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"Thanks again for all your contributions to my book Legacy . . . for your part in making it a success. Legacy won the gold medal from the 2015 IPPY Awards (Young Adult Fiction, e-book category) and the gold award in the Wishing Shelf Independent Book Awards (teenage division). It received an award for Notable Book (Epic Saga division) in the January 2015 Shelf Unbound Writing Competition (epic saga category), an honorable mention in the 2014 Southern California Book Festival (general fiction category), and a runner-up placement in the Florida Book Festival (young adult category)."
Ellery A. Kane, author of the double-gold winner Legacy (YA fiction, first of the Legacy series)
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"Ever since I won the Body-for-LIFE Contest in 1998 I have wanted to write this book. Try as I might, I just couldn't find the words to make it happen. In 2006 I met writer/creative director Ann Castro and she became my voice, putting my thoughts to paper and outlining my ideas. This book would have never happened without her help. I am honored to have her as a friend and consultant."
Dr. Jeffry Life, NY Times bestselling author of The Life Plan
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"For ten years I thought about writing this book, but my own demons were too fierce to face. Finally, one NaNoWriMo, I sat down and wrote a SFD (Shitty First Draft). Wrung out from the writing process, I waited until March 2018 to begin the search for an editor. In an amazing interconnectedness of coincidence, the universe sent Ann Castro, a beautiful soul who quickly became my friend in addition to my editor. We worked together for months to turn my SFD into a novel worthy of readers. Thank you for always being so kind and guiding."
Jennifer Piper, author of an inspired-by-a-true-story novel, Squat and Cough
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Once again, I owe a debt of gratitude to the AnnCastro Studio team . . . 'Daddy Darkest' would not be so deliciously dark without the talents of the amazing AnnCastroStudio team who provided all editing services for this book, including [Ann Castro] developmental editing, manuscript evaluation, line editing, copyediting, and [Emily Dings] proofing.
Ellery A. Kane, author of adult psychological thrillers: Daddy Darkest, The Hanging Tree, and The First Cut
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I like how you interact with me for the [developmental] edit. Amazing job! Thanks for agreeing to let me consult with you for all things ancient Hebrew and Judaic."
"Absolutely perfect as always.br> "Beautiful edits. Thank you so much."
J. Nell, author of the low-fantasy Orphan Dreamer series and low-fantasy short stories, "HouseGuest" and "A Generation of Lighted Evergreens"
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"Ann, working with you was a great experience for me, and you're always in my head when I'm writing. Always."
Peter Saltzman, author of a hybrid musical-narrative memoirBlues, Preludes & Feuds.
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To Ann Castro, my developmental editor and Judaic/creative consultant. Thank you for your support and encouragement through this whole process. Thank you for challenging me to dig deeper . . . Your help in sorting through the content and structure of this manuscript has been indispensable. Without your guidance and direction, this work would not be what it is today. I am eternally grateful.
Luke L. Laffin, spiritual self-help author of Go Find Yourself: A Healing Journey and Reclaiming Your Core: Restoring the Foundations of Faith.
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"AnnCastro Studio provided all editing services for The First Cut, including Ann Castro's developmental editing, line editing, and manuscript evaluation and Emily Ding's proofing. Their work has contributed immensely to my growth as a writer, and I am tremendously grateful."
Ellery A. Kane, author of psychological adult thrillers: Daddy Darkest, The Hanging Tree, and The First Cut
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"First and foremost to Ann Castro, my right-hand collaborator who has the uncanny gift of portraying what's in my mind through the written word even before I expressed my thoughts to her. Her wonderful writing ability has immeasurably contributed to the flavor of this book. I'll be extremely grateful to her, not just for her consummate professionalism, but also for her willingness to jump right in at the eleventh hour."
ALG, NY Times bestselling author, nutritionist & writer of over 30 books
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"To my developmental editor, Ann Castro: Her spirit and talent are mixed into a wonderful combination that made this project happen and become so special."
Paul S. Bodner, author of My Lemonade Life, a memoir of living with love, laughter and now . . . cancer
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"Once again, I owe an immense debt of gratitude to the AnnCastro Studio team, Ann Castro [developmental editing, line editing, copyediting, manuscript evaluation] and Emily Dings [proofing via an editorial eye]. Ladies, your work is invaluable!"
Ellery A. Kane, author of adult psychological thrillers: Daddy Darkest, The Hanging Tree, and The First Cut
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"Your assessment [manuscript evaluations] is amazing and I'm totally in your hands going forward. I loved reading your thoughtful, insightful expertise. I found the [manuscript] evaluation energizing. A lot of work to do, but I'm excited to do it."
Steven M. Johnson, author of The Search for Macadamia and Madi's Story
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"Ann, I always encounter the warmth of your approach as of a zephyr. Admirably straightforward."
Cincinnatus Hibbard, nonfiction author of The American Way and The Instrument of Your Happiness
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To Ann Castro, my developmental editor and Judaic/creative consultant. Thank you for your support and encouragement through this whole process. Thank you for challenging me to dig deeper.
Luke L. Laffin, spiritual self-help author of Reclaiming Your Core: Restoring the Foundations of Faith.
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"You are truly amazing! As a friend and a professional who captured the magic [of my book project] with creative passion,
patience and perseverance. A most heartfelt thanks for assisting me and translating my tapes and thoughts and reflecting them so beautifully on the printed page of this manuscript."
ALG, NY Times bestselling author, nutritionist & writer of over 30 books
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The EXCELLENT COPY brings the viewer clear and impactful statements, helping to create the fresh, updated face for AMMG. We're all pleased with your collaboration. For me, it's always a pleasure to work with you, and the results of that are working. Looking forward to more.
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"Outstanding job! Awesome, wonderful! Thank you so much. Ann, you have been absolutely wonderful to work with."
John E. Adams/CEO-Cofounder Cenegenics, the global leader in age management medicine
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Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger, Rudy International
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"You are amazing, what a great job you do every time. Thank you for making us look
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George Lesmes, PhD/Advocate Health Care
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"An incredible writer. Thanks for making me sound so good!"
Renee West/President & COO, Excalibur Hotel & Casino
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"Ann, again perfect. Thanks."
Rick Merner/Executive Director & Cofounder AMMG
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"Fabulous! Many thanks. It'll be a great back cover for the program ad book and will be sure to garner attention . . . Great job!"
Rabbi Yocheved Mintz,
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"Ann is incredible!"
Debbie Cassidy, Sr. Executive Assistant to Cenegenics CEO
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"Thanks for all your great work!"
Rachel Stack/Assistant Dean of Advancement, University of Illinois at Chicago
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"Thank you again, for your excellent help on the [Temple Sinai's] Groundbreaking Ceremony! We are good to go and have you to thank for the very professional media help . . . much appreciation from all of us!"
Paul S. Bodner/Temple Sinai in Las Vegas
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"Thanks, Ann and your team, for all of your time, energy, expertise and last-minute maximum effort. I really, really appreciate all you have done."
Jeffry S. Life, MD, PhD/NY Times bestselling author, "The Life Plan"
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"Thank you so very much for jumping head first into this fire drill. You were amazing and we truly appreciate your getting this handled."
Kristy N. Berry/Chief of Staff, Cenegenics
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"Thanks, Ann . . . another great job! Thanks again for all the great work you do for us."
Jeffry S. Life, MD, PhD/DrLife.com
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"Your team did an awesome job! We'll be very proud to take this presentation to our meeting tomorrow!"
Peggy Weems/Director of Client Services & Operations, Corporate Health
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"Wow! I love it! This is truly a great newsletter."
Beth Traylor, MD/Senior Physician, Cenegenics
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"Thanks again for all your contributions to Legacy! It just received Honorable Mention in the 2014 Southern California Book Festival (general fiction category) and Notable Book in the January 2015 Shelf Unbound competition (epic saga category) and was runner-up in the 2014 Florida Book Festival (young adult category). Hopefully, there will be more success to come."
Ellery A. Kane, author of the double-gold winner YA fiction book, Legacy
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To the AnnCastro Studio team who joined Ann on various phases of my book project: Jae Gravley (graphic production on my book cover and proofreader) and Katrina Ann Martin (scripture fact-checking). I appreciate your professionalism and attention to detail.
Luke L. Laffin, spiritual self-help author of Go Face Yourself: A Healing Journey
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To the AnnCastro Studio team who joined Ann on various phases of my book project, Jae Gravley (copyedit-proof phase and the graphic production artist who helped polish my design for the book front/back cover) and Katrina Ann Martin (editorial-review phase). I appreciate your professionalism and attention to detail.
Luke L. Laffin, spiritual self-help author of Reclaiming Your Core: Restoring the Foundations of Faith
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"Thanks, Ann, you are the best. You are always so responsive and on top of things. It really makes my life easier and it is appreciated."
Carla Renee/Former Director of Operations, Cenegenics