“I am especially grateful that Matt Zepelin, my editor, is a master gardener who knows which weeds to pull, which branches need pruning, and which need watering.”—Paula Arai, The Little Book of Zen Healing: Japanese Rituals for Beauty, Harmony, and Love

“My editor, Matt Zepelin, gently and tirelessly helped me mold this work into what you hold in your hands. His calls for ‘more Toni’ and insightful questions and suggestions helped me dig deeper than I knew was possible. There is no one else I would’ve wanted to work with on this.”—Toni Pressley-Sanon, Lifting as They Climb: Black Women Buddhists and Collective Liberation

“Matt Zepelin is a wizard. I’ve brought three books to term with his help. I’m confident they wouldn’t have been as successful without his involvement. He’s more than an editor. He’s a guide with extensive knowledge, stylish suggestions, and a great feel for how to engage readers. He’s patient, consistent, and diplomatic. Anyone would be lucky to work with him.”—Ralph De La Rosa, Outshining Trauma: A New Vision of Radical Compassion

“Having worked with Matt as an editor on two of my books published by Shambhala Publications, I deeply admire his knowledgeable and thoughtful editorial expertise and enthusiastically recommend him.”—Kazuaki Tanahashi, Gardens of Awakening: A Guide to the Aesthetics, History, and Spirituality of Kyōto’s Zen Landscapes

“I’ve been lucky to work with Matt as the primary editor on two books, and can’t speak highly enough of his skill. With an eye toward style, flow, and content, Matt’s contributions improved the texts substantially. In particular, I value his engaging, relational approach to the editing process, his keen awareness of social context, and his eye towards enhancing the reader’s experience. I recommend Matt wholeheartedly and would be glad to work with him again on any project!”—Oren Jay Sofer, Say What You Mean: A Mindful Approach to Nonviolent Communication