What others have said ...
Lynn Griffiths
When we made the decision to have my 95 year old Aunt's poems published as a birthday surprise there was really only one port of call for me and that was to engage the knowledge and skills of Alana. I knew we'd be in the very best of hands. I didn't realise how much she would need to guide and support us at every step. She worked under stressful circumstances as we didn't have that much time to achieve our aim having left it until quite close to the date of the party. It also meant meeting often in the search for correct decisions and Alana happily travelled up and down the motorway to suit our timetable. As one cousin works shifts as a ward sister and the other was trying to care for their mother whilst sneaking off to meet up, it became quite difficult to organise. Alana was always patient kind and understanding always coming up with brilliant workable suggestions. At the end we have the most stunning book of poems of which the whole family is proud and there was absolutely no way we could have achieved it without Alana to help us through. She truly is an expert and always professional throughout. Thank you Alana - you're absolutely amazing.
Yvonne Liles-Crocker
Before being introduced to Alana I thought the book I had written would remain on my computer, as taking it any further felt quite impossible. Handing over my writing to someone for the first time was terrifying but I needn’t have worried. Alana’s professional yet supportive approach gave me the confidence to believe in myself and that my writing was worthy of being made into a book. The work Alana put into organising, editing, working in citations etc was incredible yet made the process seem so smooth and enjoyable. I was overwhelmed with the finished product and believe I couldn’t have gone through this process, enjoyed and gained so much from it, without Alana’s help.
Paula Montez, on behalf of Swansea & District Writers’ Circle
Circle of Sonnets Poetry Anthology
Alana did a marvellous job of editing our very first anthology. She had to collate a whole year’s worth of poetry, many of which also also needed to be categorised into themes and into the poetic forms required for each section of the book. Alana’s depth of knowledge and attention to detail ensured that this was done correctly. The book went on to be shortlisted for a poetry prize.
Paula Montez, on behalf of Swansea & District Writers’ Circle
Anniversary Anthology
Following on from Alana’s excellent editing of the poetry anthology, she was entrusted with the editing of our special anniversary anthology. The idea of an anthology had generated a great deal of creative pieces which Alana collated into a beautifully structured book. As this was our anniversary edition, there was also a tight deadline which Alana kept to, with time to spare! No mean feat considering that there were over 20 contributors with whom to co-ordinate. The speed of delivery did not in any way diminish the thoroughness of her work. Alana – Editor Extraordinaire!
Glenn Hyde (writing as TG Hyde)
I have been fortunate enough to have worked with Alana over the past couple of years. She helped to compile and arrange my first collection of short stories, which had been lying dormant for a while on my memory stick. Then she went on to edit and publish the collection, along with designing the cover. That's no mean feat obviously, and I was delighted with the result.
Due to her encouragement, support and editing skills, I have since gone on to have a novella completed and published, and I am about to release another collection of short stories.
It is down to Alana's meticulous and passionate approach to her work and through helping others that I have achieved any of this. I hope to continue to gain from her inspirational style in the future!
Mike Everley
Alana did a wonderful job of proofreading and editing my book A Moment in Time: Collective Works publication. She was extremely diligent and missed nothing. I also learnt a lot from the process - particularly that it is never a good idea to edit your own work as you see what you think is there rather than what is. I would highly recommend Alana to anyone wishing to have their work edited as they provide a highly professional service.
Huw Thomas (writing as D Huw Thomas)
When I wrote my first book in 2021, my introduction to Alana could not have been more fortuitous She is a very professional lady with bags of talent in her own right. She is also a lady who cares about her clients, which ensures a polished product at the time of publication. Her advice and common sense approach have helped me in my new venture as an author and I hope will continue in the future.