Creative, talented people of integrity to complete your story.
Founder
Author and Personal Historian Mary Beth Lagerborg has loved interviewing people and writing their stories since her first job as assistant editor for Colorado Country Life magazine, traveling the Colorado back roads to interview the oldest flying farmer or the local rodeo queen.
After freelance writing for many years, Mary Beth served as book brand manager for a non-profit, working with authors, literary agents, editors, and mainstream publishers. She understands what it takes to bring a book from idea to print. Mary Beth loves working with individuals, families and businesses to preserve their stories. She strives to make the process is as pleasing for the client as the finished product.
Editor
Kathleen Groom brings nearly three decades of freelance editing experience to the Retelling team. She specializes in substantive and developmental editing that helps our clients hone the main points of their projects and organize them to best effect. With her combined skills of seeing the big picture and detailed line editing, Kathy produces clear, enjoyable copy Retelling clients will be proud to share.
Copy Editor and Proofreader
As a full-time freelance writer and editor, D. Fran Morley has helped people sound better in print for more than 20 years. She was Content Editor for the Association of Personal Historians for 4 years, responsible for four quarterly journals, annual conference materials, and online content. She has written hundreds of feature articles on assignment for regional and national trade and general interest magazines, edited numerous books and special projects, and spent 6 years writing press releases and other content for a small southern city. Her greatest satisfaction is when a client says, “Yes! That's what I was trying to say.”
Graphic Designer
Cindy Young truly enjoys getting to know each unique story in order to craft a compelling book cover. And with more than two decades of design experience, she knows how to typeset to ensure enjoyable reading on every page. Her eye for detail means a quality book for you.
Transcriptionist
Jill Cournoyer runs The Portable Scribe out of her home in Maine. Her business provides transcription, proofreading, editing and research services. Her projects range from personal histories to multi-speaker interviews on public policy. In 2020 she trained in legal transcript proofreading as a specialty. She accepts jobs of all sizes from anywhere in the world. In her leisure time she loves reading, movies, outdoor activities (kayaking, Nordic skiing, walking), photography and working with the feral cat rescue group she founded in 1991.
Printer
Gorham Printing is a small, but dependable, team that have been printing professional-quality books for 30 years. They service both independent authors and publishers, printing books of all genres. For the team, there is no greater satisfaction than delivering a completed book to an author who has put their heart and soul into their work. Located in the scenic Pacific Northwest of Centralia, Washington, Gorham Printing prides itself in printing author and publisher's dream books anywhere in the US.
Bookkeeper
Jennifer Fellinger is owner of Checks & Balances LLC. She enjoys working with small businesses like Retelling, LLC, getting to know the owners in order to tailor her style to theirs. Although she loves bookkeeping, she also loves to see clients learn new things and be able to utilize their new skills in their businesses. Jennifer offers full charge bookkeeping services for ongoing bookkeeping as well as instructional/project work for small businesses.
Consultant
Mike Roncaglia is a well-rounded and experienced professional with years of experience running a for-profit business and leading a non-profit organization. He’s thrilled to be working with Retelling, helping them help others tell their story. With a wide range of experience, he’ll be operating as a handyman of sorts, helping with technical, web, social media, graphic, audio, and consultation needs. Mike and his wife Jill own and operate Flash Point, a game-changing services business, specializing in consulting, speaking, writing, web, and technical support services. Visit their website to learn more about their business and read their blog which contains written, audio, and video posts.