The
Buttonwood Press Team
No project is ever a "one-man operation" - the hands and eyes of many people take part in bringing a book or other publication into being from start to finish. From author to editor to illustrator and all the hands in between, right up to the internet presence of each author and book - we at Buttonwood Press are pleased to have this amazing group of individuals - whose expertise polishes each project, from start to finish.
"No one who achieves success does so without acknowledging the help of others. The wise and confident acknowledge this help with gratitude."
~Unknown
...Vivian Fahle, our new Buttonwood Press Manager!!
After 32 years in special education, where she first met Rich, Vivian retired and has spent quality time with her husband, Doug and a never ending parade of pampered pets. Itching to do something interesting and different, she jumped at the opportunity to serve as Rich's manager. She will coordinate public speaking requests, book signings and appearances throughout the State. In addition she will market Buttonwood Press books to potential local distributors. She can be reached at vfahle_gmail.com
INTRODUCING...
Jennifer Laing -
our NEW Buttonwood Press bookeeper!
Mark Vorenkamp -
E-Book and Kindle Project
Anne Ordiway -
Editor
Anne's careful scrutiny of literary offerings by our authors polishes their works to a state of perfection.
A frequent guest at various
book-signings and author appearances, Anne helps to keep each author's "ship of state" looking ship-shape!
Mark Vorenkamp is a graduating senior at Michigan State University with a degree in English Education. After finishing his first novel in February of 2011 he decided to look into authors and publishers who could teach him something about the business. There he met Richard Baldwin and jumped at the chance to do some technology work for Buttonwood Press while learning the finer points of the writing/publishing business. He's currently working on the project of converting Buttonwood's books into ebook format and placing them on Nook and Kindle.
"The wife of an extraordinary man - mother to 4 unbelievably wonderful children and the bookkeeper for Buttonwood Press. That's me! The first and most important part of my life is my family, they are my pride and joy.
I've lived in Dimondale, Michigan since 2000 and enjoy spending time outdoors. I've worked as a bookkeeper since 2002. I've enjoyed working with numbers all my life. It's a puzzle to be solved. In 2011, I decided to work for myself and - as fate would have it - I was referred by a "friend of a friend" to Rich in May, 2011. Since then, I've kept Buttonwood's "numbers puzzle" organized. Both fun and challenging, Buttonwood has been a great addition to my life!!!"
"A successful team is a group of many hands but of one mind."
Bill Bethel
Heidi Roberts -
Webmaster/Designer
Heidi is the website guru who keeps us all up to speed on the Internet. She maintains and updates this website on an on-going basis, helping to manage the online presence of Buttonwood Press - including social networking sites such as Facebook and Rich's blog.
