Testimonials

"I've known Rand De Mattei for twenty-five years and have been consistently impressed with the wide range of his research and writing skills. His work as an historical writer, poet and business writer all reveal a deep respect for language, communication, and matters of the heart."

✒ Phil Cousineau is a freelance writer, filmmaker, photographer and adventure tour leader. He has published nineteen books, including the bestsellers, The Hero's Journey: The World of Joseph Campbell and Once and Future Myths: The Power of Ancient Stories in Modern Times. His fifteen documentary film credits include the Oscar-nominated Forever Activists: Stories from the Abraham Lincoln Brigade.

"Rand De Mattei has that rare gift of being able to see through to the fundamentals of a project, and to encapsulate that in writing that holds people's attention. He is a person of rock solid integrity, and can be relied upon in a tight corner. A man to have on your team when serious work is being done. And I speak from personal experience."

✒ Stephan Schwartz, Editor, The Schwartzreport,
Senior Advisor & Director of Research, The Rhine Research Center

Regarding a promotional write-up for a musical performance

"I think you did a great job of making the gig and us sound enticing to see/hear; your verbiage is wonderfully colorful and certainly soaked with the sweet smells of experience, a rarity in "blues" writing today. "
✒ James Harman, Full Service Bluesman

I’ve written for, with, or about each of these fine people whose opinions I respect. I share some of their thoughts with you here to gain your confidence. Website links are incorporated in bylines, and will take you off this site, so please bookmark this page (make a “Favorite”) or, be ready with your browser’s “back” button to return. Thank you. ✒ Rand De Mattei

"Rand's work was highly acclaimed by all of our editors, Theresa Bulger of OPTION Schools, Kurt Schuler, UCSD retired professor, and a number of foundations. I highly recommend Rand and his work. His efforts are very focused, exactly what we needed"

✒ Karen Affinito, recent Executive Director for CCHAT Center, Encinitas, CA --B.S.Speech
Pathology and Audiology, graduate studies in Communication, Organization and Management

"Rand has a rare ability to see the story embedded within the mass of information and to express it in a clear and compelling way."

✒ Eric Lawton is a fine art photographer, writer and visual artist who has traveled and photographed throughout the world. He sits on the Board of Directors for the Advertising Photographers of America, (APA) Los Angeles.

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