Testimonials

Singing Stone
A Natural History of the Escalante Canyons

“I cannot imagine creating Singing Stone without the insightful, steady guidance of John Tallmadge. His vision helped my own become more clear. My voice became more authentically my own thanks to his ever-respectful feedback. He helped me see what was most essential in my own story, and gently prodded me to see what was dispensible.”

Thomas Lowe Fleischner, Ph.D., Professor of Environmental Studies, Prescott College

Healing Communities in Conflict
International Assistance in Complex Emergencies

“John provided excellent feedback both in terms of process and format. He was superb at suggesting editorial improvements and applying the appropriate voice for the audience. Most of all, John was very enthusiastic and encouraging, which boosted me up hill on slow days and sent me flying over the top on others. Working with John was like having my own personal advocate.”

Kimberly A. Maynard, Ph.D., international humanitarian assistance consultant

Voices in the Wilderness
American Nature Writing and Environmental Politics

“The elation of having a dissertation (or any manuscript for that matter) accepted for publication is often followed by the sobering realization that much difficult work remains before the work is ready for release. I benefited greatly from John Tallmadge’s expert advice and encouragement during the revision process for Voices in the Wilderness, and I cannot imagine a better developmental editor. John’s vast experience as a writer, editor, educator, and reviewer gives him an unerring sense of what a manuscript could become—and, even more importantly, how to get it there.”

Daniel G. Payne, Professor of English, SUNY College at Oneonta

Seeking Awareness in American Nature Writing

“John Tallmadge is an exceptional writer and a keen-eyed, generous editor. I have counted on his editorial wisdom throughout my own career, and I highly recommend him as a developmental editor for both beginning and experienced writers and for both scholars and creative writers, especially people working in the genre of literary nonfiction.”

Scott Slovic, Professor of English, University of Nevada-Reno, editor of ISLE: Interdisciplinary Studies in Literature and Environment