TESTIMONIALS
Praise for Orange Frazer Press
“Sacred Spaces: Experiencing Liminality took Tom Schiff and me over five years to produce. Locating the old missions, churches, cathedrals, synagogues, mosques, and temples we wanted to photograph, making arrangements and getting permissions to photograph them, Tom traveling all over the US to take the photographs and finally developing them in large format, took years of work. Once we had a collection of photos, we needed to decide how to present them, what I, as the author, should write about, and how to format and organize them for a book. I communicated with several publishers, all of whom were interested in the project, but did not offer the kind of support we needed until we met with Orange Frazer. They were enthusiastic about the project, which helped to rekindle our enthusiasm, which after so many years, had begun to wane. Marcy, Sarah, and the team at Orange Frazer helped me write what was a challenging essay on the strange topic of liminality in a way that hopefully makes it interesting for a wider audience. They also enthusiastically took on the challenging work when I decided to lay the book out as a kind of “photographic pilgrimage” beginning in California and working its way across the USA winding up in Cincinnati where we both live. The maps they created of that “pilgrimage” for the flyleaves both at the beginning and end of the book took a great deal of work. The result adds significantly to the overall aesthetics of the book. We all want publishers who listen to us, who make constructive suggestions and who stay with us throughout the often-tortuous process of publishing a book. Working with Orange Frazer was great throughout the entire process.”
—James P. Buchanan, Sacred Spaces
(August 2024)
“Love the OFP folks who guided me through the publication of my first book. Their enthusiasm and professionalism made me grateful beyond my expectation. Thanks, sistahs!”
—Brent Coleman, Cincinnati Characters
(July 2022)
“I just published my fourth book through Orange Frazer Press. They are an absolute pleasure to work with, making the whole process easy and fun. I am always amazed by their creative layout and design. They stick to schedules and are very responsive to questions that come up. I am a very happy Orange Frazer author.”
—Buck Niehoff, Walking Ancient Ohio
(September 2022)
“From the time I brought the first manuscript to Orange Frazer Press and discussed the concept, I knew that I was at the right place for my book. Their experience with similar projects and their knowledge of the whole process was a comfort to this first-time writer. They knew the right questions to ask about my audience and how it would be distributed and the art department delivered a book that had the feel of a 1920s period piece—the exact thing I was going for. From manuscript to delivery, every phone call and email was answered promptly and courteously and I knew from the beginning we were a team. The strength of any company is its attention to detail, delivery as promised and quality of their product. Orange-Frazer delivered on all facets. Thanks to the whole team for making Golf Reaches the Seven Hills a success.”
—Gerry Lanham, Golf Reaches the Seven Hills (October 2021)
“After several years of writing, the thrill of holding our book in our hands is now possible thanks to the careful and graceful guidance by the Orange Frazer team. Professional and respectful—always listening, never pushing—Margaret and Sarah educated us about the many details of the publishing process to make our manuscript perfect. They kept the process moving forward at a good pace and even accomplished the printed product ahead of schedule! We are very grateful!”
—Michael and Jane Myers, Hello Saints! (September 2021)
“Orange Frazer Press handled my publishing needs with a high level of professionalism and created a product that met all my expectations. Marcy, Sarah, Margaret, Janice and the rest of the staff were amazing to work with and we had a good time along the way.”
—Justin Stauffer, Charlie’s Boy (June 2021)
“After studying the website of the Orange Frazer Press, I knew immediately that Orange Frazer was the ideal publisher for my book titled, Harness Racing Stories of Fayette County, Ohio. From start to finish, Orange Frazer’s competent, personable, and energetic staff made the publication of my 115-page book with 53 images an enjoyable experience. It was a seamless process. Given the COVID-19 lockdown of 2020 and early 2021, the project was completed in a timely manner entirely by emails and a single telephone call without any face-to-face meetings. The staff was a delight to work with. Sarah Hawley, the project manager, kept me fully informed at every stage of production and eagerly answered the questions I posed completely and with good humor. The Orange Frazer team proofread the manuscript with a laser-like focus and made useful suggestions that always made for a better book. Kelly Schutte designed the colorful, eye-catching front and back covers with so much imagination and creativity that everyone who has seen the book comments first of all on its beautiful appearance. From the outset, I knew the Orange Frazer Press would produce an outstanding book that I could be proud of. It certainly did this and exceeded my high expectations in every sense of the word.”
—John W. Leland, Harness Racing Stories of Fayette County, Ohio (June 2021)
“Jennifer Mooney and I worked with Orange Frazer Press on the publication of our book, Hope Interrupted: America Lost and Found in Letters. OFP partnered with us to produce a beautiful book that was timely in the wake of political, civil and social unrest in 2020 in the United States. The OFP team guided us through the publication process with uncommonly aggressive deadlines because of the subject matter, and the editing process was thorough but not painful. We are pleased with how our book turned out and we thank OFP for believing in us.”
—Byron McAuley, Hope, Interrupted
(May 2021)
“Thanks again to all of you good folks at Orange Frazer. I am delighted with the way my book turned out.”
—Tim Lynch, To Build a Home (January 2021)
“The OFP Team delivers. On all fronts. On-time, uncompromising quality, peak creativity, sensitivity, customer-centered as a way of life. That’s a fact. Communication champions! Every person my daughter co-author and I talked with at OFP was approachable, available, guiding, and comforting. If you’re not sure what to do, they’re here for you. And all done wrapped in strong midwestern values of honesty, integrity, friendliness, accountability, and professional response-ability.”
—Dennis and Riley O’Grady, Communicate Like a Pro (November 2020)
“When I searched for a publisher for my first book, every time I opened a beautiful example of the style I was looking for, Orange Frazer was the publisher. Done! They are an incredibly supportive and helpful team during the process of book development and design, and my book is now as beautiful as the others. It was an easy decision to choose Orange Frazer for my second book (and my third, hopefully in 2021). Orange Frazer is the best.”
—Kathy Merchant, Imagineers, Impresarios, Inventors (September 2020)
“Orange Frazer Press took care of every aspect of producing my book. They made the process simple for me and they completed it ahead of schedule. The design for the cover was especially creative and it is absolutely beautiful. As well as doing a great job, everyone is delightful and fun to work with.”
—Buck Niehoff, Walking the Thames
(September 2020)
“Orange Frazer Press is wonderful to work with. They do such a professional job.”
—Cathy Chasteen, A Comforting Light
(August 2020)
“I recently fulfilled a life-long dream in publishing my first book, Accidental Heroes. I couldn't have done it without Sarah, Margaret and Marcy at Orange Frazer Press. They were wonderful to work with!”
—Pete McGinty, Accidental Heroes
(August 2020)
“I could not be more impressed with Orange Frazer in how they helped me with my book “Rocky’s Rules.” They went above and beyond to help turn a dream into a reality for me and I could not be more appreciative of how kind, how diligent, and how professional these folks are. If you want your creative work done properly, Orange Frazer is the place to go.”
—Rocky Boiman, Rocky’s Rules
(August 2020)
“Orange Frazer Press has been outstanding for me, the author, from book concept to interfacing with me from jacket design to the photographic and written layouts to their writing of promotional material. The jacket itself is a complete delight largely due to Orange Frazer's proactive creativity and super taste. Based on Orange Frazer's excellent reputation for quality I expected a first class product and am completely and enthusiastically satisfied.”
—David Jeffrey, Birds (May 2020)
“Book on wildlife artist Ruthven is a 2019 highlight for Wilmington publishing house.”
—The Wilmington News Journal
(February 2020)
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“The team at Orange Frazer did a terrific job publishing my book. Beyond expectations...and in record time! They were friendly, professional, and created a beautiful book jacket. I couldn't be more pleased. Thank you, thank you.”
—Lynn Carden, The Women of Robertson Place (November 2019)
“For several months, I have been deeply involved with Orange Frazer Press in producing the 100th anniversary book for GE Aviation. It was a wonderful experience working with a wildly enthusiastic group of young talent all committed to making the book memorable. During the process, the staff enthusiasm was terrific. Every little annoying request that GE presented was handled very quickly. Orange Frazer Press is wildly responsive. And the end result? Holy Moly—I am being bombarded with notes from GE executives and employees, and retirees taken by the sheer beauty of the book. GE was very good about allowing me to decide on a publisher, and I knew exactly where to go. Yeah, yeah, yeah, I'm feeling pretty darn smart right now. The team at Orange Frazer truly loves books. There is an aesthetic you feel the moment you enter the building in tiny Wilmington, Ohio. It has been a wonderful experience.”
—Rick Kennedy, 100 Years of Reimagining Flight: GE Aviation (July 2019)
“Orange Frazer provides the sort of dedication and professionalism you expect from centennial old publishing houses situated in big cities like New York or Boston. This is a small publisher that still works from the philosophy that close and friendly contact with the author is for the best for all parties. Margaret and Sarah are the dynamic duo when it comes to making the author feel taken care of, and they are willing to go out of their way to answer and help with any subject a struggling (and inexperienced) author might have.
They simply don't make 'em like this anymore. Orange Frazer Press, the friendliest publisher in the world right now? You bet! Love you, girls!”
—Frode Singsaas, A Roaring Silence
(June 2019)
“I choose Orange Frazer Press because before I can promise a reader that River Queens is the best book I can produce, it has to be the best book I can produce.”
—Alexander Watson, River Queens
(January 2019)
“Orange Frazer made the process of putting together our anniversary book seamless. Any last minute changes were accommodated and any questions we had were answered promptly. Professional and patient!!”
—Betsy Ross, Flying Pig Marathon: Twenty Years Running (December 2018)
“I have spent the morning looking at the book over and over. I cannot get any work done, so I hold you responsible for that. I really am thrilled with it and hope you are as pleased as well. I appreciate so much all the time and efforts you all put into making this a reality. I know this is your job, but it requires true creativity and artistry. I just cannot wait for them to delivered and available to fans of the Murphy. This community is so fortunate to have a publishing company such as yours in its midst. You took my research and turned it into an art book. You are amazing. Much appreciation!”
—Note from author Jennifer Hollon, The Historic Murphy Theatre (September 2017)
“Orange Frazer came highly recommended to us and exceeded our expectations. Marcy, Sarah, and the entire staff provided guidance and support in publishing the book. They shared our enthusiasm for our story. Their editorial insights, cover design, and marketing suggestions were invaluable. We would highly recommend Orange Frazer to anyone interested in publishing a book.”
—Nick Ragland, CEO of Gorilla Glue, The Savior (September 2016)
“We knew our story was in good hands when we met Marcy Hawley. Marcy, Sarah, Aly, and everyone at Orange Frazer are such friendly, knowledgeable, professional people who shared our enthusiasm for our story. Their expertise and attention to detail resulted in a beautifully designed book of exceptional quality. Working with Orange Frazer Press was such an enjoyable experience and we look forward to working with this wonderful group of people again.”
—Valerie Woebkenberg, Miles on the Mayflower (May 2016)
“I don't think anyone could have helped me through the process any better than the folks at Orange Frazer. They gave me choices with guidance and always gave me the last say. From the first meeting to the books-in-hand, and all the phone calls in between—everyone was wonderful!”
—Polly Jordan, Count the Seven Fruits of Israel (November 2015)
“The book looks great! The selection of Laura Pulfer and Orange Frazer Press proved to be a winner. The Orange Frazer book production process was critical in the control of the cost and on-time delivery. It has been a good experience and certainly will preserve our corporate legacy. Many thanks to all.”
—El Bourgraf, Chairman and Co-Founder of Ferno-Washington Inc., Handle with Care
(October 2015)
“I cannot thank Orange Frazer enough for producing such a lovely book! I continue to be thrilled with the results of Living Artfully. The quality of everything matched and surpassed my expectations. The product, especially, and the journey with the opportunity to meet and work with you were all fantastic. I am so happy to recommend Orange Frazer Press.”
—Shannon Carter, Living Artfully
(August 2015)
“On February 27th we had a 'Thank You Party' to a community that embraced our organization during the 61 days Karson went missing. As a result of the incident we partnered with Orange Frazer Press to publish our book written by Abbie Beam. Since we are not in the book business, Orange Frazer Press made this simple and took a lot of the guess work out of it. They were easy to work with and provided a lot of professional insight to make our product even better. I can’t thank them enough for their assistance with this project.”
—Wilmington Police Chief Duane Weyand, K9 Karson Comes Home
(August 2015)
“Orange Frazer may be a small company located in a small city, but don’t let that fool you. The product the Orange Frazer team produces can match that from any of the larger publishing companies. The process from initial e-mail and telephone contact to meet and greet, editing, design, and proofing make the author feel welcome and involved in every stage of publishing. It’s a great company with skilled people who help tell stories through terrific books.”
—Bill Plunkett, The G-man and the Diamond King (June 2015)
“I wish that I had used Orange Frazer Press for my first three books, rather than waiting until my fourth. With the first three, when I finished writing, I discovered that I was only half done, with the most tedious part—overseeing the editing, designing, proofreading, and printing—yet to be done. But OFP streamlined all that. I was especially pleased with the swiftly-created and completely appropriate cover design that captured the book visually. The OFP staff was prompt, thoughtful, charming, and they knew what they were doing. My next book—probably a novel about the municipal bond industry, a surprisingly interesting topic—should be ready for OFP in about two years.”
—Buck Niehoff, Jammu Mail and Walking Hadrian’s Wall
“We are absolutely thrilled with our 125th anniversary book, University of Cincinnati College of Nursing: 125 Years of Transforming Health Care. Orange Frazer Press delivered an outstanding product within a short timeline so that we could have the book in time for our celebration. They were a pleasure to work with.”
—Melanie Cannon, University of Cincinnati College of Nursing 125th anniversary book
“For writers, there's nothing like the joy of handing our work over to people who fling themselves into the next step—making it better. The Orange Frazer folks are fierce about detail and devoted to quality. Every book I’ve seen come out of those quirky offices in Wilmington is wonderful in its own way. Beautifully designed and thoughtfully executed. No cookie
cutters allowed.”
—Laura Pulfer, Out of Habit
“I just published my fourth book through Orange Frazer Press. They are an absolute pleasure to work with, making the whole process easy and fun. I am always amazed by their creative layout and design. They stick to schedules and are very responsive to questions that come up. I am a very happy Orange Frazer author.”
—Buck Niehoff, Walking Ancient Ohio (September 2022)
“From the moment I met Marcy and Sarah Hawley at the kick-off event for my father's book, JOE, I knew that I had met kindred spirits. Marcy casually suggested I contact Orange Frazer if I ever decided to write a book and that's exactly what I did. From the initial meeting to discuss the book project to the actual publication, I knew I had made the right choice. Marcy and the staff made the process one of the most memorable of my life. Their attention to detail, especially with graphics, were top notch and made the final product a piece of art in my eyes. I can't begin to imagine anyone else publishing my books who could match the quality and attention to detail of the folks at Orange Frazer Press... They are simply
the best!”
—Phil Nuxhall, Stories in the Grove
“People are over the moon about my book, and so am I. I can't say enough good things about Orange Frazer.”
—Paul Kari, The Strength to Endure
“Once we walked into the Orange Frazer offices, we knew we were in the right place. Marcy’s office was one that was warm, inviting, loaded with books, in a vintage setting, one in which we immediately felt comfortable. The entire staff is personable, knowledgeable, and extremely professional while projecting a relaxed atmosphere. Our initial impression that we’d found a perfect match proved to be true. Marcy, Sarah, and Brittany were as eager as we to have a finished product of quality—one in which we could be proud. The experience was all that we’d hoped for and more. We look forward to an ongoing relationship with this talented group of people. Their slogan says it all—Your story, beautifully told. It was and we thank them!”
—Wendell Cultice, Slaughterhouse Kid
“If you are looking for a publisher to bring your book to life, I highly recommend using Orange Frazer Press. Orange Frazer Press recently published a children's story authored by my then 11-year-old daughter. We visited on-line self-publishing websites but became quickly overwhelmed by detail decisions including formatting and layout. The manuscript sat for months building dust, until we found the team at Orange Frazer.
The team at Orange Frazer Press took my daughter's story with our accompanying art and created a beautiful keepsake that is engaging and easy to explore, with a young reader in mind. A copy of the book is in the children's section at our local library and has been checked out for weeks! Each team member was a joy to work with, demonstrating expertise and professionalism throughout every step of the process. We felt the respect and camaraderie among employees who were as equally as excited about our project as we were.
Orange Frazer Press made the process of transforming a story into a book a personal and enjoyable experience. They created a product that is far superior to anything we could have made online on our own. If you want your book created by a talented and thoughtful team who truly cares about their authors as well as the beauty of their craft, contact Orange Frazer Press.”
—Jami Jeffrey (parent of the author), The Little Brown Squirrel (July 2022)
“I owe the start of my possibilities to Orange Frazer Press. Now that I’ve had my first book published, getting my other ideas out into the world doesn’t seem like an impossible dream. I’d probably still be behind a computer stressing about which type of paper to use or what sort of cover to display if it weren't for this generous and enthusiastic team. If you want your book published by a hardworking, creative, and talented group of people that get the job done, turn to Orange Frazer Press.”
—Amira Jeffrey, author, age 12, The Little Brown Squirrel (July 2022)
“Working with Orange Frazer Press gave us the personal attention we were looking for, without compromising quality, a Cintas hallmark. After all, small is how we began, and it's important to remember your roots.”
—Karen Carnahan, Cintas
“It's a masterpiece. I think it's absolutely beautiful.”
—Colleen Brethen, Not Just Another Cookbook
“Orange Frazer’s team members were a pleasure to work with: thoroughly professional, wonderfully creative, and bend-over-backward, hand-holding helpful. They seemed to possess a sixth-sense for the product I wanted, but couldn’t quite define. So I gave them the manuscript and a short stack of photos and—zingo!—out came a beautiful, affordable, marketable, award-winning book.”
—John Buccholz, The Orphan Home
“Orange Frazer has been easy to work with—honest, professional, helpful with the countless tasks that must be taken care of, and on time with quality products. I urge anyone considering such projects to take a good look at Marcy and her staff at Orange Frazer.”
—Thomas Otten, The Pride of Price Hill
“Working with Orange Frazer resulted in a beautifully designed, one-of-a-kind book that has won rave reviews locally and nationally from both public and peer.”
—Phyllis Hegner, Free and Public
“The staff at Orange Frazer Press is terrific. They are creative, cooperative and thorough. I hope to work with them again.”
—Janet Shailer, The Austerlitz Bugle-Telegraph
“Over twenty years of leadership! Orange Frazer reaches for quality and makes books their readers are proud to own forever."
—Jim Dicke, Crown Equipment Corporation
“We have followed their work for nearly 20 years and have seen the amazing 'track record' they have created, making it easy to want their professional assistance when it came time to publish a book of our drawings. Orange Frazer set thoughtful guidelines and industry standards: then stepped back to gave us the freedom to create the high quality art book we had originally envisioned. We could not have done this without their expert guidance. Thank you, thank you, thank you.”
—David & Barbara Day, Vanishing Cincinnati
“I am very fortunate to have met the entire staff and enjoyed their company many times over. JB and I have had many interesting conversations, and, well, Marcy is a wonderful woman to say the least. Sarah speaks volumes of energy and enthusiasm.”
—Verne Haugen, Count Me In
“Kudos to Orange Frazer Press for making my story into a quality book. I found the staff to be professional and supportive as we worked together to produce a quality novel from my manuscript. Costs and services are clearly laid out at the beginning, transparency is a key aspect of how they do business.”
—John Brackett, Suffer the Little Children