Wait, What? That is a very unique experience that you had with Barb. I cant imagine anyone talking me into parting with 200$ and most certainly not the Barb I have been working with.
I am not doubting your experience, Bam Bam, but I am now on my third book with Barb, all of which she brought to me, and she always seems very down to earth and businesslike with me.
Barb has always been very forthcoming with offers for me. She tells me how much money and it is up to me to decide if it is worth my time. She has fielded emails for me, where the publisher wants me to work for peanuts, and it is so much nicer to just forward that garbage on to her. I am in my second year with Barb Doyen, and feel that she is honest and brings me work that I would not be getting on my own.
I even approached her with my book TOC on a topic that she doesnt work with, and she found two other publishers who would be interested in it. I feel that she goes out of her way to help me any time I ask her.
She answers my emails promptly(within 24 hours, usually only a couple of hours)and gives me thorough answers.
I urge anyone who is approached by or has interest in Barb Doyen (Doyen Literary Services, INC) to get multiple reviews from people who have been published by her.
Anyone can ask me anything about my experiences at any time.
Warmly,
Amy J