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Chenille Books
Anne M Carley, Founder
chenillebooks.com
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PO Box 386 Charlottesville, VA 22902 USA
A division of Be Well Here & Co.

A M Carley's book, FLOAT • Becoming Unstuck for Writers

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What the caterpillar calls the end, the rest of the world calls a butterfly.”

~ Lao Tzu in the Tao de Ching

Thank you, Anne. Without you this project would have died on the vine. Your expertise, experience, and standards were what made the difference between a lot of doodling and an actual book.

I could no more have navigated the ins and outs of dealing with the printers, Amazon, KDP, and working with the illustrator than a man in the moon. Your involvement allowed me to be the writer.

As a result of this experience I am emboldened to pursue the next project with a renewed vigor I can thank you for…

Author: Isabel McNeill Carley

Full Title: The Orff Essentials Collection

Publisher: Brasstown Press

Invaluable material for music educators who teach recorder….[The books] provide the framework for a curriculum designed to develop comprehensive musicianship.

—Leslie Timmons, American Recorder

Anne Carley at Chenille Books was an excellent coach who helped me unpack my reading, writing, and research into an entire presentation for a conference. If you need help in getting from “A to B” as a writer, researcher, or for your personal passion project, Anne is not only exceptionally skilled at helping clients go from inception to a final, finished product; but she is also highly efficient and charmingly personable to work with along the way! She particularly helped me in the “ide…

In one brief consultation, Anne shifted my perspective on self-publishing, helping me to understand it as a valuable tool for advocacy and outreach. She began by asking me a deceptively simple, exceptionally useful question: “What
do you want to do with this book?” —Christina Wulf, author, Hear All The Bells

I would describe Anne as a compassionate, understanding, able, unassuming yet highly intelligent lady who is also an excellent teacher. Anne of Chenille Books took me from a place of frustration and despair to where I wanted to be. Now that I am there I can rest assured, knowing that I can always call Anne to help me with future problems as they arise.”

Hope is not the conviction that something will turn out well, but the certainty that something makes sense, regardless how it turns out.”

~ Vaclav Havel

Anne is one of those special people who can hear the unspoken things we say when we’re exploring our career, project, or personal journeys. She is able to reflect back to me wisdom I didn’t know I had, along with hard-earned but gently delivered wisdom of her own.”

Thank you, Anne. I am amazed how quickly you can turn this around. Meeting you online and receiving your guidance has been great! I so appreciate your help.”

Author: Leigh B. Grossman MD

Title: The Parent’s Survival Guide to Daycare Infections

Publisher: Marigold Books

I can’t recommend this book more highly for anyone seeking an easy to read yet comprehensive resource on infections and disease prevention in young children!

—Lee Todd Miller, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA

Author: Zack Bonnie

Title: Dead, Insane, or in Jail: A CEDU Memoir

Publisher: Not with the Program

Zack’s well-written tale does a remarkable job of recalling his thinking and his feelings as he gradually internalizes the madness of his everyday life and the hopelessness of his situation. In the tradition of “Darkness At Noon,” Zack’s history puts the reader into the life that too many “survivors” experienced, and he does this in a finely crafted page-turner.

—Philip Elberg, Esq., Newark, NJ

You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.”

~ Maya Angelou

If you’re an aspiring or published author with a manuscript languishing on the back burner, like I was, Anne Carley at Chenille Books is your go-to. She will light a fire under you and come up with realistic deadlines and a workflow that is organized and doable.”

It is a challenge to write and produce work that stands up to the critics! Yet, the folks at Chenille Books provide assistance and feedback at every stage of a project. From editing to self-publishing, you will find Chenille Books to be helpful. If there are two aspects of collaboration that stand out, I would pick out the coaching and the quality assurance. The coaching helps you in the creative process of becoming a better writer. The quality assurance protects your image and reputation by t…

Author: Charlie Van Hecke

Full Title: The Art of the Q: Build Your Business with Questions

Publisher: SalesTrainer4U

Charlie Van Hecke’s book, The Art of the Q, makes the case that we are all in sales! From beginning to end, The Art of the Q provides real-life examples and case studies. Charlie Van Hecke persuasively shows the reader how to make specific changes that lead to success, through relationships built on trust. This fast-paced business book begins with basic questioning skills to help…

Happy attendees at Being Seen Workshops with Carolyn O’Neal and Chenille Books founder A M Carley commented:

“This is a wonderful event. I hope you will keep doing it.”

“I’ll refer to the workbook over and over.”

“I appreciate both of you for your time, energy and expertise. Thank you for inspiring!”

“Great to be surrounded by creative energy in a welcoming space.”

“I’m still mulling over some of the discoveries I made during the writing exercise.”

“Excellent workshop led by authors Carolyn O…

Many, many thanks for the careful reading, the line edits and all the notes. I appreciate the time and diplomacy this work requires.”

Never be afraid to sit awhile and think.

~ Lorraine Hansberry
Wisdom Archive

I was beyond satisfied with our work together. It was just the lift and help I needed to stay focused on content and execution.”

Just looked at your suggestions – YES! It’s just what I needed! Perfect! Thank you… Thank you… Thank you… “

Anybody who has survived his childhood has enough information about life to last him the rest of his days.”

~ Flannery O’Connor

Anne Carley of Chenille Books was the perfect choice of a professional to assist me with my book project, Our Ancestors: Early Settlers in America. After an initial strategy session she had a clear understanding of my goals, and I was reassured that she was highly qualified and organized. Anne skillfully guided me through the whole production process while being patient and consistently responsive. She provided sound advice and kind assistance that resulted in an excellent book. I couldn’t be …

Pay attention to what they tell you to forget.

~ Muriel Ruckeyser
Wisdom Archive

Authors: Bobbie Jo Lieberman & Kenny Weber

Full Title: Sassy Salad Secrets: Supercharge Your Diet and Recapture Your Health by Unlocking the Power of Living Foods

Publisher: Ravensword Publishing

In this book is a simple solution that can profoundly shift the way you eat—and live. That’s because the single most important aspect in achieving optimum health is your diet. Sassy Salad Secrets brings a remarkable, unique and practical approach to the table. Your health and vibrant energy will re…

Author: Christine Ballard

Full Title: Records to the Rescue!: An Organizer for Your Essential Information

Publisher: The Orderly Office LLC

As a primary care physician for more than 30 years, I can say that Christine has pulled together exactly what is needed to help people be organized and responsible.

—Andy Macfarlan, MD

Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.”

~ Oscar Wilde

Her advice doesn’t seem like the typical “do this, do that,” advice because Anne’s approach is subtle and full of insight. I sense her deep respect both for where I am–now–and where I have the potential to be, and that allows me to “be here now” but also to dream big.”

I have the feeling that I don’t write my books, that the story is somewhere floating. My job is to be quiet, to be silent and alone, and ready to tune in to those voices and write the story.

~ Isabel Allende
Wisdom Archive

Show up, show up, show up, and after a while the muse shows up, too.

~ Isabel Allende
Wisdom Archive

Author: Terry Samala de Guzman

Title: Here I Am: Learning Along The Way

Publisher: Terry S de Guzman

Review: Touching and Generous. Weaving together strands of her own interesting life story, the author shares personal insights with the reader in the spirit of helpfulness. Terry Samala de Guzman has written this book to be useful for up-and-coming adults who are looking for some guidance. Her overall message seems to be to “stay healthy, be impactful, and [make life choices that will] enable yo…

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