Testimonials

Yay, Debbi and Erin! John Roger's book is beautiful because of YOU! Thank you for all your hard work on it. I think it is fabulous.  
~ Kathy Groom, CEO of Book Journey LLC regarding The Life and Stories of John Marcel Gabriel Roger by John Roger

"Erin and Debbi, IT'S PERFECT!!! APPROVE APPROVE APPROVE. Oh My Gosh, I'M CRYING! LET'S GOOOOOOOOOOO!!!"
~ Erica Sherlock, Author of Through Quick and Quinn

“The formatting was beyond what I expected. It turned out great and I am very happy with the final product. Thanks Debbi and Erin!”
~Michael Devlin, Author, Doo-Wops! And the G-Clefs and Doo-Wops: The G-Clefs, In Their Own Words

Oh, my gosh!!!!!  What an incredible job you did!  The layout is beautiful.  I certainly think it will be eye catching.  So exciting!  Thanks!!
~Diane Louise, Author, Bladder and Pelvic Pain. Could it be Interstitial Cystitis?
 
I found Debbi Stocco's Modern Book Design services an excellent way to get my self published book into Amazon Kindle and Nook format. My work involved 312 pages of 8.5 x 11 material. More Than 80 Security Officer Secrets. Not only did she display patience with my complete lack of experience, she also offered valuable suggestions along the way and finished by teaming with me to load the book on line. The experience is something I recommend to anyone wanting quality results and a real customer service attitude.
~ Michael Cooksey, Author, More than 80 Security Officer Secrets

Debbi and Erin, I would like to thank you for the awesome work you did on my book, The Hidden Life of Jesus. I received the first copies and I must say, the book looks great. I am truly satisfied, and would like to employ your services in the near future for a Spanish version of this book, and also for my next book. I also appreciate the kind and courteous manner of your professionalism. I did not understand the process, but you were willing to take time out to help me understand some of the necessary details. Thank you, I have already begun recommending your book design and editing services to friends and colleagues. God bless you. ~ Deacon Norman Alexander, Author, The Hidden Life of Jesus

Thank you Debbi, I had a great experience with your company and would gladly do book publishing with you again.
~Dan Gheesling, Author,  Clean Your Own Mirror

From the initial phone conversation to the completed formatting of my book you provided me world class service. Your professionalism extended beyond our contract - from consultancy on choosing the best printing company, to adding promotional logos of my other publications at the end of my book. You made my project one I can be proud to present to the world. Thanks, Debbi and Erin.
~Dr. Robert Watts, Author, People Are Never the Problem

Debbi and Erin, I just received the printed book proof from KindleKDP, and it’s just beautiful! Fantastic job.
~Steve Harris, Author, The 99% Manifesto

So glad I took the chance...!  Not knowing where to turn for my book formatting I chose a company off the internet.  What a pleasant surprise to have been led to Modern Book Design company.  Debbi Stocco is friendly, easy to work with, and delivers exactly what you'd expect. And, the finished book looks beautiful. Debbi was very helpful during the process and we will be using her services for all our other works. Thank you!  
~ Dr. Mike & Karen Brown, 31 Pillars of Honor
Strength & Wisdom Ministries, www.strengthandwisdomministries.com 

Debbi and Erin, as we wrap up the final steps in the cover design and publishing of my book "The Second Profile", I want to be sure and thank you again for your help along the way. Not only did you do a great job in the design of the dust cover for my book, but you also held my hand along the way as I went back and forth with the self publishing company on various edits and then the subsequent printing of the book.  
Thanks again!!
~ Robert Buuck, Author, The Second Profile

Hello Debbi, I said on my Cheerful Quilts Facebook page: 
"What a kick to proofread "Civil War Memorial Quilts" on my Nook. Debbi Stocco did a wonderful job of formatting it, designing the cover and helping me with all the technical stuff to get my ebook uploaded and for sale. I hope it will be on everyone's Kindle and Nook in a week or two."
- Maria Tavy Umhey, Author and Quilter, Civil War Quilts and the Words that Inspired Them

Debbi and Erin, I would like to offer a recommendation to any author considering you for book services. It is a pleasure to provide a written recommendation, and I rarely find situations where one is merited.  
As you know, I found your book services through your website, Modernbookdesign.com. Shortly thereafter, you called me and in that initial conversation, I found your questions enlightening and your approach appealing. It felt that I could work with you to accomplish my goals.
In your work to format both of my books and develop cover stock for each, I found you to be an excellent listeners, thoughtful in your comments, detail-oriented, and adept in your work. You made the entire process easier, more enjoyable, and very positive. Your work met my standards, which are even higher than the norm. Any author would be fortunate to work with you both, and I am grateful for your work and will consider you trusted colleagues for years to come. Thank you!
~ Rick Zarkos, Author, Building Construction Excellence: Construction Business Success 

Hi Debbi. It's perfect. Wow. You really are the best! This is absolutely perfect! Let me know when the cover is done. We need to talk about my other design needs... you're so fabulous! 
~ Abby Matisse, Author, A Deal with the Devil 

Debbi and Erin, Just wanted to let you know how pleased Victoria and I were with the Epub formatting you did for us on "Cloud People and Other Scary Stories for Children".
It was a great experience and I am sure you get lots of work as your service was great.
- Mark Varley, Cloud People and Other Scary Stories for Children by Victoria Varley

I received my books today and they really look great. What can I say..?.  First and foremost, I really enjoyed working with you. Your work was excellent, you worked fast, your input was invaluable and your prices were very competitive. 
I look forward to working with you on future projects. 
~ Michael Shenker, Author and Consultant, EMPOWERMENT: Creating Lives, Families and Organizations That ROCK!

As president (2009-2010) of a division of the American Psychological Association, I had the good fortune to be able to design and implement several projects that I believed were important to the field. My most ambitious project was a book, published in August 2012, titled Retiring But Not Shy: Feminist Psychologists create their Post-Careers. Debbi Stocco brought the book to life. The material was good to begin with (in my opinion, of course), but Debbi is so skilled at design that what was solid became lovely. The cover, the layout, the order, the look and feel, and even copy-editing—she did it all. I can't say enough about her flexibility, her skills, her great eye for detail and beauty, her timeliness... I hope I have the chance to work with her again.
~ Ellen Cole, PhD, Past-President, The Society for the Psychology of Women, Division 35 of the American Psychological Association, "Retiring But Not Shy" 

Regarding your work with Ellen and me on our book, "Retiring But Not Shy: Feminist Psychologists Create Their Post-Career": We loved working with you because you were full of creative ideas, and always willing to go back and redo designs when we found new ideas we wanted to try. I remember how often we worked to find the color of pink that would be the best, and you were always helpful and prompt in giving us what we asked for and more. Our relationship was always cordial and we ended up with a great design. I still love it... and so do our readers. The cover really conveyed our message. That was an extra bonus.  
~ Mary Gergen, PhD, Editor, "Retiring But Not Shy"