Rosemary, many thanks! . . . your comments are very useful and to the point. . . You have the goal just right—taking it that extra 10% to its ultimate level of excellence.

— William Ury, international negotiator and mediator, bestselling author of Getting Past No and The Power of a Positive No

Recently, I worked with Rosemary Carstens to finish an edited book on the Japanese diaspora. Her advice and editing helped me produce a manuscript of a much higher quality than I would have been able to do for myself.

— Nobuko Adachi, assistant professor in anthropology, Illinois State University

I just want to thank you for your beautifully written article in Alternative Medicine magazine about toxic chemicals in cosmetics. I thought it was very well done—quite comprehensive on the science and regulatory issues, and also well framed.

—Stacy Malkan, Health Care Without Harm, http://www.safecosmetics.org

Many thanks for your hard work. Your editing was excellent and very easy to follow. I am sure the book will be a lot better because of your work.

— Derek McDougall, associate professor in politics, University of Melbourne

You have been a star performer in this phase of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement and I appreciate your efforts.

— Art Hirsch, Associate, Environmental Manager
Felsburg, Holt, & Ullevig

I think Village of Painters is gorgeous . . . and, of course, you had a big hand in making it a success.

— Frank Korom, author, filmmaker, and associate professor of religion and anthropology at Boston University

Thank you for the kind comments and excellent coaching you provided on Pancake Potluck. It is so much stronger now.

— Ann Hayes, author of The Pancake Potluck Sketchbook, and other children’s books

Rosemary has worked with us since 2002 . . . Her approach to her work has been consistent, professional, and of high quality. She is easy to work with and always reliable. Her academic background in international relations and Latin American studies coincides well with our subject areas and has resulted in sensitive and thoughtful author interactions on her part.

— Steve Barr, Director of Production, Lynne Rienner Publishers

Your marketing workshop for our company was very interesting, thorough, entertaining, and helpful. Thank you so much.

— Jeannine Fox, Realtor

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— Mary Malm, Administrator, Boulder Dermatology Clinic
http://www.BoulderDermatology.com

And about FEAST, our award-winning online magazine about books, art, food, film, and travel:

Thank you, Rosemary, for what you do and who you are--your goodness comes through.

-- Thrity Umrigar, author

I read your intro three times, thinking—wow, this is the kind of reader I have been writing for, she gets it. She knows the difference between eating a handful of M&Ms and letting a great piece of chocolate melt slowly, sensuously in her mouth.

— Nadine Laman, author

What a great read!

— Karen Mitchell, freelance writer

Congratulations to Rosemary Carstens on her latest issue of FEAST—wonderfully written and full of great insights.

— Gail Storey, author of The Lord’s Motel, and other hilarious tales

Wow, COOL – THANKS!

— Jeff Kleinman, literary agent, Folio Literary Management

Your magazine is great—and so is the Hockney write up!

— Allison Agsten, Media Relations Manager, Los Angeles County Museum of Art