Hiring Richelle was one of the best decisions we made with our book, The Light Shines in the Darkness. As a writer, I’ve published a number of books and articles, but the publishing-on-demand business was new to me. Richelle knows book production. Her years of experience in publishing were critical to getting our book out on time and to a high standard. In particular, her leadership and organizational skills made this a better book. Her contacts in the behind-the-scenes book production world were critical to our success. She was able to view our project with an objective and professional eye. She understood our vision and story immediately and set out to make that dream a reality. In short—she was a God-send. In addition to being a responsible, savvy, hard-working professional, she does what she says she will do, and she’s a delight to work with. I’ve worked with editors all over the country, and Richelle is in the upper echelon of her peers. I give her my highest recommendation.
Melinda Rainey Thompson
Author/Speaker
I’ve known Richelle Thompson for close to 20 years, as a fellow Episcopal church communicator, and as the managing editor for Forward Movement. Her thoughtful, astute skills for the management of the various communications processes—development of projects, management through to completion and publication—are matched only by her sensitivity and clarity as an editor and her collaborative style as a colleague. She’s the real thing. A true, valuable and valued professional.
—The Rev. Leonard Freeman
Former Director of Communications, Trinity Church Wall Street, New York
Former Canon and Director of Communications, Washington National Cathedral
Richelle is a brilliant editor. She brings out the best in your writing, fine-tuning your sentences to illuminate the essence of your work. She helps you capture your reader and never let them go! With her gentle spirit and forceful intellect, she guides the writer to their best work.
—The Very Rev. Kate Moorehead Carroll
Dean, St. John’s Cathedral, Jacksonville, Florida
I was first introduced to Richelle Thompson through several friends. Never in my life had I worked with an editor, but the time had come to pursue the adventure. Working with her was almost effortless. I was fearful of judgment and criticism, but Richelle made her suggestions to me in a professional yet kind manner. As the publication date drew near, she assured me this would be like giving birth. Indeed, bringing this writing to the world was just like that. Now with joy and pride, I tell others about this completed work. You cannot go wrong working with Richelle and her team at Crown Publishing. She is a great representative of a writer’s dream come true!
—Molly Lin Dutina
First-time Author
Crown Communications 