Self-publishing a first book is a daunting experience. Where do you begin? How do you find a printer/publisher? And how do you determine if they are trustworthy and knowledgeable? Especially if the work you want to publish is only a novella. Who will take that seriously from a first-time author? And trying to research it online can compound the confusion, frustrations, and questions.

Fortunately for me, I found Steve and Dawn at Stillwater River Publications early in my search. In fact, they were the first publishers I contacted, and I was so impressed by my first chat with Steve that I did not feel the need to look any further. He took time to lay out in detail the services they provide and patiently answered my many questions. He then provided me with an ala carte menu of services and options and then took more time to candidly discuss ones that made sense for me and the ones that I probably didn't need.

He then accepted my manuscript, formatted it, and returned it for final proofreading, making all changes that I felt I needed. He also generated several suggestions for front and rear cover art and accepted requests for changes to my favorite one, making it even more of a favorite. In fact, the cover turned out to be so much better than the one I was sure I wanted, and I have received numerous compliments on it.

Steve then sent me the author's copy, acquired the ISBN number and assigned a barcode for the printed book, and posted it on Amazon. The entire process was straightforward, amazingly easy, and very affordable. I was quite impressed by and grateful for their assistance and guidance.

Thank you Steve and Dawn!!!

Dan Zivkovich, Author,"Oh, Uganda"

There are many lovely reviews of Dawn and Steve Porter's book store on their website. They have a beautiful, open, and bright store located in a well-maintained section of Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Access is super easy on and off of Interstate 95. They display all of the authors they publish, a charming plus, and stock authors' books. You will also find many other books new and used. But what I want to discuss is the outstanding publishing services that Dawn and Steve Porter offer. I just completed my new book and am waiting for my first book order to arrive. It is an exciting time for an author.Two Sides of the Mirror is not my first book, my first was also self-published, but that first experience can not even compare with this one.

Before choosing to work with Stillwater River Publications, I did an extreme amount of research and was very uneasy about choosing between the other self-publishers that I found. I wanted the experience of meeting the people I was going to be working with to publish the book that I had just spent four years creating. I wanted to know they were real and call and reach them if I had questions. And no matter how many times you go through the process, there will always be questions. You will never be passed off to a new author representative every other week; it will always be Dawn or Steve.

From the moment I met them, I could feel the difference. These people actually care about your publishing needs and will take you by the hand and gently lead you through every step of publishing your book, if that is what you need. No question is ever a foolish question to either of them. Each author is allowed the time they need to take their book to completion. Their publishing rates are an affordable alternative for independent authors and writers. You will not need to take from your children's college fund to publish your book. I did not find any other company out there that could even come close to what Steve and Dawn Porter will offer you.

They answered all of my questions and assisted me in choosing my cover image. They will both work with you until your book is perfect. Imagine being able to sit with either Dawn or Steve and discuss the publishing process and see and feel the quality of their finished book; both the pages and cover quality are excellent. Talk with them before you make this most crucial decision; you will not regret it!

Regards,
Mary L. Byrne, Author, "Two Sides of the Mirror"