Fontaine Publishing Group

Publishing my book with Jason and his team at Fontaine was a genuinely positive experience. From the initial manuscript submission through to final production, the team was professional, responsive, and supportive. My book is on a highly specialised topic relating to American Civil War history and Jason's advice was very helpful in navigating the… Read more

American market. His communication throughout the process was clear and timely, and I always knew what stage we were at. The launch process was handled smoothly, and I felt well supported throughout. Thanks to Jason and his team for helping my book become a #1 best seller on Amazon! Leigh Goggin - Reckless in their Statements: Challenging History’s Harshest Criticisms of Albert Sidney Johnston in the Civil War.

As a new author, I am fortunate to have the people at Fontaine and Vivid publishing looking after the whole process. Jason Swiney was always on hand with calm and professional advice. Access whether by phone or email was consistently outstanding. I am very grateful to Fontaine and Vivid for their support and professionalism. I highly recommend them. Ian Cameron – author of Rani’s Sketchbook. Show details

Outstanding service – Thank you so much for your structural analysis and feedback on my manuscript. To be quite honest as a newbie in the publishing realm I was quite nervous about this. However when I opened the document and saw the sincerity and effort that you had invested in my very personal work I was deeply touched. I really appreciated your thorough analysis… Read more

and the way you offered suggestions that would enhance the readers journey and the potential emotional impact.

All of your suggestions, while so gently offered, were very on-point and incredibly useful to me. The way the feedback was presented, or suggested, allowed me to perceive my manuscript through fresh eyes and encouraged me to revisit areas with excitement.

This whole experience made me feel valued and that my writing had both merit and great potential.

And it also taught me a lot about creative writing terminology and structural development for my future endeavours.

I highly recommend this service to other writers. It has been a fabulous experience that has enhanced my current manuscript and increased my knowledge around creative writing and story-telling.

Sincerely Grateful

A pleasure to work with from beginning to end – My book 'Skilled in Magic' by Gemma Kirkman, was published by this company. The people were an absolute delight to work with throughout the entire experience. From the very first moment when I contacted them to ask for quotes and services offered, Jason was professional and prompt and gave me all the information I needed. I then began the… Read more

publishing process which incorporated comprehensive editing services. My editors, Christina and Keith, gave excellent feedback and advice on tightening up the patchier parts of the story. My book title is a result of excellent insights and suggestions, as is the ending which was suggested to open up as a series. Both of these aspects particularly, I am extremely thankful and grateful for. The advice was invaluable and has contributed to my progression and development as a writer.

My contact throughout the experience was Nicola, who was outstanding to deal with, giving quick and efficient replies, no matter how small the question. She guided me through the process with patience and clear explanations, and was the biggest part of creating such an enjoyable experience. My publishing option included the book's cover design, and I delighted in being able to have such a creative and final say into how my book was going to look. I highly recommend taking this option to everyone, as there really is nothing like opening your first batch of books and seeing your book cover design, staring back up at you.

I dealt with Ilan on the e-book distribution side, and again, the service was faultless and highly professional. The team at the company are collaborative, informative, proficient and patient, and I could not be happier with working with them and the finished product.

10/10 would highly recommend this company and the services they provide.

Couldn't be more satisfied – The pure physical joy of holding a book in my hand, one that I am proud of, bearing my name, Keith W. Lofthouse, is one of the most satisfying moments of my life. "30 Shades of Darkness", a collection of short stories, was a five year journey and quite a lonely one. Along the way, I searched for a publisher, big, small and dubious. I’d made… Read more

enquiries across the eastern states of Australia, but some were too big, too small and the most dubious were those that promised the world with glowing testimonials on poorly constructed websites that were loaded with spelling and grammatical errors. I happened upon Fontaine at one stage and was impressed by the professionalism of their website and the range of services and options offered. They made no fanfare about it but I noticed the Australian Government was listed as one of their clients. That struck a chord. If they were entrusted with government work they could surely be entrusted with my humble offering. But Fontaine were based in Fremantle, Western Australia, a very long way from regional Victoria where I live, and even further from Melbourne which was at least accessible, if any problems in the printing process occurred. Fremantle was not. Still, they provided me with a detailed quote on the costs or self-publishing which was compatible with those I had received from smaller publishers in the east. My search continued and I almost committed to a boutique publisher in Melbourne’s east until I remembered Fontaine, compared costs, services and options and realised that they were far superior. Months after my initial contact with them, I returned – and if there happens to be a second book in me, I would go back to them again, without hesitation. Suddenly, I was not alone. Fontaine came on board not only as a publisher but as a partner, guiding me flawlessly every careful step of the way through the minefield of cover design, cover to cover layout, PDF proofing, e-book publishing (through Amazon!), even an author’s page – and after receiving delivery of the book inside the gestation period and on the day they advised – further marketing leads and advice. Everything was done seamlessly and without fuss via email. At one stage, I felt the need to hear a voice and I phoned them just once and the minor problem was solved within seconds. Yasmin, Nicola and Jason at Fontaine were involved at different stages of the production, obviously covering areas of their own expertise. Not once was I left hanging for answers to questions; not once did I doubt their efficiency or professionalism. Fontaine delivered not only what they promised, but more than I expected. I’m proud to have their imprint on my book.

Have just produced my fourth book with the help of Fontaine, and they were as good as ever. Fast, efficient and 100% accurate in all detail, and a pleasure to deal with at the same time. Excellent production of layout and format, and great help with the cover which I had got stuck on. A great company.

Baby board book, tight deadline, large quantity – Jason at Fontaine Publishing helped us with meeting a tight timeline for producing a baby board book. A few cartons of the book were able to be delivered early for an event, this was really a relief! The quality of the printing and binding was excellent. There was one page that required a mirror adhesive - this turned out incredibly well. I was… Read more

very grateful for Fontaine's level of communication and reassurance. Our client has already said they want to order more!

Efficient and professional – Printing our children's book, Counting on the Hill, with Fontaine Publishing was a delight. Jason really understood our book and we agreed very easily on the format. We are delighted with the quality of the paper and of the books production.

Assistance given to an elderly first time author – After surviving cancer surgery and treatment at age 83 year, I needed to have a goal. Brain therapy. I wrote a novel and decided to self-publish. Fontaine Press guided me throughout. Patiently, professionally. The published novel, 'Letters from a Hard Country' exceeded expectations in quality and appearance.

Timely and High Quality Service – My first book was published by a US POD publisher. The home grown service with Fontaine was easier and their customer support excellent. I am very satisfied with their product and will use them for book number three without hesitation. Show details

From the beach to a published book – A chance meeting on the beach led us to Jason and Vivid Publishing (thanks Nicola). The process was well explained to us, and Jason was knowledgeable, efficient and always easy to deal with over the two-year period it took to create the book. When we finally held 'The Nature of the Jarrah Forest' in our hands we were thrilled with the print… Read more

quality. Now that it is out in the world, a recurring comment is that it is absolutely beautiful. Thank you, Jason for your good humour, understanding and for helping to turn a dream into reality. Janine and Eric

It's like belonging to a supportive family – I couldn't be happier with the information and guidance I received through every stage of publishing my book titled Just Add Spirit: A key to living in the changing paradigm. My questions were always answered promptly and clearly. The same excellent service continues today as I navigate through this exciting new world. I highly recommend the Fontaine Publishing Group.

Another perfect performance – This is the second time that I have used Fontaine to publish a novel, and their performance was outstanding. They came up with a striking cover design (much better than my original idea!), and the typesetting and layout were flawless. They interacted with me as author regularly, and they responded quickly to all of my enquiries. The result was… Read more

a book of which I am very proud, and I would recommend them absolutely to any other author wishing to get published.

Saved from self publishing wilderness – At the last minute, adroit creative thinking by Jason saved me from a mis-step. Testament to Fontaine's flexibility, assiduity and willingness to help. Took them on trust and have had no reason to regret. Greatly respect their commitment to seeing work get out there.

Jason the Eagle-Eyed; Fontaine the Fleet – Two weeks from sending the text and cover art to getting printed copies...so fast and careful. And it included Jason finding two typos on the back cover blurb and fixing them. So easy, so careful and supportive. And great to talk to person rather than a not so clever website.

An Exceptional Experience – It was an exceptional experience to work with Jason, who helped me to create the most beautiful book I could imagine. Jason is highly skilled and experienced in his field - from the beginning to the end, the whole process of transforming my manuscript into a “real” book was very professional- creative - and enjoyable. My book Silent Smile -… Read more

The Sacred Teachings Of Love was 22 years in the making and Jason had the ability to put my ideas and dreams into an outer form that was artistically and visually beautiful.

When you are looking to publish your book, I can warmly recommend that you consider Jason and Fontaine Publishing.

Mirjam

Great job and could not be happier! – I am very grateful to the team at Fontaine Publishing for helping me with my novel, “One Simple Choice.” The staff are professional and understanding, which helps when you have little idea as to what you’re doing. I never thought that I would have the finished product. I finally have the book that I envisioned many years ago and it could not have asked for a better outcome. Thanks Jason and Lucy.

"Exceptional Service" – After weighing up various publishing options over a stressful period that lasted months, I decided to release my debut novel, "Sons of Brutality," through the Vivid imprint of Fontaine Press. I couldn't be more pleased with the formatting of the eBook and print edition of my novel. The final layout is superb. Jason and the team at Fontaine have… Read more

done an incredible job, saving me from countless hours of frustration and administrative madness, setting things in place to ensure my book has the best chance of success. Five stars!

Such a relief to find this team to work with! – As with many new authors, finding a team that can hold your hand through the process is so important. Jason and the team not only made the process of publishing my book 99 Building Tips (The Things You'll Wish You'd Checked Before You Started Building Your New Home) smooth and easy as both an e-book and print edition, but I had absolute confidence… Read more

every of the step of the way. The process was explained clearly, from time frames to royalties, and communication was first-class. Not only were the practical aspects handled expertly, but the creative input was also excellent, as was the quality of the printed book. I felt Jason and the team understood exactly what I wanted to achieve. Will definitely be contacting Fontaine when my second book is ready :)

The editing service is world-class – I feel very fortunate to have found in Lucy an editor who is not only highly skilled, but who really cared about the project from beginning to end. My book, Gratitude and Resentment, aims to make research and complex concepts accessible to a general audience and Lucy's academic background was immensely helpful. I am deeply impressed by the level of attentiveness, intelligence, and insight that she brought to this work.

We Humans - Our initial 100 days during the Covid-19 pandemic – "It was a smooth process — from the manuscript to the finished product — with excellent editing work undertaken by a professional editor who provided numerous thought provoking review comments while carrying out quality-enhancing edits and necessary amendments. The book was delivered in a timely manner, which was extremely important considering… Read more

its title and relevance to the current precariously placed international geo-politics. Thanks to Jason and the entire Fontaine team. Excellent work! Thanks, Fontaine.

A very complicated process made easy – My book is a hardcover factual history thing of 372 colour pages, a french fold dust jacket and embossed foiling. Fontaine made the process easy and I am aware that hundreds of decisions were made (and changed) along the way. Jason and friends offered feedback, reassured me when it felt catastrophic and shaped my ideas in a professional and positive way. Communication was helpful at every step too. Show details

Highly Recommended – Thank you Fontaine Publishing for your work in producing Making Marks: Australia and Afghanistan. The book, which is largely comprised of artwork, looks absolutely beautiful! Throughout the process, from initial inquiry to delivery, our project was cared for and given the attention it needed. Jason and his team’s communication was clear, friendly,… Read more

helpful and timely. Despite the production happening during COVID-19, amazingly everything went smoothly. I highly recommend Fontaine Publishing Group. This is the second book I’ve had published through Fontaine/Vivid and both experiences have been excellent.

Amazing Team – I am so impressed with the team at Fontaine and Vivid Publishing, who have just published my novel, Threads. Nicola-Jane, Lucy and Jason have been absolutely amazing to work with. Communication was fantastic throughout the process and attention to detail was on point. They delivered every phase in a timely manner and with fabulous results. The… Read more

design team took my comments, likes and ideas into account and produced a truly amazing cover that I have had many positive comments on. The layout is terrific.

I have thoroughly enjoyed the whole process from beginning to the end and would highly recommend Fontaine Publishing Group. I am thrilled with the end product.

I will definitely be working with Fontaine Publishing Group when my next book is ready to be published.

Outstanding Service – I am so glad I chose to publish with Fontaine again. Last year, my survival thriller Morse Code was offered a publishing contract. It was a dream come true but unfortunately, the contract was not right for me or my work and I ended up declining the offer. When I look for a publisher, I want to work in a partnership and have my input valued. That… Read more

is why I turned to Fontaine again, because it does feel like a partnership; I am involved every step of the way and now I have released Morse Code as I intended it to be. It is a wonderful feeling. I have no regrets; I know I have made the right decision publishing with Fontaine.

An excellent choice! – Fontaine Publishing have been excellent to work with. They have approached the process of publishing my first volume of short stories in a fully collaborative and responsive manner. From the beginning of our association, the assistance they have given me has been prompt and courteous and helpful. Jason Swiney has a hands on and positive attitude… Read more

and he is ably supported by his team. The responses I have received to my requests have invariably been personalised and encouraging. The whole experience has turned out to be far less difficult than I imagined it might be and I attribute this to the professional expertise of Fontaine, who are now well advanced with the publication of the second volume in my series. I look forward to a continuing and rewarding relationship.

Excellent Publishing and Printing Service – Fontaine Publishing in East Fremantle proved to be a very wise choice for bringing a manuscript to completion as a printed book. The author and myself as his agent were expertly advised and generously accommodated by Jason and his team. Jason Swiney produced a marvellous cover for Of Fisheries and Islands from a few photographs supplied. Because… Read more

of his wise suggestions, there was a minimum of to-and-fro. Our requests were always fully respected and were filled beyond expectations. We are so glad to have chosen a local publisher and printer, after receiving invitations from abroad to do the job. No-one could have done it better.