience. From start to finish, the cover designer, editors, project manager, and publication assistant, were professional and encouraging as they carefully guided me to publication. I am grateful for their expertise and for the privilege to work with such lovely people. Jane Ashe

Working with Luminare Press has been great. I did a great deal of research prior to making my choice and was impressed with their many favorable ratings. In doing my due diligence I spoke with other companies where "making the sale" was the priority. From my first call with Patricia to everyone else at Luminare that was never the case. Along every step of the way each person I worked with was knowledgeable, responsive, and most importantly cared about literature - especially my editors Sallie and Denise. The end result was that my novel is much better because of their input and advice. I highly recommend Luminare Press. Seth Bornstein

Self-publishing through Luminare Press has been an amazing experience. Initially, I was only looking for a publisher to help with my book cover, but after finding Luminare Press online and seeing the quality of their work, I knew I needed their help. From my first call with Patricia to my final date of publication with Caitlin, the assistance I received from Kristen, Sallie, Melissa and Kim was highly professional and caring. I could not have completed my book without the help of Luminare Press. I highly recommend them to any other author who wishes to take his or her book to the next level. Thank you so much! John Randall Stephenson, Esq.

From the moment I took my initial meeting with Patricia, right through to pushing the button to publish, the team at Luminare Press was all in, overseeing every aspect of what would otherwise have been a daunting journey. Their kind, knowledgable and attentive staff of publishing professionals were always there to answer questions and see to all the many details. A book is personal. As a newbie, I trusted them to handle my first book because I could tell that it mattered; right up to the final stages, they were fully invested in the process — and that meant a lot. Thanks to the entire Luminare team for putting your heart into every book. "Milton’s Suitcase Adventure" turned out beautifully and I’m so happy that it has found its way into the world. Diane Distefano

The Gristmill Mistress is my eighth book with Luminare Press since 2018, so they must be doing something right. Actually, they do a lot that is right, from editing to design, and distribution arrangements. They respond promptly to questions, concerns, or changes during publication. They are friendly and competent and I am pleased to have them on my team. I will continue using their services and relying on their experience. L. Wade Powers

I have published four books with Luminare, and I am glad I found them. They work closely and attentively with you to make sure that the finished product is all that you want it to be. Russ Desaulnier

Working with Luminare Press has been an amazing experience from start to finish. As a first time author, I was a bit nervous about taking my first step into the world of self-publishing. I really didn't know much about how to go about the publishing process on my own, and I knew little about what companies were out there and what they offered. I found Luminare through some research I did on the Alliance of Independent Authors‘ Website. From their excellent partner member rating to the amazing reviews, and the initial call with Patricia, I knew Luminare was the company for my book, Tales of Asterra. Everyone at Luminare is so kind and helpful! From Kim, who answered all of my questions promptly and succinctly; Caitlin, who went over setting up my files for publication and guiding me with the final steps to publication; Sallie and the wonderful team of editors, Jenny & Kimberly, who helped me make my book the best version of itself; Claire, who directed me through interior formatting; Melissa & Kristen, who helped me with marketing; and Patricia, who helped me initially with getting situated at the start of my journey. The whole team really went up and beyond to make me feel apart of the Luminare family. I can't wait to embark on my next literary project with Luminare, and I highly recommend them to any author in search of a great publishing company! Michael Frank Rizzo

The Luminare Press team is fantastic. As a first-time author, I appreciated the clear communication, prompt email responses. and high-quality editing services at a reasonable cost. Everyone was very professional, helpful, and friendly. I highly recommend Luminare Press to other authors wishing to self-publish. Nina Reid

I loved working with Luminaire Press. They took me through the publishing process step by step until I ended up with a beautiful book from cover to cover. Sue Castor

Absolutely loved working with Luminare! The personal service is what sold me on publishing with them (almost went with another publisher until I talked to Patricia). I knew from the first call that the 'fit' was right! They coached me every step of the way but didn't push. They let me work at my speed. Just received my first 5 printed copies. The cover quality is beautiful! My translator is almost done with the Spanish version. Would highly recommend to any author! I'm very pleased! Keith Lawrence

Working with all of the Luminare staff was truly a pleasure. They were all knowledgeable, friendly, and exceedingly helpful. Every bit of advice they gave resulted in a highly professional better-looking, product. I've had nothing but positive feedback from readers. I'm looking forward to my next project with the Luminare crew. Gary Paul Hermus

What an amazing experience and journey this has been! From my very first experience with Luminare to the final email saying my project was complete has been one of support, user-friendly directions, upfront information, mutual cooperation and an ongoing comforting professional working relationship. I am so pleased with my published book and I am looking forward to working with this organization in the future. Joan Holliday

Luminare's staff turned my little stories and drawings into distinctive text, vibrant illustrations, and a terrific kid's book. Sallie's perceptive editing was spot-on. I felt like Kim, Kristen, and Caitlin were truly vested in the success of Owl Wit and Humor: Modern Fables. I would do this again! William Tolliver Squires

Luminare Press is great! Everyone that works there is professional, courteous, and attentive to all of your needs. The entire process is seamless, from the kick-off meeting with Patricia to the details work leading up to publication (with professionals like Kim, Caitlin, Nina, Melissa, and Sallie, you can't go wrong!). An outstanding team that provides high quality service at a reasonable price. I highly recommend Luminare Press! George Tsakumis

Another fantastic experience working with Luminare Press! I can't say enough good things about the entire team. They are so easy to work with & knowledgeable, it makes it a breeze to publish a book. I have used their services on my last four books & intend to continue using them for future ones. And I continue to recommend them to fellow authors. Tracey L. Ryan

I very much enjoyed working with the folks at Luminare Press. They are informative, knowledgeable and go the extra mile to step an author through the process of successfully bringing a manuscript to life. I will be recommending Luminare Press to all my writing buddies at Pioneer Valley Writers Workshop. Hats off to Luminare Press! Andrew Myers

I would recommend Luminare Press for anyone self publishing. I am a first time author and needed a lot of help. Patricia, Kimberly and Caitlin are very knowledgeable and patient with the process of publishing I am very grateful for their support and help to get my book completed and now on Amazon. Thank you ladies for your help! G. Anthony

I chose Luminare Press for my project after seeing the beautiful volume they produced for a friend and hearing her unqualified praise of their professionalism, efficiency, and responsiveness. As my book progressed through all the steps, I was amazed at how comprehensive their offering was, covering things I'd never considered or would have found daunting to do on my own. I unreservedly recommend Luminare, not only for the quality of the interactions, but for the quality of the book they put together for me. Nina Macheel

My work with Luminare has been very satisfying. The staff I worked with was professional from start to finish. I was especially pleased with the thorough editing process. The staff was also courteous and patient in explaining the publication process and interaction was always timely. The bottom line is that next time I need a publisher, I will use Luminare again. Paul E. Doutrich

Blood and Faith, my first novel, is the fourth book I have published with the superb help of Luminare Press. Each person on staff at Luminare is an expert in the publication business and I have found them extremely responsive, helpful and a real pleasure to work with. Writing is a solitary business and I find it a great comfort to be able to communicate with and rely on the staff at Luminare. They are friends, confidants, and participants in my books and I treasure them. John Frohnmayer

Luminare Press will provide all the steps for self publishing with professional wisdom and updated computer software programs backed by staff ready to assist. The journey of turning a manuscript into a work of meaning and art is made easy with Luminare Press at the helm, as one progresses through the exciting time of bringing the story to life. This is the second time that I have used Luminare Press. Luminare Press is a company that has a personal touch and brings multi-talented professional experience to each project. Thank you Luminare Press: Patricia, Caitlin, Kim, Melissa, Claire, and Sally!! Karen Weaver Hall

Luminare exceeded my expectations. From the first consult call I knew they would be my publisher. The entire staff rocks! They return calls and e-mails quickly. They calmed my frazzled nerves with ease. I joked that I had in-house therapists! Each step of the process was handled with care and professionalism. I am so pleased with Luminare. I’m going to have to write another book so I won’t miss them so much! Anne Bardsley

"The Dance: Light, Love & Life With Two Wolves", is my second book published with Luminare Press. I really enjoyed working with all of the Luminare staff during the whole publishing process with both books. They make the whole process a very helpful and positive experience. To achieve your goal of a beautiful book that you can be proud of, just as I am with mine, I strongly recommend Luminare Press. Ann Blackburn

I just finished working with Luminare on my second book and I continue to be impressed by their insight, experience, and professionalism. I look forward to working on the rest of my series with them. Bryan Givens

The whole team at Luminare was fantastic to work with! They did an incredible job at making our book beautiful and smartly laid out. And they were tremendously helpful in taking us through all the publishing steps and supporting our outreach materials. I highly recommend them to anyone putting together a book! Jason Knight

With the benefit of these experienced professionals, I now have a published book—precisely realizing my objective—which is available for purchase online or via any bookstore and is being promoted through a wide range of outlets, venues, and opportunities. Many thanks. Diego Kent

My experience with Luminare Press was exemplary, far more personal than other publishers I have worked with. The entire staff has been very professional, helpful, and patient. They fulfilled all promises made in the contract, and the result, a book to be proud of, is well worth the cost of their services. W. Grey Champion

A few people have asked me about publishing. As I completed my book, I began to research which publishing company would best suit my needs. I spoke with many authors and a few editors to gain perspective and information. I finally chose Luminare Press. I have absolutely enjoyed working with them and absolutely convinced it was my best choice! From the first moment, they were friendly, encouraging and willing to answer a ton of questions, many which were asked more than once! I explained to them that I had a unique writing style that I did not want changed, but I did want it to be understood and somewhat consistent. They chose a specific editor that was willing to help me bend grammar rules while still helping me to be clear and understood with my audience. I had the opportunity to override any suggestions made by the editor. While this gave me great comfort, honestly, there was only a few corrections that I overrode and kept the same. Everything else was spot on and very helpful. They sent me lots of information about publishing and how it works, how to market my book and get it out into the public. I paid a pretty good sum up front, but this payment allowed me not only control of how it was written, but also how it was distributed. I was able to determine every single facet of my book, including the front cover. I was also able to work with Luminare Press to determine the cost of each book and what profit I would make. They were also very helpful in regard to letting me know what charges were added with what services I was asking for. If I write another book, I will absolutely work with Luminare Press again, and I highly recommend them to any authors out there - you know who you are! Christy Wall

Having published with a New York publisher before, I am so much more impressed with the attention to detail and copy editing that Luminare Press gave to my project. Their editing is indeed superb, and the staff's organization, timeliness and troubleshooting capabilities spearheaded my book into existence. I could not have had a better publishing experience. I have already sent one client their way, and I couldn't recommend them more highly. Carrie Hagen

I’m thrilled to see my book published and to have done it with Luminare! It was a job well done from the cover design to all the editing and administrative steps. Everyone was friendly and guided me each step of the way. I ended up with a high-quality product and learned so much about the publication process as well. Thank you to everyone on the team for your work! Amy Devins

I Must Have Wandered: An Adopted Air Force Daughter Recalls presented a huge challenge in the writing and my chosen structure. The team's courtesy, skill, efficiency, and professionalism resulted in a beautifully edited and designed book, of which I am so proud. Thank you, all! Mary Ellen Gambutti

My book publishing experience with Luminare Press was all too satisfying. I am thrilled with the finished work. Their expertise, patience, feedback, and accurate time-lines from start to finish of my manuscript were phenomenal. Great team to work with. Most important, they were true to their contractual word and with no pressure on the Author. I found them to be resourceful, thorough, and professional. Great experience. Thank you Luminare Press. Robert L. Woods, PH.D

This is now the third children's picture book that I've published with Luminare Press, and considering how thoughtful, courteous and knowledgeable they are, I can't imagine ever going anywhere else. Marianne Hesse

Writing a book is a life event that words cannot describe, so why not reward yourself when it comes to publishing your work? Twice now I’ve had the fortune to experience Luminare Press turn my words into a reality and work of art. I could not be happier with the service I received from the Luminare team, and think you will too. Rick Ley

I am really glad that I chose Luminare Press to get my book published! Not having any experience with this before and not being very tech savvy, the Luminare Team made the process simple. Each step was clearly communicated and easy to understand. Everyone was ready to help me and answer any questions I had. In a short time my book was published! I highly recommend Luminare Press to everyone who has a dream of publishing their own book. Susan M. Mathena

Five stars [out of five] is not enough, I wish I could give more for a higher review. This was the first book for my child. Every staff member at Luminare Press was incredibly supportive and helpful. It has been a wonderful experience to work with the team. Claire Chen

My second experience working with Luminare Press was more difficult because my memoir they published included multiple images. But like my first novel they published for me, their managing editor (Sallie), project manager (Kim), her production assistant (Caitlin), and graphic designer (Melissa), all working with the owner/editor (Patricia) guided me through the process, patiently tolerating several of my image and edit changes, as well as a complete book design change. All their communication with me was friendly, cooperative, and professional. I could not be happier with their expertise. Ronald Lutz

Luminare Press is an insightful and wonderful publishing house. I’m not a very tech savvy and they were always there to help me through it. They were very patient which helped me to achieve my absolute best. Their knowledge of the business side of publishing was amazing. I can’t belief how much I improved my writing. Gregory Gessner

I loved working with this company over the past couple months! They were so efficient and made the whole process so easy. We were so happy with our experience! Heath and Ashley Hover

From start to finish, the experience I had with the Luminare Press team was organized, professional and in a timely fashion. As a first time publisher, I was nervous about the journey of self publishing and trusting a company to help me with this process. From the my first phone call with Patricia to my emails with Caitlyn and Kim, they always put my at ease and answered all of my questions. It’s a very exciting journey and I am grateful for their guidance with the process of my first published book. Kimberly Gambino-Mitrovich

Working with the folks at Luminare was a pleasure. Very knowledgeable and pleasant people. Publishing a book is never easy for an author. Luminare kept the stress to a minimum. Very professional. I highly recommend Luminare to first time authors and even those who have been around this block a few times. Lawrence W. Erickson

Luminare Press has some of the greatest people to work with. I am a first time author and was nervous about how everything was going to come together. The Luminare Press team was incredibly communicative and helped guide me each step of the way. They are the best at what they do! Grady Connolly

Each member of the Luminaire Press team handled their aspect of the project with an intensity that was very impressive, and each involvement was followed by a review of the changes. This was not only admirable but also personally satisfying. Thanks. Ramun Bjerken

It is very exciting to see our published memoir, Between the Lines:You, Me and Sicily, for sale – the result of a challenging and fun creative endeavor. We did not include a list of thank-yous in our book because, well, it was basically just the two of us stumbling through the book writing process. That is to say, before Luminare Press brought it all together for us, far exceeding our expectations for an aesthetically beautiful book. From our first zoom meeting with Patricia to seeing our book for sale on Amazon, the Luminare Press staff was superlative. Their encouragement, positivity, expertise, creativity, efficiency, patience, spot-on advice and professionalism made novices like us feel as if we knew what we were doing...and were their favorite clients. From beginning to end, we found Luminare Press approachable, straightforward and very user-friendly and recommend them enthusiastically for anyone pursuing self-publishing. Anne Reintjes Krouse & Sue Garner Hall

It took me 72 years to publish a book. Curiously enough it was the Covid pandemic that helped it happen, the government sent me money and then quarantined me so I had nothing else to do but put a book together. The thing I love about Luminare Press is that they're local. By using their services the money I spend there serves my community. I currently have another book they are working on, which makes three now. They are a publishing house that makes relationships with their authors, and I am very pleased with their results. Dale Brabb

Working with Luminare just gets better and better. We just released my third book together - two are originals and one was reissued in paperback and I appreciate having so many services with one publisher, not just the writing process but afterward as well. They always had time for questions and changes and welcomed my input on design and layout. I've got a long way to go for my next book and I look forward to that collaboration, whenever the time comes. It's a pleasure to give Luminare my highest recommendation. Lynne Martin

From start to finish, it was a pleasure working with Luminare on the publication of my novel, Educating Aviva. Everyone who worked with me, from their sales team to their technical team was not only professional, but extremely competent, very responsive, willing to answer all of my questions, and just very very nice to work with. I highly recommend Luminare if you are looking for a great way to self-publish but do not want to take on the time consuming and daunting tasks that Luminare does so seamlessly. I would work with them any time. Thank you Luminare!! Rebecca Marks

As I first time author of a children's book, I soon found out that writing the book was the easy part! Searching endless blogs, posts, and everything to do with publishing left me more than confused as to what to do next to actually get my little book published. That's where the team at Luminare Press came to the rescue. I found everyone there to be helpful , knowledgable and, more importantly to me, very patient with all of my questions and concerns as I tried to navigate the process. What I thought would be an intimidating journey, ended up being a fun experience. Generally speaking, each person I worked with was professional, kind, enthusiastic and always promptly responsive to my emails. Claire is a talented graphic designer and has been just a kick to work with on design and layout. Sallie, in editing, offered suggestions and options while allowing me to make my own decisions. Kim and Caitlin have been a world of help and knowledge, providing step-by-step instructions to everything related to setting up accounts with Amazon, IngramSpark and the expansive world of marketing and social media, (which is all Greek to me!) I am extremely pleased with the final product and feel it is something I can be proud of in every way. My experience with Luminare Press has made my book publishing journey feel more like a partnership with them and I am looking forward to enlisting their help on the next book in my series. Suffice it to say, I recommend them highly. You have all been a blessing and I can't thank you enough! Jody Leone Sanfilippo

It took me months to find someone who I trusted to publish my book. I came across Luminare Press by accident and after looking on the website for a while I knew they were the company I wanted to publish my book. Throughout the whole process they have been concise and professional. I am absolutely amazed at the final product they have produced for me in such a short amount of the time. The staff have always been easy to communicate with and deliver fast responses. I loved working with them. Anthony Rogan

I have published books with many different publishers--academic and independent, traditional and non-traditional. Luminare Press, the first hybrid press I've used, published the two most recent books in my Witherston Murder Mystery series: DEATH IN POTTER'S WOODS and LIFE AND DEATH AT ZOO ARROYO. Luminare Press is outstanding in every way: the meticulous care its associates gave my projects; the efficiency with which they published my books; the promptness with which Kim and Caitlin, in particular, responded to my questions; and the stellar quality of the finished product. I will publish my next mystery with Luminare Press. I'm very fortunate to have found the publisher. Betty Jean Craige

After spending several years trying to pitch my manuscript to agents, I finally decided to self-publish. It's not an easy decision to make, or at least it wasn't for me. I spent several months researching a number of potential partners before settling on Luminare Press. I chose them for a variety of reasons, but number one was the kind of books they had published and the authors they associated with. I liked the books I saw on their website, and further research on Amazon revealed that their clients had written real books and were enjoying real sales. No one is going to get rich with a self-published book, but you want the final result to look professional. To look legit. To look like a book you are proud to call your own work. That's what I got with Luminare Press. Tarpley Jones

Luminare Press was helpful, professional, and made creating my book an easy experience. Ellen Dee Davidson

I first learned about Luminare at a writer's conference. Patricia had impressive samples of their books on display. When I was ready to publish, I contacted Luminare. I'm glad I did. The staff guided me, a complete novice, through the process. I'm pleased with the result. Professional, patient, helpful, and responsive describe the staff. Roseann Cotton

Luminare Press is an excellent organization. As a novice in the writing/publishing business, they helped me get my book in final form. Book number two is already in their hands and we're working on getting it published. David Mackey

This is my second collaboration with Luminare on a book. The first was Yesterday's Voices on the Inner Life published in 2019, and this was the second, Yesterday's Voices on the Inner Life, Volume Two, published in 2021. Both publishing experiences have been exceptionally rewarding. The entire Luminare Press team has always been professional, very responsive, and supportive with any issues or questions I had. Their guidance during the entire process has always been timely and reassuring. I'm sure that any new author will be extremely satisfied with the experience of working with them. A. A. Willis

I was referred to Luminare Press from another publishing company who is no longer in the business. I wish I would have known about Luminare sooner. They were knowledgeable, professional with a friendly staff. I was extremely pleased with the quality of workmanship and the timeframe in which they completed my project. From the initial contract to the last invoice, everything moved forward like clockwork. They are very efficient with their services. I look forward to working with Luminare on future projects. Robert L. LeBrun

This was my first book and I had a lot of concerns regarding publishing. In hindsight, this was silly. The staff at Luminare Press was easy to work with, responsive to any and all questions, and encouraging. I definitely plan to work with them on my next project. David O'Brien

My experience with Luminare Press as a first-time author was superb! Everyone from Patricia Marshall to Kim Harper Kennedy was awesome. They made the process painless and rewarding. I would highly recommend Luminare Press to anyone looking to publish a book, whether it's their first book or their 10th! Sheri Thomas

I'm very pleased I found Luminare Press (courtesy of ALLi's Watchdog desk). Everyone there is very professional and skilled in bringing a manuscript to publication. From editing to design to marketing they offer all the tools you'll need to create a polished book and bring it to market successfully. I look forward to working with them again! Bryan Givens

I had a great experience working with the entire staff at Luminare Press on my first book! This was a huge step for me - I am grateful for the kind treatment, expert guidance, and (a little bit of...) hand-holding...:) From my first phone consultation to now seeing my book available for sale, I was involved in the process, guided in areas I didn't understand, listened to, and most of all was left feeling like my book mattered to the team - my team. I'm very grateful and happy for the experience I had and would (and have) recommend Luminare to any author - first time or seasoned pro. It was a real blessing for me to have found them. Alan Aymie

I have intensely high standards for my books. If I have not reached a point in something I'm writing that it will entertain, uplift spirits, address troubling issues, help to heal old wounds, and change lives, then I don't think it ready to share. Naturally I am equally picky in finding a production team who will carry on with their own eyes for quality. In Luminare I found a set of individuals, each with her own set of superior skills. Their choices in cover design, interior fonts and white spaces, even working with me in rewording my back cover blurb have all been exemplary. They are open, honest, trustworthy, and easy to work with. I have written and published a number of books, but now I have found a publishing team I will stay with for all future projects. Edward Fahey

From the first moment it was a delight to work with the women at Luminare. The professional knowledge, skill, talent and expertise was evident at every step of the process. Each person was kind, generous with time and information, and consistently competent. I've worked with many other publishers, including the biggest names in the book world, and never got the attention and quick return emails that Luminare provided. I am even tempted to write another book because they made the publishing process so pleasant for me. Roberta Temes

Highly highly HIGHLY recommend Luminare Press! Very reasonable pricing of publishing packages/services and very professional work, from start to finish. These people know what they're doing! Everyone I worked with was so great and genuinely cared about helping make my book the best it could be. I couldn't be happier with the finished product, and the entire process was really fun and enjoyable. I am so grateful to Luminare Press for helping me publish my first book. If you're looking for help publishing yours, look no further! Luminare Press is the way to go. You guys are awesome! Thank you thank you thank you! Michael Rebellino

I have published many books with a number of other publishers. I would rank Luminare Press, which is my first hybrid publisher, among the best. The publication process for Death in Potter's Woods has been a pleasure from start to finish, and the product is beautiful. I will publish another book with Luminare. I could not be happier. Betty Jean Craige

The entire staff at Luminare Press is eminently professional and generously patient. Moreover, their knowledge and experience are apparent at each stage toward publication. From initial book cover design to final interior layout, Melissa Thomas displayed extraordinary technical ability and was responsive to any questions that I had. Kim Harper-Kennedy exercised capable stewardship in managing the overall project, especially in the latter stages approaching publication. Caitlin McCrum conducted her work with Amazon and IngramSpark with neither incident nor blemish. Patricia Marshall, clearly the firm’s guiding light, was welcoming and encouraging at the outset. Finally, Luminare Press held true to our contract and I was treated fairly in every way. They all have my heart-felt gratitude for how they conducted business, for their stellar work, and for their kindness. I look forward to being a client of Luminare Press again when my second book is completed a year from now. Dale Moll

I am very impressed with the professional expertise all of the staff at Luminare provided to publish my novel, Fly Home, Butterfly. They let me know ahead of every step in the journey to publication in a timely manner. The quality of the interior and exterior of my book is exceptional. I recommend Luminare to any author seeking to find a quality publisher! Linda L. Graham

This is my sixth book with Luminare Press, so you must be doing something right. Actually, you do everything great, from first contact about a new project, to final design and release. You are super responsive and for an Indie author, that is critical. Without fail, your editors have guided me toward a better manuscript, a tighter final product. I have complete competence in their judgment while maintaining final control over revisions. I enjoy working with the design teams, sometimes bringing in an outside artist or designer (three of the books) to produce a hybrid cover. I am very pleased with the results. My seventh book is in preparation, so I will be working with you again soon. I have already referred several writers to Luminare. L. Wade Powers

I worked with at least a half dozen different people at Luminare and each of them were very helpful, very pleasant, and responded to my questions quickly. I have published several books in the past with a variety of publishers and this was my best experience by far. Luminare would make the changes I wanted, unlike traditional publishers who almost always cut my favorite passages, and unlike other non-traditional publishers who often have a very limited number of options. I am totally pleased with the final result. Ron Garland

I'm completely satisfied with my book publishing experience with Luminare from start to finish. They were with me every step of the way with patience and professionalism. The entire team was super great and the process went on without a glitch. Johanna Stenersen

Very much enjoyed working with the team at Luminare Press. They are exceedingly professional and skilled at what they do. The team provided me with a polished finished product, a memoir that I could be proud of. Enjoyed working with Kim, Caitlin, Claire, Jenny, Jamie, Patricia and Melissa and would recommend Luminare Press to anyone else who is thinking about hybrid publishing to produce their work. J.C. Mitchell

My book was quite complicated. It included text, images, charts, appendices, notes, bibliography and an index. Not a problem for the professionals at Luminare Press who handled every phase of publication with consummate expertise. The ease of communicating with the staff, not to mention their ability to accurately interpret and quickly implement my suggestions was truly amazing. The hands-on, personal service that the people at Luminare Press delivered could not have been matched at a major publishing house. To realize that the staff was juggling several projects simultaneously, and that all of this was accomplished remotely while we were all locked down in a pandemic is absolutely extraordinary. Pat Speth Sherman

My experience with Luminare Press was outstanding! The team of highly competent, extremely helpful and friendly women did a wonderful job of facilitating all aspects of my book project, as well as guiding me toward the right choices for everything - from the text, to the cover, to Amazon, to the various web pages, and more. There's no way I could have accomplished all of this without them, and for that I'm very grateful. I would strongly recommend Luminare for any of your publishing needs. Jeff Wyman

Luminare helped me publish my book in two different versions, one in English, and one in Hungarian. The folks I interacted with acted very professionally, they know what they're doing. Initially, I thought maybe I could do all this by myself, but no. The expertise Luminare has was really helpful. And it shows in the end result. I'm really happy with the outcome. Gyuszi Sütő

I have nothing but praise for the staff, the work you did on the layout of my book was excellent. Also the people I worked with were patient with me and prompt too. Dale Brabb

Luminare Press has given us a home for our book, Another World: Poetry and Art by Young People from The Poetry Studio. Since we were on a strict timeline for the completion and publication of the book, Luminare made adjustments so we could streamline the editing and layout process. The interior design was especially challenging given the number of illustrations and the variety of written components in the text. The designer’s sense of organization and aesthetic acuity, however, overcame all obstacles, and the result is a stunning presentation of the students’ work along with our philosophy of teaching. Additionally, the variety of attendant services provided by Luminare has helped us to promote and market our book. We are indeed fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with such a caring and professional publishing team. Ann Gengarelly and Tony Gengarelly

It has been my extreme pleasure to discover the professional services of Luminare Press, which served to guide me through the publication process for my first four storybooks for children. Beginning with an informative phone conference with Patricia Marshall, the owner, I received an understanding of the basic guidelines, as well as answers to my initial questions. Following this introduction, I began to work with Kim Harper-Kennedy, the highly qualified Operations Manager and with Melissa Thomas, the Graphic Designer, whose work is so valuable. Additionally, I had a chance to have the helpful input of Caitlin McCrum, Publication Assistant. Everyone on the staff was of the highest caliber. Throughout my experience with Luminare Press, my questions were always answered promptly, and guidelines were presented that helped me navigate new territory. Luminare Press is well established and is of notable assistance to the writer. As an author, I am proud to announce my strong devotion to Luminare Press and my sincere respect for their business! Gloria Gardner

I am very happy with the three books that Luminare Press has published. I am planning on working on many more with their wonderful team. I get a lot of compliments on the books and the suggestions from Claire, Kim and Patricia are very helpful. I highly recommend working with Luminare as they take great care of each book and give a lot of attention to detail and are great people. Kristi Argyle

Luminare is superb. They hold your hand through the entire publication process, A to Z. And that's with their basic service package. They answer questions promptly, even the stupid ones. Other "hybrid" companies cost more, wanted a guarantee of sequels, or had a two year delay before publication. The only delays I experienced were the ones I caused. And at each step, I could see where I would have wasted time being confused with how to deal with proof reading, type face, book layout, cover design, and pretty constant modifications to each. Then they walk you through (or rather walk and you follow) downloading your files for print and e-book distribution, including running interference with Amazon, Kindle Direct, and Ingram Spark, the main outlets for a self-published book. I couldn't be happier and have already recommended Luminare to fellow authors. Gene Helfman

Working with the Luminare team has been a pleasure from the very beginning! All of the team are incredible experts with a tremendous focus on details and follow through. I am so pleased that I am now preparing for my next publication with Luminare. Richard Preece

I was very impressed with everyone at Luminare Press. You were helpful and patient with all the questions of a first-time author. The results were all I could hope for. I wish there was a way to get my book out there without having to invest so much more after the publishing Anthony Colburn

You've been wonderful to work with. The enthusiasm and support provided by you and your staff has been excellent. Hope to have more books published by you. Patricia H. Wheeler, PhD

From my first contact with Luminare Press to the publication of my book on Amelia Earhart it has been a delight. Your staff is friendly, efficient, thorough, and easy to work with. I would recommend you to other authors without any reservation at all. Ernst F. Tonsing

Professional, personal, and priority service. This is my third project with Luminare Press and my books and audiobooks are as professional as they come. When asked, people are surprised that my books are self-published. The cover art is superb and the editing and layout is first class. My books are up on Amazon and Kindle and thank goodness, I didn’t have to figure any of that out! I highly recommend Luminare to any author who wants exceptional service at an affordable price. Danuta Pfeiffer

After some mixed experiences with self-publishing in the past I was delighted to discover Luminaire. They produced a 298 page paperback of essays for me. The book itself looks highly professional, and the process was intelligent and helpful from beginning to end. David Bouchier

I've self-published three books; the last, Vietnam Chase, with Luminare Press. I could not have asked for a better experience. The Luminare team is efficient, very talented and got the job done to my total satisfaction in 60 days. Bob Moody

I have worked with Luminare Press for five novels now, plus one translated in Italian. They have been so responsive and easy to work with I can't imagine not working with them on my future novels. Melissa has helped me produce wonderful covers which I receive complements on all the time. Kim has always been there when I needed something, explained the process, and made sure I felt comfortable with the end product. And Patricia, she has always been so positive and easy to work with, as well as providing guidance on important aspects such as how to word something to better grab the reader. Overall, I can't say enough about the wonderful people at Luminare. Thank you all for your great service and caring attitudes. James A. Bacca

My goal for publishing my first book was to do the whole process locally in Oregon. It was not easy to find but through the experience of an artist/poet friend, I discovered Luminare Press, located in Eugene, Oregon. It was a match made in heaven. My novel takes place in the early medieval world of Venice and Central Asia along what is popularly known as the Silk Road. Luminare Press is the only business that understood the cultural context in which my novel is set. Luminare Press provided an editor that not only is excellent in his craft but that had no problems in understanding and questioning the many Italian and Venetian words in the text. I tell everyone I lucked out in ways I could have never imagined. I'm also thankful for the step-by-step, hand-holding offered to me from day one through to the day I received an actual physical book I could hold. Con gratitudine, Franca Franca Hernandez

After going through the ratings of several self-publishing companies, I chose a few to take a deeper look at. I scoured their websites. Searched the Internet for additional reviews. Gave the companies a call. At the end of the day, I chose Luminare Press to publish my work. Reviews were good, and I liked how they communicated with me. Turns out I made a great decision. I can't say enough about how rewarding it was to work with the staff of Luminare Press. I will use Luminare Press again when I publish The Littlest Christmas Tree. C. Marie Schrant

I have enjoyed working with this group. I have found them to be very professional, creative and responsive. I published my first book, Lockdown Capers, in February 2021.and was very pleased with the results. We are now putting the final touches on my 2nd and 3rd book, "Lockdown Aftermath", and "Nature Talks" . Definitely a company to take along with you on a publishing journey. John R. Pistacchi

From the very beginning I could tell that the staff at Luminare Press was highly experience and that they aimed for a superb product. They were at all times professional, patient, and always on top of all the hurdles which came along. They were particularly experienced at problem solving. Because all mentioned above I ended up with an attractive and professional product which has been praised in this country and abroad. Alberto P. Ràfols

Patricia and Claire were so helpful in 2012 when I published with Luminare Press. There was no question where I would take my second book in 2020. Writing a book is one thing; the presentation of that work is another. The staff has had many additions, and I am again pleased with our results. A hearty thank you, Patricia and crew. Virginia Salinsky Landgreen

Luminare Press made me a believer in hiring professionals to help with aspects like design, formatting, and publishing to get your indie book where it needs to be. I have edited, formatted, and published my own books, but I was never 100 percent confident in marketing those self-published titles. Now, with immense hands-on help from the staff at Luminare Press, I finally have a book that I feel proud of—cover to cover. I will not be self-publishing again without the help of Luminare Press. Terah Van Dusen

Having worked with other agencies in the past, I found Luminare Press a breath of fresh air. Professional, responsive, knowledgeable, and reliable, they did everything they promised when they said they would, giving me advice and encouragement along the way. This is the second book project "birthed" for me by Luminare, and I'm preparing a third. The products are beautiful, and I'm proud to say I'm a Luminare client. Gail A. Webber

As someone who is not particularly computer literate, it became immediately apparent to me that self-publishing on my own would not be the best path. So finding Luminare was a godsend for me. Everyone I worked with was experienced, thoughtful, talented, knowledgeable, kind, considerate, and a complete pleasure to work with. Since I would work with them again in a heartbeat, I can unequivocally recommend them without any hesitation. Marianne Hesse

I worked with several members of the Luminare staff to publish a long book with over ninety illustrations. I welcomed editorial reviews and advice about the placement of the illustrations, along with guidance through the publishing tasks and the creation of a website. This was my first book and I very much appreciated the staff’s counsel, support, and encouragement through every step. I’m very pleased with the book’s appearance, marketability, and favorable reviews regarding its design and typography. The Luminare staff made this complicated process manageable and educational. The staff is doing it again now to add reviews to the book's back cover and create a file for a hardcover edition of the book. I'm grateful for this good work. Dorothy Brown Soper

Being a novice to writing a first book and working with publishers, I was very fortunate to have selected Luminare Press. The director and staff were all so helpful along every step of the way. I am very pleased with the final product and it would not have turned out as well, had it not been for the help of the many support staff to be certain they everything was completed properly. I also went though a revision and update which was the same great service. They are 5-star ! Stanley Papel

Glad to recommend the complete list of services offered by the folks at Luminare Press. They provided team work solutions to all of my requests along the path to publication. For a first time published author that gave me confidence throughout my whole journey. Steve L Whysel

Luminare Press has a wonderful staff and did excellent and professional work from beginning to final product. Frederick T. Golder

Skiing and the Poetry of Snow is the third book I have published with Luminare Press, and I can say unequivocally that they are a joy to work with (and yes, as an author, I know you are not supposed to end a sentence with a preposition). The attention to detail, the extremely helpful edits, the pleasant and accommodating personalities of all of the staff make the process easy and fun. This last book was done remotely, and while it went off without a hitch, I did miss just sitting down and laughing with the folks at Luminare. They are the best. John Frohnmayer

From my first “cold call” with Patricia to working with Claire and Kim at Luminare Press, it couldn’t have been easier! As a first-time self-publisher, everything and everyone was organized and efficient to make it easy for me. Working with Claire Flint Last as the designer was amazing. She captured the essence of my vision on the cover and worked closely with me on all design changes needed to complete this beautiful book of letters my father sent my mother during WWII. I cannot recommend Luminare Press more highly Shelly N. Brown

The experience of working with the Luminare Press staff with my last two novels was not only positive but fun. If I ever get this new one finished we will do it again. Thomas Clark

I have written three books; two of them have been published and sold through the national booksellers and distributors. My first book was published through a major publisher and, being under contract with them, did not cost me a red cent. My second book, produced during the Pandemic and shutdown of 2020, was published by Luminare Publishing. My experience with Luminare Publishing... though costing me personal financial investment ... was far superior to the experience with the other publishing company. From the communications to the proofreading/editing... to the graphic arts provided and the keeping to stated timelines and deadlines... there was never any part of the process, in partnership with Luminare, that was anything short of excellent! I can not imagine any book publishing company that would produce a better product, and be better to work alongside of. Peter O. Pritchard

I have recommended Luminare after having had two books published by their team. I was given accurate estimates of when phases of the projects would be done, avoiding disappointments. The team worked hard even when weather clearly interfered—they pulled through. This shows not only personal commitment but good leadership. As a writer easily stressed out by technical issues, I appreciated being able to leave that to the Press. When I have another project, no question about my returning to Luminare.

From the first conversation with Patricia to receiving my finished book I felt like I was in good hands in the unknown (to me) world of publishing. They moved through the process at my pace and we’re always available for to answer questions or give advice. I highly recommend Luminare to authors considering this route to bringing a book into the world. Mindy Cameron

My experience with Luminare Press was stellar. Frankly, this whole group of people surprised me, as every person with whom I had contact was knowledgeable, professional, personable, and kind. Their editing was well worth the cost, as multiple "eyes on" the manuscript caught things I'd missed even after multiple reviews. They gave clear directions regarding each step in the process, and the end product—my book—is something of which I'm proud. Thank you, Luminare Press! I'll be checking in with a new project soon! Gail A. Webber

I want to emphasize that working with the Luminare staff on my book, "Cowgirl: the Life & Times of a Special border Collie", was delightful. It was a very educational and rewarding experience, and I am now working with them on the second edition of "The Light and Loves of My Life". I am so excited!! "Cowgirl" turned out beautifully. I have no doubt that when I see the finished product of my new book, that I will be just as pleased or more so. I can't wait!! Ann Blackburn

Luminare Press worked with me in the best possible way to put my manuscript in book form. They had competitive pricing but more than that they guided me through the entire process; from corrective editing to book cover design and marketing tools they were with me from start to finish. They also offered after publishing ideas including author pages and a personal web site. I would rate my overall experience with Luminare Press as first rate. Ronald Lutz

Kudos to the highly professional (and often whimsical) Luminare Press team for shepherding my novel, Jetty Cat Palace Café, to publication! I will always be deeply grateful to Patricia and her staff for their intuitive nudges from design to editing to marketing; for encouraging me and treating my work with respect; for always responding to my emails; and for making my dream come true. I highly recommend Luminare Press! I can’t wait to work with them again! Judy Keeslar Santamaria

Luminare is as professional as it gets. My book is ready for prime time and a national book tour. The expertise and attention to detail was first rate. I am thrilled to have given this life work to Luminare. Danuta Pfeiffer

Patricia Marshall and her staff at Luminare Press offer stellar service. Patricia broke the process down into manageable steps and kept me on track to my book publication date. I look forward to a long-term relationship with Luminare Press. Stacey Gustafson

I was through with rejection. It was time to move on, and Patricia could help me reach my dream. She made it easy, fun, timely, and inexpensive. All the right ingredients. Phil Pochurek

Like most beginning writers I went through a long series of missteps. Finally I made the decision to self-publish; but the choices were bewildering. I found what I needed in Luminare Press. Patricia made the whole process understandable. She was patient, thorough, and encouraging. The final result is a top-quality book that I can offer with great pride. I highly recommend Luminare Press. Michael Morrison

Wow. Amazing. Really wonderful work. You are capturing exactly what I wanted. The process is terrific and the product is beautiful and inviting – exactly what I was hoping for. Anne Ayers Koch

I appreciate the design and your professionalism. It looks really nice. Plus it was nice to not have to do all that work myself again! Self-publishing is a lot of work. Mark Holtzen

Luminare Press is tops! My book is drop-dead gorgeous from cover to cover. Indie publishing has given me great control over my book and maximized my returns. Luminare Press was quick, efficient, ethical, everything I want in a business partner. I am so glad I went with them. Alida Birch

Luminare produces great results. Patricia approached my book project with enthusiasm, and she provided a constant source of practical guidance throughout. And she has a highly competent team at Luminare. Vicky Amorose

Patricia Marshall and her staff at Luminare Press offer stellar service. Patricia broke the process down into manageable steps and kept me on track to my book publication date. I look forward to a long-term relationship with Luminare Press. Stacey Gustafson

Personal assistance is important to me, and I received more than expected during the publishing process. Patricia worked extra quickly to help me meet a deadline. I was thrilled with the published book. It looked better than I had imagined. Julaina Kleist-Corwin