PUBLICIOUS - BOOK PUBLISHING TESTIMONIALS

Andy and his team at Publicious have been amazing! In our case it was actually my 7 year old Autistic son who was wanting to publish. I had no knowledge of the self publishing process and being on the ASD Spectrum myself I get very overwhelmed and confused when there is a lot of information in front of me. 

Andy was so patient with us and answered all of our questions promptly with kindness, knowledge, and professionalism. He stayed in regular contact with us the entire time and even followed up to see how we were doing after the process had ended. 

Publicious made the whole process so easy for us and took away all of the stress and confusion which made it a very enjoyable process.

We highly recommend the team at Publicious for all of your self-publishing needs! You will not regret working with them!  

Suzie Webster - www.facebook.com/MaxsWildLife

This was all new to me, I had simply no idea of the first steps to take, or the correct avenues to go about things and was a bit bamboozled by the information I'd gathered by myself. I had some idea of what needed to be done but didn't know how to even start. I found Publicious online and it was the very best thing to have happened. Andy was friendly and interested right from the beginning and I had a great gut feeling about the venture. I decided to go ahead and pick a package quote and it has been smooth sailing from there. Andy has been very helpful, and patient, and his quote came up very affordable. He helped me with the uploading process, and the best part was that he did all the "legalities" for me so I didn't have to worry about a thing. Everything went to plan and Andy was very professional, friendly and the process for me went from it being very overwhelming to incredibly simple. Thank you so much, Andy and Publicious.

Katia Macri-Roberts - author of Secrets of Calabrisella 

What a great decision to contact Andy at Publicious. From the very beginning he soothed this first-time author's fears and doubts and made a complicated process, at least for me, understandable and painless. For this, Andy, I shall always be grateful. And what is more when I rang Publicious Andy actually answered. And his friendly helpful voice on the phone was reassuring and comforting. What is more he never ever showed impatience with me although I was often late sending in the work for which he was waiting. 

A first-time author at ninety years of age seemed a bit of a stretch for me. However, my Down syndrome son Peter, had been wanting to write his story, which became The Sun in my Heart, for many years and he was insistent that I was to help him.

We were blessed to meet an editor and writer Rose Allan who helped us over the hard parts and then guided us to Publicious. And to have chosen Publicious was the final stroke of wonderful luck.

We found Andy extremely easy to work with. He answered all our questions with knowledge and tolerance and there were many: He is a rare breed in this increasingly commercial world a businessman with integrity and patience.

Thank you, Andy and the team at Publicious for all you did to help and encourage us through the very new process of self-publishing.

Peter and Betty Rowe - authors of The Sun In My Heart
www.peter-rowe.com.au

I had a very personal story I wanted to tell. The story of the people and experiences that helped me recover from my nervous breakdown in 2010. I knew I wanted to tell the story my way and I thought self-publishing would be the best way to do that. But how?

A quick online search brought up Publicious and the testimonial page highlighted others like me, who wanted to produce a finished, quality product, but didn't know how or have the skills to do that. The integrity and authenticity of Andy McDermott shone through as I read.

A phone call to Andy convinced me that my search was over. He answered my naïve questions with kindness and clarity, made the process seem straightforward and offered encouragement. I opted to have the Combined Assessment, Copy Edit and Follow-up Proofread package and I'm so glad I did. The comments and challenges from my editor, Patricia, were incredibly helpful.

Andy was patient as I completed re-writes, answered all my emails promptly and was very supportive. He made the publishing part of my project simple and I'm very grateful for that. Holding my book for the first time was a special moment, the cover was exactly as I envisaged and I'm thrilled.

In writing Knitting, Tatting and Nervous Breakdowns, I wanted to add my face and my name to the mental health story. I'm more than happy to add it to the Publicious story too!

Alison Evans (Bryson)
25 September 2020

Why choose Publicious Book Publishing Services to organise publication of that manuscript ? You know, the one that you have spilled much blood, sweat and tears over the years and will one day be a best-seller. A simple question, and a simple answer.

Because Publicious is friendly, trustworthy, professional, cost-effective, time-effective and efficient (translation: really gets things done).

I contacted Publicious mid-July 2020, submitted my manuscript end-July, received ISBNs (eBook and paperback) by the end of August and an eBook version was available on Amazon-Kindle by early September. By mid-September print-paperback versions were available on major bookseller sites (e.g. Amazon, Barnes-Noble, Book Depository, Waterstones) and with Australian booksellers (e.g. Booktopia , Dymocks) a week later. 

Publicious Publishing Services passes the Pub Test (translation: trustworthy etc, see above).

I unreservedly recommend Andy, and his team at Publicious, for all your publishing needs.

Ken Watson PhD, author  of Healthy Ageing, the Science and the Myths

I came to Publicious with my collection of short stories. As a first time author I was a bit daunted about what lay ahead in terms of self-publishing but the team at Publicious walked me through the process. Everything was easy and I was really happy with the result. Their creative team invented a cover which was just as I imagined. They also sorted out the legalities involving ISBN numbers and registrations with libraries.

I found Publicious to be courteous and helpful every step of the way and I would have no hesitation in recommending this publishing company to any aspiring author.

Iain Fraser - author of The Tide

It was very new for us, as an online retail company, to publish a book! We decided to launch a book based on our customers' demand for education, information and recipes related to our products. With only limited knowledge on book publishing, it has been incredibly helpful to have Andy's guidance throughout the process. From the start, communication was clear and easy, Andy was always available to answer our questions and provide additional information. We knew exactly what to provide to the Publicious team to get the final result we wanted. The normally arduous process of book publishing turned out to be much easier that we could have ever imagined. Thanks to Andy and the team at Publicious for their time and care in putting our beautiful ebook together!

The team at ECO. Modern essentials

Anyone who has had a book published understands that the journey is filled with decision-making. The best decision I made was to use Publicious Book Publishing as my publishing provider. It could not have been easy to work with a 'debutant author' who also happens to be a perfectionist, poor Andy!

I would describe Andy as a thorough professional, diligent, understanding and committed to his customers. Indeed, he belongs to a very rare breed - a businessman with integrity. My impression is that Andy loves what he does and is not driven by a mercenary outlook.

When I get around to writing my second book, one decision will be 'a piece of cake'.

Thank you, Publicious!

Renato Carini - author of The Genius

Working with Andy McDermott at Publicious is a pleasure. I had never published a book before so wasn’t looking forward to the task ahead, particularly with my limited IT knowledge.  However, Andy was so helpful and made the procedure run very smoothly. Having the book cover designed for me made a difficult task easy, and even when I asked for changes to be made, they came through just as requested, and then could have been changed again if I asked. There were no delays in getting to each next stage and the delivery of the books was quicker than expected. I have already recommended Publicious to a friend, just as we were recommended to Publicious by a friend.

Olga Abbott - author Olga's Story

Hi Andy, 

Just wanted to say a huge thank you for guiding us through the self-publishing process and ultimately producing a product that our family is extremely proud of! Mista Wilkins, my late father’s memoirs, is a testament to the fact that if you believe in something strongly enough, it can be done, and more simply than I ever thought. 

I was appreciative of both your support and expertise in progressing the project from initial conversation to the final product. The book has been successful and is helping raise funds for the Foundation I run, so a good outcome.

You were always helpful, available and very easy to work with... the best sort of publisher!

Simon Wilkins - Wilkins Family Foundation

Publicious is one to take up any challenge!  They took on a bilingual poetry book for me quite a complex project.  Andy is innovative and resourceful in his approach, downloading a Tamil language font at his end to help with editing the manuscript.  He designed covers for our book, an intricate layering of different texts and visuals, and seemed to know how to bring it all together just the way we imagined. 

This being my first experience with publishing a book, it was reassuring to have costs agreed up-front. The Publicious services are structured into one-stop-shop packages of various levels for clients to choose one that's appropriate to their needs a clever and transparent system offering peace of mind from start to finish.

Andy pays close attention to detail, is approachable and available at any time.  His professionalism and experience is backed by an efficient team at Publicious. They were highly responsive to my needs, which was an absolute blessing as we drew closer and closer to our book launch.  I could not have asked for anything more, thanks Andy and the Publicious team!

Malliha Sinniah co-author of Poetry from Batticaloa

There have been some very significant moments in my life: meeting and marrying my husband, the birth of our daughters, granddaughter, graduating from University, and so on. Now I can add having my book published under the expert guidance of Andy and his team at Publicious. My manuscript was treated with care and professional management. Details of the printing and publishing process were explained with patience and insight, then deftly carried out. Clarification of even relatively minor enquiries was no trouble and replies to emails and phone calls, swift and courteous. As a first time author, these were crucial elements. And finally, when my 'baby' arrived in her printed glory, the final product was everything I had imagined it would be. Sincere thanks to Publicious for guiding me through this momentous occasion and helping me realise a dream.

Deb Peden BA/BEd, Life Coach and Trained Demartini Method © Facilitator - author of 100 Ways to a Healthy 100

As a first time publisher Publicious made working through the process an absolute breeze. First came the book edit which was done by Julie Guthrie from "Say it Right'. Julie literally turned the manuscript from a "sows ear into a silk purse". This is an absolute must do part of the publishing journey.

From then on it was over to Andy and the team to work through the conversions into a print and eBook version.  This team is absolutely committed to streamlining the process and producing a quality book. I could not be more pleased with the professional and efficient service I received.

I would not go anywhere else for a publishing service.

Graeme Kanofski - author of Colours Of My Life

It was a long, long, long and bumpy road to finally getting my children's surf safety book, 'Annie and the Waves', into print!  The pathway was fraught with all the extra's a self-publishing author needs to undertake.  Then I lost my illustratorand found the amazing Publicious children's book illustrator, Carissa Harris. If you are looking for a children's book illustrator go no further!

My book required Trade Mark Licensing and ongoing approvals and honestly, there were many, many times I nearly gave up!  Howeverwith a vision and a passion and the right support Annie is finally in print, looks fabulous and about to have a second print run!

Hats off to Andy from Publicious, he really is the most patient person I have ever met.  

Advice to new authors Let Publicious take some of the pressure off so you can concentrate on the creative side you won't regret it!

Louise Lambeth - author  Annie and the Waves

I am so pleased that I chose Publicious to help bring my illustrated fantasy novel The Gribble's Gift into the world. The professionalism, the quality and personal care that has been shown my book and myself has been worth more than I can say. I do believe that if I had chosen to go with another company I would never have received the personal interaction, the patience and the suburb result I have received, not just in the physical book, but also the online books and e-book as well.

It has been extremely important to me that my book be produced here in Australia, this is why the illustrator for the front cover is Andrew McIntosh, from Melbourne. The book is printed in Sydney, and Publicious is here on the Gold Coast.

Thank you Publicious, and next time I will get you to even edit my next book, The Swanling Child, to ensure an even smoother transition to a physical book.

Australian Visual Storyteller and author The Gribble's Gift - Nicola Tierney

https://www.tanglemireforest.com/

https://andrewmcintoshart.com/

Discovering a stress-free way to publish a book is an unexpected joy for any author, it certainly was for me. Since I've written 6 books and co-authored 3 international best-selling books, always the toughest part has been the lead-up to the publishing printing process. Late last year I discovered Andrew McDermott, - Andy at Publicious who has made the publishing process a smooth culmination of the creative journey.

For anyone writing a book I highly recommend Andy because those at Publicious are writers themselves they understand plus they work with authors around the world. You'll receive prompt replies to your questions and you can actually call them and get first hand realistic factual answers.

Diana Todd-Banks - co-author of MATURE PRENEURS TALK

I have worked with a few different international publishers but Publicious is my publisher of choice now for two primary reasons.  First, they offer an adaptable, flexible service that allows each writer to tailor a publishing package that suits individual wants and needs.  And, second, they provide excellent service from the start of the whole process to its completion.  I especially recommend Publicious to writers self publishing for the first time because Andy's advice and guidance throughout the whole process is invaluable and gives you a sense of not being alone.  Publishing a book is exciting but it's also a little scary.  Andy's guidance is assured and goes a long way toward alleviating those little fears.

Author Jennifer Wherrett

We're proud to say that Jennifer has now published two books with the assistance of Publicious - The Fallen and Altira

I have been on this long and arduous self publishing journey since 2011. I had sent my manuscript off to seven Traditional Publishers in Europe in 2012. They all replied back to me saying that they liked my work, however it was not their genre at the time, or they were out of budget, etc, etc. So I put that all behind me, rewrote my book and looked in to self publishing. Gosh, that wasn't easy either going it all alone.

I was left with a sense of disjointedness? The question was, could I harmoniously "time" everything to a perfect finish. What would I do next after my book was formatted? There was so much that I "thought" I knew, but that all changed when I found Publicious. Could it be true that this one company could do everything I needed? Indeed they did. There were so many steps involved and without Andy's work I don't think that I would have this book in my hand today. I started in January 2019 and Andy had me published and online by 19th March 2019.

I am currently onto my second book and soon third too. Everything stated on the Publicious website is true. My advice; don't go it alone. It is worth every bit of money.

Finally, Andy is brilliant at staying close to your work. He emails you right away and that made me feel safe and well taken care of. Another thing that I loved about Andy's professionalism is that he came across to me as a warm and humble human being. He was not all over me like a cheap suit. When I came to Publicious, they came to me (met me half way). There was never any "hard selling" on me. I appreciated that and that is what made me feel trust in business again.

In my opinion without Publicious. I think a lot of self publishers would struggle, in fact, give up. Yes, you can publish your book alone without anyone's help, but what will be the quality? What about all the before and after? Well, Publicious fixes all that. As well, I worked out the cost to go alone and hire independent services, and Publicious is still the best deal. I wouldn't have saved anything in fact doing this independently. Thank you Andy, you are the best!!!

John Lindhjem - author of The Rise and Ruin Of Logic and Depression and Suicide

We're proud to say, John has just published his second book with Publicious

I am very pleased to recommend the services of Publicious Book Publishing.  I have written books before but never self-published so, although aware of the process, did not fully understand each of the steps.

Andy guided me through each of the steps carefully, professionally and with a minimum of fuss and effort, not to mention that it was very quick!  The fact that I was in Victoria and the Publicious team in Queensland never proved a problem, emails were answered quickly and telephone calls were used to solve the odd tricky problem. Andy and the team delivered everything promised on time and with very little effort on my part. Andy took care of all aspects of the publishing process including providing a very capable and helpful editor.  The cover design was spot on, first time. Nineteenth-century images were enhanced and became an integral part of the book.

Overall a great experience! If you are an author who is looking for a process to turn your manuscript into a book, I strongly recommend Publicious.

Bill Wilson author of CASTIEAU'S CASTLE

Writing is easy. Getting it right is difficult. Finally your best-seller is finished. All that remains is to get it into print. Ha.

For most new writers, the world of self-publishing is a minefield. Many manuscripts lie moldering for that very reason where to go? Who to ask? Who will help? What will it cost?

Relax. Rather than browse at random over a plethora of self-publishing companies, take your manuscript to Publicious Book Publishing Services. You'll find Andy McDermott and his team of experts will transform your hopes into reality. Overnight. Almost. And it won't break the bank.

Adrienne de Bouvier - author of The Edge of The World Books 1, 2 and 3

Writing and illustrating a children’s picture book for my grandchildren had its own learning opportunities, but publishing it was way our of my comfort zone. I wasn’t looking at a commercial venture but wanted it to look professional. After much research on printers and publishers, I decided to contact Andy at Publicious. From the first contact I felt confident that I would get a quality result. Andy was  friendly, professional, always prompt in replying to my questions and encouraged me all the way through the process. It went so smoothly and quickly that in no time I had 50 copies of my book at my front door. I am impressed with the quality of the product both in the materials and binding and also the reproduction of my watercolour illustrations. Thank you to Andy and the team who made this production such an easy and satisfying experience. 

Heather Borneman  
Grandpa and His Duck

Rosie McFuddle, my practical, kind, self-sustainable alter ego, and character of my first children's book 'The Muddle on McFuddle's Farm' and I would like to thank Andy and his team for their expertise, help and understanding ear in bringing this character and all her animals to life! I have been inundated with support and love for my book and much of this is because of the high-quality standard in which the book has been printed and Andy's finishing touches to my precious illustrations that were done with great detail. I'm very proud to say that my book has been created, published and printed in Australia using eco-friendly paper and sustainable means...so very important to me and Rosie! I would recommend Publicious whole-heartedly to those considering a self-publishing journey!

Deb Graving - author of Muddle on McFuddle's Farm

We're proud to say we've just published the third book in the McFuddle Farm series

I bless the day I found Andy and the Publicious site as I was having no luck finding a publisher and I felt overwhelmed at the prospect of self-publishing.

Andy was very helpful. I'm delighted with the design of my cover and the end result, their professionalism and patience when dealing with my endless enquires was very appreciated. They did all the hard work. The result being my book is now published internationally and my sales after just a month are very encouraging.

I will return when my second novel is completed. I am happy to recommend Andy and Publicious to anyone who wants a professional and stress-free publication of their book

G.Catanzariti - author of Murder At Civatika
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Publicious promised a lot, and delivered exactly what they promised. They always responded promptly and with a positive attitude. It was wonderful to have someone with the know-how to guide me step by step through the labyrinth. It made a complicated process seem easy. 

Elspeth McCracken-Hewson author of Gus and Alfie

I am a first-time author of a book written in foreign to English Russian language. Despite the book was well edited and designed overseas, the foreign publisher failed in providing further support to introduce the book to the market and make it available for the readers worldwide. At that point, I had a general idea about what I could do by myself and what it might take. However, working full-time a day and training after work, I had very limited ability for pushing my "intellectual child" towards its publicity. I had a gut feeling that this part of the book journey might take similar time and efforts as creating the follow-up story which I did not want to sacrifice or compromise. Thankfully, a friend referred Publicious to me where I found Andy and his help. Andy took care about registering, printing, marketing and everything around the creation of the content, I received the printed copies and the "child of my mind" stepped into its independent life. I could not imagine a better gift for my 56 birthday!

Thank you very much Andy!

Sergey Loy - author of Ankylosing spondylitis. Chronicle of illness 2012-2017

We're proud to say that since writing this testimonial, Sergey has published his second book with the assistance of Publicious!

Being a first time Author the whole self-publishing thing was a rather daunting, confusing and overwhelming landscape. However, from the moment I spoke with Andy on the phone, I felt clear on what I needed to do.

The Publicious team broke down each step clearly and I was easily able to complete the required steps with no stress. Andy was responsive and handled all my queries with care and in a timely matter.

I can't recommend Publicious highly enough. I will certainly be working with them again.

The process was complete and I had my book 'How to Stop Thinking Fat' within a matter of 6 weeks from my first conversation with Andy.

I am so happy with the final product! Thank you!

Brad Cunningham - author of How to Stop Thinking Fat
www.howtostopthinkingfat.com

I cannot speak highly enough of Andy and the team at Publicious.

I was a first-time author when I sought Andy's assistance.  The service was exceptional.  It came in within budget (no unwelcome surprises) and ahead of time.  All of my enquiries were answered promptly.  My e-mails were invariably answered on the same day.  It was refreshing and delightful to do business with such professional and competent people.
Prior to my project, I had reservations about self-publishing but now I know it is the way to go with assistance from Publicious.  For my next project, I will have no hesitation in engaging Publicious.

I am more than happy to speak privately with anybody about my experience with Publicious.

Simon Davis, trial lawyer and author of The Charles Manson Murders, In A Summer Swelter

https://simondavis.com.au/

We're proud to say that since writing this testimonial, Simon has published his second book with the assistance of Publicious!

Every book is precious to the person who wrote it. I am no exception and after several years of research, writing and re-writing I was thrilled to see my book in print. I met with Andy from Publicious a couple of times and also appreciated his availability via phone and email. He was happy to answer my questions and although my initial request was for a publishing package I discovered a family member was qualified to do the cover and typesetting for me. My need then became for the book to be printed only.

Andy's consideration of my request for this never faltered and I commend him for his help and courtesy throughout the process. It was so exciting to receive my 100 copies as ordered in a short timeframe. I think I will need to order extra copies soon and believe this will go as smoothly as my initial order.

Thank you, Andy, for your support. I am happy to continue to commend Publicious to other writers.

Fran Flemming author of A POWs Letters

Nothing could have prepared me for the immense joy I felt in receiving the copies of my two little books from Publicious Book  Publishing. After negative dealings with another company, I was sure that the legacy I had written for my children and grandchildren would not come to fruition. Then along came Andy who supported, assisted and advised me every inch of the way so that my dream could come true. I cannot express my gratitude in words, however, I hope this testimonial will in some way say a special thank you to him and his wonderful team.

Helen Fletcher - author of Come Play With Me and A Little Ray of Sunshine

We're proud to say that Helen has published two books
with the assistance of Publicious!

After contacting a string of publishing agencies to help publish my first children's picture book, Andy and his team at Publicious stood out from the rest by a mile. From the very first conversation with Andy I sensed I was talking with someone genuine, honest and professional, which made my decision to go with Publicious very easy.

 have found the process of self-publishing with Publicious to be surprisingly simple. My book Thrive: Unlocking the truth about student performance can now be found online at most websites, even though I had no idea how to make that happen. Andy walked me through the process in a very professional way. I have been pleased with the layout and typesetting of the book, as well as Andy's attention to detail. In particular, the work was completed in a timely fashion. I have made two significant rounds of edits to the book, and these have been completed quickly, with a minimal fuss. If you are an author who is looking for a process to turn your manuscript into a book, I would strongly recommend Publicious.

Luke McKenna- Owner- Unleashing Personal Potential
http://www.unleashingpersonalpotential.com.au/

We're proud to say Luke has now published his second book with the assistance of Publicious

May I just say that the success of my book, 'Under the water, under the wire and the men who sank the Sydney' would not have taken place without the professional advice of Publicious Book Publishing.

Naval Historical Review's book (Sept. 2017) is distributed to thousands in the Navy, and it contains a review of the book. The book has also been accepted by Brendan Nelson of the Australian War Museum, available either in print or as an eBook.

Andy, your years of experience are obvious and I would recommend your services to anyone contemplating turning their manuscript into a book. I was guided through a maze of small but vital decisions to the result; and at a reasonable cost. Thank you Publicious!

Graham Wilson - author of Under the Water, Under the Wire.
www.grahamewilsonhotair.com

When a Company, Business or Individual do what they say they can then they are a success, they are unique and unfortunately one of few.

Andy and Publicious are one in the same, the ability to assist and go above and beyond is a comfort especially to one who's new to the world of writing and publishing. If you're in need of a publisher or are not happy with your current publisher Andy comes highly recommended.

From personal experience with publishers that care not for their Authors but for their own gain, I highly recommend you contact Publicious and discuss how they can assist you.

Bill Edgar (Edgar William)
Fraud & Theft Investigator
Author of What Makes Me Me?
I am the Lost Boy of TSS...

Early in this publication I eluded to the fact that I had concerns about my ability to get this book published if and when we reached that stage. Getting towards the end of the writing stage I was lucky enough to be put in touch with Andy McDermott from Publicious P/L at Currumbin on the Gold Coast. Andy, who is vastly experienced in publishing, was good enough to guide me through the final writing stages and has been tremendously helpful in the preparation of the manuscript for final publication. He is very professional in his role and I couldn't have 'jumped the final hurdle' without his expertise.

Ray Cross 
Author of Where Do We Start - Ladies and Gentlemen

After finally completing Frontier Mindset, the book that I had wanted to write for years, I felt that a milestone had been achieved. In truth, I was only part-way to achieving my book publishing goal. What remained was to navigate the self-publishing process - a topic I knew very little about. For this reason, I was glad to come across Publicious and meet Andy. Andy guided me through the book publishing process and answered many of my questions. Throughout the project, Andy kept me on track and was patient and fair - even after I made some novice errors. In the end, I am extremely pleased with the result. The quality of the book's layout, typesetting and printing exceeded my expectations. Even my readers have commented on the great quality of the book. I have no hesitation in recommending Andy at Publicious to any writer wanting to turn their book into reality. I look forward to Publicious assisting me with my next book!

Marcel Wilson
Businessman and author of Frontier Mindset

My collection of short stories was published by Publicious in August 2014. With encouragement from Andy from Publicious and a few writer friends, I set about looking for various outlets here in Sydney and elsewhere to promote and hopefully sell the book.

Overseas engagements prevented me from launching the book until November 2014, when I held a successful book launch here in Sydney. Many copies were sold, I'm pleased to say. Abbey's also stocked the book for a time, and with a number of the tales set in Venice and Florence, I even arranged for a Venetian bookseller to stock it!

The business of finding the best Self-publishing house which I could trust to bring out the book to my satisfaction was a demanding one, but I knew the moment I discussed my book with Andy, that I had found the publisher I had been searching for, and I needed to look no further. The search for the right publisher was a lengthy one, but it is essential you begin with a creative and trustworthy relationship. Andy and I didn't meet 'til long after the book was published, as he is QLD based, and I live in Sydney, but the final results far exceeded my expectations.

BBC and ABCTV actor, artist and author of Sinking Violet
http://jonathanelsom.com/

As a first-time author choosing the self-publishing path, there were many unknowns and a lot of lessons to be learned.  Obviously the actual writing, the hardest part, was something only I could do.  However, there is so much more to getting from that draft manuscript to holding a published book in your hands.  Some bits I was happy to spend the time learning myself, other bits I wanted professional help with.  And that is when I found Publicious. 

Well, now I am holding the book in my hands, as well as seeing it available worldwide in both print and digital format. I can't speak highly enough of Andy McDermott and his team at Publicious.  From the word go, with detailed instructional material, through the process, with all my questions promptly and fully answered, to the fantastic end product, the experience was as smooth as silk and the team was always responsive to my needs.  When you're a paying customer, you can't ask for more.

I would absolutely recommend Publicious to any writer wanting to pursue the self-publishing path.  For my next book, I'll be coming back to Publicious.

Andrew Patterson - author of Harry's World - www.abpatterson.com.au

We're proud to say that Andrew has since published two more books with the assistance of Publicious with the third due very soon!

I would like to thank Andy at Publicious Publishing for helping to bring my book to fruition. This book took a few years to write and I am extremely pleased to have finally had it edited, typeset and printed by Publicious Book Publishing. I am very pleased with the layout and the presentation of the book.

Ray Harris - author of It's Not His Fault...

After failing miserably to find my way through what for me developed into a maze that is the complex, frustrating world of self-publishing, I decided to seek help.

Of the myriad self-publishing sites on the www, I kept coming back to Publicious. It seemed flexible enough to meet my needs and reasonable enough in its pricing to meet my budget but the clincher was Andy's attitude and professionalism I felt comfortable.

I cannot praise highly enough Andy and the team at Publicious. The step-by-step guidance, the patient responses to my inane questions, and the overall impression of caring about the author gave me the confidence to complete my project.

Their suggested formatting was spot on, and the cover they developed was mind-blowing, so simple yet so effective, projecting exactly the message I wanted my cover to convey.

I heartily recommend anyone wanting to self-publish to contact Andy and the team at Publicious.

McGregor Stephen author of - Cruise Ship Terror

"Andy made the whole process of self publishing so simple, I wouldn't for a second think about doing it again without his help. You shouldn't either.

Helping you change the way you see the world...

Warren Mcdonald
www.warren-macdonald.com"

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http://warren-macdonald.com/

Frustrated and disappointed with my previous publisher on the lack of communication and person-to-person contact and regular updates on the status of my two books, my wife Rohana and I went searching for someone who could help us publish my third book, the last instalment of my fiction novels 'The Scarab Bracelet Trilogy'. My inquires led me to Andy of Publicious, whom we met some years ago at a writers luncheon. We distinctly remembered Andy's cheerful personality and his genuine enthusiasm in helping fellow authors promote their works and to get them published without pushing his own brand. The final decider to use Andy's services was when he told us that I would have my own ISBN numbers for my books, unlike my previous publisher who owns the ISBN, which means now I will have full control of any sales. Since working with Publicious, we have only praise for his sincerity and professionalism but most of all Andy's dependability to personally answer our questions and to follow up on our inquires. If you are looking for a publisher to assist in your self-publishing venture or to publish your book, you need not look any further than Publicious.

Allan Wendt - author of Back To Rescue Earth.

'After devoting two years to writing my manuscript, erroneously, publishing and printing were my last considerations. By the time I decided to engage with Lightning Source I had committed every 'faux pas' that publishers/printers warn you about.  My plea for help to LS put me in touch with Andy McDermott of Publicious.  A weight was immediately lifted off my shoulders because, being an author himself, Andy already understood all that and was so accommodating and engaging.  We quickly established a great working relationship and he helped me plot my way through the maze which is that alien and mysterious world. 

Artistic creation is a very personal expression of one's self and subject and so when I engaged Andy to also design the cover for my book I was a little hesitant to give away that licence, but in true Andy fashion, he managed to capture the essence of my story.  

Non-fiction is a difficult genre, there are many definite protocols to be observed and appreciated. With over two hundred images, and almost as many bibliography references, attention to detail and an appreciation of the importance of these facts was paramount in satisfying all the copyright owners. And, on this front Andy and his team came up trumps again.

Andy, your guidance and personal engagement with my project have certainly made me feel that you cared about the end result, and the final product is something I am personally proud of, and we did it together.  I acknowledge your invaluable contribution and am happy to express my grateful thanks for a job extremely well done.

Fay Simmonds-Peters - author of 'Sarah: The Accidental Historian'
www.sarahtheaccidentalhistorian.com

We're proud to say that since writing this testimonial, Fay has published her
second book with the assistance of Publicious!

'When I decided to self-publish my debut novel, Returning, I researched a few different ways to go about it. Over the course of a few months, I looked at many options and kept coming back to the Publicious offering. Finally, I took the plunge to self-publish with Publicious and I am so glad I did. Andy and his team did a very professional job. Andy exceeded my expectations with his prompt responses and fast turnaround times in converting my manuscript into a novel and making it available to the world at large. Laura's talent was obvious from the moment I set eyes on the cover, and it is all the more remarkable in the knowledge that she designed it with very little guidance from me.

Their service and communication was excellent, taking the difficulty out of quite a daunting task. Thanks, Publicious.'

Francesca Sutters author of Returning

"Like many first time authors, creating a story can easily become an all engrossing world where everything outside of the writing naturally looks after itself .  As we quickly learnt, publishing is another world, and as I have noticed for many,it can be a daunting one to comprehend but also navigate.

We have been fortunate on our journey because we have been willing to listen, learn and have thus far, avoided making impulsive decisions thanks to doing our homework and finding the right persons to guide us. We have found ourselves with some wonderful people who are highly experienced in their respective fields as well as being passionate, approachable and transparent.

Recently,we were recommended to Publicious and its director Andy McDermott by a globally respected publishing and distribution organisation to look after our typesetting. Yet again, we find ourselves with good fortune.

Andy is very approachable, always helpful, he knows what he is talking about and he's as genuine a bloke I have come across on our publishing journey thus far. Publicious offers a quality service no doubt. However, to my delight its founder offers a wealth of knowledge on matters of publishing and self publishing to 'first timers' like us as a result of his personal experiences when starting out on his own journey as an author.

In my opinion,Andy's knowledge and willingness to guide us when requested has been 'invaluable' and speaking frankly, an absolute relief.

We look forward to continuing our association with Andy and Publicious in the not to distant future.''

Keith Tutor co-author of Jade and the Deva

"What is more daunting than self-publishing your first book?

Leaving your wife to finalise the formatting and conversion of your 'baby' while you climb a Himalayan Mountain for six weeks!

Andy from Publicious was incredibly patient, caring and thorough with the formatting of my book in my absence. My being away meant that Andy not only had to liase with my wife about formatting questions, but he also had to upload and sort out all of my metadata, the ISBN and that techy stuff.

Andy carried out all of the work efficiently, delivering my manuscript on time (and on budget) ready for Kindle, Print and ePub.
I love the final product and could not be happier with the look of my finished book.

Thank you Andy and the Publicious team for taking care of my baby in my absence."

Ben West author of The Red Rucksack

In contrast to the writing, I found the prospect of publishing my book extraordinarily daunting. The publishing process seemed so complex, and I was anxious and acutely aware of my lack of knowledge, and of not knowing what I did not know.  And so when Andy McDermott at Publicious was recommended to me by people very experienced in the publishing industry I took notice. 

Their advice was spot on. Andy is professional, a pleasure to work with, offers a very cost effective service and smooths a very complicated process.  His website is a mine of information, and I can wholeheartedly endorse the article about the interview with Andy for the Sydney Writers Festival. 

When I compared a publishing contract offered to a budding author just recently, it confirmed for me that self-publishing my book was the right decision. Self-publishing allows even a first time author to retain one's independence, and to be in control at every stage of the process. Yes, self-publishing still carries a stigma, bookshops are initially reticent to stock a book by an unknown author, and it is very hard to get one's book reviewed by major news publications and to be considered by book festivals and professional associations. But I persisted, and after just one positive local newspaper article, I was offered interviews and author talks by radio, television, a magazine, local newspapers, libraries and local community groups. 

It was a real honour, and further confirmation that self-publishing was the right choice when in May 2015 Secrets, Spies and Spotted Dogs was a winner in the autobiographical/biography category of the 2015 Next Generation Indie Book Award Program, the largest not-for-profit book award program open to independently published authors worldwide.  Not many traditionally published books win awards.  So new authors, do remember after your book is published to promptly submit your book for awards.

My husband and I set up our own publishing company, Middle Harbour Press Pty Ltd, and published both our books, Secrets Spies and Spotted Dogs by Jane Eales, and The Compassionate Englishwoman by Robert Eales. He joins me in wholeheartedly recommending the publishing services offered by Publicious. 

Thank you Andy for all you did for us in our publishing journey.

Jane Eales - author of Secrets, Spies and Spotted Dogs and gold medal winner at the 2015 Next Generation Indie Book Awards NY.

"TO ANYONE WHO HAS EVER WRITTEN A BOOK AND WANTED IT PUBLISHED!"

As a complete novice entering the bewildering world of self-publishing, I had not the vaguest idea of the problems which would be involved.

It was by the merest chance that a friend who had attended the Byron Bay Writers' Festival mentioned to me that she had met a most helpful man by the name of Andy McDermott, the head of Publicious Pty. Ltd.

From my first contact with Andy, through the long, and to me often mysterious, process of publishing five books, he has been, not only a mine of information and an invaluable facilitator, but also a kind and patient mentor who has guided me along every step of the way. I would like to think I could now call him a friend.

So Andy, with my sincere thanks and deepest gratitude for everything you have done. Warmest regards, Robert Ennever."

To date Rob has now published ten books with the assistance of Publicious

"I thank Andy McDermott and his team at Publicious for their professional approach to the publication of my stories for young and old, Yarns From Yandilla. I am very grateful for the expert advice and quick responses I received throughout the complex process of transferring words on paper into real book form and thence into virtual reality as an eBook. At all times Andy was available and attentive with friendly,  informative support so without hesitation, I recommend Andy and his team at Publicious to anyone wishing to publish without excessive cost or hassle."

Dr Karen Mudie-Knight - Yarns from Yandilla

"As a self-published author who's paperback; Honey, let's buy a BOAT! is now starting to gain some traction, my next step was to explore and uncover the opportunities that the eBook and Print-On-Demand worlds could offer.

My research pointed me to Publicious. Andy McDermott helped me navigate through the cloudy world of eBooks and POD. He held my hand as we demystifying the technical jargon and complicated process to work out exactly where my title was to fit in.

As result, I'm thrilled to say my book is now available via iTunes, Amazon, Barnes and Noble and The Book Depository, to name but a few. The Kindle version is also attracting much interest.

Andy held my hand through the whole process of file conversion, set-up and the distribution process.

I would gladly recommend Andy and his team at Publicious to anyone who needs assistance in this area."

Safe Boating Always.
Darren Finkelstein author: Honey, let's buy a BOAT!
Dealer Principal St Kilda Boat Sales
http://www.letsbuyaboat.com.au/

"My book is not a memoir, a biography or a text book, it is a how-to survival guide for women who live their life with wheelchairs, sharing my life experience and 14 years of knowledge, tips, tools and what I have learnt with them and empowering them to create a life that they truly love.  Deciding to write the book and finishing each chapter was by far, the easiest and least terrifying part of the process.

So when the book was ready for printing, I had to decide if I was going to go with a Publisher or publish it myself.  I decided to research my options and narrow it down to self-publishing due to the book's narrow demographic.  Next, I did my research to ensure I would be making the best choice, in terms of self-publishing companies for my book, and for myself.  Publicious stood out and after speaking with Andy a number of times about questions and the process, I felt very confident that he was the best choice for me.  Publicious had the big-company expertise without the big-company arrogance.

And now, after I have gone through the publishing process with Publicious and Andy, I am more than happy with my choice!  Andy has the personal experience of self-publishing, his knowledge is current, he knows what needs to be done legally and will gladly share all of wealth of knowledge and experience with you to make self-publishing a pleasant and easy experience!

The publishing of my book took some time because of my fear and trepidation, and a few other things, but Andy just supported me at the pace I was comfortable with.  He did not pressure or rush me at any stage and for that I am also grateful.  I have no doubt that should I wish to write another book, I would definitely be choosing to go with Publicious again!  And so should you."

"Sitting Pretty for chicks in chairs", Violet Valentine.

As a debut author I was faced with the task of finding a company to guide me along the Self Publishing path. Thankfully I chose the right people. Andy and the Publicious team were extremely helpful, always quick to respond to my many questions and patient with my lack of knowledge in the publishing field.

The formatting, cover design and general presentation of the finished article were of a very high standard. I would certainly use them again and heartily recommend them to other writers.

Clayton Graham author of milijin

We're proud to say that Graham has now published his second book with the assistance of Publicious

We first self-published my wife's (Mary Kruithof's) historical book "Fever Beach" in 2002, with a second edition (with a few corrections and new photos) in 2005. The cover was made by offset printing (500 copies), but the contents was printed digitally, usually in batches of fifty. The printer undertook to look after our stock of covers.

By around August 2017, there were only 5 copies left. Several historical organisations are keen to keep the book in print, so we decided to print another 50 copies. After the previous printing, we were told by the printers that there were 120 covers left. When I emailed them to confirm this, I was told they could not be found. There had been a change of manager, with a managerless period in between, and the covers were probably thrown out. A second search could not locate them.

This basically meant that we could print no more books, as we could not commit to printing a minimum of 500 new covers. In any case, the people who originally did the cover are no longer there.

After giving it some thought, I hit on the idea of using Google to see if there was such a thing as a printer who can do short runs of covers as well contents. I happened on a firm called Publicious who do short runs of whole books as they print both covers and contents digitally. I got in touch with them and found them to be reputable, experienced and helpful. They were able to reconstruct a quite good-looking print-ready cover from bits and pieces I still had on my computer. Andy was very helpful in guiding me to get the contents print-ready in an agreed format, which I was able to do with my rather old version of Adobe Acrobat and in the end, we finished up with 50 very good-looking books, which incorporate all previous corrigenda and have, of course, an updated imprint page.

It was a friendly, professional and enjoyable experience. Thanks Andy and Publicious - I have no hesitation in recommending you to anyone looking for this kind of service.

Johan Kruithof - Fever Beach

"It was 22 years ago when I self-published my first book on dreams. I left the editing to the typist who also got the MS print-ready. Part of the deal was that I had to have 1000 books printed. So apart from writing the book and then distributing it I had little more to do. But alas, I still got half of my books under the house mainly because I found it so against my grain to chase up bookshops and other outlets.

How different things are now! When I looked around last year for someone to assist me in transforming my MS into a book, I began my search on the Internet. I found several firms that offered the appropriate help, but they all charged too much for my budget. In fact, in some cases it seemed to me that some of these firms were out to get as much out of an author as possible. One of them in particular pursued me with almost daily offers, ringing me on the mobile at all times of the day. Needless to say that put me off this firm more and more, especially when they said they could make a best seller out of my MS. Their offers steadily rose from the humdrum edition to Gold and Platinum. The latter was priced well over $20,000.

You can imagine that when I came across Publicious who offered to do the basic job for a mere $2,500 I jumped at it. But I took on their help not only because the price was so affordable, but also because of their testimonials, which sounded utterly genuine and promised a great working relationship and a brilliant end result. And, what for me and any self-publisher must be inestimably good news is the fact that the book would be on line even before the 50 printed copies would be able to reach my home.

In this respect it was quite funny that a young man in India sent me a Facebook message, telling me that my book was available at Amazon/Kindle long before I knew it myself. He even posted it on Facebook so I could have a look for myself and read the lengthy product description.

I am tickled pink with the book and its distribution potential and I now look back with great fondness to the easy, most helpful and attentive working relationship with Publicious."

Kurt Forrer Author of "Tomorrow in your Dreams" 

"I have published a lot over my life (previously a Professor), but I decided to write a book that did not quite fit the usual categories of this or that market, and so I decided on recommendation to "go Publicious".

It was a pleasant, no-fuss experience, but what I drew upon in terms of cover design and marketing was first-rate, smooth, and professional.

I have no hesitation in recommending Publicious to authors from quite different backgrounds with different literary outputs, and with an assurance that Andy will respond accordingly to build a smooth path to quality publication."

Father P A McGavin, PhD (Melb.)
author of MANLY MATURITY:
psychological approaches to personal development

"February 19, 2012 was the 70th anniversary of the bombing of Darwin, the first attack on the Australian homeland by an enemy at war. In October 2011, Pen and Sword Books said I had a 'goer', they could not publish for 6 months and were reluctant to launch in the UK market. They referred me to 'Publico' in NSW.

On November 17, 2011 President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Julia Gillard made their historic visit to Darwin. Mr Obama said that Darwin was Australia's Pearl Harbor and announced that US marines would be stationed in the Northern Territory. Ms Gillard foreshadowed that February 19th would be proclaimed in the national calendar as Bombing of Darwin Day. The need to print became urgent.

I asked media personality Ray Weeks about 'Publico'. He thought I was talking about 'Publicious' and said he had heard good reports. That's how I came to meet Andy McDermott. My book was in print half way through January. The spectacular cover design was an Andy McDermott masterpiece, my sketches had been redrawn to illustration quality and my photographs inserted. Because of Andy's commercial acumen, Blitz was launched in good time for the celebrations.

Andy is a professional publisher and ideal team-worker. He has my confidence and I am currently engaged with him in a second edition of Blitz.
Thanks, Andy."

John Thompson-Gray
Author of Japanese Blitz on Darwin February 19, 1942

Photograph: Author John Thompson-Gray autographs a copy of Japanese Blitz on Darwin for Shadow Minister Ms Tracy Davis MP after Ms Davis raised a toast to the book at Compton Gardens on February 7th 2012

We're proud to say that since writing this testimonial John has published
four more books with the assistance of Publicious.

"Before self-publishing Paradise Wins I researched a plethora of companies in this space. It was therefore with some trepidation that I finally selected Publicious, as this was my first book.

With the book now printed and listed on hard copy and e-book sites, I now realise that I could not have chosen a better partner than Andy.

If you are looking to publish your first book, then you will find in Publicious an open, transparent, helpful and knowledgeable resource to bring your words to a professionally presented finished product.

Thanks Andy."

Geoff Hodinott - Author of Paradise Wins

Just two days ago I received, hot off the press, fifty copies of my novel, The Labour Of My Hands. It is my first novel and my first experience of publishing. Thank you Publicious for the excellent guidance and service you have provided. The whole process was so thoroughly professional, and easily accessible for me, a beginner.

During the three years I spent writing the novel I did extensive research comparing the various options for publishing and found the scene very confusing. I attended a seminar conducted by an author who had only recently published his first novel and he warmly recommended Publicious. I took his advice and am very satisfied with the results and with the reasonable price of the work. I will certainly be using Publicious in the ongoing publishing and distribution process of this novel and of any future writing that I may undertake.

Bill Graham. Author of The Labour Of My Hands.

We're proud to say that since writing this testimonial Bill has just published his second book The Human Face of God with the assistance of Publicious.

"I finally wrote and illustrated my first children's book and sought to get it published. I had approached a leading Australian self-publishing company to publish my book, however they could not accommodate children's books that were not print-ready, had too many pages, and did

not offer me the advert promised world-wide coverage. This prompted me to keep looking for a self-publishing company that could cater for my needs, and that is when I found Publicious. The name made me smile and I decided to give it a go. From then on, I have never looked back. What really made Publicious, and in particular the company director, Andy McDermott, stand out from others is the personal one-on-one communications and dealings with me, regarding my book's journey to become an item. Andy made me feel like someone worthy, not just another customer in the cue. I really love this friendly and professional approach.

Publicious also has very reasonable rates, which were better value for money and actually cost less than other companies I priced. Andy and his team gave me input into every aspect of my book's production with many helpful suggestions to produce an excellent finish. Without any hesitation, Andy compensated for my numerous changes of mind, which I very much appreciated.

Publicious will be seeing more books coming from my neck of the woods! I sincerely hope that Publicious becomes a stronghold for self-publishing authors like me."

Ursula Ciller, author of Crystal's Gallant Adventures - The Mountain Pass Back to Valley Flats.

"As a client of Lightning Source Australia, from where I am printing and distributing my latest book, I ran into one or two technical difficulties during the uploading stages of my material.

Pointed in the direction of publicious.com.au, I made contact with Andy McDermott, a director in the company.  Oh, what a relief to talk to someone with the knowledge and understanding of what I was trying to do.  Like a fine surgeon, he put his finger on the sore spot at once.

One does not have to speak with Andy for long to understand he is passionate about writing and about books, and has a genuine desire to assist his fellow writers, and in my case, one in difficulty.

It was at that point I engaged Andy to sort out those few technicalities, he even submitted my material into the Lightning Source system.  Also he offered other valuable advice.

I could never speak highly enough of Publicious, in particular Andy McDermott, nothing was a bother; he just went about his task in an efficient and pleasant manner. In a few days my problem was solved.

For those writers out there, wanting to publish their own material, take a tip from me, and contact Andy McDermott at Publicious, a real sincere person who offers advice without ceremony. 
I for one will certainly be using his vast knowledge and experience in the future."

Noel Guthrie - Love, Lies, Laugther - New Zealand

To date Noel has published 2 books with the assistance of Publicious

"After finally preparing my first novel for publication, I faced many weeks of sorting through different publishing companies trying to find the best one for me and my book.

Andy at Publicious was understanding and easy to work with. He was happy to respond to any questions that I had throughout the process and did so quickly. Andy helped me get my book printed and distributed in nearly no time at all. The final book looks amazing just the kind of thing you would expect from a traditional publisher.

I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Publicious to other authors looking to self-publish."

Casey Nash - author of What Lay In The Dark

"Having published my first novel, THE NAKED ROOM, successfully with Publicious, I wanted to work with Andy McDermott on my second, THE CELIBATE MOUSE.

We went through the process again, and got it onto the market, looking superbly professional, as well as eerie and scary, and for that I thank Andy so much. My shilly-shallying over the cover and Andy's patience turned out what I regard as the most exciting mystery/crime cover currently on the market.

Andy does not only produce and set up the distribution network for his client's novels. He takes our books with him when he attends festivals and speaking events, thereby marketing our work along with his company. That is real support!

I am currently writing my third Susan Prescott novel, AFTER ARIEL, and shall be returning to ask him to put up with me, yet again."

Diana Hockley - Author of The Celibate Mouse

To date, Diana has now published 3 books with the assistance of Publicious

"As a first time author I had no idea who to turn to?I feared spending months of uncertainty on the commercial treadmill and I also feared losing control of the publishing process.

Then I stumbled across Publicious, and was immediately impressed by Andy's helpfulness and honesty. Communication was prompt, clear and professional, and I was very grateful for his willingness to help me 'fine tune' changes to the book, right up to the very last minute. 

I am delighted to now have a finished product which gets people's attention, and which I am confident to share with a wide audience. Thank you, Publicious, for a job well done."

Adrian Hekel - Author of The Heart Of The World

"To anyone looking to self publish, I would say look no further than Publicious. There really is no point.

Rather than reel off a list of superlatives, I would just say that if you want the job done properly, with sympathetic support and at a competitive price, Andy is your man.

Will I be back? What do you think?"

Chris Ditzel - Author Seemingly SuperHuman

"I wanted the availability of primarily my Dingo poem, with other nature poems, to be read and sold overseas as well as locally. I read Publicious had the technology for both, so I approached them and they agreed to help me.

It is not an easy task to format poetry, but I must say Andy did a wonderful and speedy job. He was always optimistic, patient and his manner of communication was always from the heart as well as the head. He chose a beautiful picture of a dingo for the cover. Now the latest of my six poetry books, for the first time is retailing overseas. This is very important to me, and I thank Andy and Publicious for making this happen."

Caroline Glen Poetry Editor, Fellowship of Australian Writers Queensland (FAWQ)

"At last an approachable company who listen! Publicious delivered on all my requirements. Great customer service, on time, and at a price I could afford.

This company has turned my manuscript into a professional-looking book with an eye-catching cover. I would recommend this company to anyone who is thinking of self-publishing."

Terry Spring - Author of Transported - The Tambo Girl and co author of Lucky Me

To date Terry has published four books with the assistance of Publicious

"I thoroughly enjoyed working with Andy McDermott, Director of Publicious, Self Publishing Services. Although I am located nearly 8,200 miles from Queensland, Australia in the United States, the service and professionalism more than surpassed my expectations.

I own the copyright of an obscure and provocative book that was published with Publicious. For those seeking the services of a Self Publisher please note - nothing interferes with Andy's commitment to excellence regardless of the genre or tone of the work.

Publicious has truly set the standard that every publisher of any type should be
judged by."

Dr J Williams - USA - The Pain Of Reason

"I would like to thank Publicious for helping to turn my novel The Left Hand Of Power into an ebook success! With Andy's knowledge of the industry, courteous manner and dedication to getting the job done right, it was a seamless and rewarding experience.

I would strongly recommend to anyone who is seeking to see their literary vision realised in a professional environment to contact publicious -- I know I will again."

Brenden Kluver - Author of The Left Hand Of Power

"I can thoroughly recommend Andy from Publicious for all your self-publishing needs. I found him to be most courteous and prompt in replying to all my emails, and he was very accommodating in tailoring a package to our specific needs. The finished product, Pot Luck: Stories from the Central Highlands, is a book of oral histories, poems and anecdotes compiled by the Central Highlands Writers' Group. We are extremely happy with the result."

Heather Garside - Central Highlands Writers' Group.
www.heathergarside.com

"I liken publishing a novel to undertaking a degree in project management. It's a tough, complex gig. And without Andy's patience, expert guidance and advice the end product would not have turned out as fantastic as it did. Many, many, thanks Andy."

Martin Quadroy, author of RED SKY NIGHT.

Thank God for Andy and Publicious. Andy helped me through this publishing maze and I came out the other end in one piece with a beautiful book to show, and teach with.

I am glad I followed my gut instinct in choosing Publicious. Gratefully, Anna

Anna Comerford author Palmistry Power

This has been my first time publishing a book, which to many can be a dawning prospect however my experience with Publicious made my first publishing experience a smooth and enjoyable process, the team have been so helpful and prompt that all of my requests have been met on time and with a high standard of quality.

I high recommend self publishing with Publications.

Kirsty B. Smith - author of Her Journey Home 

"Don't waste your time looking for another publisher because in my opinion you won't find anyone better than Andy. He not only knows what he's talking about but his attention to detail, personalised service and genuine care for your end product is second to none. So stop reading this testimonial, get back to finishing your manuscript and let Andy and the team at Publicous take care of the rest for you! By the way, Andy didn't pay me to write this testimonial I paid him!! Need any more convincing?

Declan Chase author of 'The Road Trip: How one day's adventure changed my outlook on life forever'

So there I was, after ten years of writing a book (admittedly on-and-off), looking at a completed manuscript and thinking that's nice now what?
Have it published, of course, everyone's going to want to read it. Send it off to the book publishers, they will jump at the opportunity.

Months and months later, guess what? Nothing. 'We get thousands of submissions, blah blah, blah, we don't think your book, blah blah blah, good luck with, blah blah blah'.
Alright, I think, I will publish it myself. How hard can that be? I check out some places. Hmm. They seem to want me to sell one of my kidneys so I can pay them a lot of money and receive well, not much.

Then I discover Publicious. Wow, they offer a range of services and opportunities. They will take care of everything with numerous options. They will typeset my book (thank God, I had preliminary attempts at that which produced a very amateurish result); they will design my cover (am I an artist? Nope) and organise 50 copies of my book for my use plus get the book into the worldwide market. And all for a reasonable amount of money. Yay! I can keep my kidney.

Now I have copies of my book to sell and I can google myself (always an interesting exercise) and find my book for sale right around the world. I am a published author!

If you think your story is worth reading, and I guess you do or else you wouldn't have written it in the first place, I recommend you contact Andy at Publicious. He makes everything very clear for you, will answer any question and the end result is a very professional looking book, that anyone can buy, right around the world.

You worked hard on your words you want the best for them. Publicious will help you with that.

Michael O'Brien - author of Life in the Past Lane