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Brian Tarcy’s writing skills are superb. He possesses a unique sense of humor, a meticulous attention to detail, and a personal commitment to quality that sets him apart. Moreover, he never misses a deadline! -HAP KLOPP Business Consultant Author, The Adventure Of Leadership Author, The Complete Idiot’s Guide To Business Management
You kept everything on track, your questions were insightful and your writing helped clarify my thoughts. Over and again you provided a great framework for my words and the collaborative editing was fun and insightful. As we developed concepts, you helped me find the way I really wanted to say things You were a pleasure to work with, a real professional, and your work, our work, was great – something we can both be proud of. -JEFF TAYLOR CEO & FOUNDER MONSTER.COM
I almost never enjoy something that takes that much work, but you made the experience not only bearable but downright fun and rewarding. I appreciate your taking a rookie like me and taking me through the crazy business of writing books. -HOWARD CANNON Restaurant consultant Author, The Complete Idiots’ Guide To Starting Your Own Restaurant
Brian Tarcy is an outstanding writer who completes a job on time and with a minimum of fanfare … When writing a book there are several deadlines to be met, taking into consideration publishing dates, etc. With Brian, this was never a concern. I was thoroughly satisfied with the quality of his work, with his knowledge of the game of baseball and his professionalism. -TOM GLAVINE Pitcher, Atlanta Braves Author, Baseball For Everybody
Brian Tarcy is an extremely professional individual. His work ethic is exemplary, demonstrated not only through his dedication, efficiency and punctuality but his personable character. Brian fostered a comfortable working atmosphere, making him a pleasure to work with. -CAM NEELY Retired Boston Bruins Superstar Author, Hockey For Everybody
One of the many qualities that impressed me so much with Brian Tarcy was his ability to capture my words and thought process and transform them so efficiently into print. Another critical point which I consider to be very important was Brian’s ability to work under deadline … He is bright, adaptive and very creative in his writing skills. Anyone who may have the opportunity to work with him would consider the experience to be a major plus in the presentation of the work. -JOE THEISMANN Retired Super Bowl Quarterback ESPN football analyst Author, The Complete Idiot’s to Football
Although he was fairly new to the sport of women’s hockey he was very interested in learning about the sport … Brian was the one who brought up the right questions in order to get us talking about the proper topics for the book as well. He was also very easy to talk to, easy to get along with and willing to arrange meetings that were convenient for everyone. -KATIE KING & TRICIA DUNN Members Of The 1998 US Women’s Olympic Gold Medal Team Authors, Gold Medal Hockey For Women & Girls
Your interview style proved to be an efficient way to get ideas out of our heads and into a rough manuscript. Whenever we tried to become too technical, you asked the tough questions and made sure we explained things so that anyone could understand. -PETER DUNCAN Co-author, Simplified Strategic Planning
Brian Tarcy took my writing, which tended towards bottom-line prose, and taught me to put in those details that brought people and situations to life. -GARY SUTTON Business consultant Author, Tight Ships Don’t Sink
 


 
What The Critics Say ...
About Hap Klopp’s
THE ADVENTURE OF LEADERSHIP
“Fun to read and irreverent.”
-THE BOSTON GLOBE-
“He hates what he calls ‘the embalming fluid’ of contemporary corporate culture, ‘the fraud of authority, the power to be a bully by virtue of title.’ A title, he writes, makes no one a leader. He calls for vision, creativity, inspired leadership and the faith that anything, absolutely anything is possible.” -SAN FRANCISCO EXAMINER-
“Reading ‘The Adventure Of Leadership,’ one gets the sense that Hap Klopp walks the walk … Klopp is entertaining and readable, and he has something to say worth hearing.”
-ROCKY MOUNTAIN NEWS-
About Tom Glavine’s
BASEBALL FOR EVERYBODY
“This book is so complete it should be a handbook for those of us who cover games for a living.” -USA TODAY-
About Cam Neely’s
HOCKEY FOR EVERYBODY
“The Neely-Tarcy venture is a fun read, a cross between ‘Hockey for Dummies’ and ‘One Man’s View from the Top of the Iceberg.’ ”
-BOSTON GLOBE-
“It details every conceivable facet of the game, including strategies … Reading the book, you can’t help but wonder if coaching is in Neely’s future at some point down the road.”
-BOSTON HERALD-
About Joe Theismann’s
THE COMPLETE IDIOT’S GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING FOOTBALL LIKE A PRO
“Must reading is Joe Theismann’s “The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Understanding Football Like A Pro. The ESPN commentator is witty and insightful in most of his comments. There’s nobody better in summing up the plight of any team in football.”
-BOSTON GLOBE-
About Hap Klopp’s
THE COMPLETE IDIOT’S GUIDE TO BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
“The book is anything but idiotic. It could be used by a very small business person, budding entrepreneur or junior manager anticipating a promotion.”
-CAPE COD TIMES-
About Tricia Dunn’s and Katie King’s
GOLD MEDAL HOCKEY FOR WOMEN & GIRLS
“It introduces the basics of the game to novices. Boys new to the sport would benefit as well as girls … The book also provides many pointers to experienced players.”
-WORCESTER TELEGRAM-
About Gary Sutton’s
TIGHT SHIPS DON’T SINK
“Assisted by writer Brian Tarcy, Sutton follows his own advice and keeps the message short and simple, garnished with zingy one-liners.”
-GEORGIA BUSINESS-