Testimonials
Sandra Knauf exhibits all the best qualities one hopes for in an editor: excellent taste, an eye for detail, and years of experience in making adequate writing good and good writing even better.
-- Bruce Holland Rogers, award winning fiction author and writer, shortshortshort.com
Besides being a lean, mean editing machine, Sandra is also a writer, so she knows all sides of the manuscript. Working with her is a dream, and her feedback has always been insightful. I would trust her with any of my babies (writing projects!!!).
-- Elisabeth Kinsey Elisabeth's work has appeared in the anthology Women in Nature, Greenwoman Magazine, Wazee Journal, Metrosphere, The Rambler, and others. Her memoir, Ask Me About My Divorce, was published by Seal Press.
With a career as a writer, editor, anthologizer and blogger, Sandra Knauf has that special ability to nurture the writing of others. She knows when to push writers to try harder and raise their expectations of themselves. What more can I say? Her high standards let you know that if she likes a piece, it is good.
-- Mary Ellen Davis, KRCC-FM
In the field of editing and publishing, "there be dragons out there." Sandra slays them all with integrity, honesty, and fairness.
She is a true creative with excellent technical skills that smooth the journey to a final product.
-- Patricia Nolan Patricia's essays and poems have appeared in many publications; she is also the author of Western Brushstrokes, Broken Pieces of Shell, and Water Alive.
I had the privilege of knowing Sandra before she first published her magazine "Greenwoman, A Literary Garden." She does quality, thoughtful work. And always from her heart!
-- Larry Stebbins, Director Pikes Peak Urban Gardens and author of The Backyard Vegetable Gardening Guide: A Monthly Primer for the Organic Gardener in the Colorado Front Range and Beyond
I’ve had the good fortune of working with Sandy Knauf for some time now through US Represented. As a columnist, her fiction and nonfiction writing set a highly respected standard in the Colorado Springs region. As an administrator, her editorial attention to detail and mature, collaborative presence within the US Represented family have elevated the level of our public discourse in myriad ways. I’m proud to call her a good friend and colleague.
-- Eric Stephenson, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief, US Represented
Sandra is exceptional in being organized, meeting deadlines, and fulfilling tasks. For aspiring authors, it's vital to work with someone who has these qualities.
-- Sage Adderley, author of Invoking Nonna, owner of Sweet Candy Distro & Press and Sage's Blog Tours
Sandra is a joy to work with--she's passionate about her subjects and meticulous in her process.
-- Rhonda Van Pelt, editor of Pikes Peak Bulletin
As an editor, Sandra knows how to bring out the best in another person's writing. As a person, she is warm-hearted and wonderful to work with. I've been impressed with everything I've seen her involved in--she is consummately professional, tasteful, and knows good work.
-- Colleen Chen Colleen's short stories, flash fiction, novellas, reviews, and commentaries have appeared in many publications; her novel, Dysmorphic Kingdom, is forthcoming from Montag Press, www.colleenchen.com.
Goddess is rising everywhere, especially through Sandra's writing and editing. So welcome to She of Ten Thousand Names, and Ten Thousand Thank-Yous to Sandra!
--- Karla Crescenta, author of Daughter of the Lady Moon
Working with Sandra is a delight. Her edits are smart and helpful, with the precision of a professional and the understanding that comes from being a creative writer herself. Sandra edited my work sensitively, improving it but remaining true to my style and message. She also appreciates deadlines and is quick to respond, when it's necessary. I'd be happy to work with her again.
-- Simone Martel, author of Exile's Garden and The Expectant Gardener: A Wise and Fun Guide to the Adventure of Backyard Growing
Sandra's discriminating eye and good taste are wonderful aids to a writer's progress. Her editing is respectful, to the point, and always in the service of improving the work.
-- Michael Andreoni Michael's fiction and creative nonfiction have appeared in the anthologies Need To Know Basis, My Funny Valentine, and many literary journals.
Sandra's manner is both straightforward and supportive, which makes working with her wonderfully easy. While her own writing voice is distinctive, she has a great appreciation for other voices and a fine-tuned ear for knowing how to bring out their best.
-- Cheryl Conklin Cheryl's essays have appeared in Colorado Gardener, Greenwoman Magazine, and Gardenhood, her blog exploring the gardening life.
Sandra Knauf is a great friend to writers (and to the earth!). She will treat your words, whether seedlings or out-of-control tomato plants, with judicious tenderness -- or is that tender judiciousness? Either way, you'll love working with her.
-- Jessy Randall, author of A Day in Boyland, The Wandora Unit, Interruptions, and Injecting Dreams into Cows
On the occasions I have had the pleasure to work with Sandra Knauf, I have found her to be a highly skilled communicator with a deep understanding of the written word. In addition, she has a wide range of talents and skill sets which allows her to excel at not only at writing, but also editing and publishing. And her responsiveness and professionalism make the process of working with her efficient and worthwhile.
-- Randal Huiskens, pop artist
Sandra was a real pleasure to work with on (a poem with an accompanying prose piece) Greenwoman, A Literary Garden. She’s a pro who really knows her stuff.
-- Barbara Crooker, author of eighteen poetry collections, including Barbara Crooker: Selected Poems and Small Rain.
Sandra never fails to help me take my writing to the next level. Her editing is insightful and clear. I look forward to working with her in the future.
-- DB Rudin, columnist for Greenwoman Magazine
Sandra is a great editor to work with. Very encouraging and highly competent.
-- Andrew Peters Andrew's short stories, under the pseudonym Andrew Peters, have appeared in the erotic anthologies Fifty Shades of Green and Love Under Foot; he's also published many other short fiction pieces, two chapbooks, and a short story collection.
Sandra is One Of Us.
I am a successful freelance columnist. All writers know that good and engaging wordsmith ability is required for success. Often overlooked is a writer's skill at working with editors. I have worked with many, and with Sandra I felt I was shoulder to shoulder, working with a fellow writer, a peer. Sandra is can-do and all about relating as equals with her writers. Sandra's quick mind and wit shine through in every exchange. I look forward, as always, to working with her again.
-- Tom Preble
Sandy combines a compassionate heart with a keen intellect and a fierce spirit. Whether you are at war or peace with your writing or yourself, it’s good to have Sandy in your corner.
-- Lucy Bell, writer, speaker, native plant naturalist
If you are looking for an editor I highly recommend Sandra to be thorough, prompt, thoughtful, and sensitive to the desired audience. She is especially skilled in the realm of landscape design, horticulture, and the latest information on sustainable practices.
-- Douglas Owens-Pike, author of Beautifully Sustainable
Sandra Knauf is passionate. Passionate about attention to detail, passionate about good writing, passionate about standing up for what is right. Completely on her own, she's edited and published a gardening magazine that is about much more than the garden - imbued with history, botany, and just plain great storytelling. She's the real thing.
-- Eva Syrovy, writer and educator
-- Bruce Holland Rogers, award winning fiction author and writer, shortshortshort.com
Besides being a lean, mean editing machine, Sandra is also a writer, so she knows all sides of the manuscript. Working with her is a dream, and her feedback has always been insightful. I would trust her with any of my babies (writing projects!!!).
-- Elisabeth Kinsey Elisabeth's work has appeared in the anthology Women in Nature, Greenwoman Magazine, Wazee Journal, Metrosphere, The Rambler, and others. Her memoir, Ask Me About My Divorce, was published by Seal Press.
With a career as a writer, editor, anthologizer and blogger, Sandra Knauf has that special ability to nurture the writing of others. She knows when to push writers to try harder and raise their expectations of themselves. What more can I say? Her high standards let you know that if she likes a piece, it is good.
-- Mary Ellen Davis, KRCC-FM
In the field of editing and publishing, "there be dragons out there." Sandra slays them all with integrity, honesty, and fairness.
She is a true creative with excellent technical skills that smooth the journey to a final product.
-- Patricia Nolan Patricia's essays and poems have appeared in many publications; she is also the author of Western Brushstrokes, Broken Pieces of Shell, and Water Alive.
I had the privilege of knowing Sandra before she first published her magazine "Greenwoman, A Literary Garden." She does quality, thoughtful work. And always from her heart!
-- Larry Stebbins, Director Pikes Peak Urban Gardens and author of The Backyard Vegetable Gardening Guide: A Monthly Primer for the Organic Gardener in the Colorado Front Range and Beyond
I’ve had the good fortune of working with Sandy Knauf for some time now through US Represented. As a columnist, her fiction and nonfiction writing set a highly respected standard in the Colorado Springs region. As an administrator, her editorial attention to detail and mature, collaborative presence within the US Represented family have elevated the level of our public discourse in myriad ways. I’m proud to call her a good friend and colleague.
-- Eric Stephenson, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief, US Represented
Sandra is exceptional in being organized, meeting deadlines, and fulfilling tasks. For aspiring authors, it's vital to work with someone who has these qualities.
-- Sage Adderley, author of Invoking Nonna, owner of Sweet Candy Distro & Press and Sage's Blog Tours
Sandra is a joy to work with--she's passionate about her subjects and meticulous in her process.
-- Rhonda Van Pelt, editor of Pikes Peak Bulletin
As an editor, Sandra knows how to bring out the best in another person's writing. As a person, she is warm-hearted and wonderful to work with. I've been impressed with everything I've seen her involved in--she is consummately professional, tasteful, and knows good work.
-- Colleen Chen Colleen's short stories, flash fiction, novellas, reviews, and commentaries have appeared in many publications; her novel, Dysmorphic Kingdom, is forthcoming from Montag Press, www.colleenchen.com.
Goddess is rising everywhere, especially through Sandra's writing and editing. So welcome to She of Ten Thousand Names, and Ten Thousand Thank-Yous to Sandra!
--- Karla Crescenta, author of Daughter of the Lady Moon
Working with Sandra is a delight. Her edits are smart and helpful, with the precision of a professional and the understanding that comes from being a creative writer herself. Sandra edited my work sensitively, improving it but remaining true to my style and message. She also appreciates deadlines and is quick to respond, when it's necessary. I'd be happy to work with her again.
-- Simone Martel, author of Exile's Garden and The Expectant Gardener: A Wise and Fun Guide to the Adventure of Backyard Growing
Sandra's discriminating eye and good taste are wonderful aids to a writer's progress. Her editing is respectful, to the point, and always in the service of improving the work.
-- Michael Andreoni Michael's fiction and creative nonfiction have appeared in the anthologies Need To Know Basis, My Funny Valentine, and many literary journals.
Sandra's manner is both straightforward and supportive, which makes working with her wonderfully easy. While her own writing voice is distinctive, she has a great appreciation for other voices and a fine-tuned ear for knowing how to bring out their best.
-- Cheryl Conklin Cheryl's essays have appeared in Colorado Gardener, Greenwoman Magazine, and Gardenhood, her blog exploring the gardening life.
Sandra Knauf is a great friend to writers (and to the earth!). She will treat your words, whether seedlings or out-of-control tomato plants, with judicious tenderness -- or is that tender judiciousness? Either way, you'll love working with her.
-- Jessy Randall, author of A Day in Boyland, The Wandora Unit, Interruptions, and Injecting Dreams into Cows
On the occasions I have had the pleasure to work with Sandra Knauf, I have found her to be a highly skilled communicator with a deep understanding of the written word. In addition, she has a wide range of talents and skill sets which allows her to excel at not only at writing, but also editing and publishing. And her responsiveness and professionalism make the process of working with her efficient and worthwhile.
-- Randal Huiskens, pop artist
Sandra was a real pleasure to work with on (a poem with an accompanying prose piece) Greenwoman, A Literary Garden. She’s a pro who really knows her stuff.
-- Barbara Crooker, author of eighteen poetry collections, including Barbara Crooker: Selected Poems and Small Rain.
Sandra never fails to help me take my writing to the next level. Her editing is insightful and clear. I look forward to working with her in the future.
-- DB Rudin, columnist for Greenwoman Magazine
Sandra is a great editor to work with. Very encouraging and highly competent.
-- Andrew Peters Andrew's short stories, under the pseudonym Andrew Peters, have appeared in the erotic anthologies Fifty Shades of Green and Love Under Foot; he's also published many other short fiction pieces, two chapbooks, and a short story collection.
Sandra is One Of Us.
I am a successful freelance columnist. All writers know that good and engaging wordsmith ability is required for success. Often overlooked is a writer's skill at working with editors. I have worked with many, and with Sandra I felt I was shoulder to shoulder, working with a fellow writer, a peer. Sandra is can-do and all about relating as equals with her writers. Sandra's quick mind and wit shine through in every exchange. I look forward, as always, to working with her again.
-- Tom Preble
Sandy combines a compassionate heart with a keen intellect and a fierce spirit. Whether you are at war or peace with your writing or yourself, it’s good to have Sandy in your corner.
-- Lucy Bell, writer, speaker, native plant naturalist
If you are looking for an editor I highly recommend Sandra to be thorough, prompt, thoughtful, and sensitive to the desired audience. She is especially skilled in the realm of landscape design, horticulture, and the latest information on sustainable practices.
-- Douglas Owens-Pike, author of Beautifully Sustainable
Sandra Knauf is passionate. Passionate about attention to detail, passionate about good writing, passionate about standing up for what is right. Completely on her own, she's edited and published a gardening magazine that is about much more than the garden - imbued with history, botany, and just plain great storytelling. She's the real thing.
-- Eva Syrovy, writer and educator
