The Black Accords: Emergence
Dean Moss
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Publishing consultation · free or USD 127
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Free discovery call or USD 127 strategy session.
The call is there to remove confusion before you spend time or money in the wrong place — choosing a service, pressure-testing a launch plan, or mapping the next move with more confidence.
Start free with a discovery call, or book straight into a deeper strategy session if you already know the decision is bigger.
- Free 15-minute discovery call
- USD 127 in-depth strategy session
- Real publishing specialist, not a bot
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Recent publications
Books we have helped bring to market.
A small selection of HMD-supported books, shown here as practical proof of finished execution across genres.
From Cursed to Cured: How to Treat & Cure PMDD Naturally
Rachel Lynn Fox
Spiritual Significance: Exploring Faith Through Statistical Concepts
Mark Newmeyer
Building the Digital Workforce: Strategies for Agentic AI Success
Michael Fauscette
VyCTOR - Die Kunst, dem Trend zu folgen
Torsten Iben
The S.C.O.R.E. Operating System
Don. N. Markland
10,000+ books supported overall · 47 countries served
Topics we can cover
Positioning
Launch planning
Production scope
Retail conversion
Advertising
Author platform
Package rationale
Use the consultation when the real problem is uncertainty.
The call is there to remove confusion before you spend time or money in the wrong place. That might mean choosing the right service, pressure-testing a launch plan, reviewing a weak sales page, or mapping the next publishing move with more confidence.
Clear direction before committing to the wrong service or timeline
Honest commercial feedback on the strongest next move
A faster route from vague questions to concrete action
What every edit includes
- A one-to-one video call with an HMD publishing specialist
- Practical next-step guidance tailored to your stage and goals
- Focused review of the questions, assets, or blockers you bring
- A clean handoff into the right booking or delivery route afterwards
The right call depends on the depth of decision you need to make
Not every question needs a full strategy session. Quick orientation and deeper planning are booked separately, so you only pay for depth when the decision in front of you actually calls for it.
The consultation is designed to shorten ambiguity, not prolong it
A useful call should make the next move clearer, whether that is booking a service, fixing a weak point, changing sequence, or holding off until the book is more ready.
Package rationale
Use the consultation when the real problem is uncertainty.
The call is there to remove confusion before you spend time or money in the wrong place. That might mean choosing the right service, pressure-testing a launch plan, reviewing a weak sales page, or mapping the next publishing move with more confidence.
Clear direction before committing to the wrong service or timeline
Honest commercial feedback on the strongest next move
A faster route from vague questions to concrete action
Dedicated paths for new leads, active clients, and platform buyers
Included
The publishing stack is coordinated from the start.
A one-to-one video call with an HMD publishing specialist
Practical next-step guidance tailored to your stage and goals
Focused review of the questions, assets, or blockers you bring
A clean handoff into the right booking or delivery route afterwards
The right call depends on the depth of decision you need to make
Not every question needs a full strategy session. Quick orientation and deeper planning are booked separately, so you only pay for depth when the decision in front of you actually calls for it.
The consultation is designed to shorten ambiguity, not prolong it
A useful call should make the next move clearer, whether that is booking a service, fixing a weak point, changing sequence, or holding off until the book is more ready.
Existing clients and marketplace buyers get their own booking routes
Discovery calls stay for new enquiries, while active HMD clients and Fiverr, Upwork or PeoplePerHour buyers book straight into a call tied to the work already running.
Consultation routes
Four ways to talk to us, so you get the right conversation first time.
Different conversations serve different stages. The better choice depends on whether you are exploring options, solving a specific strategy problem, reviewing an active HMD project, or working through an external platform order.
Use discovery when you need orientation and service-fit clarity
Use strategy when the decision carries more commercial weight
Use check-ins when you are already inside an HMD delivery flow
Use platform meetings when the project is running through Fiverr or Upwork
For new authors and early-stage enquiries
Discovery Call
Use this when you need a quick sense-check on where your project stands, which service makes sense, or what the next step should be.
Best use
Best when the question is broad and the right route is still unclear.
For deeper planning and higher-stakes decisions
Strategy Session
Use this when you need focused advice on launch plans, positioning, production sequencing, ads, retailer conversion, or the overall publishing roadmap.
Best use
Best when you need a real plan, not just orientation.
For current HMD clients with active work
Project Check-In
Use this route to review progress, unblock a live project, align on upcoming milestones, or ask context-specific questions without starting from scratch.
Best use
Best when the call depends on an existing HMD project.
For Fiverr, Upwork, and PeoplePerHour clients
Platform Meeting
Use this when the work is already running through a marketplace order and you need a quick live conversation tied to that platform project.
Best use
Best when the order already exists on an external platform.
Investment
Investment
Consultation Options
Consultation Options
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Strategy Session
USD 127
A deeper planning session for authors who need focused advice on launch, positioning, production, ads, or platform decisions.
- 60-minute strategy session
- Focused review of your current publishing bottleneck
- Clear action plan and sequencing advice
- Best for authors ready to make higher-stakes decisions
Reviews
What authors say about working with us
We do not yet have named reviews specific to consultations, so these are verified HMD Publishing clients from our other services. They are shown here as proof of how we work, not as consultation customers.
“This was my first time for this and they help me all the way. There attention to details was great. I love the eloquence of the work. The response time I thougth it was alil slow, but that's realy me, I'm still working on being patient..lol. I will definitely us them again. I do have some more projects.”
Rodney GuptonAuthor of Forgiven Before You Were Born“Went above and beyond and the final cover absolutely exceeded my expectations!”
Phil GramlichAuthor of Walt & His Park: The Stories You (Probably) Haven't Heard“The team was dedicated to getting the final project right, providing as many revisions as needed. They were consistently responsive to my questions, requests and concerns.”
Nashyelli Elena HernandezAuthor of A Journey of Sunsets: An Adventurous Story of Beauty, Transformation & Discovery“This team was amazing. I cannot say enough about them. When I tell you how much they have poured into my life, you wouldn’t believe it. They were encouraging, supportive, they were patient,, and they were very respectful to what I was trying to figure out during this process. I have another project coming up, they are the one for me. I felt that we were so aligned, I was at peace when I talked to anyone member of the team. At the end of any conversation I have had with them, they all always end with some type of encouraging words. Sorry, I didn’t mean to be this long on here, but I just had to share the amazing work this team is doing. You can feel they do care when they sent an email. I think God knows exactly who I needed for this project, and He gave them. The book is now published, great job. Thank you, thank you. May God continue to bring people to you because you are doing an amazing job through your work. Lucie”
LTP HopeAuthor of When Goodbye Comes Too Early: Learning To Breathe Again Through Love and Loss“I'm a first-time book publisher, and I could not have found a better partner than HMD Publishing. They did both my cover design and the work of uploading the manuscript to Amazon KDP and IngramSpark. The team was consistently knowledgeable, professional, responsive, detail-oriented, courteous, and above all patient. I had dozens of questions as we worked through the process, and they answered each one thoroughly and without ever making me feel ridiculous for asking. My book launched two days ago, and HMD has my highest recommendation for anyone looking for professional services to help make your writing dreams come true.”
Barbara WoolardAuthor of Beyond Words: The Power of Action in a World of Thoughts and Prayers“I've worked with HMD Publishing on numerous occasions. Clearly that shows my satisfaction with their level work. I will most certainly work with them in the future as well. They are patient, and attentive to my specific needs and as always it was a pleasure.”
Jamaal C. BoyceAuthor of Investing Is The Best Thing: An Introductory Guide to the World of Investing for Teenagers and Their Parents“This was an excellent experience for publishing my first book. The team was very patient and cooperative throughout the entire process, keeping each step very clear and their words very kind. I would love to work with HMD Publishing again in the future!”
Ashlyn VaughnAuthor of Wrinkles, Rewritten: A Skin-Deep Guide to Aging Gracefully“Very professional and easy to work with.”
Avraham NacherAuthor of Geshara Mazes: Where Geniuses Get Lost“This is my second book working with them. My first experience was good. This time it was even better. Will use again for my next book. Really loved the formatting design. Very professional. Quick on replies. Great Cooperation. Fast delivery.”
Byron Headrick IAuthor of Ahead of the Curve: Strategic Foresight for the Next Decade in Public Education“I was so nervous to edit and typeset my book that it became a source of frustration. HMD Publishing put that anxiety and frustrations aside through their professionalism, excellent communication, and vast understanding of the processes I needed to get my book published and ready to sell. If you have any hesitation or concerns about the process, go with HMD Publishing.”
Chad TeagueAuthor of Onboard Like A Fraternity“HMD Publishing delivered an excellent product result in book design, and I plan to rehire.”
Clay HessAuthor of When Dad Falls Short: Finding Healing in God’s Perfect Fatherhood“Exceeded my expectations! The professionalism, attention to detail, and seamless communication made the process stress-free. The final formatting was polished, and they guided me through publishing with ease. Highly recommend their expertise for anyone looking to publish a book!”
Danyl ChahalAuthor of The Magic Ripple: The Secret to Finding True Success“More like a 4.9! It was easy to work with the team and the cover design was absolutely fantastic! I offered inspiration and they made magic! My only complaint is the back cover design. I wanted a mix of synopsis and author bio but deferred to their expertise, even though I provided examples of what I wanted they offered their professional opinion. The delivery was a few hours past the agreed time but in the end all worked out and I am pleased with the experience and the delivered product. And I definitely feel like it was well worth the price!”
Dr. Brandiss PearsonAuthor of The Other Side of Leadership: Reclaiming Power and Purpose on Your Leadership Journey“HMD Publishing was exceptional. I would definitely work with them again as they were outstanding and delivered exceptional content for my manuscript. Thank you!”
Eric StengelAuthor of Cast Thy Nets: The Power of Love & Discipleship“They exceeded our expectations. We will use them again for future books and formatting.”
George LamelzaAuthor of Single Man Walking Through Divorce: Healing, Faith, and Strength for the Journey Through and After Divorce“Very good experience. Edits were clean, grammar and structure improved without changing my voice. Solid communication and professional throughout. Would recommend.”
Joe MarquesAuthor of The Unmasking: Why We Hide and How We Find What's Real“I’ve used them for several projects and they are very responsive and very collaborative. They made sure that I am completely happy. I am doing another project with them as well.”
K CrabtreeAuthor of The True You 2.0 Field Journal: An Accompaniment to Be The You That’s More You Than You’ve Ever Been“Oh my gosh. I can't praise this team enough. They did a fantastic job on my journal. They were creative. They were responsive to my clarifications and did a great job of implementing my vision. The journal turned out so nicely, I hired them to redo the format/layout of the book it accompanies. You must hire them if you are considering them.”
K CrabtreeAuthor of The True You 2.0 Field Journal: An Accompaniment to Be The You That’s More You Than You’ve Ever Been“HMD Publishing truly SHINED in the Proofreading & Editing domain. Their PROFESSIONALISM and adaptability EXCEEDED my expectations, delivering exceptional quality. They were quick with my edits as well, for a book that’s around 51,000 words! Working with them was a breeze thanks to their cooperation, quick responsiveness, and kindness. 👏”
Kashana RuthAuthor of Empower Your Faith: Practical Strategies for Women to Prioritize God, Improve Self-Esteem, and Discover God's Plan for Your Life“I am blown away by the quality of work and communication. My one regret about this entire interaction is that I did not find HMD Publishing _before_ I released my book. If you're thinking about hiring their services, stop thinking and just do it. You will not be disappointed.”
Kay BeeAuthor of Scrubby Bub's Wetlands“This team truly paid attention to detail.”
L. KeShawn HarrisAuthor of Robbie’s First Haircut“These guys are amazing. They have exceeded my expectations. They were attentive, they responded quick to my comments or concerns. They understood my vision even better than I did. I thought I knew what I wanted, but it turned out that they knew what I was looking for. I feel as though this alignment was a divine intervention. We worked so well together and I can’t thank them enough. I will for sure hire them again for my second book or whatever other projects I may have. Thanks a million!”
LTP HOPEAuthor of When Goodbye Comes Too Early: Learning To Breathe Again Through Love and Loss“Once again, HMD Publishing has done an excellent job! Their professionalism and willingness to work with me as a team resulted in my first children's book being published ahead of schedule and looks exceptional. Their responsiveness made working together a smooth and enjoyable experience. Thank you!”
Marie ChristmonAuthor of Marissa's Big Day“HMD Publishing delivered what we asked for and we are happy with the end results. But there was some unnecessary anxiety in the process due to our design brief not being initially followed, requiring follow up emails. Overall a good experience.”
Paul BoultonAuthor of Helping Kids Rise and Shine: A Tapping Guidebook for Stress, Anxiety, and Bullying“Thank you so much to the HMD Publishing Team! They have been amazing throughout this entire process. I had already worked with them to get my book ready to publish on Amazon but discovered (after the fact) that publishing to PublishDrive had different technical requirements. They were on it! They converted my book to meet the more stringent PublishDrive requirements and HMD Publishing very kindly answered all of my questions regarding the process. Thanks to the HMD Publishing Team’s patience and knowledge, I no longer feel lost in this whole publishing world and look very much forward to doing it all again with them in the future!”
Renu AroraAuthor of The NO NONSENSE Guide to Pendulums: Demystifying Pendulum Dowsing and Healing for New and Advanced Practitioners“I am beyond pleased! I selected this gig because of all of the positive reviews, and I'm delighted to say that they were all absolutely correct. the HMD Publishing Team at HMD Publishing were quick and responsive, they understood my needs, and paid close attention to my concerns, always doing their best to improve for the next round of edits. The job was done in less than the anticipated time, too, which was a wonderful unexpected bonus! That can only happen when working with a team that listens and actually cares. Thank you so much, HMD Publishing! I'll definitely be back for my next one!!”
Renu AroraAuthor of The NO NONSENSE Guide to Pendulums: Demystifying Pendulum Dowsing and Healing for New and Advanced Practitioners“Quick turnaround and adherence to editing requests are exceptional. I strongly recommend to others.”
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How the consultation flow works
Choose the route that matches your situation here, then pick a time, add your context, and get instant confirmation on the booking page.
Step 1
Choose the right route
Start with discovery for orientation, strategy for deeper planning, project check-ins for active work, or platform meetings for Fiverr and Upwork orders.
Step 2
Book the slot
Pick a time on the booking page, add a little context about the project, and pay only if you are booking the strategy session.
Step 3
Bring the useful inputs
Come with your manuscript stage, launch questions, retailer links, cover, blurb, ad concerns, or whichever assets best explain the current bottleneck.
Step 4
Leave with a clearer next move
The goal of the conversation is not a vague brainstorm. It is a more confident decision on what to do next and why.
What to bring
A better consultation does not require perfect materials. It requires the right context.
The more specific the context, the more specific the guidance can be. Even a short note on the current stage, concern, and desired outcome is usually enough to make the call materially more useful.
Summarise the question you most want answered before the call ends
Bring retailer links, covers, blurbs, timelines, or launch notes when relevant
Frame the decision you are trying to make rather than every detail of the project history
Use the strategy session when you want the discussion to stay deeper and more tactical
Project stage
Be ready to explain whether the book is still an idea, mid-production, close to launch, or already on sale. That changes the advice materially.
Why it matters
Useful for every consultation type.
The current bottleneck
The fastest calls are the ones anchored to a real decision: choosing services, fixing a weak retail page, planning launch sequencing, or deciding whether ads are premature.
Why it matters
Useful when you want sharper, more actionable answers.
Relevant assets
Bring links, covers, blurbs, retailer pages, timelines, or a short summary of your questions so the conversation can stay specific instead of generic.
Why it matters
Most valuable for the paid strategy session.
FAQ
Questions authors usually ask before they commit.
Clear answers on timeline, scope, rights, revisions, and what happens after checkout.
Which consultation should I book first?
Start with the free discovery call when you need orientation, service-fit advice, or a clear next step. Book the strategy session when you already know you want focused planning around publishing, launch, positioning, or marketing decisions.
Do I need a finished manuscript before booking?
No. Consultations are useful at idea stage, mid-project, pre-launch, or after release. The call works best when you can explain where the current uncertainty or bottleneck sits.
What should I send ahead of the call?
For discovery calls, a short summary of the project and your main question is enough. For strategy sessions, it helps to send links, manuscript status, launch timing, retailer pages, or anything you want reviewed so the hour can stay focused.
Can existing clients or Fiverr/Upwork buyers use this page too?
Yes. Existing HMD clients should use the project check-in route, and Fiverr, Upwork or PeoplePerHour clients should use the platform meeting route, so the booking lands on the right calendar with the right context already attached.
What's the difference between a free discovery call and a paid strategy session?
The 15-minute discovery call is orientation: a quick sense-check on where your project stands and which service fits, with no obligation. The 60-minute strategy session is deeper planning for a specific, higher-stakes decision — launch sequencing, positioning, production scope or platform strategy — and includes a call recording and a written follow-up summary.
Do I need a publishing consultant, or can I figure this out myself?
Plenty of authors self-publish without ever booking a call. A consultation earns its cost when a wrong decision would be expensive to unwind — the wrong distribution platform, a launch plan built on guesswork, or scope that does not match the book. If you are not sure which situation you are in, the free discovery call is built for exactly that question.
What happens in a publishing strategy session?
You send your questions, manuscript status, retailer links or launch timing in advance, and the hour stays focused on the specific bottleneck you bring — not a generic overview. You leave with a clear action plan and sequencing advice, plus a recording and written summary to reference afterward.
Next step
Book the consultation path that matches how much clarity you need.
Start with the free discovery call if you need fast orientation. Book the strategy session if the decision is more complex and you want the time to go deeper. Existing clients and platform buyers can use their dedicated routes directly.
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Add the next layer only when it supports the launch plan.
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