Testimonials from authors
"Everyone (and mean everyone) at Tate Publishing has been a pleasure to work with. The Tate family makes their authors feel apart of the family and not just a number within a large corporation. It is obvious that you hire those not only with a blessed gift, but those with their heart in their work."
Author Phyllis Riley
"Everyone I have dealt with, beginning with Dr Tate, have always been very positive and encouraging, unlike many of the horror stories I've heard from some of my friends who worked for years to get their book published. I am one more happy first time author whose dream has become reality with the guidance of a great publisher. Thank you again."
Author Kent Sutherland
"I had my lawyer read over the contract. He himself is a published author, and he was so jealous of the contract they had offered. Being a teacher, I have learned to research everything I involve myself in, and I looked into many other publishers; from my findings and experience Tate was the only publisher that was pro-author. I truly believe that they are one of the few companies that actually live by their mission statement and the work of their staff reflects those beliefs."
Author Joanne Saunders
"Tate Publishing has spoiled us with consistent courtesy, professionalism, and timely efficiency. Everything you promised came through right on target."
Author Barbara Newton
"What a warm response from everyone at Tate. Since there are SO many people (smile), if you would be so kind to let everyone there know how grateful I am for working with me. For being patient, understanding, and ever gracious. I am proud to present my book and say that Tate Publishing is my publisher. Each one of you is first class."
Author Terri Arnett
"I am new to the publishing industry and have come across several publishing companies. My encounters with them contrasted with my encounters with Tate Publishing have been remarkably different. Your website was exceptional. The amount of information your website and e-mail supply is sufficient enough that I know exactly what you want, how you want it and what you plan to do with my manuscript. In comparison there are other publishing companies that have supplied me with no information, no details and no plan of action. In my opinion your customer service is number one. You returned both my e-mails and phone calls, your receptionist was pleasant to speak with and represented your company admirably. Whereas other publishing companies don't seem to really care about customer relations. They don't return e-mails, phone calls and their telephone skills are abysmal. They give the impression that my phone call is an annoyance to their existence."
Author Justin Griffin
"Thank you so very much, Melanie, and please tell everyone in your staff and company that this ride has been very, very enjoyable!"
Author George K. Chatters
"I wanted to express my heart-felt appreciation for the manner in which you and your team have conducted yourselves during the process of publishing my first book. From my first meeting with Richard and throughout the entire process I have been received professionally and warmly. Every player on your team responded quickly and exactly when they promised they would. Their work was excellent and more importantly they were extremely helpful to me as I walked through this process for the first time. As I had questions about the step I was in the middle of or about the next step everyone made this experience delightful.
I have visited with many aspiring authors about your company and will continue to share about your service and excellence. I am filled with confidence that my book will be given every opportunity for success as we near the time when the marketing part of the process begins. Thank you for helping me build my dreams!"
Author Boe Parrish
"You and all of your staff really have done an excellent job! As a traveling consultant, I am very busy. I believe that God gave you all exactly what He knew that I needed to complete various aspects of this project. That along with your spirit of excellence and efficiency have ministered to me. I feel closer to God because of it."
Author Barbara Mays
"The administrative and supervision organizational structure at Tate Publishing is well equipped to walk you from phase to phase, perfection to perfection and challenge to challenge. The organizational structure provides the nurturing, support, and perfection needed to take your book to the level of desired manifested results."
Author Joanne Williams
"One of the parts of the process I really enjoyed was when my cover design was being birthed. Sommer Buss worked on my project and she was a delight and really listened to what I believed the Holy Spirit ministered to me as to a cover design. She brought my 'vision' to fruition. Bottom line, I truly loved watching that cover design emerge. The text is what the book is all about, of course. But, there was something about what was 'sandwiching' the words that made it a real book for me.
I also appreciated the availability of Dr. Tate when I had questions relative to the contract before signing. My husband and I were in a three-way conversation with him one day and he afforded us all the time needed to go through everything about which I had questions. Dr. Tate was extremely friendly and conversation was not stiff and difficult. After speaking with him, I felt most comfortable that signing on with Tate Publishing was the right thing for me to do."
Author Carol Brown
"I just want to thank you for all Tate is doing for my book. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to have my work published for the first time ever."
Author Joe Cetrone
"I cannot tell you how excited and pleased I am with the whole process of getting a book published. Tate has helped me enormously in understanding the steps that have to be taken to make a work of the heart into a book. The book, within the fictional storytelling platform that God has given me, can now share scriptural insights with multitudes of people that like reading fiction."
Author Jo Ann Snapp
"I have to pinch myself to believe it! I am amazed at the efficiency and professionalism of all who I have had the pleasure of working with over the last few months. May God bless [Dave Dolphin] and everyone at Tate for this most pleasant and fulfilling experience."
Author Linda Camarillo
"I want to thank and praise God for the marvelous work you have done on my book, 'Crossing the Red Sea.' Your publishing staff is great and the process was definitely worth the wait. Being a published author is a dream come true! I thank God for your professional and hard work in making this book the 'workmanship of God.'"
Author Shepherd Andrew Josh Martin
"Thanks again for your expertise, obvious artistic capabilities and guiding me through the process. I'm very thankful that [Sommer Buss] is on the 'Misty Misty Morn' team."
Author David Oaks
"I have been informed that there will be other publishers that will be very interested in my future projects. I have read my contract with Tate and I know that I can change boats at any time. Let me say this for ALL those other publishers, I'm part of Tate and they are part of my family. I'm NOT interested in anything they have to offer until Tate publishing asks me to leave. I thank God for the direction he has given me through Tate. I pray that through the next years you will continue to be blessed and that all that you do with the business is successful."
Author Leon Mentzer
"I wanted to write to you and let you know what a real blessing your entire staff has been to me during the course of making my book a reality. Each and every person I've dealt with down the line has done a completely professional and outstanding job in their respective area of work. You guys have such a first class operation, and it is obviously blessed of the Lord. I cannot begin to tell you what it has meant to me personally to have had the chance to work with you all."
Author Rick Garrett
"I received my shipment of books yesterday. I cannot tell you how humbled I was to see the final product. You all did such a beautiful job on my book. It still somehow doesn't seem real to me. It has been quite a process, but to see the completion of it is just beyond any words I could find to express my gratitude to you for believing in me and my book. I wish to thank each and everyone of you for all of your hard work in seeing this project through. Thank you all so very much."
Author Sandy Rogers
"I wanted to tell you how happy I am with my book 'Chili and Chocolate Cake!' The cover [Sommer Buss] did is just awesome! Everyone loves it! What a blessing you have been to me. Thank you so much for your part in making this become a reality!"
Author Joyce Schneider
"I was truly impressed with your staff and our treatment while in Oklahoma City. I prayed my way through the publishing maze to Tate Publishing, and I know the Lord sent me there. I am anxious to begin the work with your staff on my book, and I still have faith in Christ and your company that it will be a wonderful adventure and Cody's story will be a blessing to many. Please tell everyone there what a blessing my entire family received on our visit."
Author Raina Futrell
"I want to personally thank you for all the effort and extra attention you have put into making Terry's book possible. I am so touched by all of you and the manner in which you have handled this 'treasure' of Terry's. I feel many lives will be touched and blessed through his marvelous book."
Pam De La Porte
Wife of Author Terry De La Porte