Ebook Creation

'Spanish House Secrets'

A delightful historical romance, partly set in Spain, plotted beautifully with engaging characters. Susan’s friend provided the cover painting, making it a very personal project.

“It was such a thrill to receive the ‘gift wrapped’ copy of Spanish House Secrets. Your encouraging voice on the other end of my initial, tentative phone call gave me the confidence to believe I could actually hold a copy of my book in my hands one day. It has been a pleasure to work with UK Book Publishing.”
— Susan Gray

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'A Parthenon on our Roof'

This is a story of two people who couldn’t be more different: Alexandra, a product of Greek Fire. Born into the cradle of civilization. Weaned on the teachings of ancient Greek philosophers, thrilled by the bravery of Spartans and thousands of years of cultural heritage.

And Peter, her future husband, a tea-drinking, digestive-dunking product of British society. Working to make a living with no real ambitions or dreams. But then, he fell in love and everything changed.

At times hilarious, always embarrassing, Peter’s story of how he became Greek enough to live with a Greek family includes a near-death experience on a mountain road, eccentric aunts, Greek bureaucracy, melting flip flops, and the decision to demolish the much-loved family home, replacing it with a five-storey apartment block, complete with a Parthenon on the roof terrace.

To cap it all, someone thought it a good idea to put Peter in charge of the rebuild project, despite not speaking a word of Greek or being able to read Greek contracts. What could possibly go wrong?

Such an entertaining read – and a real pleasure to work on.

“Any potential authors thinking of self publishing should avoid the vanity publishers and go straight to UK Book Publishing. They look after the author. The clarity of the service impressed me from the first look. The response from the team was excellent and prices quoted were reasonable and fair. From the moment UK Book Publishing took over publishing my book, they professionally proofread, printed, and launched it, it became a best seller on Amazon in the first week. Four months later it's still an international best selling book. Everything was perfect. I would never go anywhere else.”
— Peter Barber

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'Downhill, Dark Dreams, and Dark Shadows'

We’re especially delighted when we get to work with authors for a second, third or even fourth book – it must mean we’re doing something right! And we’re really pleased to have published all three (so far!) of Ann Thorsson’s books, beginning with Downhill, then her new book Dark Dreams, and most recently Dark Shadows, a sequel to Downhill. Authors really notice how they’re taken much more seriously when they have multiple books on offer – they are no longer just a one-book author.

“When I was looking to publish my first novel, Downhill (back in 2019), I searched the internet and came across UK Book Publishing. After reading the testimonials from other self-published authors, I felt that UK Book Publishing was the right choice for me. From the initial enquiry, they handled my work with professionalism and support, and nothing was too much trouble. Since then, I have published two more books with their assistance (Dark Dreams in 2020 and Dark Shadows in 2022), and am just about to refresh my first two novels with updated information. They are definitely "first choice" if you are looking to self-publish!”
— Ann Thorsson

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'The Long Purr'

A delightful tale for cat lovers everywhere. Michael provided the illustration for the front cover, and we used this as the basis of the cover design. Once the book was published, we set up and ran an advertising campaign on Amazon to boost exposure and sales.

“I am delighted with my book. The professionalism and efficiency of UK Book Publishing are impressive and I would recommend them to other authors who wish to have their books self-published. Many thanks to Dan, Ruth, Judith and Jay for all their efforts, help and advice.”
— Michael Freemantle

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'The Fall of a Warrior'

It’s gratifying to see the 5-star ratings rolling in for this debut from Scottish writer James Cook. The first in a trilogy, The Fall of a Warrior focuses on three separate stories that are seamlessly wound together, set in a fantasy world and featuring swords, heroes, and adventures aplenty.

“Absolutely first class service from everyone at UK Book Publishing. Everyone was so accommodating to my needs and put any of my concerns quickly to bed. It made publishing much easier and more stress free than it could have been. You were all very accommodating to any of my small changes and requirements. Particularly on the front cover, which I was desperate to get right.”
— James Cook

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'Property Accounting with Sage'

There aren’t many books on how to perform accounting for property managers and property investors, and  this book explains the basic principles needed to correctly record accounting information relating to property. It uses worked examples for setting up and recording information in the popular Sage 50 accounting package, and is the first in a series of easy-to-use guides. Screenshots guide the reader through the process, making this an ideal companion for property managers using Sage 50.

“We are new to the field of book publishing and UK Book Publishing helped us through all of the hoops we had to jump through. These hoops included getting ISBN numbers and their images to go on the back of the book. The hoops also included getting an excellent cover design, proof reading services, typesetting and image management. Getting all of these aspects right is essential for a professional looking book. Getting even one of them wrong will definitely compromise the sale of the book. Obviously, we were confident of the content of our book but we had no idea how much work would go into the process of getting the content from a Word document to a bookshelf. Don’t assume you can save time and costs by doing these for yourself because you can’t. You need someone who has done this many times before to guide you through the process. We will be using UK Book Publishing for the series of books we have in the planning stages.”
— Frank Mason

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'The Organisation'

The Organisation is a fantasy set in a make-believe world of wooden sailing ships, horse-drawn carriages and soldiers in red tunics and tall hats. Although it is a fairy tale it contains no magic or talking animals and is not meant for young children. It is intended for grown-ups, particularly ones with inquiring interests in a wide range of contentious issues..

This is a book for readers who like to be challenged, or entertained, or those who will delight in the beautiful illustrations accompanying this biting satire.

More details and brief notes about the author can be found in the book’s website at trevor-croft.com

“UK Book Publishing has provided an excellent service. I found its team of specialists to be very caring, friendly and patient. My numerous questions and suggestions have all been handled with patience, courtesy and expertise. I feel very pleased that I chose them to publish and help to advertise my book. I do not hesitate to recommend them to writers, either experienced or new to authorship, wanting to have their work published.”
— Trevor Croft

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'Downhill: A dramatic Romeo and Juliet set in the 1980s coal mining North'

Brought together by their passion for rock music, kindred teen-spirits Ged and Julie bridge their social divide, fall in love and marry. So far, so good…
But when life throws them into a series of challenges, the only way is down…

An exciting debut from English author Ann Thorsson, who now lives in Iceland, but has based her first book on growing up in the old mining towns in the 1980s. Get set for a rollercoaster ride.

“As a first-time author, I was rather nervous of being tied to an agent, which could have meant having control and publication taken out of my hands, so explored the option of self-publication. I was similarly wary of the machine-produced "auto-bot" type of self-publication. After all, when you've spent a couple of years writing your novel, you want to do it justice!

Having discovered UK Book Publishing's website, and reading the testimonials of other authors, I felt confident that this was the right company to help me with publication. From the initial manuscript inquiry to the polished and finished product, the team have supported the process every step of the way. E-mails were always answered promptly, and the advice was always friendly, professional and helpful. I would say they offer "supported publication" rather than "self-publication". They are clearly dedicated and passionate about helping authors achieve their dreams.

I would not hesitate to use UK Book Publishing again, and highly recommend their service - it is tailor-made to what you need, their professionalism is second-to-none and worth every penny. Many thanks to Ruth, Jay and the team!”
— Ann Thorsson

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'Wall to Wall'

A tense thriller with lighter moments, and beautifully written, Peter’s first book is set in the not too distant future:

Britain is out of Europe; Scotland has become independent following a second referendum; and Russian forces have just marched over the Latvian border and occupied the cities of Rezekne and Daugavpils, testing NATO’s response.

Retired army captain Simon Shaw unwittingly finds himself at the forefront of the Resistance Movement, in the Scottish border region, as England quickly becomes the next target for Russia’s expansionist leaders. Simon needs to draw on all the skills honed whilst serving in Berlin before the Wall came down, to fight the immediate threat being posed to a weakened, divided country.

“I began writing this, my first book, well into my retirement years almost by accident and had no idea what, if anything, to do with it. Also by accident, I discovered UK Book Publishing. I discovered that the company is in Northumberland, where my book’s action takes place. I then discovered that Jay Thompson actually lives in the house in which I was born! How could I look elsewhere and how glad I am that I didn’t.

My book has just been published and, although I haven’t met either Jay or Ruth, they seem almost like friends. Nothing has been too much trouble, despite my no-doubt amateurish pestering. Jay’s artwork is just what I would have wished and all stages up to and including getting my book onto Amazon were handled with great efficiency. I have spent many years working with languages, including my own - English, and felt I didn’t need a proof reader. How fortunate I was to rethink. I found that proof-reading my own text for the fourth time – how boring that can be – was still turning up errors and I needed Ruth – who turned up still more and saved me from three major howlers, including an army captain who seemed to be eight years old!

Calls and emails were always answered swiftly and with warmth and courtesy.

Ruth and Jay and the rest of the team actually contrived to turn a venture which I had approached with apprehension into a pleasure.”
— Peter Goonan

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'A new beginning'

This is the first book in an exciting new science fiction trilogy, The Human Empire Story. Set in the late 22nd century, the world is recovering from a catastrophic event that has broken the US and the Western world. And a new empire has accidentally awoken an ancient evil with an intent to conquer Earth and enslave its population. Can Captain Magnus Tempest, commander of the United Nations Fleet Ship the King Canute, save Earth from an evil that is out of this world?

“After I had wrote the draft for my book I did some research on how best to get my book published. Looking at traditional versus self-publishing I did some research; a big bonus for me was that self-publishing gave me 100% control of my book and its direction in regard to how I wanted to market and promote it. It also meant that I wasn’t tied into a contract. I looked through the web and noticed that UK Book Publishing had some of the best reviews and examples of self-publishing. I gave them a call and spoke to their team; from then I had no doubts that this company was perfect for my venture. From the initial call to the finished product; they talked me through all the steps. From proof reading, editing, to cover design and getting it up on Amazon - the team talked me through every stage via phone and email. The service was faultless; I found the team professional, friendly and helpful, but most of all extremely approachable which I think is very important. They went above and beyond to help me reach my goal, and I felt that they wanted to be sincerely involved with my vision. I now have an amazing book and I don't think it would have looked as good if I had gone with a traditional publisher. So I say a big Thank You to Jay, Ruth, Judith and Dan, and to the rest of the team. ”
— T H Stephen

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'When the tide goes out'

As a semi-retired geography teacher, P J Bennett has used his knowledge of volcanoes and tsunamis to pen a tense thriller, set in the Canaries, which has been well received in the market. We published the book as a print on demand paperback and ebook and the author has been marketing the novel through review sites and other platforms to great success.

“After finishing my first book, I began searching in earnest for a publisher and soon discovered that I was entering a world about which I knew absolutely nothing and for some time was completely and utterly bewildered. Then, I discovered UK Publishing and very quickly everything fell into place. From start to finish, the service that they offered was absolutely first rate and I am eternally grateful to them for turning my finished manuscript into something that I am immensely proud of. They were there for me every step of the way with advice and support and nothing was ever too much trouble for them. I will certainly use UK Publishing for my next book and would recommend any other aspiring author to do so too. ”
— P J Bennett

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'Bumhead Bill'

Barry brought his manuscript and illustrations into the office and had us all in stitches with his amusing rhymes and drawings. Aimed at young children who are into toilet humour (ie all children), this book will entertain and delight time and time again.

We took Barry’s drawings and turned them into a stunning colour cover, and published the book as print on demand and ebook, and Barry is also on his second print run for selling copies through many local bookshops and outlets. He has undertaken a range of marketing activity and is working hard to raise awareness of his book and support the sales. We await the next instalment with much anticipation.

“Looking for the right Publishing company? Then look no further. From start to finish this company have got it right. A very professional service from Jay, Ruth and the team. They made what I thought would be a difficult process painless. They always respond promptly to emails and calls and they listen carefully to your questions and concerns. I will be producing more Bumhead Bill books in the future and will most certainly be using UK Book Publishing. 5 Stars from me. ”
— Barry O'Neill

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'Brief Lives'

Sir Alistair has published many books over a lifetime of work in industry and academia, but Brief Lives is his first popular science book. It comprises a series of essays that explain the science as well as giving a biographical insight into the men and women who have helped to forge our modern world. From Einstein to Jobs, Curie to Crick, the biographies include hand-drawn portraits of each engineer, entrepreneur, philosopher or scientist, and provide an excellent starting point for those who wish to understand the significant contribution these people have made.

We edited and designed the book, set it up for print on demand and as an ebook, and handled the marketing of the book, including sending out review copies.

“When seeking a publisher for a new book, I carefully looked for one that could edit it, design it, launch it on both Amazon and as an e-book, market it and publicise it. UK Book Publishing have exceeded my expectations on all accounts. Ruth Lunn proved to be a meticulous and helpful editor, and Jay Thompson produced an excellent design and cover. Everyone involved was very professional, very helpful and very friendly. I wholeheartedly recommend them, without reservation.”
— Alistair MacFarlane

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'Mistaken Identity'

Molly wanted to relaunch her novel Mistaken Identity, with a stunning new cover, and get it for sale with online retailers. We proofread the book first, then typeset it and designed a cover to her brief. We also created some marketing materials for her to promote the book, and converted the novel to all e-book formats to widen its availability.

“What an amazing team and service! What made me decide to work with Ukbookpublishing.com was the telephone call I made to Ruth Lunn enquiring about self publishing services about my second novel Mistaken Identity. My call was handled in a professional manner. She promised me an interesting journey and that's how its been like with the whole team. I have enjoyed every step .
Thank you for transforming Mistaken Identity into a masterpiece. Like the book cover, the typesetting, editing, all beautifully done. I will definitely call again for my third Novel.
Thank you all at ukbookpublishing
You have my vote”
— Molly Gambiza

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'Blind Courage'

An inspiring woman and an amazing story. Christine Deponio went blind at 16, but she hasn’t let that stop her achieving her goals in life. Indeed she has fitted so much into her life so far, that this autobiography is only Part 1.

We proof-read, typeset and designed Christine’s book, set her book up for online print and e-book sales, and printed thousands of books. Christine organised two book launches and didn’t tire of signing books at both. She has also taken every opportunity to market her book, and the proceeds are going towards purchasing a new building for the hospice she runs.

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