What people are saying
I COULDN’T HAVE PICKED A BETTER MENTOR
“I can’t put into words how pleasant and inspiring it is to work with Alanna. In a short time she’s helped me focus my energy to move forward. Her edits are thorough, concrete and very kind. I now see the clear path to the finished product, and I know I couldn’t have picked a better mentor. Honestly, she’s amazing!”
—Elena Sherwood, MSW, PhD, RSW, Clinical Social Worker
"(Alanna’s) work is sensitive, professional, and fantastic."
MARINA L. REED, author of It's Lonely in Paradise
I started watching Alanna’’s “Chicken House Reno“ series. Such fun watching it come together! In the last video she made the statement, “if you’ve ever wanted to write a book’....
I was planning to be in the area, so I made an appointment with her.
We had an enchanting chat, the wheels started turning, and I knew I’d come to my “such a time as this”. On the way home Siri & I were making lists, a journey has begun.
If you are like me and have had a thought like this, make the appointment.
No matter where it leads, you won’t regret the time.
—Barb Davis
CARING, COMPASSIONATE, AND VERY UNDERSTANDING
Alanna took my ideas and made them a reality. That was her promise to me and she kept it. I gave her a challenge that stretched her and she rose above it. She was creatively reckless and put together a beautiful interior of scripture, poems and drawings. She not only excelled in what she did, but she was caring, compassionate and very understanding of my first time publishing journey. I have already passed her name onto other would-be authors. —MONICA DI FRANCESCO author of A JOURNEY FROM ABUSE TO ABOUNDING
HIGHLY PROFESSIONAL, POSITIVE, & FULL OF ENCOURAGEMENT
I have always wondered where I could go to have some of my work published professionally in Ontario, Canada. One day I saw an advertisement on social media about Alanna Rusnak, who is also an author, and that she also was beginning to offer a Publishing Service for those interested in having their works put into print. Having searched for years, I sent off a quick email to get more information. Very quick with her reply, within one week, I found myself sitting with Alanna, face to face, having a coffee and getting to know her. Such a pleasant, happy individual, and very at ease, she answered my questions, put me at ease, showed me her published works, (she is one talented author too!) took notes on what I wanted to see with my writing, and then laid out the steps of a contract. This is one professional, gifted, trustworthy, artistic woman, who is intelligent and very knowledgeable in all aspects of publishing and of helping one achieve their goal of having their writings published. The writings I shared with Alanna were very private, deep, and dark. I had not shared these with anyone. Confidentiality was never compromised. Highly professional, positive, and full of encouragement, she took on my project wholeheartedly. She made publishing a book so easy and took away all of the hassles and time for someone searching and wanting to have their book published professionally. She did all of the leg work, the behind the scenes work, the editing, the cover and back page, and advised on the introduction, notes on the author, getting ISBN numbers, etc. It was such a relief to have found someone with Alanna’s ability and knowledge to help me have a written book published! I would not hesitate at all in recommending ‘Alanna Rusnak Publishing’. She will welcome you and work with you, advise you, give a professional opinion when needed, and she is THE BEST and ONLY one I will ever use to bring my works into print. I have already contacted her about taking on my next project! —DENAE TURNER author of VEILED EXISTENCE
OUTSTANDING
I’ve known some gifted graphic artists in my time but the multi-talented Alanna Rusnak is outstanding! Her creative skills and innate design sensibility, coupled with her ability to read the client’s mind, allow her to create eye-catching work with startling care. Everything she does is beautiful! —GERALDINE MACDONALD — SCIENTIFIC TRANSLATOR AND PUBLISHED AUTHOR
NOTHING SHORT OF AMAZING
From start to finish, the process of publishing with Alanna has been nothing short of amazing. If you are looking for a publisher who genuinely cares about the work they are publishing, look no further. This is not just a distribution apparatus or a copy editing service - this is someone who has an authentic passion and interest for the literary arts, and it absolutely shows. Beyond that, every aspect of the publishing process was laid out in a professional manner, through well thought-out timelines and clear and concise contracts that are easy to understand. I was never left wondering, with unanswered questions or radio silence. My latest project would not have been the success it is without the care and attention it was given by Alanna. —HANNIBAL LECTURE, author of ARGUMENTS WITH MORTALITY
AN EXCELLENT COMMAND OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE
Alanna is a great beta reader/editor. She has an excellent command of the English language, knows where to add subtle shades to coax out the right moods in your writing, and offers sincere compliments of strong elements. She suggested that I add a scene. At first, I didn't want to, but the more I chewed on it the more I realized she was right. She'd offer great assistance for any stage of your writing journey. —ROLLAN WENGERT — AUTHOR OF 'ZAIDE: MOZART'S LOST OPERA'
REMARKABLY TALENTED
I worked with Alanna on my latest novel, and having her eyes and brain at my disposal really helped it turn out to be something special. Not only is she an absolute joy to work with, but she’s a remarkably talented author and well-read reader, so she approaches her work with a strong combination of backgrounds. Ever since working with her, she’s become one my most trusted confidants when it comes to writing and at this point I couldn’t imagine my writing career without her. —WILLIAM F. AICHER — AUTHOR OF 'A CONFESSION' & 'THE UNFORTUNATE EXPIRATION OF DAVID S. SPARKS'