"Fantastic publishers very happy"

Fantastic publishers very happy. Incredibly professional

EC Radcliffe

"Excellent team to work with"

The Troubador / Matador team is very responsive, highly flexible, and goes beyond the call of duty to make things happen (books printed and delivered on very short notice? Can do!)

A joy for any author to work with

"Expert help always there for me"

From 2018 to just recently, Troubador has always been there for me every time I've needed expert help.
I'm the SAS author, Lorna Almonds-Windmill. Five years ago, I had two books already out with different publishers - but no experience of self-publishing. Troubador helped me to publish a Sequel to one of my books. It was published first as an E-book in 2018 and then as a large paperback in 2020. I was amazed at the range of specialist advice on offer and the good relationships I was able to develop with different Troubador departments. I couldn't have done it without them. Apart from the book itself, I took advantage of social media support and even a video 'trailer' before the launch. Recently, I've used Troubador to promote a couple of my talks on Facebook. Self-publishing works but you do need a (very good) publisher!

"A most supportive team"

I found everyone at Troubador to be pleasant, friendly, helpful and efficient, as well as being excellent communicators. The scale of charges was transparent and I was never pressured to go for services beyond my budget or inappropriate to my needs. I was particularly inpressed by the meticulous copy editing and proof reading, also the quality of the cover design.

"The hybrid publishing option"

The hybrid publishing option offered by Troubador is an ideal compromise between traditional publishing and self-publishing. Their flexible options enable you to pick and choose from an extensive range of services. You only need pay for assistance in the areas you want it. All the staff are friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable in their area of expertise. Guidance notes on all aspects of the journey provide helpful insight. The process from start to finish runs like a well-oiled machine. I recommend Troubador to anyone considering this model for publishing their book.

"My search for a publisher"

I searched for publishers, trawling the Writers' & Artists' Yearbook for possibilities. In every case I received a polite rejection 'sorry, we are not taking any new authors on at this time'. Rightly or wrongly, I believed my book will sell, so decided to self publish. Who to choose was the next step. My wife, who has written several books, recommended I look at Troubador Publishing. Troubador appeared to offer a comprehensive service so this is who I went with.

As a first time author, I had plenty of questions which the staff at Troubador answered promptly and comprehensively by email or by phone. I also appreciated the honest quality of the advice given which on several occasions meant that I was advised not to opt for services offered by Troubador. I was impressed by the way they organise the publishing process which allows writers to fine-tune their script at each stage while completing the process in a timely manner.

I can highly recommend Troubador as your publisher.

"Noises After Dark by John Tomlinson is an excellent read"

Noises After Dark by John Tomlinson is an autobiographical account of the author’s work as a medic for Save the Children in Somalia during 1980s. He describes the successes, the trials and tribulations as well as the dangers of his work building up, staffing and running a hospital in an isolated area of the country. The narrative is set against a backdrop of corruption and a burgeoning civil war with which he and his colleagues have perilous first hand experience. In spite of all the dangers, frustrations and difficulties, John’s account maintains an optimistic and sometimes humorous can-do attitude. From his experiences he describes how he gained a new perspective on life and new insights into the human condition. I found Noises After Dark to be a well written, personal and thought-provoking book. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and highly recommend it.

"Delighted with the whole process start to finish!"

Troubador are a joy to work with. Positive and professional from the moment you make contact to the glorious moment where your dream has turned into a reality and you are holding a copy of your book. In this case "You Couldn't Make it Up - Our adventures in small town Provence"
I will certainly be using them again. If you have a script that is just sitting there gathering dust as you attempt to find an agent who will respond, why waste any more time - give Troubador a call.

"A surprise book, professionally executed"

A rank outsider, when it came to writing, I never expected to see my manuscript become a book. On the advice of a friend ,I half-heartedly sent it off to the Literary Consultancy where it was picked up by a highly professional, enthusiastic editor, who nurtured it chapter by chapter through to a final draft. Suggesting Matador for the publication was a matter of course. For someone with no experience of the publishing world, I found them helpful, polite and instantly accessible. I was impressed with the way, Sam, quickly stepped in to make up lost time owing to the non arrival of an important email. Each step of the way, payments for the process were quickly acknowledged.
Developing the cover was particularly spectacular- the ideas spun back and forth quickly until I felt the cover mirrored the contents perfectly. "Agnes's Broken Dreams" by me, Judy King was on the way to be printed, the day before the office was about to close for Christmas. By mid-January 2023, the finished book arrived at Matador's office and I held the first copy in my hand at my home in Mallorca early February, well ahead of the official publication date of the 28th March 2023.

"The quality of the finished book"

The quality of the finished books first led me to use Troubador and I was not disappointed when they published my first book. However it was the individual step by step support, so essential at this stage of vulnerability that bought me back to use them again. Their interest and care coupled by professionalism is unique and I will happily be returning.