Services
for these clients range from book design, to illustration, to developmental
editing, to proofreading, to printing and production. Right click
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Note: For most of the books below, you can see the covers and learn more about the books and authors by clicking on the (underlined) links. The links go to the author’s or publisher’s site or to the book’s site on Amazon or Barnes and Noble. Books featuring illustrations by Janice, have links to the illustrations page of her website. Also, the book list below includes books published traditionally by established publishers, books self-published by the authors, books self-published by the authors and then sold to and re-published by established publishers, and manuscripts not yet published. Projects containing custom (hand painted or drawn) illustrations are in bold type and link, if possible, to the illustration online. Additional artwork by Janice is visible online at www.cafepress.com/janicephelps.
2008
Where’s Doggie Daddy? by Robert Kurkela, published by Kidzpoetz Publishing (cover, illustrations, layout)
Girls Before Swine by Richard Minich, All Esox Publications (editing, cover, layout)
Rachel's Story by Stephanie Lainez (editing)
Pure Vision: The Magdaline Revelation by Perri Birney (editing,cover illustration, cover design, layout)
The Peasant Kings by David W. Dellinger (dust jacket, layout)
Drawn to the Living Water byWayne Rapp, Rick Hatem, Anne Rapp (The Spirituality Network,) (editing, layout, cover design)
Bicycle Journeys with Jerry by Jerry Dusterhoff (editing, layout, cover design) ***2008 Next Generation Indie Book Award Finalist (Sports/Fitness and Travel)***
Sable’s Karma: The Secret’s Out by Stephanie Brown (editing, layout) ***2008 Indie Excellence Award Finalist (African American Fiction)***
Open Your Heart Quilting for DreamTime Publishing (illustrations)
Open Your Heart with Martial Arts for DreamTime Publishing (illustrations)
Open Your Heart with Gardens for DreamTime Publishing (illustrations) ***2008 Next Generation Indie Book Award Finalist (Home/Garden and Nature/Environment)***
I Didn’t Order This Pink Ribbon by Alice Krumm, published by Lucky Press, LLC (cover, editing, layout)
The Life and Times of Mister by JRM, published by Lucky Press, LLC (cover, editing, layout, cover illustration)
2007
The Land of Curiosities by Deanna Neil***BEN FRANKLIN AWARD FINALIST (BEST FIRST BOOK/ CHILDRENS/YA*** from The Ecoseekers (editing)
Mega Options for Physicians by Dr. Brad Frank (cover, layout)
Days of Elijah by Eliza Earsman (illustration, dust jacket)
Turner's Defense by Chris Davey, published by Lucky Press, LLC(cover, editing, layout, illustrations)
Ascent from Darkness by Steven E. Wilsonfor Hailey-Grey Books (editing, dust jacket design, layout) ***2008 Next Generation Indie Book Award Finalist (Action/Adventure)***
Open Your Heart with Reading for DreamTime Publishing (illustrations)
Open Your Heart with Tennis for DreamTime Publishing (illustrations)
Open Your Heart with Geocaching for DreamTime Publishing (illustrations)
Open Your Heart with Pets for DreamTime Publishing (illustrations) ***2008 Next Generation Indie Book Award Finalist (Pets and Inspiration)***
Open Your Heart with Basketball for DreamTime Publishing (illustrations)
Open Your Heart with Bicycling for DreamTime Publishing (illustrations) ***2008 Next Generation Indie Book Award Winner (Sports/Fiction)***
Open Your Heart with Winter Sports for DreamTime Publishing (illustrations)
Open Your Heart with Skiing for DreamTime Publishing (illustrations)
Open Your Heart with Singing for DreamTime Publishing (illustrations)
Open Your Heart with Writing for DreamTime Publishing (illustrations)
Open Your Heart with Art for DreamTime Publishing (editorial assistance/writing, illustrations)
How to Help Children Over Fear in a Hospital Setting by Rob Luka (editing, cover design, layout)
The Horse with the Golden Mane by Russell A. Vassallo for KrazyDuck Productions (cover, editing, layout)
Fireships and Brimstone by Richard Minich, All Esox Publications (dust jacket design, layout) ***2008 Next Generation Indie Book Award Finalist (Action/Adventure)***
Shark Encounters by Michael Patrick O’Neill for Batfish Books(proofreading)
Should You Stay or Should You Go? by Susie and Otto Collins (layout)
2006
Bird Flu: Expert Advice to Help You and Your Family Stay Safe by Bradford Frank, MD (cover, layout)
Bird Flu: Overview and Economic Considerations by Bradford Frank, MD (cover, layout)
Reincarnation Cards: Awakening Far Memory by John Knowles, MA and Linda Leblanc for Ger Maa Publishers (case and box design, layout, editing)
Unsung Patriot by Virginia Vassallo for KrazyDuck Productions (cover, editing, layout)
Tears and Tales for Russell A. Vassallo for KrazyDuck Productions (layout) ***2008 Next Generation Indie Book Award Finalist (Short Story Fiction)***
Knock the Hustle by Hadji Williams (editing and page layout)
Skye's the Limit by Stephanie Brown (layout)
How to Become a Musky Hunter by Richard Minich, All Esox Publications (cover, layout)
Dad's Last Letter by Harold "Bud" Boughton (editing)
The Busy Mom's Ultimate Fitness Guide: Get Motivated and Find the Solution that Works for You by Cathy Moxley (cover, layout, editing)
The Killing of Strangers by Jerry Holt for Lucky Press, LLC (cover, editing, layout)
10 Steps to Successful International Adoption: A Guided Workbook for Prospective Parents by Brenda K. Uekert, PhD (proofreading, layout assistance)
EyeScapes: Plastic Surgery of the Eyelids by Alan M. Engler, MD (editing, layout)
If I Am So Smart, Why Can’t I Lose Weight? Tools to Get It Done! By Brooke Castillo (layout)
How to Heal Your Broken Heart: The Secrets to Getting Over a Relationship Breakup or Divorce by Susie and Otto Collins (layout)
Receive Your Life: A Life of Purpose and Prosperity by Janice Campbell (cover, layout, editing)
Cancer: How Will I Get Through This? Stories of Hope from Survivors and Caregivers by Kevin Molloy, published by Lucky Press, LLC (cover, editing, layout)
When Trouble Comes: Help In Facing Terminal Illness by Bob Kraft and Jim Goebel published by FI Publishing (illustration, cover, layout)
Raising an Adult: Strengthening the Parent-Child Relationship by Mark L. Brenner, MFT, PhD
Keep Investments Simple but Sweet by Carol Friedhoff
A Bit of Earth by Gordon Ward
I Am Your Health by John McNulty (cover, layout)
I Am Your Imagination by John McNulty (cover, layout)
I Am Your Self-Esteem by John McNulty (cover, layout)
I Am Your Emotions by John McNulty (cover, layout)
Two bird paintings for Lisa and Stephen Catlett, founders of AERAS bird rescue.
1998–2005
Upon Silver Wings by CarolAnn Garratt (cover, layout)
Terror Unleashed by Bradford Frank, MD
The Ant and the Elephant: Leadership for the Self by Vince Poscente (editing)
You Are Here Traveling with Johnny Jet by Eric Leebow (cover, layout)
Dancing with the Beloved: Resurrecting Divine Sexuality through Profound Relatedness by Patric Donovan, ND, published by Lucky Press, LLC (cover, layout, editing)
The Face of Consciousness by Patrick Donovan, ND, published by Lucky Press, LLC (cover, layout, editing)
Notes from Ohio by Bryce Merlin, published by Lucky Press, LLC (cover, layout, editing) in cooperation with the Ohio Arts Council
Taming Your Inner Brat by Pauline Wallin (layout/input)
Life on the Shoulder: A Lewis & Clark Adventure by Gordon Ward
Fishy Friends by Michael Patrick O’Neill for Batfish Books (editing)
With Our Own Eyes: Eyewitnesses to the Disappearance of Amelia Earhart by Mike Campbell and Thomas Devine (cover, layout, editing)
Menace In the Walls by N.L. Eskeland
Mr. Tootles and Those Oodles of Noodles by Maryceleste Clement (editing)
The BigHeds’ Adventures: Trouble in Paradise by Tumeka Harris for Volare Publishing (editing, creating introductory poem)
The BigHeds’ Adventures: The Broken Law by Tumeka Harris for Volare Publishing (editing, creating introductory poem)
The BigHeds’ Adventures: The Goody Bag by Tumeka Harris for Volare Publishing (editing, creating introductory poem)
The BigHeds’ Adventures: Home Sweet Home by Tumeka Harris for Volare Publishing (editing, creating introductory poem)
The BigHeds’ Adventures Workbook by Tumeka Harris for Volare Publishing (some illustrations, layout)
The BigHeds’ Adventures Teacher’s Guidebook by Tumeka Harris for Volare Publishing (editing, layout)
Wham! Bam! Publishing: The Strategic Marketing Plan for Authors and Publishers by Janice M. Phelps and Joan E. Phelps, published by Lucky Press, LLC (writing, cover, layout)
What Saved Me by Claire Starr, published by Lucky Press, LLC (editing, cover, layout, illustrations)
The Church: Connecting the Dots, Your Role in Completing the Picture by Bob Kraft and Jim Goebel published by FI Publishing (cover, layout)
No More Jealousy by Susie and Otto Collins (editing, layout)
When Life Blows You Down by Bill Dyer ~ WINNER OF THE 2004 BEN FRANKLIN AWARD FOR BEST NEW VOICE NONFICTION (editing, layout)
Winter in Kandahar by Steven Wilson, published by Hailey-Grey Books~~ 2004 BEN FRANKLIN AWARD FINALIST FOR BEST NEW VOICE FICTION (Cover Design, interior layout and ad design: NY Times, LA Times, Publishers Weekly, ForeWord)
Estate Planning Success™ for Pennsylvania Residents by Mark James, published by Barron Publishing~ WINNER OF THE 2003 BEN FRANKLIN AWARD FOR BEST PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL BOOK (Production Editor)
This Child of Mine by therapist Martha Wackenshaw, published by Harbinger Press~ FINALIST IN 2002 BEN FRANKLIN AWARDS FOR BEST NEW VOICE, NONFICTION ~ NOMINEE FOR ROBERT F. KENNEDY AWARD 2002. (Production Editor, Developmental Editing, and Interior Design)
Snake Walkers by J. Everett Prewitt, Northland Publishing (cover, editing, layout) ***Best Fiction: First Prize Los Angeles Black Book Expo 2005; Bronze Award ForeWord Magazine's Book of the Year 2005;
Fiction Honor Award 2006, Black Caucus of the American Library Association, Inc.; Winner Best Books 2005 Awards USABookNews.Com; Winner Fresh Voices Book Award 2006, Writer's Marketing Association;
Semi-Finalist Independent Publisher Book Awards 2005; Honorable Mention 2006 Hollywood Book Festival; Honorable Mention 2007 New York Book Festival***
The Fast Food Craze by Tina Volpe, Canyon Publishing (cover, editing, layout)
What's Eating You? by Kim Dalzell, Nutriquest Press (CD insert design)
Powered by Produce by Kim Dalzell, Nutriquest Press (CD insert design)
Challenge Cancer and Win! by Kim Dalzell, Nutriquest Press (production editor) ***Writer’s Digest Self-Published Book Award Finalist***
Give It To Me Straight! Questions and Answers for No-Nonsense Nutrition by Dr. Kim Dalzell (cover, editing, layout)
Magic Honeycomb Hexagons by Lalbhai Patel (cover, layout)
Category Five published by Nightbird Press. (layout)
For the Love of Greys by Bobbi Brinker, published by Lucky Press, LLC (cover)
My Sad is All Gone by Thelma Wheatley, published by Lucky Press, LLC (cover, editing, layout)
Editorial development for Cary Mullen
Cyberlies by John Lucich
Lilies on the Moon by Robert Kurkela, published by Kidzpoetz Publishing (cover, editing, layout)
The Cow in Apple Time, published by Beekman & Hathaway (cover, editing, layout)
The Accidental Musky by Richard Minich, published by All Esox Publications (cover, editing, layout)
The Quest for Girthra by Richard Minich, published by All Esox Publications (cover, editing, layout)
Great Freethinkers, James Sanford, Editor, published by Metacomet Books (cover, layout)
The Day the Trash Came Out to Play by David M. Beadle published by Ezra's Earth Publishing (editing)
Day Camp from Day One, published by the American Camping Association (editing, layout)
Gimme Five: Increase Your Income, Enrich Your Life, and Have Fun Doing It! by Josie Melo (cover, layout)
Most Pieces Are Scattered: Reflections of a High School Shooter by Ken Lori (manuscript editing)
Keepsake Letters for Tomorrow by Sonia Gwyn (cover, layout)
Aging is NOT an Option by Andrew Keith, published by Ageless Publications. (cover, editing, layout)
Princess Sultana's Circle by NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLING AUTHOR, Jean Sasson (project management)
Ester's Child by NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLING AUTHOR, Jean Sasson (illustrations)
The Circuit by Jacquieline Davis, published by Lucky Press, LLC (cover, editing, layout)
The Pigeons and the Witch Doctor by Heng Thung, Ph.D., published by Lucky Press, LLC (cover, editing, layout)
The Bloody War, Mate by John Mantle, published by Lucky Press, LLC (cover, editing, layout)
Magical Story: A Teenager’s Inspiring Battle with Hodgkin’s Disease by Leslie Bowden, published by Lucky Press, LLC (cover, editing, layout)
They Called Me Beautiful, published by Lucky Press, LLC (writing, cover, editing, illustrations, layout)
The Aviator's Apprentice by Chris Davy for Lucky Press, LLC (cover, editing, layout, illustrations)
Turner's Flight by Chris Davy for Lucky Press, LLC (cover, editing, layout, illustrations)
Sparrow: The Journey of Rosemarie von Wedel by Ursula Perrin (cover, editing, layout)
A Simple Guide to Birth Control by Kamal Dutta, MD (consumer medical illustrations, cover, editing, layout)
Cyclops Awakes: A Newspaperman Fights Back After a Massive Stroke by John Mantle (cover, editing, layout)
International Business Marionettes by Max Beardslee (illustration, cover, editing, layout)
I Am Beautiful: A Celebration of Women by Dana Carpenter and Woody Winfree, editors (production editor)
Fearless & Persuasive Speaking by Ken Bradford (editing, layout)
I was POISONED by my body... by Dr. Gloria Gilbére, published by Lucky Press, LLC (production editor)
Inflammation/Pain Matters: Recipes for Life by Dr. Gloria Gilbere, published by Lucky Press, LLC (illustrations, production editor)
Visions of the West by Taimur Mahmood (production editor)
Beyond the Edge: A Backpacker's Journey Around the World by Mike Dennison(production editor)
Baby Matters: What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Caring for Your Baby by Dr. Linda Folden Palmer (production editor)
Choose Life! Living Consciously in an Unconscious World by Beverley Breakey (layout)
This is a Brand New Day by Beverley Breakey (layout)
Power & Wisdom: A New Path for Women by Priscilla Marotta, Ph.D. (production editor)
Dead Doc: A Fatal Professions Mystery (editing, cover, layout)
The Missing Piece by Bud Boughton (editing, layout)
Not In My Backyard! by Dale Taylor (production manager)
InVINCEable Principles: Essential Tools for Life Mastery by Vince Poscente (editing, layout)
BodySculpture: Plastic Surgery of the Body for Men and Women by Dr. Alan Engler
Stock Investing for Everyone: Select Stocks the Fast and Easy Way by Arshad Khan (later purchased by J. Wiley and Sons, publishers and published as Stock Investing for Everyone: Tools for Investing Like the Pros) (product manager, editing)
Stock Investing Everyone: Vol II by Arshad Khan (project manager, editing)
Safari Chronicles: Vol. I by Rick Butts (production editor)
Launch Out on God’s Word by Army Chaplain Albert L. Downing (cover, layout)
The Best News About Radiation Therapy: How to Cope and Survive by Carol Kornmehl, MD (cover, layout)
The Spiritual Philosophy of the Prodigal Soul by Marge Stolte (cover, layout)
Prosperity Guaranteed by Grace Terry(cover, layout)
Geography (cover, layout)
The Ice Pick by Howard McMillen (production editor)
Mr. Darwin Misread Miss Peacock's Mind by Merle Jacobs, Ph.D. (illustrations, production editor)
23 Steps to an Effective Call Centre by Réal Bergevin (production editor)
Where's Daddy? (production editor)
Smart Selling and Smart Telemarketing (production editor)
Longitudes by John Birkbeck (cover, layout)
The Drum of Immortality: Compassion of Buddha, Christ & Compassionate Conservatives by Hugh Fincher, published by Lucky Press, LLC (editing, layout, cover)
What Saved Me: A Dozen Ways to Embrace Life by Claire Starr, published by Lucky Press, LLC (writing, cover, layout)
The Luckiest, Unlucky Man Alive by Bill Goss (editing)
Few Are Chosen by Ralph Sorensen
The Boy in the Mirror by Bryce Merlin, published by Lucky Press
Natural Selling Concepts by Carl Bromer
I Must Fly! by Johnny Moore
Tipping for Success by Mark L. Brenner, MLF, PhD
“Breaking of a Surgeon” (unpublished ms.) Steven E. Wilson, MD (editing)
A True Love Story (cover, editing, layout)
Two Geese Love (illustration, cover, editing, layout)
The Pledge of Three by Greg Andrew Smith (illustration, cover, editing, layout)
Construction Soul by E.R. Margis (cover, layout)
The Writer in Hollywood by Tony Blake (cover illustration)
An Earth-Filled Stare by Joe Lavelle (cover illustration concept, not published)
