What my clients say
Testimonials from authors and publishers about my book design services.
National award winner
The Captain's Wife took first place in the Fiction category in the Writer's Digest Self-Published Book Awards! It is a national award and we are all very excited! The book received a PERFECT SCORE—and one of the components was interior design (font, readability, etc.). Congratulations to YOU!!!
SUSAN PITTELMAN, Peanut Butter Publishing
Milwaukee, WI, USA
World-class book design
My search for a book designer ended at Fiona's door. I researched the field meticulously. My requirements were simple: a talented, creative designer who would be as fastidious about details (if not more so) as I am. Fiona exceeded my expectations on all counts. Fiona is the closest I have experienced to having a personal consultant who does world-class work. If anyone would like to know more about what a pleasure the process of bringing a book to life can be by working with Fiona, please feel free to contact me directly.
NILA SAGADEVAN, author of Warpaint of the Gods
Laguna Hills, CA, USA nila@truepennymedia.com
Exceptional job interpreting our vision
Fiona has been one of our greatest finds! From concept to cover, she's done an exceptional job interpreting our vision into books that are truly extraordinary by design.
CHARLOTTE LINDEMAN of Jefferson Press, publisher of Calling, Traveling Literary America, Getting Published, The Canoeist, Orange Crushed, MoonPie, House of Testosterone, Beer & Food, The South is Round and Finding Grace
Lookout Mountain, TN, USA
Delivered on time and on budget
Being a first-time author, I was apprehensive about choosing a book cover designer. When studying the various websites, it became clear that Fiona was the person I needed. From the start to the finish, she listened to any suggestion I had and improved upon it. She went out of her way to do more than was contracted for. It was refreshing to have my book completed in a timely manner and at the exact price quoted. You can bet that the second edition will have Fiona Raven as the graphic designer!
MAC JAMISON, author of Happy Hour in the Florida Keys
Islamorada, FL, USA
Indepth knowledge saved time and energy
If you are new to the world of book publishing and looking to work with a book designer, then Fiona is the person you should be talking to! Fiona is a pleasure to work with. She has a wonderful artistic eye, but is a stickler for details. She is business-like with a warm, kind and sympathetic ear. Her indepth knowledge of the book industry saved me time and energy, and kept me from experiencing the pitfalls that many first-time authors face. Bottom line ... her services were worth every penny I paid!
RITA LOUISE, Ph.D., author of Avoiding the Cosmic 2x4
Dallas, TX, USA
Unfailingly professional
Fiona has designed many books for Granville Island Publishing. She puts a lot of thought into choosing design elements that fit the subject matter and intended audience of the book. Besides giving us great designs to choose from, she goes over everything carefully at the end. She is unfailingly professional in her dealings with us. Patient and cheerful with everyone, Fiona is an absolute pleasure to work with.
JO BLACKMORE, Granville Island Publishing
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Respecting ideas and preventing mistakes
Fiona gave me realistic, uninflated expectations and sound advice. I entrusted my project to her from the beginning and was never let down. She knew exactly when to repeat her advice and how loud to do it, respecting my ideas about the book yet still preventing a few major mistakes I could have made. I started with an excellent manuscript and photos. Fiona turned them into a fantastic book. The finished product speaks for itself, and sales have been very good.
SAMUEL THAYER, author of The Forager's Harvest
Ogema, WI, USA
Professional-quality results
Fiona is the best. She's fun and easy to work with. But more important is her depth of knowledge, experience, and professional-quality results. For my money, Fiona's the obvious choice when I need a book designer.
JAMES MAYBERGER, author of A Summer Odyssey
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Professionalism, care and guidance
Fiona was a gift to this project. As a first time author, I was unaware of the daunting task before me. Fiona's incredible professionalism, care and guidance were a driving force to the success of this book. I look forward to our next project together.
ANDREA NAIR, author of Stripped Down Running
Vancouver, BC, Canada
A truly pleasant experience
Working with Fiona on both the page layout and cover design of my book was a truly pleasant experience . . . Throughout the process her patience with a first-time author who had an idea of what he wanted but no idea what he was doing was a source of comfort. For my next book I can throw away my list of cover design and page layout specialists, needing only to keep Fiona's name.
JEFF DONOVAN, author of Searching for the Postmark
Dousman, WI, USA
Unwavering attention to detail
Being a first-time self-publishing author, I found that writing a book was not as big an obstacle as finding the right person to help me design my book. And then I found Fiona! Fiona is professional, competent, and has an unbelievable talent for what she does. Her working knowledge of the publishing industry coupled with her unwavering attention to detail put me at ease. Working with Fiona, you can be certain that not only will your project be completed in a timely manner, but also you'll receive a high quality end product.
MIGUEL A. LOPEZ, author of Tour of Duty: Spanish for Law Enforcement
Holden, MA, USA
Book cover beyond expectations
Working with Fiona was one of the best parts of creating my first publication. She was able to pull the visions from my head and enhance them with her creative design to create a cover that went beyond my expectations. Besides her fine design work, Fiona has an excellent ability to guide the novice, like myself, through the process of self-publishing. Her guidance was professional, thorough, and proactive. I look forward to working with Fiona again.
CARROL GRUPE of Right Records Group, publisher of Play-Go-Round 2005
Vancouver, BC, Canada
An incredibly artistic eye
This being my first solo book and hence having never worked with a book/cover designer before, I didn’t know what to expect from Fiona. I now know that I can expect an incredibly artistic “eye,” a meticulous attention to detail, and an exquisite responsiveness to me as the author. It has been a joy to work with Fiona—I can’t wait for the next opportunity!
JERILYNN C. PRIOR, M.D., author of Estrogen's Storm Season
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Captured the book's message
Working with Fiona on the design of my book – both the cover and the interior pages – was a pleasure from start to finish. Fiona listened patiently to my ideas in terms of where I wanted to go with the design concept. When we ran into obstacles, she found solutions that worked. Fiona’s cover design was a stroke of sheer brilliance – it perfectly captured the book’s message. Thanks so much, Fiona!
LUCY WEDGE, B.A., B.Ed., author of The Right Stuff Diet
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Quick and assured assistance
I have worked with Fiona on three books now. She has quickly and assuredly assisted me in arriving at a book design with illustrations that are pleasing to the eye while capturing the import of the book. When and if I write again she will be on the team.
RON COLEMAN, COLONEL (RETIRED), author of Just Watch Me! Trudeau's Tragic Legacy / Oh, Oh Canada! Who Stands on Guard? / Free at Last: Quebec 2007
Ottawa, ON, Canada
Sticks to production schedules
As a brand new author, the best decision I made was having Fiona do the interior layout for my book. Fiona has a natural talent and eye for design and is the consummate professional. When she gives you a price quote or a production schedule, you know it’s for real. I can’t wait to write another book so that I may work with Fiona again.
DEBRA CRAIG, author of Why Is The Teacher's Butt So Big?
Moreno Valley, CA, USA
On time and on budget
Fiona helped me through the wonderful experience of realizing the dream of writing my first book. The project came out exactly as I imagined it, AND on time and on budget. She allowed me to set the pace and have the exact level of participation I desired as the project evolved, always there to answer questions and provide support or comment as needed. An aspiring writer would do well to seek Fiona's help as a wonderful resource on their path to being published.
PETE HITESMAN, author of The Insider's Guide to Home Equity Borrowing
Dublin, CA, USA
Getting the spirit of a book
I have worked with Fiona as the managing editor for others' books and as an author for my own books. I love working with her! She tunes into the spirit of books, creates beautiful designs and is a caring participant in the book-production process.
DIANA CLAIRE DOUGLAS, Ph.D., past Managing Editor of Peanut Butter Publishing, author of Always Becoming—Forever! and Angel Playtime / How to Bring Angels to Earth
Vancouver, BC, Canada
An outstanding experience
Working with Fiona was an outstanding experience. The cover and interior pages she designed are beautiful. As a newcomer to book publishing, Fiona helped me tremendously. She set me up with great editing and proofreading. Her help in finding a manufacturer for my book was very much appreciated. Fiona's work was timely and very professional. And above all, Fiona is a pleasure to work with.
BRANDON CAMPBELL, author of Embracing Ultimate Reality
Centennial, CO, USA
Delivered on target, on budget, on time
In a world where it is difficult to find good help, Fiona is a Godsend. For anyone who values prompt personal attention for professional design services, Fiona delivers on target, on budget, and on time.
GARY ALLEN RATSON, M.D., author of The Meaning of Health
Vancouver, BC, Canada
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