“Jill Ronsley exceeded my expectations in her substantive edit of my novel, The Secret Zoo. Jill’s strongest abilities are, I believe, rooted in her unwavering attention to detail. From structuring sentences to suggesting adjustments to plot or characters, her advice and changes to The Secret Zoo always enhanced the readability and strengthened the story. An excellent writer, Jill is in touch with the nuances of language and knows how to tighten writing to have it read more cleanly, effectively, and gracefully. She does all this while maintaining the author’s unique voice.

Working with Jill, I sensed that she realized the passion that went into writing The Secret Zoo, and she not only respected that, she honored it. Jill was always available and answered emails more promptly than any other trade professional that I’ve worked with. I would highly recommend Jill’s services to everyone interested in having their work edited. I hold exceptionally high standards and was delighted when Jill surpassed them. I will undoubtedly work with Jill on future projects.”
—Bryan Chick, “The Secret Zoo Series,” published by HarperCollins

“When I began working with Sun Editing and Book Design, I was eager to finally move toward publishing early chapter books for children, but I had several concerns as a new author. At the time, I was a busy school librarian and athletic coach who worried that my writing would be just as disjointed as my hectic schedule was.

“Along with a desire for coherent writing, I hoped to authentically portray racially and ethnically diverse characters while grappling with timely and weighty topics related to culture, race, and identity through fresh stories that could captivate young readers. Sun Editing and Book Design realized the lofty goals I had for my embryonic drafts, transforming them into polished children’s literature.

“The editing was thorough down to the nuances of diction and syntax, with suggestions for how I could clarify the message for readers. I received insightful feedback, especially for character development and writing about sensitive or controversial topics. The comments and conversations during the editing process were instrumental in helping me make decisions that were germane to the overall purpose of my writing.

“Finally, the design for my books exceeded my expectations and was ideal for my audience.

“Jill Ronsley is professional, and it has been an honor to work with her.  As an experienced editor, she has a mastery of languages and literature. New authors will especially benefit from her knowledge of the publishing industry. Jill’s intelligence makes her a competent coach, and she is resourceful throughout the entire publishing process. Working with Jill has given me another reason to have peace about sharing my work with the world. I know that I have quality work. Sun Editing and Book Design has been an integral part of my confidence in becoming an author.”
—Kecia Johnson, Don’t Bring Me Bad News and Can You Handle the Truth?

“Jill Ronsley has been instrumental in the maturation and success of my first novel, Partners Again. Without hesitation, I can honestly say working with her has been a pleasure, an education, and a highly rewarding experience. From our first conversation prior to signing a contract to our final “until next time” after sending my novel to the printer, she was a guiding beacon of knowledge, experience, and empathy. I consider myself extremely lucky to have secured her highly skilled services, and I consider her a friend. With an eye for detail and a passion for literature, Jill’s remarkable work is the result of those priceless qualities we all hope for in an editor and designer. A thousand times over, thank you, Jill!”
—Arthur T. Lee, Partners Again

“Jill has a tremendously broad spectrum of knowledge and skills in book design, editing, and technical issues related to publishing and printing. She is careful, consistent, and dedicated to excellence. It is a pleasure to work with her.”
—S. L. Whyte, The Stelladaur Series (4 titles)

“Jill Ronsley is a delight to work with and did a masterful job designing and typesetting my young adult novel, Torn. When it came time to design the cover, I gave her a simple photograph and she was able to come up with four beautiful and unique covers for my book. It was a tough decision to make! She also beautifully designed my children’s book, Laura and the Leprechaun. I highly recommend her services to anyone looking for a true professional in the publishing industry.”
—Amber Lehman, Torn and Laura and the Leprechaun

“Jill has worked with Toys’NTayls since we initiated our first product and is responsible for every word we publish. She does line editing and copyediting of our marketing materials, books, games and website. She also designs our books and prepares them for press. Unique in her combination of diverse capabilities, she is always professional, trustworthy, kind and patient—a great example of how the Internet offers a wonderful opportunity to find and work with the best people worldwide.”
—Sarah Itzhaki, PhD, Wizarday! When Our Stuff Went Away and The Two-Tuba Switch

“Three words come to mind when I think of Jill Ronsley—collaborative, knowledgeable and expert. Jill partnered with us to deliver a beautifully designed and typeset Kringle Chronicles: Catching Santa book, then worked with our printers and in the end formatted our title into E-book form. Bravo Jill! You are truly an expert. One would never know by looking at our title on the bookstore shelf that it was produced by a small press. Catching Santa stands shoulder to shoulder with its corporately produced peers. Rest assured that Pants On Fire Press will partner with Jill on future releases.”
—David Powers, Catching Santa

“Jill, I am very grateful for the cover design and interior you developed for Kayak Reef. I must say, the ingenious editing was even more overwhelming. Great job! You are an example of integrity, not only in the way this book’s timely schedule was completed, but in your dedication to me, a customer. Thank you.”
—Bradley J. Stewart, Kayak Reef

“It is a scary prospect to let someone else touch your manuscript. Jill Ronsley took my ‘baby,’ Billie’s World, and handled it with tender loving care. Throughout the entire editing process, Jill was there supporting my book. Jill was always responsive and met all deadlines. There’s no doubt I will use Jill’s expertise on my next novel. Thank you, Jill, for being a part of my first publishing experience. You’re the best!”
—Kim Grossman Finkel, Billie’s World

“Jill has an amazing eye for design. For my middle-grade detective story, Amanda Lester and the Pink Sugar Conspiracy, I told her I wanted a layout that screamed ‘Fun.’ She gave me exactly that and turned my book into a work of art. Thank you, Jill!”
—Paula Berenstein, Amanda Lester and the Pink Sugar Conspiracy

“When I received glowing endorsements from 9 Teachers of the Year for Saltwater Taffy, I knew the design of the book was paramount. As an independent, I must make sure my products match and surpass the look and feel of New York. With Jill’s help and expert guidance, Saltwater Taffy is now a book that jumps off the shelf into the hands of readers. Her work is SAWEET!”
—Eric DelaBarre, Saltwater Taffey

“Jill Ronsley (Sun Editing & Book Design) has been a wonderful mentor and I thank her for her invaluable guidance.”
—Barbara Burgess

“I couldn’t be happier with Jill Ronsley’s work on my book, The Jericho River. Her edits and suggestions were insightful, and I found her eye for style to be one of my key assets. My book presented an unusual set of challenges: footnotes in a work of fiction, ancient scripts embedded in the text, maps, illustrations, two fonts, etc. It could easily have gone wrong and created a mess. But Jill handled the moving pieces like an expert craftsman. Best of all, I loved the one-stop-shopping: the ease of hiring a single vendor for both editing and design.”
—David W. Tollen