Non-Fiction 7
When I began to write my book, I knew nothing other than how to place my thoughts on a word document. Bringing everything to life was eons away. With the support and guidance of Dan and Darlene Swanson, everything came together. Dan had the vision for my cover. I took his idea and ran with it. I could not be happier with the finished product. Darlene was responsible for formatting, and allowed me the latitude to make changes, and tighten up the project as a whole. Both are true professionals, and were very patient with a first time author, who asked for changes frequently as my excitement grew. Not only are they both amazingly talented at what they do, but are also wonderful people.
They took a personal interest in me, and asked about my life as a whole. They promptly returned calls, e-mails, and were in constant communication throughout the entire process. I consider both of them as true friends. Any person considering writing, should seek them out for cover and interior design work. Thank you so much, Van-Garde, for your expertise in making this dream come true.
—Mark McCarthy, author, Armchair Assessments
As a first-time author, I found working with Dan & Darlene to be a great experience. They guided me through the process, helped me make choices, and were willing to answer my questions. I certainly will use them on my next project and can recommend them to other authors.
—Richard A. Sanchez, author Judah Benjamin