Meet the Publisher
Deb Haggerty is a prolific blogger, astute business woman, and a die-hard visionary. She founded Positive Connections® (PositiveConnect.com), her management consulting practice in 1985, following thirteen years as a manager with Southern Bell/AT&T.
In 2000, she founded Positive Hope (PositiveHope.com), a breast cancer ministry, which gives encouragement and education to those with breast cancer, their families, and friends. She speaks on the topic from a faith-based perspective as she describes her journey.
Deb loves Christian literature and reviews books and interviews authors on her blog, (PositiveGrace.com). She loves encouraging both readers and authors with her words.
Deb is one of the clearest communicators you’ll ever meet. 2020 brought the release of two books: Experiencing God's Love in a Broken World with her husband, Roy, and These Are the Days of My Life, a collection of stories about Deb's life. Featured in The Communication Coach, The Masters’ Collection, Intimate Encounters with God, and over twenty other books, she’s also published numerous articles. She has taught at writers’ conferences across the country and has served on staff for the CLASSeminar and Personality Training Workshops as well as speaking for many corporate clients. Deb is a strong Christian with a love of sharing God’s grace.
In 2016, Deb purchased Elk Lake Publishing to pursue one of her greatest loves. She's fiercely passionate about spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ by publishing positive Christian books. As she says, "Everything I've done in my life has brought me to this moment where God is fulfilling every dream for His glory. I'm so excited!
Deb is also a popular public speaker. Her topics include: Communicating with Confidence, God’s Grace, and Tips and Tricks for Working with Editors and Publishers. She lives in Plymouth, MA, with her husband of 40 years, Roy.
Featured Blogs
What’s NEW for Summer!
It’s Summertime! Find your Summer Reads here! New in KidLit! Wrigley at the White House (PB) Written by Karma Bodman, Illustrated by Susan Spellman Mom’s Choice Gold Award Winner! A Puppy in the White House? Four-year old twins, living in The White House, get a puppy for their birthday. The pup creates havoc running around…
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HELLO SPRING!
New in Fiction Green Flash (F) Written by Martha VanCise When Marc Simms, maverick pilot, joins a mission team as a cover for a diamond heist in an Afro-Caribbean country, he believes avoiding profanity will be his greatest challenge. Traveling with people, however, who excel in compassion but lack in worldly or multicultural wisdom puts…
Read MoreOur 2023 Selah Finalists!
Check out our Selah Finalists by clicking the titles below! Young Adult Fiction: Once Upon the Shadows by Faith Colleen Weaver Novella: A Father’s Gift by Paula Peckham Mystery/Suspense: Gates of Hell by Andy DeWitt Contemporary Women: Every Day Filled with Hope by Shelia Stovall Falling Apart, Falling for You by…
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NEW in Nonfiction!
Growing the Fruit of the Spirit: 100 Devotionals for Farm Families (NF) Written by Beth Gormong & Susan Hayhurst Farm life is a one-of-a-kind experience. Living where you work, putting up with pungent smells, and praying daily the farm spreadsheets balance is the norm. In Growing the Fruit of the Spirit: 100 Devotions for Farm…
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Celebrating Black History Month with Elk Lake Authors!
Help us celebrate some of our Black Authors by checking out their books! Mourning into Dancing Written by Aaron Pettes Click here to find out more. God, Mt. Fuji, and Sweet Tea Written by Janet P. Smith Click here to find out more. The Tapestry…
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You’re the best. So excited about your new adventure.
It was so nice meeting you at lunch at the Florida Christian Writers Conference and getting to know you. God bless you, Deb.
I enjoyed meeting you at the NW Christian Writers Renewal in Bellevue. Thank you for coming.
I appreciated your teaching and your interest in my book ideas. Also, thank you for taking my niece’s book, Stars in the Grass, to review.
I hope to be in touch again.
Blessings,
Lydia Harris
Author: Preparing My Heart for Grandparenting and In the Kitchen with Grandma: Stirring Up Tasty Memories Together
Dear Deb
Thank you for coming to the Montrose Christian Writers Conference, and your interest in my book
I’m putting a proposal together for the children’s book. Instead of including a synopsis, you suggested sending the story (W.C. 6500). Also working on a web site per Linda Rondeau’s suggestion.
Kind regards,
Tim Wymbs, Montrose, Pa.