"Passion. Transparency. Professionalism. Working with Koehler Books to publish my debut novel has been a joy. These people love their work and it shows. From the submissions editor who first reached out to me, to the graphic artist who designed the cover, to the book editor who was in the trenches giving me both global and granular feedback, to publisher John Koehler himself taking the time to chat with me ahead of the whole process, everyone was keyed in and specific with their notes and suggestions. And they were great notes. When I think back on the original manuscript I submitted and the suggestions the team made to improve the book, I cringe at what could’ve been. Their suggestions made for a better book. John and company take the time to get to know you, to build trust, and they describe what you can expect from the process in simple, clear terms. They are responsive and generous with their time and expertise. Did I mention they’re also down to earth and easy to work with? A great experience all the way around."