Author feedback
Very well done on getting things organized quickly.
Graham Phipps, Herefordshire
Thank you for getting the proofs to me so promptly. Your email and attachments arrived this morning when I was with my Mum at the home. I couldn't resist having a quick look and within a few minutes I was surrounded by several inquisitive 'inmates' wanting to know what I was looking at. We had an impromptu poetry reading and pleased to say those present seemed to appreciate my sense of humour! I think the book cover is wonderful. It would certainly attract me to the book. Many thanks for all your help and encouragement, I can't wait to see the finished product of which I am very proud. I would just like to thank you once again for your help and guidance, it is very much appreciated. It occurred to me this afternoon that it was one year ago almost to the day that The Office Diaries was published. Who would have thought that, one year on, my third book would be released. I am delighted. I look forward to continuing this wonderful journey with you...... Many thanks again for making all this possible. In the meantime I see that more challenges have appeared!
Garry Davidson, Chile
Thank you for the time you are putting into my book. Thank you so much, I haven’t been excited about something in such a long time. Thanks for all your effort. I would like to say that I am very pleased with what you have produced and would like to thank you for all your help.
Sue O'Brien, Berkshire
All looks great. Thanks for your hard work and keeping me informed. I appreciate all you've done. The books arrived today. They are great. Well done in getting it all sorted. I hope you are pleased as well. Have had some very positive feedback from friends - all encouraging.
Sue Goodchild, France
Do all your authors feel like I do? Over the moon! Thank you for all the work you put into publishing Tide Wrack for me. I am delighted with it. I won’t deny reading my own poetry gives me great pleasure. When in the village post office I folded a New Blackmore Vale. Magazine open at my page and propped it up - with permission - where it could be read while customers waited to be served!
Mary Buchan, Dorset
Thanks for everything you've done so far Tim. It's impressive! Working with you has been like taking a comfortable journey with a trusted friend. Without you guiding me along the entire journey, being a published author would remain a distant ambition. To say thank you sounds wholly inadequate. Well, after a prolonged agonising wait as my book didn't arrive until today, I'm delighted!!! I'm so impressed with the quality - weight of pages, cover image etc. All in all am a very, very satisfied customer! Thanks again Tim. Thanks so much Tim.
Em Coombes, Merseyside
Many thanks for all your work with a complex text.
Frank McMahon, Gloucester
I am very happy with the proofs. You have presented me with another Champagne moment! Thank you so much for all your work on this project, I have enjoyed it immensely. You are an inspiration and I really look forward to continue working with you. There is a lot more in the tank.
Garry Davidson, Chile
The very bright spot of this week for me has been the release of the book, nothing will ever take the shine off that! Many thanks again for your support and encouragement. I really enjoy working with you. You make it all seem so easy!
Garry Davidson, Chile
You've been a big inspiration for me!
Marion Desmond, Hampshire
You seem to be editor, proof reader, graphic designer etc.
Stephen Constance, Herefordshire
I love my book. Thank you for the good news (royalties). I really do feel like an author now. I might even start boasting! Thank you also for all the new subjects. I enjoy having something other to think about than the daily chores.
Mary Buchan, Dorset
Thank you so much for all your efforts on the cover. I'd just like to repeat my thanks for all your hard work on this. I want to say that I think you set a very good example. You seem very dedicated, hard working, helpful and enthusiastic. These are all great qualities. So, please make sure to give yourself a pat on the back from time to time.
Stephen Hodgson, Hampshire
I am so glad Tim took a chance on my work. He expedited the entire process so it was all properly published so much sooner than expected! And I am looking forward to his guidance as I navigate publicity for the first time.
Maia Brown-Jackson, Philadelphia
I am so happy, in fact ecstatic. The book looks so good and you have done a great job.
Mary Levycky, Devon
I am very thankful that I found you, that you have taken the book on, and that you enjoyed reading it. That's brilliant. Sincere thanks for believing in me and for making it all possible. It certainly is a fun journey, and I am glad that you are accompanying me. Thanks so much for your help and kindness.
Devina Symes, Dorset
Great job, thanks Tim.
Tom Beardsell, Gloucestershire
The hardback copies look great.
Philip Dawson-Hammond, Yorkshire
I have had lots of positive feedback about Healthcare Heroes. Thanks so much Tim. I have seen the Kindle version and Amazon entry and it looks really good. Looking forward to the paper version in my hand!
Dr Mark Rickenbach, Hampshire
Absolutely fantastic Tim. I needed a catalyst and you appeared. How fortuitous. What can I say? It is absolutely superb. Many many thanks for your very sensible and highly creative skills in producing a fabulous book of my life. It was a sheer joy in working with such an intuitive person. Many thanks for allowing me to realise my dream... I came back from walking the dog along the prom to find a parcel waiting for me. The hard copy has arrived – absolutely fantastic. You have done a wonderful job – I can’t thank you enough. I have just had a phone call from my brother-in-law, Neil. He is a Scottish poet and runs creative writing courses. He is going to write its praises for me. He said that he became so engrossed in reading the book, his cup of tea went cold. Neil added that that was praise indeed that the book caught his imagination so much he could not put it down.
Don McNeil, Scotland
Cover and proofs look fab. Both hardback and paperback copies have arrived. I am really impressed with the quality of the printing and the overall look of both formats. Many thanks.
Lin Bird, Wales
Well done. Incredible service. I've been away for a week, arrived home to find Lomax at War on the mat. It is brilliant! I am much impressed with the finished copy. All I could have hoped for.
Dan Boylan, Hampshire
You are a talented author, poet and editor, and I also want to note that you have an amazing talent for bringing creative people together. It really arouses admiration and pushes for creative new ideas.
Viktoriia Peterson, USA
Arrived and looking good!
MJ White, Hampshire
What I really enjoy in what you are doing is reading other people's work, content, learning about places, lives, concerns and different styles of writing that have influenced my own way of expressing myself. I do thank you for giving us this opportunity. A friend has called to say how she had enjoyed my little book, reading some words from my heart. Then I received an email from the Chair of the Friends of Chichester Hospitals (with an apology for the delay) saying that various folk, including volunteers in the shop, have read "this delightful collection of poems" and would be very happy to sell them in the hospital shop, all profits going to The Friends.Thank you so much Tim. From a very happy Margaret.
Margaret Hughes, Sussex
It looks amazing! Thank you so much. I am very happy with it. It is lovely to work with you.
Rebecca Mansell, Devon
I'm super happy with the book.
Virginia Betts, Suffolk
I am grateful for your help and am pleased with the book. Thank you for making it happen.
Jamie Tucknutt, Durham
This is very exciting, thanks Tim. I am enjoying working with you on this. Thank you for the lovely foreword. We received our first book today and are thrilled with it. I'm absolutely over the moon. It's laid out beautifully and easy to read. I can't believe it all happened so quickly. My friends are calling me a dark horse because I didn't even have time to tell them. Now I have a hard copy I can get out and promote at book shops etc. Thank you again. What a champion you are.
Carolyn Thrum, Australia
Thanks a lot for your work on this project. This has reignited my passion for comic writing. Hopefully we can work on projects in the future.
Paul Franklin, Hampshire
I'm very pleased with the presentation of the book.
Mark Foster (NZ) on his sister Jo's book Writing from Life
General feedback
I can really see a place for a smaller scale publisher like yourself. In my view, the big publishers are just gatekeepers it seems, denying people the freedom to publish, to be read and to read! The 'status' they confer may be something authors crave, but many of us just want an outlet!
Sue Cox, UK
I've had excellent experiences with you and your anthologies so I always recommend you to the writers I work with when they're ready to submit.
Donna Costello, UK
You have brought me such joy this morning. Thank you for the words of encouragement.
Sheila Deily, USA
You could not have known that I took Hong Kong to Seville where I ran the marathon a week ago today. When I read your book at night it eased the tension of the race that was looming.
I just wanted you to know how much I thoroughly enjoyed your book, it was charming and a delight to read. You are a great story teller, and it was as if you were telling them to me. I could hear your voice.
Many stories struck a chord with me, although they were at an earlier and more preserved period of life in HK than when I was there:
Marilyn Nelson, Spain
I still get a real buzz from seeing my writing on your website. Thank you for what you do.
Karen Lee Mills, Australia
I submitted a Flash Fiction entry entitled 'Missing Body' which I was delighted to have published within The Paul Cave Prize for Literature 2023 Short Stories, Flash Fiction and Poetry Anthology. The opportunities that you provide to emerging writers are invaluable. Thank you so much for your support.
Em Coombes, Merseyside
Thanks for the feedback, glad you enjoyed it. It's wonderful to have a prompt and a place for flash fiction to sit. I appreciate your site, especially since you're providing plenty of opportunities for writers to hone their craft and see what others are up to too.
Mike Davis, Cornwall
Thank you for the great opportunities your provide, I mention your website regularly when I talk to other writers. It’s such a joy to see our work online. To me, being part of England publications is a bonus.
Pauline Cleary, Australia
Thank you for your kind words - and for the chance to be published - both are much appreciated.
Anders Ross, Australia
2023 has been a tumultuous year but am so glad there are poets and publishers like you who keep the white truth flame burning in these darkening times.
David Brydges
Poet Emissary of The Ontario Poetry Society
Many thanks for all you do for the writing community.
Katherine Baldwin, Isle of Wight
I have received my copy of your splendid Christmas and Easter anthology. Reading through it, I am well impressed, as it is a lovely, intimate and a well compiled representation of what Christmas and Easter mean to us all, especially those of us who are of a Christian persuasion.
Philip Dawson-Hammond, Yorkshire
I had decided to give writing a break as I have had other things to do: prepare paintings for a village craft show, also an embroidery wall hanging, draw and paint a dozen birthday cards for the family over the next three months. I must prepare myself for my 90th birthday in August not to mention house, home and aged husband and a continual stream of medical appointments. Being old isn't fun. The trouble is your prompts are like an itch, which has to be scratched or worked upon. As you will see, you won.
Mary Buchan, Dorset
When a submission was accepted for publication:
I really appreciate the support you give to me and many others for sure. I started my morning with the delight of seeing the Warring Sisters on your website. It fills my heart with joy. Thank you.
Karen Mills, Australia
I really appreciate a site that provides such great motivation and support to writers.
Pauline Cleary, Australia
I thank you for including more of my treasured writing in your new publication On Reflection.
Mary Buchan, Dorset
Thank you for opening a new world to me which gives me so much pleasure and happiness.
Margaret Hughes, West Sussex
Wow that’s fantastic news. I was in writing club when the email came through, so we all celebrated together. Cannot thank you enough.
Kathy Wall, Wales
I have re-discovered my love of writing prose.
Don Magee, Nottingham
I enjoy Four Words. It gives me something to occupy the brain while doing mundane jobs. You certainly keep us busy.
Mary Buchan, Dorset
I send your prompts to my writing group each month!
Shannagh Rowland, Ireland
These stories offer interesting challenges in terms of developing a theme within a certain word limit. It's pleasing to see that you appreciate them, so thank you for the opportunity.
Nicholas Clark
Thanks for your openness and friendly advice and particularly for your really quick responses to queries. I have to say that that is truly impressive and very unusual these days and really appreciated.
Jennifer Denning
I am delighted you enjoyed the poems and that I have the knack to make you smile. I am thrilled that you published them on the site. Many thanks again for your help and encouragement.
Garry Davidson
Thank you for publishing some of my work, your email really made my weekend! It has really given me a big boost.
Hannah Hillary
It's been fun, enjoyable and a challenge to try and get my poems and stories into the various anthologies. I must have over 18 of them by now and it's great to dip into them or re-read them now and again. I have quite a library of your books by now! Thanks for all the hard work you have done in publishing them so quickly. Each one is different and it's good we can help out with raising funds for disasters in countries less fortunate than us. Just grateful we don't experience earthquakes!
Laura Sanders, Dorset
My Christmas and Easter book arrived yesterday, and what a delightful book with such an eclectic mix of poems. Thank you for including my poem. I was very pleased to see the Bible quotes at the beginning (how we need those in this broken world), and your inspiring foreword.
Devina Symes, Dorset
Just want to say thanks for giving me the opportunity to shine with my poems in these anthologies... It gives me something to work towards, also the other little brain teasers are fun, too.
Laura Sanders, Dorset
A year of writing prompts: 2022 to 2023
A wonderful book it really is, all credit and praise to you for the selection of art works you offered us and the freedom to respond in our own, very individual ways. It's lovely to read and re-read people's thoughts and reflections. The cover painting of Mr and Mrs Braithwaite by John Atkinson is so endearing and inviting. Thank you for your time given to us and editing a book to treasure.
Margaret Hughes, Sussex
Thank you to Tim Saunders Publications for accepting another short story for the latest anthology. After years of frustration with publishers/publishing, Tim is collecting work from writers worldwide and putting together an anthology every month. Very grateful.
Shirley Deuchrass, New Zealand
I’m delighted to be part of The America Collection.
Maryella Sirmon, Alabama, USA
You've driven a grown man to tears! Today received my paperback copy of the anthology Happiness and there I was in print.
Neil Stevenson, County Durham
Having just read Mary Buchan’s memoirs, I enjoyed them immensely.
Andrew Perry, farmer, Dorset
Happiness is happiness; I was able to give a copy to our farming family on Sunday as we joined with other natural history friends to plant a tree in memory of Madeleine and Frank in their favourite field on the farm. They had read my words beforehand as I asked them to check it and make sure that they were happy for me to give it to you for publishing. Now they will enjoy the book, chocolate cake and all!
Margaret Hughes, Sussex
Tim, my friend arrived today from the UK - with five copies of The Ireland Collection. I was so thrilled but not half as thrilled to see you mention my name in your foreword. Wow! Many many thanks.
Maurice Sherlock, Ireland
The whole book is a compelling read. I love it. You got the front cover correct for the north, too. I was really surprised and pleased you published my work. I hope to work with you in the future.
Andrew Collinson, Lancashire
I am enjoying reading your Poems for Today and The West Country Collection. Your desire to encourage people is so good, enabling memories, stories and experiences, of all sorts to be shared, lovely pictures painted and feelings to be expressed. Your personal ones touched my heart.
Margaret Hughes, Sussex
Have received my copy of the West Country Collection and for the first time read my poetry in print. Would like to take the opportunity to thank you personally for your involvement in making this happen.
Iain Curr, Devon
Thank you for giving me the confidence by publishing some of my work in The West Country Collection and Hope for Ukraine.
Jacqueline Townsend, Dorset
Thank you so much Tim. I feel honoured and delighted to be part of The Hampshire Collection and look forward to holding my Amazon ordered copy in hand! It will be my first time in poetic print.
Dr Mark Rickenbach, Hampshire
I'm glad to hear you enjoyed the stories and really appreciate that you want to publish them. It's really encouraging to know! I really appreciate these opportunities to have stories published and it really helps to give me the energy to continue pursuing my writing ambitions.
Arron Williams, Hampshire
What a beautiful book! I have ordered my copy from Amazon. Thank you so much for the really lovely mention!
Maria Ellis, Hampshire
I can't believe that I am doing this Tim. I struggled with English at school - not least the teacher! I realise that I owe much to my husband, who was happiest with a pen in his hand; his antidote to work, monitoring and documenting drug clinical trials organising and writing up bird surveys in which we participated. I became his proof reader - his education in grammar school in Clapham was very thorough. I realise that what it did do for me was teach me correct English grammar, punctuation and to be concise. You have given me confidence too, thank you. You are so encouraging.
Margaret Hughes, Sussex
I appreciate your guidance a lot.
Joy Eckert, Northumberland
I am so pleased that you are looking at unpublished writers.
Kay Middlemiss, Wales
Thank you so much for the wonderful opportunities.
Jane Tipping, Devon
You have given me the confidence to start writing again.
Melia Blair-Blackwood, Isle of Wight
Very well done on getting things organized quickly.
Graham Phipps, Herefordshire
Thank you for getting the proofs to me so promptly. Your email and attachments arrived this morning when I was with my Mum at the home. I couldn't resist having a quick look and within a few minutes I was surrounded by several inquisitive 'inmates' wanting to know what I was looking at. We had an impromptu poetry reading and pleased to say those present seemed to appreciate my sense of humour! I think the book cover is wonderful. It would certainly attract me to the book. Many thanks for all your help and encouragement, I can't wait to see the finished product of which I am very proud. I would just like to thank you once again for your help and guidance, it is very much appreciated. It occurred to me this afternoon that it was one year ago almost to the day that The Office Diaries was published. Who would have thought that, one year on, my third book would be released. I am delighted. I look forward to continuing this wonderful journey with you...... Many thanks again for making all this possible. In the meantime I see that more challenges have appeared!
Garry Davidson, Chile
Thank you for the time you are putting into my book. Thank you so much, I haven’t been excited about something in such a long time. Thanks for all your effort. I would like to say that I am very pleased with what you have produced and would like to thank you for all your help.
Sue O'Brien, Berkshire
All looks great. Thanks for your hard work and keeping me informed. I appreciate all you've done. The books arrived today. They are great. Well done in getting it all sorted. I hope you are pleased as well. Have had some very positive feedback from friends - all encouraging.
Sue Goodchild, France
Do all your authors feel like I do? Over the moon! Thank you for all the work you put into publishing Tide Wrack for me. I am delighted with it. I won’t deny reading my own poetry gives me great pleasure. When in the village post office I folded a New Blackmore Vale. Magazine open at my page and propped it up - with permission - where it could be read while customers waited to be served!
Mary Buchan, Dorset
Thanks for everything you've done so far Tim. It's impressive! Working with you has been like taking a comfortable journey with a trusted friend. Without you guiding me along the entire journey, being a published author would remain a distant ambition. To say thank you sounds wholly inadequate. Well, after a prolonged agonising wait as my book didn't arrive until today, I'm delighted!!! I'm so impressed with the quality - weight of pages, cover image etc. All in all am a very, very satisfied customer! Thanks again Tim. Thanks so much Tim.
Em Coombes, Merseyside
Many thanks for all your work with a complex text.
Frank McMahon, Gloucester
I am very happy with the proofs. You have presented me with another Champagne moment! Thank you so much for all your work on this project, I have enjoyed it immensely. You are an inspiration and I really look forward to continue working with you. There is a lot more in the tank.
Garry Davidson, Chile
The very bright spot of this week for me has been the release of the book, nothing will ever take the shine off that! Many thanks again for your support and encouragement. I really enjoy working with you. You make it all seem so easy!
Garry Davidson, Chile
You've been a big inspiration for me!
Marion Desmond, Hampshire
You seem to be editor, proof reader, graphic designer etc.
Stephen Constance, Herefordshire
I love my book. Thank you for the good news (royalties). I really do feel like an author now. I might even start boasting! Thank you also for all the new subjects. I enjoy having something other to think about than the daily chores.
Mary Buchan, Dorset
Thank you so much for all your efforts on the cover. I'd just like to repeat my thanks for all your hard work on this. I want to say that I think you set a very good example. You seem very dedicated, hard working, helpful and enthusiastic. These are all great qualities. So, please make sure to give yourself a pat on the back from time to time.
Stephen Hodgson, Hampshire
I am so glad Tim took a chance on my work. He expedited the entire process so it was all properly published so much sooner than expected! And I am looking forward to his guidance as I navigate publicity for the first time.
Maia Brown-Jackson, Philadelphia
I am so happy, in fact ecstatic. The book looks so good and you have done a great job.
Mary Levycky, Devon
I am very thankful that I found you, that you have taken the book on, and that you enjoyed reading it. That's brilliant. Sincere thanks for believing in me and for making it all possible. It certainly is a fun journey, and I am glad that you are accompanying me. Thanks so much for your help and kindness.
Devina Symes, Dorset
Great job, thanks Tim.
Tom Beardsell, Gloucestershire
The hardback copies look great.
Philip Dawson-Hammond, Yorkshire
I have had lots of positive feedback about Healthcare Heroes. Thanks so much Tim. I have seen the Kindle version and Amazon entry and it looks really good. Looking forward to the paper version in my hand!
Dr Mark Rickenbach, Hampshire
Absolutely fantastic Tim. I needed a catalyst and you appeared. How fortuitous. What can I say? It is absolutely superb. Many many thanks for your very sensible and highly creative skills in producing a fabulous book of my life. It was a sheer joy in working with such an intuitive person. Many thanks for allowing me to realise my dream... I came back from walking the dog along the prom to find a parcel waiting for me. The hard copy has arrived – absolutely fantastic. You have done a wonderful job – I can’t thank you enough. I have just had a phone call from my brother-in-law, Neil. He is a Scottish poet and runs creative writing courses. He is going to write its praises for me. He said that he became so engrossed in reading the book, his cup of tea went cold. Neil added that that was praise indeed that the book caught his imagination so much he could not put it down.
Don McNeil, Scotland
Cover and proofs look fab. Both hardback and paperback copies have arrived. I am really impressed with the quality of the printing and the overall look of both formats. Many thanks.
Lin Bird, Wales
Well done. Incredible service. I've been away for a week, arrived home to find Lomax at War on the mat. It is brilliant! I am much impressed with the finished copy. All I could have hoped for.
Dan Boylan, Hampshire
You are a talented author, poet and editor, and I also want to note that you have an amazing talent for bringing creative people together. It really arouses admiration and pushes for creative new ideas.
Viktoriia Peterson, USA
Arrived and looking good!
MJ White, Hampshire
What I really enjoy in what you are doing is reading other people's work, content, learning about places, lives, concerns and different styles of writing that have influenced my own way of expressing myself. I do thank you for giving us this opportunity. A friend has called to say how she had enjoyed my little book, reading some words from my heart. Then I received an email from the Chair of the Friends of Chichester Hospitals (with an apology for the delay) saying that various folk, including volunteers in the shop, have read "this delightful collection of poems" and would be very happy to sell them in the hospital shop, all profits going to The Friends.Thank you so much Tim. From a very happy Margaret.
Margaret Hughes, Sussex
It looks amazing! Thank you so much. I am very happy with it. It is lovely to work with you.
Rebecca Mansell, Devon
I'm super happy with the book.
Virginia Betts, Suffolk
I am grateful for your help and am pleased with the book. Thank you for making it happen.
Jamie Tucknutt, Durham
This is very exciting, thanks Tim. I am enjoying working with you on this. Thank you for the lovely foreword. We received our first book today and are thrilled with it. I'm absolutely over the moon. It's laid out beautifully and easy to read. I can't believe it all happened so quickly. My friends are calling me a dark horse because I didn't even have time to tell them. Now I have a hard copy I can get out and promote at book shops etc. Thank you again. What a champion you are.
Carolyn Thrum, Australia
Thanks a lot for your work on this project. This has reignited my passion for comic writing. Hopefully we can work on projects in the future.
Paul Franklin, Hampshire
I'm very pleased with the presentation of the book.
Mark Foster (NZ) on his sister Jo's book Writing from Life
General feedback
I can really see a place for a smaller scale publisher like yourself. In my view, the big publishers are just gatekeepers it seems, denying people the freedom to publish, to be read and to read! The 'status' they confer may be something authors crave, but many of us just want an outlet!
Sue Cox, UK
I've had excellent experiences with you and your anthologies so I always recommend you to the writers I work with when they're ready to submit.
Donna Costello, UK
You have brought me such joy this morning. Thank you for the words of encouragement.
Sheila Deily, USA
You could not have known that I took Hong Kong to Seville where I ran the marathon a week ago today. When I read your book at night it eased the tension of the race that was looming.
I just wanted you to know how much I thoroughly enjoyed your book, it was charming and a delight to read. You are a great story teller, and it was as if you were telling them to me. I could hear your voice.
Many stories struck a chord with me, although they were at an earlier and more preserved period of life in HK than when I was there:
- the boat trip in your early years, when we too were traveling across the oceans on military transport ships, not as glam as yours. I could smell our boats and see the crew, and your description of the layout of the cabins etc brought it all back to me!
- typhoons and taping windows, the torrential rains and the aftermath
- the importance of amahs in our lives, although mine were Filipinas
- Lantau and Lamma Islands and junk trips
- your wonderful characters who still stand out for you, as do the ones who were a part of my life in HK
- etc etc etc
Marilyn Nelson, Spain
I still get a real buzz from seeing my writing on your website. Thank you for what you do.
Karen Lee Mills, Australia
I submitted a Flash Fiction entry entitled 'Missing Body' which I was delighted to have published within The Paul Cave Prize for Literature 2023 Short Stories, Flash Fiction and Poetry Anthology. The opportunities that you provide to emerging writers are invaluable. Thank you so much for your support.
Em Coombes, Merseyside
Thanks for the feedback, glad you enjoyed it. It's wonderful to have a prompt and a place for flash fiction to sit. I appreciate your site, especially since you're providing plenty of opportunities for writers to hone their craft and see what others are up to too.
Mike Davis, Cornwall
Thank you for the great opportunities your provide, I mention your website regularly when I talk to other writers. It’s such a joy to see our work online. To me, being part of England publications is a bonus.
Pauline Cleary, Australia
Thank you for your kind words - and for the chance to be published - both are much appreciated.
Anders Ross, Australia
2023 has been a tumultuous year but am so glad there are poets and publishers like you who keep the white truth flame burning in these darkening times.
David Brydges
Poet Emissary of The Ontario Poetry Society
Many thanks for all you do for the writing community.
Katherine Baldwin, Isle of Wight
I have received my copy of your splendid Christmas and Easter anthology. Reading through it, I am well impressed, as it is a lovely, intimate and a well compiled representation of what Christmas and Easter mean to us all, especially those of us who are of a Christian persuasion.
Philip Dawson-Hammond, Yorkshire
I had decided to give writing a break as I have had other things to do: prepare paintings for a village craft show, also an embroidery wall hanging, draw and paint a dozen birthday cards for the family over the next three months. I must prepare myself for my 90th birthday in August not to mention house, home and aged husband and a continual stream of medical appointments. Being old isn't fun. The trouble is your prompts are like an itch, which has to be scratched or worked upon. As you will see, you won.
Mary Buchan, Dorset
When a submission was accepted for publication:
I really appreciate the support you give to me and many others for sure. I started my morning with the delight of seeing the Warring Sisters on your website. It fills my heart with joy. Thank you.
Karen Mills, Australia
I really appreciate a site that provides such great motivation and support to writers.
Pauline Cleary, Australia
I thank you for including more of my treasured writing in your new publication On Reflection.
Mary Buchan, Dorset
Thank you for opening a new world to me which gives me so much pleasure and happiness.
Margaret Hughes, West Sussex
Wow that’s fantastic news. I was in writing club when the email came through, so we all celebrated together. Cannot thank you enough.
Kathy Wall, Wales
I have re-discovered my love of writing prose.
Don Magee, Nottingham
I enjoy Four Words. It gives me something to occupy the brain while doing mundane jobs. You certainly keep us busy.
Mary Buchan, Dorset
I send your prompts to my writing group each month!
Shannagh Rowland, Ireland
These stories offer interesting challenges in terms of developing a theme within a certain word limit. It's pleasing to see that you appreciate them, so thank you for the opportunity.
Nicholas Clark
Thanks for your openness and friendly advice and particularly for your really quick responses to queries. I have to say that that is truly impressive and very unusual these days and really appreciated.
Jennifer Denning
I am delighted you enjoyed the poems and that I have the knack to make you smile. I am thrilled that you published them on the site. Many thanks again for your help and encouragement.
Garry Davidson
Thank you for publishing some of my work, your email really made my weekend! It has really given me a big boost.
Hannah Hillary
It's been fun, enjoyable and a challenge to try and get my poems and stories into the various anthologies. I must have over 18 of them by now and it's great to dip into them or re-read them now and again. I have quite a library of your books by now! Thanks for all the hard work you have done in publishing them so quickly. Each one is different and it's good we can help out with raising funds for disasters in countries less fortunate than us. Just grateful we don't experience earthquakes!
Laura Sanders, Dorset
My Christmas and Easter book arrived yesterday, and what a delightful book with such an eclectic mix of poems. Thank you for including my poem. I was very pleased to see the Bible quotes at the beginning (how we need those in this broken world), and your inspiring foreword.
Devina Symes, Dorset
Just want to say thanks for giving me the opportunity to shine with my poems in these anthologies... It gives me something to work towards, also the other little brain teasers are fun, too.
Laura Sanders, Dorset
A year of writing prompts: 2022 to 2023
A wonderful book it really is, all credit and praise to you for the selection of art works you offered us and the freedom to respond in our own, very individual ways. It's lovely to read and re-read people's thoughts and reflections. The cover painting of Mr and Mrs Braithwaite by John Atkinson is so endearing and inviting. Thank you for your time given to us and editing a book to treasure.
Margaret Hughes, Sussex
Thank you to Tim Saunders Publications for accepting another short story for the latest anthology. After years of frustration with publishers/publishing, Tim is collecting work from writers worldwide and putting together an anthology every month. Very grateful.
Shirley Deuchrass, New Zealand
I’m delighted to be part of The America Collection.
Maryella Sirmon, Alabama, USA
You've driven a grown man to tears! Today received my paperback copy of the anthology Happiness and there I was in print.
Neil Stevenson, County Durham
Having just read Mary Buchan’s memoirs, I enjoyed them immensely.
Andrew Perry, farmer, Dorset
Happiness is happiness; I was able to give a copy to our farming family on Sunday as we joined with other natural history friends to plant a tree in memory of Madeleine and Frank in their favourite field on the farm. They had read my words beforehand as I asked them to check it and make sure that they were happy for me to give it to you for publishing. Now they will enjoy the book, chocolate cake and all!
Margaret Hughes, Sussex
Tim, my friend arrived today from the UK - with five copies of The Ireland Collection. I was so thrilled but not half as thrilled to see you mention my name in your foreword. Wow! Many many thanks.
Maurice Sherlock, Ireland
The whole book is a compelling read. I love it. You got the front cover correct for the north, too. I was really surprised and pleased you published my work. I hope to work with you in the future.
Andrew Collinson, Lancashire
I am enjoying reading your Poems for Today and The West Country Collection. Your desire to encourage people is so good, enabling memories, stories and experiences, of all sorts to be shared, lovely pictures painted and feelings to be expressed. Your personal ones touched my heart.
Margaret Hughes, Sussex
Have received my copy of the West Country Collection and for the first time read my poetry in print. Would like to take the opportunity to thank you personally for your involvement in making this happen.
Iain Curr, Devon
Thank you for giving me the confidence by publishing some of my work in The West Country Collection and Hope for Ukraine.
Jacqueline Townsend, Dorset
Thank you so much Tim. I feel honoured and delighted to be part of The Hampshire Collection and look forward to holding my Amazon ordered copy in hand! It will be my first time in poetic print.
Dr Mark Rickenbach, Hampshire
I'm glad to hear you enjoyed the stories and really appreciate that you want to publish them. It's really encouraging to know! I really appreciate these opportunities to have stories published and it really helps to give me the energy to continue pursuing my writing ambitions.
Arron Williams, Hampshire
What a beautiful book! I have ordered my copy from Amazon. Thank you so much for the really lovely mention!
Maria Ellis, Hampshire
I can't believe that I am doing this Tim. I struggled with English at school - not least the teacher! I realise that I owe much to my husband, who was happiest with a pen in his hand; his antidote to work, monitoring and documenting drug clinical trials organising and writing up bird surveys in which we participated. I became his proof reader - his education in grammar school in Clapham was very thorough. I realise that what it did do for me was teach me correct English grammar, punctuation and to be concise. You have given me confidence too, thank you. You are so encouraging.
Margaret Hughes, Sussex
I appreciate your guidance a lot.
Joy Eckert, Northumberland
I am so pleased that you are looking at unpublished writers.
Kay Middlemiss, Wales
Thank you so much for the wonderful opportunities.
Jane Tipping, Devon
You have given me the confidence to start writing again.
Melia Blair-Blackwood, Isle of Wight
