Book Clients

A. Marina Aguilar, M.A., MFT  Alchemy of the Heart, The Sacred Marriage of Dionysos and Ariadne
Laurel is an excellent writer and has a keen editor's eye. She knows how to shape material, which can be quite overwhelming at the beginning of a project. Laurel worked with me to write a strong introduction, and create a map of where I was going. She was instrumental in helping me to launch the project. Very grateful! [The book is currently being typeset for publication]. 

Gail Brenner, PhD. The End of Self-Help
Laurel embraced our work together from the depths of her heart. She is a skilled wordsmith who deeply understands words and writing, a teacher, a project midwife, a new friend, and enthusiastic supporter of my work. She not only made many suggestions that have greatly improved the book's presentation. She went above and beyond by suggesting concrete ways to move the project forward. I would work with her again in a heartbeat and give her my highest recommendation.

Scotty Bruer, The Best 10 Years of Your Life - But Let's Plan on 20!
​Laurel, your talent is such a blessing for you and everyone it touches. This book is only possible because you cared and opened your heart and spirit to receive the divine words that enabled the project – and truly made this book possible.

George Cappannelli, CEO, AgeNation
I have had the privilege of working with Laurel Airica on four manuscripts - one a work of non-fiction, Do Not Go Quietly, A Guide To Living Consciously and Aging Wisely For People Who Weren't Born Yesterday, (Hay House 2013) which I co-wrote with my wife; and the other three are lengthy works of fiction.
 
In both instances I was pleased to discover that Laurel demonstrated a unique ability to deepen my process not just in exploring elements of the structure, but content as well.  Her questions helped me to probe beneath the surface, forcing clarification of the material, enriching characters, teasing out aspects of events and exploring other larger philosophical questions.
 
There is a quote attributed to two musical greats - Arthur Rubinstein and Kurt Schnabel. "Almost anyone can play the notes," it says, "but the real music happens between the notes." This is something I can also say about the editing process. It can either be a mechanical experience of working on corrections to context and form, or it can go much deeper. My experience with Laurel definitely belongs in the latter category."

Bruce Johnson
Bringing my new novel Reflections on an Adolescence to the level of a professional product necessitated subjecting my final draft to both development and copy edits.  I was fortunate in finding a skilled wordsmith in Laurel Airica, herself a writer who understands the writing process at the deepest level, to perform these tasks. 
 
She was able to combine these two critical tasks in an efficient manner saving me money while also improving the quality of the book.  One of her unique talents is her ability to ask probing questions about critical passages an author may not have fully developed and to suggest a new direction to improve the book’s presentation.  Her contribution allows an author to bring crystal clear clarity to the expression of the book’s central and underlying themes.  I would not hesitate to work with her again, and I can recommend her services without any reservation.

Lisa Cypers Kamen, M.A., Founder of Harvesting Happiness
Laurel is a deeply intuitive provocateur in the most positive sense. She is a word Goddess and fantastic accountability partner who adds greater vibrancy, texture and flow to any project she touches."

Marty Markinson, Tony-Award Winning Producer and Owner of the Helen Hayes Theatre on Broadway for nearly 40 years
​“I was thrilled working with my editor, Laurel Airica. Her guidance and ability helped me achieve the results I was looking for when I initially drafted my memoir.”
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From: Scott Sayre, The Awakened Kitchen series – including Sugar Sensei
I was fortunate enough to work on my book, Sugar Sensei, with Laurel. I was expecting a thorough edit, but what I got was so much more!! She became an advocate for the truth in my writing, catching and helping me to correct grammatical and other procedural errors, but that was only the beginning. She asked the questions that I never would have thought to ask, walked me through logic problems or concerns. Most important she was able to help me see the work as a unitary whole, and to hold a vision that made it a cohesive and persuasive whole. Those questions that she asked enabled me to consider my central assumptions, and to bolster their content and their ability to withstand challenge. 
 
As the result of working with Laurel, I now have a work that I am proud of – a work which has been amazingly well received, and which has helped a number of people. Where in previous works, I had been poetically and stylistically polished, in this work I had both of those along with the rationality that well reasoned argument can bring. I am fortunate to have worked with Laurel and would heartily recommend her services to anyone needing an editor to fulfill the greatest potential of their work.
 
Nina Smart, PhD, Founder of SWF International
I waited fifteen years to find an editor with whom I could trust the process of working on my manuscript. Laurel’s natural combination of strength, sensitivity, literary genius and mastery of the English language made it easy for me to work with her. I’m very pleased with her professionalism and very lucky to have gained a friend. Her kindness and care for each written word transcended the editor’s role, aiding me to undergo a profound healing experience. Laurel’s gift and skills are simply angelic! If she chooses to work on your manuscript, know that your writing will be shaped with love.

Leah Stenson
Laurel brings heart, mind and spirit to the editing process. She has an astute understanding of how a manuscript can be shaped and its language fine-tuned as well as a command of language that enables her to convey her insights with clarity and sensitivity. I greatly appreciate her support as I make the transition from poet to lyric essayist.

Articles & Media Kit Clients

From: Akuyoe Graham, Founder of Spirit Awakening Foundation

"Laurel Airica is an extraordinary artist- poet, writer, her writing heals, transforms and inspires.  She has a unique eye and voice that touches and uplifts the soul.  In a word- Laurel Airica is brilliant and Her work exquisitely beautiful.  Thank you so much Laurel for all you've ever done for me..."

From: Saniel Bonder  
Subject: Book Promo 
Fantastic work, Laurel. The letter to media professionals is superb; the summary of the three audiences is excellent; and the selected excerpts are nothing short of marvelous. Thank you for such exquisite attention to my work.  I feel so very deeply appreciated and so very well presented and represented. ... Bravo, superb work!

From: Kevin C. Thompson  
Subject: Re: Final Draft
 of Promo Article
Laurel,

 You've nailed it! Your article accomplishes the goals of informing people, igniting discussion/debate, and giving people a reason to purchase this book. I can't think of another print campaign for a novel launch that even comes close. Thank You! 
Thank You!

From: Dale Epperson
  Subject: Memco Global's Front Page News


Hello Laurel,

 As with the prior document I reviewed, I continue to be impressed with your understanding of our business model...your ability to listen is surpassed only by your ability to articulate the message we are attempting to spread to our clients and target account population...

Best Regards

From: Wendy Wiles Kase  
Subject: Promo-Bio
If you ever have a chance to work with Laurel Airica, jump on it! She is the best bio-promo writer I've ever seen! She spends lots of time with you to get to know you and then extracts nuggets, weaving them into a story that you never realized you had.

From: Matthew Ferry  
Subject: Articles


Laurel,
 Your writing is incredible. I was totally blown away. I look at the article, and I think, ‘That's killer. Incredible writing. Totally amazing.’ You do great work!

From: Bill Hultquist
  Subject: Articles for Web Site


Laurel: 
Your work is so beautiful. You have captured what I would never have been able to say. These articles contain what we have been suffering to communicate. You are pure. Clarity in words. Thank you. I have never known a person to deliver such unimaginable communication. I do not know how to thank you. 
Thank you again! 



Bobbi Cowan  
Subject: Re: Press Release —or Feature Story


I love it! At first, second and third reading. Thank You....I think you really Got It! It really tells the whole story. Thank you...thank you...thank you!
 xox

​From: KiraRaa, Co-author of 2012: Atlantean Revelations
Dearest Laurel! Know that my heart is filled with divine appreciation for your most heart-felt and well-crafted materials. The expertise you have demonstrated, combined with your sincere attention to our book, calls to me in a way that warms the soul.
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When Bobbi recommended you to write our press release her absolute confidence in your ability to capture the essence of both our book and our presence were "right on." This was no small task, and you not only rose to the occasion, you set the new standard. Thank you again for all of your hours, attention, care and love! Abundant Blessings of Joy