Overview
My background as Sr. Acquisitions Editor includes nineteen years at Thomas Nelson (Harper Collins), Howard (Simon & Schuster), Multnomah (Waterbrook/Random House), and DaySpring. For three years I've run Loadstone Literary where I have freelanced for DaySpring, Dexterity, and authors who self-publish. I've worked with bestselling authors/pastors such as Peggy Rowe, Max Lucado, Sarah Young, Charles Stanley, Billy Graham, David Jeremiah, Lee Strobel, Hank Hanegraaff, and many others. I've also worked with artists such as Josh Turner, Matthew West, and Steve Curtis Chapman, among others. I specialize in devotionals, compilations, turning trade book material into gift book prose, and trade books of varying topics. My expertise spans from the initial consulting stage through to the details of proofreading. I also have a vast knowledge of working with designers on 4-color books with photography and original art. Finally, I am creator of "The Heavens Proclaim His Glory", a beautiful compilation of images taken by Hubble Telescope paired with inspirational excerpts and quotes. I'm also author of "100 Days of Faith over Fear", "100 Days of Gratitude & Grace", and "A Prayer a Day". My latest book, "God's Truth for Troubled Times" releases September 2020.
Services
Non-Fiction
Christian Non-Fiction
Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits
Religion & Spirituality
Self-Help & Self-Improvement
Languages
English (US)
Awards
- Christian Retailing 2015 Best Award Finalist for "Every Day in His Presence" by Dr. Charles Stanley
- Winner of the 2014 ECPA Christian Book Award for "He Walks Among Us" by Richard and Renee Stearns
Work experience
Thomas Nelson Publishers (Harper Collins)
Apr, 2005 —
Oct, 2015
(over 10 years)
At this job I acquired and created gift books as well as adapted trade books to gift book format. I oversaw 20 titles per year that generated over $3 million in revenue. I managed all editorial and design stages from front-end vision through to preparing files for press. I maintained excellent relations with bestselling authors such as Max Lucado, Sarah Young, Charles Stanley, Billy Graham, Lee Strobel, David Jeremiah, Robert Morgan, Robert Morris, and many more. Through it all, I was able to work under pressure with grace and meet multiple deadlines with a smile.
Portfolio
As the clock strikes midnight, remember . . . Each moment we have to spend with our children is a blessing from above. But as we cherish this chapter of life, we realize the pages of time will keep turning. Alternating between the voices of a father and his da... read more
Whether giving or receiving, forgiveness is the key toward true healing and blessing. God says there are no limits to forgiveness toward others or ourselves. And when Matthew West set out on a journey asking people to share their true life stories, Renée share... read more
Hank Hanegraaff knows what Bible questions believers and nonbelievers ask—and he’s spelled out the answers. The Complete Bible Answer Book is a comprehensive guide covering more than 170 of the top questions that the Bible Answer Man has been asked throughout ... read more
Sunday dinner is more than just a meal - it's a time for food, fellowship, and the creation of long-lasting memories! Americans will be inspired to rekindle the tradition of hospitality among family and friends with this mouthwatering culinary collection, desi... read more
Be a stronger, more effective dad, family man, and man of God. Described as a devoted family man, strong Christian, generous philanthropist, and passionate sports fan, Josh Turner is one busy guy. And despite his recording schedule, award shows, and national t... read more
From the man who has played in more NFL games than any non-kicker in the football league’s history comes a memoir about the Matthews family and how eight people over three generations have achieved success in the NFL—more than any other family in sports histor... read more
Tracy Wilde, rising celebrity pastor who helped launch the LA Bible Study in Hollywood, reflects on the absence of empathy in today’s world and shares how Christians can renew their compassion to help unify not only the church, but society as well.In Finding t... read more
Pastor Robert Morris encourages readers to keep praying. Many people give up praying because they don’t see results and feel discouraged or angry that their prayers haven’t been heard. But Robert Morris reveals why it is so important not to stop—to never give ... read more
Experience the wonderment of Christmas with this endearing collection of original stories. Even though he’s got 3.5 million copies of books in print, Pastor Robert Morgan writes only one short fiction story each year—an original work he shares with his church ... read more
It’s easier to face the day when you know God is with you.God Is With You Every Day is a brand-new 365-day devotional from Max Lucado, and his first new devotional since the creation of the Grace for the Moment® line. Max’s signature reassuring and encouraging... read more
Spend every day abiding in the presence of our Lord.Living in today’s world can be challenging as well as draining. Our fast pace of life, coupled with constant demands to do more, get more, and be more, makes being still and living more deliberately in His pr... read more
“Ican see how it might be possible for a man to look down upon the earth and bean atheist, but I cannot conceive how he could look up into the heavens and saythere is no God.” Abraham LincolnOur world displays the handiwork of God all around us―in theland and ... read more
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