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Hi, my name is Michael Cart, founder of LOCKHART LITERATURE.

 

In the course of an almost 30 year career with IBM, I had the good fortune to meet a multitude of people from all corners of the globe, many walks of life and diverse backgrounds ... They all had one thing in common ... a story to tell!

 

In the latter 9 years of my corporate career, I was responsible for IBM's Printing Division in Canada and the Northern Caribbean and fell in love with my old friend, the written word.  Seeing the publishing industry from an in-house perspective and marrying the technologies of today with the dreams of people became the genesis for the formation of LOCKHART LITERATURE.

 

I truly believe there is at least one book in all of us!  How to get it out and the story told was the first roadblock.   If this could be solved and the process made easy and fun, my experience in understanding the publishing industry and its capabilities would bring the reality of '... your story ... your way' to life!

 

Working with professional writers and educators, our team has developed a unique step-by-step process whereby a skilled facilitator, as a ghost-writer, could draw out the essential elements of what our clients would share with them and weave them together into a wonderful story.   Working as a team, the client and their 'assistant' would craft a document that both would be proud to call their own ... with the client being in control and owning the process every step of the way.

 

I am delighted with the results our clients have received, the warm thank yous and pleasure 'their story'  has brought to them and their family and friends.  Some have even taken their 'creation' to the next step and are promoting their work like any other published author.

 

Thank you for visiting our site, taking the time to understand the process and having the determination to create  ' ... your story ... your way!  and therein ... preserving the past ... for the future'


 

Company history

 

LOCKHART LITERATURE was founded on the belief that every one has at least one story in them.  The challenge has been how to get it out in a easy, fun and communicative manner.  Thus the LOCKHART LITERATURE methodology was developed and perfected.

 

Thanks to all the contributors, EVERYONE who has been involved has left a little piece of themselves with us and we thank you all!

 

 

 

 


Customer testimonials

 

 

 


 

 

 

Hi Fay

 

Thanks for your welcome message. All of the staff that I have dealt with at LOCKHART LITERATURE have been great and I was impressed to see the job done so well and in such a timely manner. It is true when I  say that first impressions count for the greatest satisfaction (or otherwise).  So your friendly and helpful introduction and follow through in the authoring aspects scores very high in my sense of fulfilment that I have experienced first hand during this exercise.

 

Good things,

 

Leonard P., author of No End in Sight

 

 


 

 

 

Dear Mike,

 

To have a book written is an exciting adventure. To have it MINE is such a thrill!!

 

It is very important that the author feels comforted and confident in their work.

 

 

My experience with Lockhart Literature is just starting and I have been introduced to Ms. Cathy Preston, my facilitator in the process.  Ms. Preston began explaining the appropriate stages and guidelines in order to render a wonderful  book.

 

When Cathy called me the last week of August to inform me of our interview schedule, I was delighted! 

 

Cathy was so concerned that our mutually developed interview schedule would work for me and she had the skills and the ability to make me feel at ease and adjusted the schedule accordingly.

 

I would like to thank Cathy for her patience, clarity and expertise in making me feel welcome.

 

Thank you,

 

Jackie G., author of Yesterday ... Today ... Tomorrow

 

 


 

 

 

Dear Sir, I just wanted to write to inform you of how highly I regard one of your employees.  In my opinion, Ms. Cathy Preston has proven herself to be a reliable, helpful, and very competent young lady.  She has far surpassed her role as a publishing consultant.  Cathy should be commended for her exceptional personality and diligent work skills.

 

Sincerely, Bob J., author of Songs from Paradise

 

 


 

 

 

Dear Michael

 

I wanted you to know that the individuals I worked with in setting up my memoirs through Lockhart Literature have been outstanding. Professional, responsive, clear and friendly. The process has been most enjoyable.

 

Many thanks - this brings closure to my creative process, something I have wanted to do for a long time now.

 

Penelope G., author of Pruning and Weeding

 


 

 

 

Good Morning Mike!

 

I was sooo excited to receive my book and I think it looks fantastic! You guys did a super job. The cover is just exactly the way I pictured it. It was a dream come true!

 

Davida F., author of A Bit of Me - A LOT for YOU!

 


 

 

A Superb job Mike!

Thank you for all of your guidance in getting this book completed. Hoping all the best for you and Lockhart Literature.  My experience was great and I am the envy of many friends I have shared this experience with.  You are still my Hero!

 

 

Thanks

 

Noranda D., author of LIFE at the Summit!

 


 

 

 

Dear Lockhartians

 

I would like to thank you for the professional way in which you handled my first book. It took me quite a while to even attempt this venture. After talking to several others and hearing their horror stories about fly-by-nighters who were less than professional in handling a book (Of course your company wasn't one of those), I was skeptical about the whole process. I must say that you made the whole experience very pleasant and I look forward to working with you again. If it were possible I would have flowers delivered to all of you. So just consider this your bouquet from me. LOL

 

Thank you again

 

 

 

Rob M., author of Her Rose, My Heart


 

 Dear Mat,

 

Thank you for your Email. I am glad to be working with you to get my first book published. I would like to inform you that I am not in a real rush to publish the book, however, I just want to know how long the process approximately takes from now till the book is out. Concerning the hardcover, I am still assessing whether that is what I really want.

 

I want to thank Fay for her patience and advice to me through the initial phase, and now I am looking forward to working with you through the completion phase. As a matter of fact I want to express my admiration and respect to the quality of service of Lockhart Literature presented by you, which makes me feel comfortable and enthusiastic not only to publish my first book but to establish a long term relationship with you.

 

Yours truly,

 

Heny C., author of  Beyond Reality

 


 

 

Hi Mike,

 

I couldn't be happier with my books and the quality of service I have received from Lockhart Literature, yourself included. Thank you endlessly for helping me to get my book out in time for my special event. The quality is terrific, the whole thing turned out so well, and the book is exactly like I pictured it.

 

Thanks so much,

 

Greta, author of Another Day at the Seashore

 


 

 

 

 

Dear Fay,  At long last everything arrived. I have to thank you, and congratulate you and Lockhart for the excellent service you provide as well as the for the excellent quality of the material.

 

 

Thanks again.

 

Boris, author of BORIS ... ME 


 

 

 

Hi Mike,

 

All I can say is WOW! I received the proof today- it looks great! I was ecstatic when I saw it. Thanks for being a part of making my dreams come true! I have reviewed it and am ready to approve it.  I am putting the approval forms in the mail first thing in the morning- Let's get these moving!

 

Thank you thank you thank you- Since I was a young woman I have dreamed of the day that I would hold my own book in my hands.  Now I can't wait to do another one!

 

You and your staff are truly wonderful.

 

Petra, author of A Look into My Life