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We produce books ‘from go to whoa’: i.e., from manuscript (and/or spoken word) stage, through editing and design, to printed self-published book stage. 

The following publications have been produced by Sally-Anne Watson Kane, owner/manager of On Time Typing, Editing and Proofreading, and On Time Typing Books and Life Stories, and Sally-Anne’s team of typists, editors and designers. (Sally-Anne also previously owned/managed Peewee Press.)

Sally-Anne has produced all the below books. She has produced them from spoken word, handwritten manuscript or typed manuscript stage, to professionally designed and printed self-published book stage. Genres include memoir, family history, local history, poetry, collections of short stories and essays, or a combination (e.g.  memoirs that include poems and short stories).

1. Among the Wildflowers. Co-authors: Delia Tobin, Seamus Foley and Sally-Anne Watson Kane, 2023. 96 pp. 80 pp. Poetry book comprised of three sections (one per poet) with poems based on their experiences of life, love, family and nature in Ireland and South-Eastern Victoria.  The three poets edited one another’s poems (structural and copy editing) and produced this book with the support of On Time Typing, Editing and Proofreading and our designers. Self-published in print under the imprint of On Time Typing Books and Life Stories by (C) Delia Tobin, (C) Seamus Foley and (C) Sally-Anne Watson Kane 2023.
2. Whanau adventures. Author: Shirley Reynolds, 2022. 32 pp. Illustrated children’s book based on memoir/family and cultural stories and knowledge. Produced from handwritten document to printed book stage (including typing, editing, design, proofreading and printer liaison) by On Time Typing, Editing and Proofreading. Self-published in print by (C) Shirley Reynolds 2022.
3. Monty – The amazing adventures of Montague Richard Leverson: political idealist, architect of colourful practices, black sheep, and a crank on all sorts of subjects. Author: Tony Taylor, 2022. 146 pp, hardcover. Biography of the colourful M R Leverson. Produced from manuscript to printed book stage (including editing, design, proofreading and printer liaison) by On Time Typing, Editing and Proofreading. Self-published by (C) Tony Taylor 2022.
4. The Dark Door. Author: Shirley Reynolds, 2021. 32 pp. Memoir: poems and stories based on the author’s own experiences; themes include the darker experiences in life. Produced from handwritten document and spoken word to printed book stage (including typing, editing, design, proofreading and printer liaison) by On Time Typing, Editing and Proofreading. Self-published in print by (C) Shirley Reynolds 2021.
5. Bright Lights. Author (written and oral): Shirley Reynolds, 2021. 120 pp. Memoir/short stories/poems; themes include animals, nature, family. Produced from handwritten document and spoken word to printed book stage (including typing, editing, design, proofreading and printer liaison) by On Time Typing, Editing and Proofreading. Self-published in print by (C) Shirley Reynolds 2021.
6. Their lives, their times. Author: Tony Taylor, 2021. 400 pp, hardcover. Family history of the various branches of the McCaughey, Taylor, Rantzen, Meyer, Leverson and Green families. Produced from manuscript to printed book stage (including editing, design, proofreading and printer liaison) by On Time Typing, Editing and Proofreading. Self-published by (C) Tony Taylor 2021.
7. Hold your head up high. Author: Garry Chippindall (dec), 2021. 452 pp.  Memoir; themes include childhood in the bush (Australia) 1950s-60s, Vietnam War, PTSD, family and love. Produced from spoken word and handwritten notes to printed book stage (including typing, editing, design, proofreading and printer liaison) by On Time Typing, Editing and Proofreading. Self-published in print by (C) Sally Barlee 2021.
8. Hope unfeathered. Author: Kate Erlenbusch, 2020. Poetry based on the poet’s own experiences; themes include faith, doubt, hope and self-acceptance. Editing and design inside pages by On Time Typing, Editing and Proofreading. Cover by Kate Noseda. Self-published in print by Kate Erlenbusch. ISBN -97806-4879-6909. Barcode 9 780648 796909. (C) Kate Erlenbusch 2020. Available at Booktopia.
9. My Story. Author (written + oral): Shirley Reynolds, 2020. Memoir about the author’s childhood in New Zealand and adult life in Australia; themes include childhood, family, bipolar disorder, violence, and love. Produced from handwritten document and spoken word to printed book stage (including typing, editing, design, proofreading and printer liaison) by On Time Typing, Editing and Proofreading. Self-published in print by (C) Shirley Reynolds 2020.
10. A life: I am what I am, Author (written + oral): Joan Sammon, 2019. Memoir/poetry/essays; themes include child sexual abuse, mental illness, life as a gay woman, and the best medicine: laughter. Produced from handwritten document and spoken word to printed book stage (including typing, editing, design, proofreading and printer liaison) by On Time Typing, Editing and Proofreading. Self-published in print by Peewee Press (now On Time Typing, Editing and Proofreading).  (C) Joan Sammon 2019. ISBN -13:978-1-921216-02-2. Barcode 9 781921 216022.
11. Riding the bumps with a grin… At Crib Point! History of the Mornington Peninsula Magpies. Author: Michael Cusick, 2019. 400 pp. Local history. Produced from handwritten document to printed book stage (including typing, editing, design, proofreading and printer liaison) by On Time Typing, Editing and Proofreading. Self-published in print by (C) Michael Cusick, Crib Point Football and Netball Club. ISBN -13:978-0-646-80244-2.
12. Jakman vs the evil space dudes. Author: Jak Kane, 2017. Children’s story: what happens when Jakman is confronted by the evil space dudes? Illustrations, text, design and production by Jak Kane with the assistance of Sally-Anne Watson Kane. Self-published in print by On Time Typing, Editing and Proofreading). (C)  Jak Kane 2017.
13. 100-Up – From Here to Here – Trafalgar Bowls Club Inc 1915 – 2015. Compilers: Joanne Savige and Graham J Hill, 2015. Local history. Edited, designed and produced by On Time Typing, Editing and Proofreading. Proofread by Trafalgar Bowls Club (TBC). Self-published by Peewee Press (now On Time Typing, Editing and Proofreading). (C) Trafalgar Bowls Club Inc. 2015. ISBN: -13:978-1-921216-01-5.
14. Rocket Power. Author: Evie Watson, 2011. Poetry; 17 poems by about tree ferns, rockets, Darwin, caterpillars, bats and more. Cover design by Darren Kane. Produced by On Time Typing, Editing and Proofreading. Self-published by (C) Evie Watson 2011.
15. Sharing our Stories – Territory Women 2005 – 2006. Authors (spoken word): 7 Territorian women, 2005-06. Anthology of oral  histories. Recorded, typed and edited by On Time Typing, Editing and Proofreading. Compiled by Sally-Anne Watson [Kane] and Susan Foster, 2006.  Sponsored by YWCA of Darwin Inc. Self-published by Peewee Press (now On Time Typing, Editing and Proofreading). (C) YWCA 2006. ISBN 1-921216-00-X.
16. Flitter-Squeak. Author: Sally-Anne Watson [Kane], 2003. Children’s story: what happens when Flitter the bird and Squeak the bush-mouse fall into adventure together? Self-published by On Time Typing, Editing and Proofreading). (C) Sally-Anne Watson [Kane] 2003.
17. Buibere: Lian Feto Timor Lorosa’e Nian, vol. 2 (in Tetun language).  Compiler: Sally-Anne Watson [Kane]. 22 oral histories including new sections/updated information recorded and typed in Timor Leste in 2001. Anthology of oral histories of 22 East Timorese women recorded in 1999 and also in 2001. Produced by Sally-Anne Watson Kane. Editors: Sally-Anne, Rosalia Soares and Manuela Leong Pereira. Designer: Gonzalo Pinto. (C) Fokupers 2001. ISBN 0_646_41719_3.
18. Health and nutrition in Coleato Leotelo according to the people of Coleato Leotelo. Authors: Sally-Anne Watson [Kane] and the Chief and community leaders of Coleato Leotelo, Ermera District, East Timor, 2001. Report. Sally-Anne scribed oral testimonies in Tetun then wrote and edited this report in English. Presented to World Food Organisation and World Health Organisation in East Timor in 2001 by Sally-Anne. Self-published by ETISC. (C) ETISC 2001.
19. Ekka’s Journey. Author: Sally-Anne Watson [Kane], 2000. Children’s story: Ekka is newly hatched and trying to find out who he is. Self-published by Sally-Anne Watson [Kane]. (C) Sally-Anne Watson [Kane] 2000.
20. Buibere: Voice of East Timorese Women, vol. 1. Compiler: Sally-Anne Watson Kane under pseudonym ‘Rebecca Winters’. Anthology of 22 oral histories, recorded/scribed in Timor Leste in 1998. Edited, compiled and produced by Sally-Anne Watson [Kane], working closely with Timorese translators to translate  the Tetun/Portuguese testimonies into English. Introduction by Bishop Belo, who was later awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. (C) ETISC 1999. ISBN 0_9577329_3_7.
21. East Timor Interviews Recorded November 1998. Compiler: Sally-Anne Watson [Kane]. Anthology of 11 oral histories recorded/scribed by Sally-Anne in Timor Leste in 1998. Edited, compiled and produced by Sally-Anne Watson [Kane], working closely with Timorese translators to translate the Tetun/Portuguese testimonies into English. Self-published by Sally-Anne Watson [Kane]. (C) ETISC 2001.
22. The Mermaid’s Tale. Author: Sally-Anne Watson [Kane], 1997. Children’s story of life and love under the deep, blue sea. Self-published by Sally-Anne Watson [Kane]. (C) Sally-Anne Watson [Kane] 1997.
23. Children of the Resistance. Author: Sally-Anne Watson [Kane] under  pseudonym ‘Rebecca Winters and Brian Kelly’. Creative memoir (stories)  based on oral histories recorded by Sally-Anne, and Sally-Anne’s experiences, in Timor Leste in 1996. Edited, designed and produced by Sally-Anne Watson [Kane] and Martin Goreing. Self-published by Sally-Anne Watson [Kane]. (C) AFFET 2006. ISBN 0_646_30388_0.