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Background and Ethics Statement
My weekly column “The Book Worm” ran in the Bigfoot Valley News for nearly a year. Prior to that, I occasionally had book reviews published in a number of publications. In addition I included book reviews in my quarterly newsletter: “Finding Your Way with Herbs,” which was published for seven years from the mid 80’s to early 90’s. I have also had the honor of serving as a judge for the Ben Franklin Book Awards program.
I had great fun with the awards program, the column, and the book reviews over the years, and they were well received by the community. However, as we all know, the print information industry (as well as the entire economy) is going through a transition. For now, publications rarely budget the money to pay reviewers and columnists; which is why many authors, publishing companies, and reviewers have turned to “pay for service” book reviews. Unlike some, all my reviews are honest and unbiased. Keeping the reviews unbiased is the only way I can earn and keep my readers trust. Unbiased reviews should be the credo of all reviewers, even in this era of paid reviews.
For an example of what your review might look like if I find problems with content, search on: Arctic Dreams / Harvest McCampbell. For another example, this time where the problem was with the grammar and editing, search on: “Mama Bear Baby Bear” / Harvest McCampbell.
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Fees
Initial evaluation for published books or manuscripts: $20.00
Editing: $20.00 per hour for initial editing, $2.00 per page for line edits and proof reading.
Research, fact checking, and miscellaneous services: $20.00 per hour
Book reviews: $1.00 per page reading fee + .10 per word for first review. (Rates for additonal content and exclusive content are higher. Research and fact checking fees may apply in some situations.)
Cover Scanning and Optimization: $20.00 for each optimization.
Submission services are available as part of package only: The first submission is free; additional individual hand submissions are charged a flat rate of $10.00 each.
Publication tracking: $20.00 per hour.
Please note, fees are subject to change; however, any changes will be posted here.
Questions? Comments?
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harvest95546@yahoo.com
Non Fiction Fiction Children’s Titles
Non-Fiction
Celebrations -- green, sustainable, organic, alternative, etc.
Cooking & Cook Books –healthy or healthier, special diets, organic, local, Indigenous, or with children
Crafts – for adults or children; origami, crafts using natural or recycled materials
Decorating – retro, antiques, thrift store and junk sale finds, natural or recycled materials, using handmade, home grown, and “green” items.
Earth Changes - must be based on science, observations or well grounded in traditional teachings. Very well researched items based on cultural predictions from a number of sources will be considered. If your work is channeled or derived from some other spiritual source—it is outside my area of expertise.
Entertaining – green, sustainable, organic, alternative, etc.
Food - cooking, growing, preserving, nutrition, stocking up, for healing, etc.
Floral Art - fresh from the garden or organic; using natural or recycled materials
Gardening – organic, green, transitional, roof top, indoors, dish, etc.
Green Living - must be practical and doable. Titles about technology must be written for the DIY market, and cover micro projects relevant to the home, small farm, or small office.
Health & Healing - alternative, natural, nutrition, herbal, etcetera. First person accounts as well as work based on research are welcome. If your work is channeled or derived from some other spiritual source—it is outside my area of expertise.
Herbs - in the garden, landscape, kitchen, for crafts, or healing
Indigenous Topics – Must be written by (or in collaboration with) the Indigenous people covered in the work.
Permaculture
Sustainable Living
Links to sample non-fiction reviews can be found here.
Fiction
Fictional work should promote positive ideals. Please refer to the list above and mention any of the topics which may be covered in your work when sending your query. You will find links to a few of my fiction reviews here. For more information please contact me by e-mail: harvest95546@yahoo.com Please use “Review Query” as your subject line, so I don’t mistake your e-mail for spam.
Children’s Titles
Children’s titles must be written with developmental stages and literacy acquisition or improvement in mind. I am a former preschool teacher, Headstart director, and family literacy specialist. If it gets my seal of approval—it’s good children’s literature. But don’t be overly intimidated. I love good children’s books, and great artwork sometimes over rides other concerns. You will find links to some of my children’s book reviews here (scroll down on the page to find links to a few more--there are a total of nine). For more information please contact me by e-mail: harvest95546@yahoo.com Please use “Review Query” as your subject line, so I don’t mistake your e-mail for spam.
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