"I have the covers, and I agree that they look great. They're dramatic, engaging, and inviting. As you work on the files for the three books, save the number 2 book on the arts for last. I'm still waiting on a couple of permissions and jpeg files they should be sending me. For now I have just used internet images for the ones I'm waiting for. Thanks for the wonderful covers."
—Robert DiYanni, Author of Discipline Thinking 1, 2 & 3
—Kevin F. Branley, Author of Mourning Twilight
"Milos was great to do business with. He created a wonderful 3-dimensional box from our artwork. He paid attention to the smallest detail. We would love to work with him again!"
—Ashley Adorno, My Secret Angel and Me
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"The last but important step in my process of self-publishing was the submission of my edited manuscript and cover to the printer and sales organization, to prepare it for their format and sizing requirements. Here I lucked out in finding Custom-Book-Tique.com. The owner is Maggie Pagratis, in Quebec. This is not a simple process, and I am very glad I farmed it out to a real professional! I call her my “Angel of Submissions.” She knew exactly what to do and did it extremely well, at a very reasonable price. I highly recommend her to anyone who is self-publishing. Thanks so very much Maggie!"
—Richard Fults, Author of Proof of Guilt
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“With only the book blurb and brief exchange of email, Maggie designed a cover that pressed all the right buttons in one hit. I’m mightily glad that I asked her to format my work for eBook submission too, as I now experience the warm glow of seeing Ivan’s Fingers on Amazon Kindle, iBookstore and Barnes & Noble Nook Bookstore. Maggie’s commitment to her client is total and professional in every respect. I shall definitely use her services again. I think a returning client is the best accolade any service provider can wish for.”
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"I contacted Custom-Book-Tique to prepare my father’s book for publication. Maggie was just incredible to work with. My father isn’t a professional writer and we needed help in every aspect of the work, from cover design to editing. Maggie put enormous effort in the project, well beyond what was required, and produced an astonishingly beautiful work that has made a profound difference in my father’s life. It has given him a feeling of accomplishment. Maggie worked as a partner on this project, explaining everything, presenting options, and ensuring satisfaction at every step of the way. Maggie is a consummate professional, but the amount of effort it took to realize my father’s dream required something more. It took the work of a genuinely caring and committed person, and for that I am forever grateful to Maggie."
—Pat Thibodeau, son of Patrick Thibodeau, Author of My Story
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"Maggie has formatted two books and designed one cover for me. We have plans for at least one more. She is a delightful person to work with: highly knowledgeable, efficient, and very concerned with making the final book one that is both professionally done and aesthetically pleasing. Maggie is a writer herself as well as a teacher and editor. Add to those professions her excellent computer skills as well as a warm heart, and you have the ideal person for helping writers put their work forward in the best possible light. Now that I’ve found Maggie, I don’t need to go anywhere else."
—Michael Hogan, author of The Irish Soldiers of Mexico and others.
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"My book looks beautiful! Thank you so very much! I almost started crying when I saw how you turned my plain old manuscript into the beautiful, professional looking book that it is now. How can I ever thank you!"
—Bryan W. Robertson
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"Hi Maggie, just a note to say what great feedback I've received from many friends who saw the cover design you did for me. They were absolutely amazed! My Sister wanted your website address for an author in her family looking to publish and in need of design work."
—Tim Fairchild, Author of ZERO POINT
"Maggie Pagratis is a genius when it comes to putting together a fantastically formatted interior and a magnificent cover! She was extremely friendly and did a wonderful job! She even took what I asked her for and made it even better than I imagined! I would recommend her to anyone needing help with anything."
—James M. Butler, Author of Sensations and Orthodox Rising: The End of History
"Maggie, thank you so much for your help in editing, proof reading, formatting and creating the cover design for my Architecture Management Body Of Knowledge book. Your deep expertise in book publishing have made the process very easy and I honestly do not think I would have been able to complete my project in the short time frame without your help. You highlighted all the necessary steps that we need to do, responded to emails very diligently, and gave me clear direction of what the next steps were. Your estimates, cost, and timing of when you will deliver the services was very accurate. I always love to work with very professional people, and your work demonstrated a new level of high professionalism. I look forward working with you on my future projects."
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"All night, and all day, I tried to figure out how in the world I was going to get my book in the right format! I read all sorts of information and tried all sorts of things, then I reached out for help! God sent me an Editorial Angel, and she was willing to help me for what seemed like free. She didn't even sell herself to me. Because of her kindness I decided I'd go with Custom-book-tique and not the others that were hunting me down! I am so glad that I did. Maggie was fast, reasonable, in tuned, and a down right pleasure to work with! I won't go anywhere else for upcoming projects, and I'm so excited about this new business relationship!"
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"I can not put into words how talented Maggie is and my experience completing the book. I am so grateful we met. Maggie was a Godsent. She was extremely knowledgable and as a first time author, her expertise was highly valued and appreciated."
—Kally Bougadis, Calcaland/SPEED MATH PRESS
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"As a brand new author I knew I was in way over my head when I decided to self publish. Maggie rescued me with her patient editing and formatting skills and saved me a bunch of money, time and stress! It was a blessing to discover her! Yea Maggie!
—John Pacilio, Author of Just As It Is in Heaven
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"Thank you, Maggie! I'm really pleased with the results! I will definitely recommend your services, and hopefully use them again on book #2!"
—Lucie Simone, Hollywood Ending/SIMON & FIG
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"My experience with Maggie was magnificent! She delivered a polished and professional book that fit perfectly with my vision. She handled my project with great care, professionalism, and was highly receptive to my input. I couldn't imagine another person handling my project. Thank You, Maggie!"
—Frank Ochoa, author of Secrets of a Pivot Boss
"There is not enough room here to include the superlatives that describe Maggie and her dedication, professionalism and special touches. My document contained over 50 illustrations with a request from me that no page should look exactly the same.... and she did it! With her eye and her experience she made it look easy - which it most certainly was not! Thanks so much to Maggie's discipline and conscientious effort, I love, love the final result. The compliments I have received on the cover design have been tremendous. I wouldn't go anywhere else. There is just no need."
—Lesley Fletcher, author of Prom Girls/INSPIRATION IMPORT
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"I commend you for the excellent work well done. It's nice to know there are people like you that truly care about what they do and with pride."
—Charles Malize, Author of Nigeria's Capital Market/ADPLUS ASSOCIATES PRESS
"Maggie, Jeannine just sent me the cover proof and if I were standing in the room with you, I'd give you a high-five and probably yell something with fervent expletives... It looks great and I love the Harrington font...The spine is a nice, subtle touch to reflect the leaves. And the back cover, is haunting. Never would've thought of that approach. Great job."
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"Maggie, what would I have done without you? When you formatted my first book, The Black Man's Little Book of Success Secrets, it was the beginning of something special. The cover you created for the book was instrumental in helping the audio book version become a finalist in the 2007 USA Book News Best Book Awards. And when you formatted my second book and worked on the cover I was able to get national book distribution. I have nothing but excellent praise for you and your services. Your work speaks for itself."
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"Thank you, Maggie, for your help with this book. We were impressed by your swiftness of work, attention to detail and friendly communication.We look forward to working with you again in future."
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"I once read a Yaqui Indian concept about the ways an individual proceeds through life. The idea of taking 'the path with a heart' stayed with me. Although any number of interpretations of this idea are possible, it seems fairly intuitive (to me anyway), that the person who takes 'the path with a heart,' is one who believes sincerely in what he or she pursues. While I have never met Maggie personally and face-to-face, through a book collaboration and occasional e-mails, I get the strongest sense that she travels whenever possible, on the 'path with a heart.' I wish her well."—Arthur Gurmankin, ALL YOU CAN HEAR IN A WHISPER
