
Live Conference – In Person
15-Minute Appointments
In-person conference attendees get the unique opportunity to schedule four 15-minute 1:1 appointments with editors, agents, published authors, speaking mentors, social media experts, and other industry professionals.
2023 Professional and Ministry Mentors
The following faculty members are available for 15-minute appointments. To learn about each mentor, click the get appointment button to see how they can best serve you during your appointment session.
Publishers/ Editors
Athena Dean Holtz
Publisher – Redemption Press
George Porter
Publisher – Bold Vision Books
Janyre Tromp
Acquisitions Editor – Kregel Publications
Judy Dunagan
Acquisitions Editor – Moody
Karen Porter
Publisher – Bold Vision Books
Matt Emmorey
Publishing Stratigist – Self-Publishing
Rob Teigen
VP of Publishing – Christian Art Gifts
Shawn Kuhn
Publishing Expert – Brookstone
Suzanne Kuhn
Branding Expert – Brookstone, Acquisitions Editor, Iron Stream Media
Tim Beals
Credo Commumications & Credo House Publishers
Agents
Bethany Jett
Agent – C.Y.L.E. Agency
Blythe Daniel
Agent – Blythe Daniel Agency
Debbie Alsdorf
Agent – Books and Such Literary Management
Tim Beals
Credo Commumications & Credo House Publishers
Mentors (Writing & Speaking)
Bruce W. Martin
Author, Speaker, Counselor, Outdoor Adventure Guide
Cindy Bultema
Author, Speaker, & Executive Director of GEMS
Edie Melson
Author & Social Media Expert
Jill Savage
Author, Speaker, Platform Coach
Katie M. Reid
Author, Speaker, Podcaster
Kia Stephens
Author, Speaker
Lee Nienhuis
Author, Speaker, Podcaster
Linda Goldfarb
Audiobook Director for EABooks
Lucinda Secrest McDowell
Author, Speaker, Mentor
Mary R. Snyder
Speaker, Author, Speaking Coach
Megan Brown
Author, Speaker, Military Spouse Liason
Robyn Dykstra
Speaker, Author
Sandi Banks
Author Mentor
Shawn Kuhn
Publishing Expert – Brookstone
Value Added Appointments
Amber Cullum
Podcaster & Speaker
Cindy Lambert
Acquisitions Editor – Baker Publishing Group
Darlene Larson
Author, Speaker, Life Coach
Dave Lambert
Editor – Lambert Editorial
Jennifer Hand
Founder & Executive Director of Coming Alive Ministries
Jennifer Jackson
Author, Radio Show Host, Speaker
Jeri Howe
Speaker, Author
Jerry Howard
Founder of iNTREPiD iMPACT Team
Kathe Wunnenberg
Author, Speaker, Hope Giver
Katy Boykin
Website Designer & Marketing Strategist
Kim de Blecourt
Author, Speaker
Lisa Saruga
Author, Speaker, Counselor
Michelle Nietert
Counselor, Life Coach, Podcaster
Nathan Emmorey
Leader, Lawyer, Lifetime Learner
Susan Call
Author, Speaker
Vicki Heath
National Director – First Place for Health