Michelle Lovi

Michelle Lovi – Editor

Owner and publisher at Odyssey Books, a small publishing house based in Wellington, NZ. Also freelances as an editor and book designer.

Overview

Unlike other author publishing services, I like to develop a mentoring relationship with my clients. My services don't have to end when I hand over finished files. Not only will I polish your manuscript and design stunning book pages and covers, I can guide you through print and ebook distribution and promotion opportunities, navigate the world of social networking, and demystify publishing industry terminology and processes.

My services include:
- Editing and proofreading
- Book design and typesetting
- Customised cover design
- eBook publishing
- Promotional bookmarks, postcards, and posters
- Custom WordPress author websites
- Print brokering / account set up with self-publishing platforms

Some of my clients' feedback:

"Michelle was very professional and easy to work with. She always responds right away and she really knows what she is doing. She was able to format my ebook perfectly and quickly in epub and mobi format." - Lisa Gornall, In Light & Love: My Guide to Balance

"Thanks to Michelle for making my book look great and for making the CreateSpace publishing process so easy! As a self-publisher, I knew that I wanted to go beyond the stereotypical amateur product and end up with a top quality, professional book that I could be proud of. Michelle provided me with excellent copy/content editing, formatted the interior and cover, and took care of uploading all the files for publication. I was able to concentrate my energies on writing and creating my marketing plan instead of wasting weeks or months learning how to do a bunch of tasks I’d never do again. My book is now in print far faster than I could have gotten it out alone, and no one who sees it can believe that it’s self-published."- Nancy L. Hill, Nature Whispering,148 Ways to Have Magical, Mystical Experiences in Nature

I received my proof in the mail and I have to say it looks FANTASTIC. I want to thank you and your team for the outstanding service you have provided for me. I am stunned at how fast you were able to publish my book. Yet I can sit my book next to any book in my local book store, and feel proud. No one would ever know it was self published. Michelle you made me feel as though you cared about my project just as much as I did. I would tell any author who decides to self publish to partner with Odyssey Books. Thank you for helping me to achieve my dream of becoming a published author."- DeDe Hunt, Empty Spaces

"I’d like to thank you for your work on the interior file and the full cover for my book Dangerous Secret. You went way beyond simple competence! Your professionalism and talent created a wonderful frame for my writing and I’m both proud of and delighted with my novel because of your work."- Renée Goudeau, Dangerous Secret

"Michelle is a masterful artist with her layout work. She is also clear and competent. Five stars!"
- Belden Johnson, Co-Creating Deeper Connections in your Real Relationship
Services
Fiction
Action & Adventure Anthologies Comics & Graphic Novels Fantasy Historical Fiction Horror Humor & Comedy Literary Fiction Mashups Mystery & Crime Picture Books Romance Science Fiction Short Story Thriller & Suspense Women's Fiction Young Adult
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs Business & Management Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits Education & Reference Health & Wellbeing History Inspirational New Age Self-Help & Self-Improvement Sex & Relationships Travel Writing & Publishing
Languages
English
Certifications
  • Communication and Media
  • Adobe InDesign

Work experience

Self-employed

Jul, 2009 — Present

I founded Odyssey Books in 2009 after a long career in academic/government and magazine publishing, and freelancing for small businesses and independent authors. Some Odyssey titles and various client projects have gone on to win or place in literary awards, or become bestsellers.

Portfolio

Come take a flight with Pan Am Captain Bill Travis - from Tennessee farm boy to high school dropout, working in the Detroit car factories, to professional pilot and captain for Pan Am. Hear from the cockpit of a Pan Am Boeing 747 what really goes on behind the... read more
Growing up in the southern Australian countryside in Lal Lal, Claire Ashman knew there was something different about her strict Catholic upbringing. Largely isolated from the outside world, Claire and her siblings were raised by parents who rejected the post-V... read more
Mage Catalyst

Christopher George

Devon had always just assumed that he was normal, just like everyone else. It wasn't until he met Renee that he realized that he was something different - something dangerous. He is a Mage.Led into a world of corruption and temptation Devon soon learns that th... read more
Celia Fuller shares her wisdom and insight within the pages of this book drawing on over 20 years experience as a Wholistic Lifestyle Counsellor / Consultant. Are you frustrated with your Sex life? Is sexual anxiety, doubt and depression getting in the way of ... read more
“An extremely frank and insightful guidebook that breaks the ’Code of Silence’ among the sisterhood of women.” No longer should new mothers have to wrestle inside themselves, feeling emotionally alone, inept or a failure. Eighty percent of new mothers feel sho... read more
Words Heal, Words Uplift, Words Change the World An inspiring collection of verses to revive relationships and put more love and meaning into communication. Show your love and care with these words. Take time out of your day to choose, rewrite or post your lov... read more
When an incompetent coven summons an ancient magician, the city of Sydney is targeted for demonic invasion. It can only be stopped by a disparate group of superhumans - known to the world as Manifests - but they are too busy fighting each other and a hostile g... read more
Pop Stars, Pageants & Presidents: How an Email Trumped My Life is a firsthand account of the extraordinary life of British-born music publicist Rob Goldstone who found himself at the center of the RussiaGate investigation after an email he wrote to Donald Trum... read more

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