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 in 2023
Check out what’s new in 2023! Sweeter with You (F) Written by Mary A. Felkins A spirited bakery shop owner. A cupcake-baking pro ball player. A game-winning play to find love ever after. SERENITY LEWIS has a serious problem. After several successful years, her trendy French Quarter bakery is failing-no thanks to a national chain…
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24 Hours of Christmas Reads! (Books & Links)
Elk Lake Publishing Christmas & Winter Reads! Picture Books: A Holy Night in Bethlehem, Lehr (PB) The Christmas Gift, John Alexander (PB) Twas the Night Before Jesus, Wyland (PB) Fiction: It Really IS a Wonderful Life, Linda Rondeau (F) …
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Check out what’s NEW at Elk Lake!
Check out our NEWEST releases! Walking in Faith: The Peter, Paul, and Mary Principle (NF) Written by Dr. Craig von Buseck Peter, Paul, and Mary: three ordinary people, but after an encounter with God, each chose to respond in faith and action-and through them, God changed the world forever. In Walking in Faith: The Peter, Paul,…
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September New Releases
September was a BIG month for Fiction! Here are our September New Releases. Aunt Iva Story (Picture Book) Written by Michelle McCarthy Illustrated by Keri-Jean Malmsten Rosalina is bursting with excitement to meet her Aunt Iva. She’d already experienced how humongous words and whimsical Aunts spelled fun and encouragement. Join Rosalina and Roo at…
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An Interview with Our Editor-in-Chief! Find out what Elk Lake is looking for…
Our publisher, Deb Haggerty, was recently interviewed for the American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) At Home Conference. We thought you’d be interested in her answers. What are the top things you look for in a submission? We look to see if they followed our guidelines completely. Then we look to see if the grammar, punctuation,…
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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.