Testimonials...

...unsolicited

...from recently published books and correspondence

(For more information or to order a book, click on the title to go to Amazon.com)

"Wow! What a beautiful gift from you and Cindy. You two are just the best! I so appreciate all that Cindy and you have done on my behalf. I feel very supported by the team who is always there when I need expertise, advocacy and encouragement."
—Bev Smallwood, Ph.D, This Wasn't Supposed to Happen to Me

"I am indebted to my literary agent, Cynthia Zigmund, who engineered what was for me a match made in heaven with my publisher."
—Matthew J. Kiernan, Investing in a Sustainable World

"Writing is something of a paradox; it is a solitary passion, yet its success invariably depends on the insights, support, hard work and enthusiasm of others. In that regard, I would especially like to thank John for his persistent belief in the project — and in me —, and Cynthia Zigmund, one of the first to see what needed to be heard."
—Michael J. Panzner, Financial Armageddon

"Special Thanks to Cynthia Zigmund, our fabulous book agent, and a great supporter of this book's message and mission. The early success of this project was a direct result of her expertise and negotiating skills."
—Matthew Rettick and Jack LaLanne, Fiscal Fitness

"Special thanks to Cynthia Zigmund, my agent from Literary Services Inc., who cold-called me after reading a Wall Street Journal article, and asked me to 'tell the rest of the story.' I never had planned to write a book, nor did I have the time to do so. Cynthia went above and beyond the call of duty to make this project happen. Thank you so much for putting together such a top-notch team and for bringing me Susan Marks and John Wiley & Sons."
—Alexis McGee, The Foreclosures.com Guide to Making Huge Profits Investing in Pre-Foreclosures Without Selling Your Soul

"I would like to thank John, a literary agent who reflects the best in negotiating style."
—Catherine Lee, The New Rules of International Negotiation

"My agent John gets my highest thanks. He kept me on the 'thought leadership' trail and off all of the interesting side paths. He helped to frame this work and believed in it without flagging. John (all too rare among agents) had this idea that you could actually think. And I think he's right."
—James R. Lucas, Broaden the Vision and Narrow the Focus: Managing in a World of Paradox

"I can't say enough positive things about my literary agent, Cynthia Zigmund of Literary Services, Inc. Without Cindy's vision, her extensive knowledge of the publishing world, her diligent attention to detail, and her patient guidance and support, this book would not be in your hands. I appreciate you so much, Cindy."
—Bev Smallwood, This Wasn't Supposed to Happen to Me

"Thanks to Cynthia Zigmund who was a champion in the publishing of this book."
—Anthony J. Saliba, Option Strategies for Directionless Markets

"Working with my publishing team has been a delight! Jim Collins introduced me to my agent, John, who successfully placed our proposal to publish this book in the right hands."
—Matthew Hayward, Ego Check: Why Executive Hubris is Wrecking Companies and Careers

"I am thrilled to be working with you and look forward to a long and prosperous relationship! Don't ever change! Thanks so very much for your diligence, kindness, and unwavering support. You are truly a gem!"
—Michael Gerrish, The Mind-Body Makeover Project

"Special Thanks to our agent, John, whose thoughtful probing brought out the best in Priceless."
—Diana LaSalle and Terry Britton, Priceless

"Thanks as always to super agent, John, who so wisely judges our book ideas and unfailingly finds the right publishers for them."
—Ted Kinni and Donna Greiner, 1001 Ways to Keep Customers Coming Back

"Thank you John for nudging my literary career along its sometimes ambiguous path."
—Dick Richards, Artful Work and Setting Your Genius Free

"I would also like to express my appreciation to my agent, John, for not only steering the book rapidly to publication, but doing so with grace."
—Denis Hauptly, Something Really New

"I wish to thank the people that made this project possible, and above all my agent, John, for his faith and hard work."
—Susan Cragin, Nuclear Nebraska

"Then there's my amazing agent, John. I met John at a book conference and we just clicked. I had the good sense to seek him out and he had the good sense to listen to me despite my southern accent and cowboy boots. A week later he was my agent and a couple a weeks later we had a book deal. It was a good call on both our parts. John, here's to you."
—Tim Knox, Everything I Know About Business I Learned from My Mama

"First, I would like to thank John, my literary agent, for pairing me up with the exceptional team at Career Press. Your foresight and perseverance helped set in motion the book I wanted to write for many years. You made my dream a reality, for which I am extremely grateful."
—Susan Friedmann, Riches in Niches

"Please accept my sincere appreciation for your time and talent at Mark Victor Hansen's Mega Book Marketing University. Your information was great! You gave our attendees a presentation with great value. Thank you for helping to make this a wonderful event."
—Michelle Adams-Statti, MegaBMU Event Coordinator

"John, my agent, believed in me and in this book without hesitation. His wisdom and generosity with both time and insight gave me an emotional boost more than once."
—Louis Patler, TrendSmart: The Power of Knowing What's Coming...and What's Here to Stay!

"My encourager and the calming voice in my life throughout this project has been my agent John of Literary Services Inc. This book would not exist has it not been for John."
—Gillian Hennessy-Ortega, Mary Kay National Sales Director, It's Not Where You Start, It's Where You Finish!

"Without John of Literary Services Inc. who immediately recognized the timeliness of the story, and his son Josh who championed the project, we would not have had the privilege of seeing this book in print."
—Jeffrey Manber, Neil Dahlstrom, Lincoln's Wrath: Fierce Mobs, Brilliant Scoundrels and a President's Mission to Destroy the Press

"John was always — always — there when the project seemed to be sagging. His optimism, buoyancy, confidence and overall guidance have been immeasurably important."
—Tom Brown, The Anatomy of Fire (one of the first business online e-books)

"Special thanks go to John, our agent who somehow knew that despite the proliferation of books on "teams", this one would fill a unique marketplace. He also found us a very special editor and publisher."
—Lynda McDermott, World Class Teams

"I welcome this opportunity to acknowledge a true debt of gratitude first of all to John, my superbly communicative and supportive agent — a rare find. It was he who believed in me and my project and whose keen perception, rich experience and expert guidance kept me on track throughout the proposal process — and always with a buoyant sense of humor"
—Richard M. Harris, The Listening Leader

"Thanks to my literary agent, John, who taught me so much about the world of publishing through his quiet, patient manner. I thank him for being the yin to my yang."
—Kristen Magnacca, Love and Infertility

"To John, praise for your gentle application of the shepherd's crook as the book wended its way from conception to realization."
—Arthur Rosenbloom and David BenDaniel, International M&A, Joint Ventures & Beyond

"Others to whom I owe a debt of gratitude include John, my agent, who from his first involvement believed in the book and did a bravura job of communicating its message to the often inscrutable world of publishing."
—Carl Frankel, In Earth's Company

"Thanks again for sharing your magic with me! For being willing to go beyond the call of duty with me!"
—Thad Green, Motivation Management

"And big thanks to my agent, John, who has stuck by me and helped guide my work. Tech Trending owes him a tremendous amount for his support and insight."
—Amy Zuckerman, Tech Trending: A Visionary Guide to Controlling Your Technology Future

"First, my thanks and gratitude go to my literary agent, John, the consummate optimist and professional. His singular dedication husbanded this project from its inception with encouragement and constant attention to detail"
—Don Wetmore, The Productivity Handbook

"Through Mike Moser, we met our agent, John, who gently managed our budding expectations and patiently arranged our book proposal. We were overjoyed when we landed the Carnegie Hall of the industry, Simon & Schuster's Free Press."
—Rick Brandon and Marty Seldman, Survival of the Savvy

"John is unfailingly upbeat, encouraging, helpful, responsive and polite. One often encounters people or professionals whose manifestation of these qualities rings false. Not so with John; he is the genuine article. It is a pleasure and an advantage to have him as an agent."
—Ron Lipsman, Ph.D, You Can Do The Math: Overcoming Your Math Phobia for Successful Investing

"As for the special souls who have worked directly on this project, I have to begin with my agent, John, who flawlessly cautioned and counseled until a great name in business publishing expressed enthusiasm for the project."
—Steven Weiss, Signs of Success: The Remarkable Power of Business Astrology

"A million thanks for all your guidance and help. It was really a marvel of persistence and dedication on your part going back to the beginning of the proposal process. It's hard to believe that it was only a year or so ago that Tom (Koulopoulos) introduced us."
—Bruce Rosenstein, Why Drucker Really Matters

"Thank you for remembering my speech. Receiving your call was wonderful and just one other example of what you give and why. Literary Services Inc. stands distinctly in a crowded, confused marketplace. In your mind there is no confusion. You give to others the trust that is indelibly you and enjoy in your own life."
—Cliff Hakim, We Are All Self-Employed

"John has been a phenomenal agent for me. He goes well beyond any expectations. I've suggested that I put him on a monthly retainer (in addition to my royalty splits) for all the counsel and insight he has into the authoring business. He's been especially good at resolving the inevitable disputes with publishers and has done a great job working with the marketing folks at the publishing houses."
—Jim Underwood, More Than a Pink Cadillac

"This project would never have been completed without the enthusiasm and support of my agent, John. From my very first contact with him, I knew I had found someone who understood what I was up to and who would not be satisfied until my book was ready for prime time. For his representation and encouragement, I am grateful."
—Bob Wall, Working Relationships

"We are deeply grateful to the very best of literary agents, John."
—Gerald Benjamin and Joel Margulis, Angel Financing

"The project would never have gotten beyond the bright idea stage if not for my longtime literary agent John Willig. John's guidance and encouragement was invaluable. As is the case with most authors, I am often approached by friends and associates who aspire to write a book. Their question is inevitably, 'Where do I start?'. Trying to write a book without a trusted agent is akin to climbing Everest without a Sherpa — getting 90% of the way to the summit just doesn't count."
—Thomas M. Koulopoulos, Smart Things to Know About...
Knowledge Management

"Considering the turbulence of contemporary publishing, I doubt there's a better guide and source of support than John."
—Robert Tomasko, Go for Growth

"We are indebted to John for seeing the potential in this book long before any of the chapters were written. John gave us the confidence to write with bold conviction. He gave us helpful insight and guidance at crucial turning points during the writing of the manuscript. Any author who has the opportunity to work with John is very lucky."
—James Collins and Williams Lazier, Beyond Entrepreneurship

"There are not many people in this world that embody in mind and spirit what they choose as an occupation. You my friend, are a natural."
—Jonathan Levison, President, Environmental Information Services

"John, my agent, educated me about the book publishing business and saved us a great deal of time."
—Naras Eechambadi, High Performance Marketing