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Teri has been an absolute delight to work with. Ms. Rider is professional, organized, engaging and extremely supportive. She’s the garden encouraging the flower of your book to bloom. I can’t wait to work with her again.

Teri Rider will stop at nothing, such as curve balls thrown to the publishing industry since the pandemic. Instead, in the face of adversity, she finds creative and innovative ways to not only move ahead, but to shine—regardless of any roadblocks or possible impediments. I am deeply honored to be represented by this extraordinary woman,… Read more “Book publisher-extraordinaire”

Hiring Teri Rider and Top Reads Publishing ranks high on the list of best business decisions I’ve ever made. Teri held my book and me in her capable hands from day one. I was a first-time author, virtually clueless about what to do with a completed manuscript. Today, my book is an international best seller.… Read more “I felt like a valued member of her publishing family”

Everyone who walked up to the book table and picked up the book flipped it over to the back right away to get a sense of what it was about. Without exception, every one read the whole back cover. It completely held their interest. Awesome job on that!

When I became pregnant with my first book and started my search for someone to help me deliver it, I was surprised to discover how difficult that search could be. There were several false starts but finally I wound up meeting with Teri Rider. After fewer than 15 minutes of conversation with her, I knew… Read more “Incredible depth and breadth of publishing skills”

Teri Rider of Top Reads Publishing is a consummate professional. Over a broad swath of undertakings, from graphics to branding, to book publishing, Teri Rider has an unusual dedication to excellence. If you are looking for perfection in professional services, Teri will get you as close as humanly possible. I like to control things, and… Read more “Consummate Professional”

I love to refer authors to Teri Rider, CEO of Top Reads Publishing, LLC, and the designer of my multi-award-winning #1 international best-seller. Teri not only brought my design vision to life perfectly, she helped me with every other aspect of my book project. From our initial meeting to discuss my vision and strategy for becoming a published author, through… Read more “Happy to Be …”

As I began the process of writing Monday Moments, I knew a very important part was to find a publisher that would really understand my vision. And I did, with Teri Rider of Top Reads Publishing. When we first met to discuss my book, I was immediately drawn to her sincere interest in what I… Read more “A Dream Come True!”

When I first decided to write a children’s book, I was fortunate to be introduced to Teri Rider early in the planning process. After reviewing Teri’s illustrations and talking with her about the project, I knew she was the purr-fect choice for the project. Her animal illustrations are filled with depth and character and she has a magical… Read more “Purr-fect Choice”

It is a pleasure to recommend Teri Rider, as a book designer Our publishing company, Writeriffic Inc., contracted with Teri to update an existing book and revise everything inside and out. She met with us and shared some ideas. When we met again, the ideas had blossomed into a glorious bundle of covers, layouts and font choices.… Read more “Recommendation”

Teri exudes creative confidence. She gets rave reviews from clients whether designing logos or book illustrations. Every example of Teri’s work that I have seen is polished, effective, and beautiful. In fact, I am so confident in her skills and talents that I have contracted with her to design my new website banner with logo… Read more “Rave Reviews from Clients”

Even though I am now a published author I can’t find enough words to express my deep gratitude for you and your talents. My book is a dream come true, thanks to you. From front cover to back, page to page, font-style, color choices, paper, photography lay-out and overall design – it was done with… Read more “Twelve Mindful Months”

Working with Teri is a pleasure. Because she is multi-talented as an illustrator/book designer, an editor, a publisher, a marketer and a good listener, she was able to readily understand and manifest our company’s vision. Her design of the 25th Anniversary edition of our book Snow Goose Global Thanksgiving is beautiful to behold–and gets the… Read more “A multi-talented professional and a pleasure to work with!”

My dealings with Teri have always been a pleasure. Teri has a very collaborative approach which invites open communication. She listens to her clients, handles them with patience and professionalism, and works towards their individual goals. It is because of these facts that I look forward to continuing to work with Teri, and highly recommend… Read more “Collaborative Approach”

July 23, 2013 From the moment I saw Teri Rider’s adorable illustrations in the book Animals Have Feelings, Too, I knew that I wanted her to design my website for a book I wrote that also has illustrations for young children: That’s What Grandparents Are For. And I couldn’t be happier that I did. Teri, who founded Teri Rider… Read more “Adorable Illustrations”