Several years ago, my husband and I wanted to co-author a children’s book on Hirschsprung disease, a rare illness. We had the good fortune to be introduced to Lisa Akoury-Ross. I have since authored and published another children’s book with SDP on Alzheimer’s disease. Lisa’s expert guidance through the process of publishing both books has… Read more “Grateful to work with SDP on difficult subjects for children”
When I wondered how to publish my illustrated book of rhymes the idea of self-publishing was a mystery. Then I found Lisa Akoury-Ross and her team at SDP Publishing and the process was a dream. Lisa provided necessary information, guidance, patience and full attention to my vision of the book. Because of Lisa and her team’s… Read more “Beautiful Volume”
With the publication of my third novel with SDP Publishing, Revelation, I wish to share with all serious authors my full-throated, passionate endorsement and kudos for Lisa and her magnificent team. I continue to be the happy recipient of Lisa’s experience, competence, and above all, stubborn, uncompromising commitment to excellence. I am, indeed, a lucky… Read more “Awesome Experience”
As a writer since childhood, it was always a dream to have my own published book in my hands. Career and family occupied the majority of my time, but on retirement, I decided to prioritize writing my book and having it published. After a false start with another publishing company, I called a friend, Margaret… Read more “With all of my gratitude and respect”
I was introduced to Lisa Akoury-Ross serendipitously through one of her other authors that I play golf with. I just published my first book with Lisa, and it was a tremendous experience. Lisa is not only fun to work with, she is both professional and knowledgeable, and has a great team that works with her… Read more “Simplified a Daunting Task”
When I came to Lisa Akoury-Ross and her team at SDP Publishing, my book (a memoir of sorts) had been a work in progress for about a year, and I was at my wit’s end. I’d managed to capture stories and facts, but structuring all of that into something compelling to readers was beyond my… Read more “Value the Whole Way Through!”
As a first-time author, the idea of publishing my book was a daunting one! Then I found Lisa Akoury-Ross and her team at SDP Publishing Solutions who shepherded me through the entire process with ease. I am so grateful for their expertise and invaluable advice that I am looking forward to working with them again… Read more “Highly Recommend”
“As a first time children’s illustrated book author, I knew SDP Publishing was a perfect fit for me! From the beginning, Lisa and her team provided professional guidance throughout the entire process. Lisa and her team’s honesty, feedback, expertise, and responsiveness to my questions were extremely helpful and timely! I am truly blessed to have… Read more “Perfect Fit”
“Being a first-time author can be a daunting task particularly deciding to independently publish. I knew from the beginning that I wanted my first book to be a high quality product that would be comparable to books coming out of a large publishing house, so I sought experts in this space. I’m glad I chose to… Read more “Responsive & Thorough”
“I knew I had a story to tell. What I didn’t know was how to put it together and share it out into the world. From a trusted friend, I got a referral to Lisa Akoury-Ross and SDP and I knew from that first conversation that I had the right person to partner with me. … Read more “Rock Stars”
“Writing and publishing a novel was a lifetime dream for me. As a first time physician author, I was excited, nervous and totally naive about the process. Lisa and her team at SDP Publishing Solutions, have been there for me every step of the way with a wealth of talent and unfailing encouragement–from editing to… Read more “There for me every step of the way”
“I searched and contacted a number of publishing companies before I found Lisa Akoury-Ross at SDP Publishing. I found it refreshing to speak with a publisher who tailored needs to individual authors and projects and who was willing to work with me on a unique set of requirements. I’ve published two children’s books thus far… Read more “Refreshing”
“I started with an unedited manuscript, worked with Lisa Akoury-Ross, and we finished with a great book. She was able to answer my questions promptly, address my concerns patiently, advise me thoughtfully, and edit my work meticulously. Lisa’s experience and enthusiasm made a complex process easy and efficient. I greatly enjoyed working with her and… Read more “Love the Finished Product”
“As a physician my only experience with the publishing field was submitting a research paper to a medical journal. I thought this experience qualified me to publish my own book. Using the self—service programs offered by Amazon I quickly learned that I had botched the entire process, wasting time and money. Thanks to Lisa Akoury—Ross… Read more “Helped Me to Become a Published Author”
“As a broadcast journalist and documentary producer, I didn’t know how different the publishing world would be. Lisa Akoury-Ross made adding a book to my resume an enriching and exciting experience. She not only cares and is creative; she also has high standards for excellent results and keeps her cool in a crisis. Her bottom… Read more “Consummate Professional”
“People told me it was so easy to go on line to write and publish a book. They were so wrong!! I was so fortunate to have been recommended to Lisa Akoury-Ross that I can’t begin to tell you other than she is great and she would be the first person I would call to… Read more “Worth Every Dollar”
“What a great experience to work with Lisa and the staff at SDP. From the beginning Lisa was straight-forward, honest, helpful and was able to anticipate my questions and concerns as a first time author. SDP went above and beyond the call of duty on every aspect of creating my book. Lisa was very intuitive… Read more “Great Experience”
“I had an idea, a concept and a whole lot of passion to get my thoughts down on paper and bring it out the world…great now what? I happen to have met Lisa at a networking event and had an instant connection and then saw her again knowing she is the right person for me. Lisa was… Read more “My Go-To Partner”
“I met Lisa Akoury-Ross and the SDP Publishing team in New York City at the annual American Society of Journalists and Authors conference five years ago. She’s a pro, an elite publisher. She’ll find the right editor to elevate your manuscript and will guide you through production. In April 2017, Lisa and her team helped me create my… Read more “Elite Publisher”
“As a first-time author, I was overwhelmed with the process of publishing and distributing my book. From the start of our working relationship, I knew that SDP Publishing was a good choice. As I continued to work with Lisa and her staff, I realized it was a great choice. Everyone was professional, knowledgeable, personable, supportive,… Read more “Very Positive Experience”
“Working with Sweet Dreams Publishing has honestly been an enjoyable and positive experience. Working with Lisa and her team have taught me so much about the writing, editing and publishing process. Lisa is always helpful, patient and informative about any inquiries I have. She is honest and well informed about the industry and is more than willing… Read more “Helpful, Patient, and Informative”
“I have worked with Lisa Akoury-Ross and SDP Publishing and can’t say enough about the personalized service, the honesty and commitment to help with marketing and publicity.” Chicken Fried Steak, HOA Gold!, Kick the Can, Onion Dome, Picasso’s Zip Line & Rattlesnake, JA/ADULT FICTION (ACTION ADVENTURE)
“My manuscript is light years ahead of where it was before I met Lisa Akoury-Ross at SDP Publishing Solutions.” Warpath, JA/ADULT FICTION (MILITARY THRILLER)
We believe in putting together a comprehensive teamwork approach to produce the best book possible. Our authors retain 100 percent of their rights and enjoy generous royalties while going through the process step-by-step with our team. Independent publishing is not the same as self publishing since your name becomes the brand and your book is the product—we run each title as its own business.
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