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
A Happy New Year–New Books to Read
2019 is starting with fireworks. From a coloring book to shower you with blessings, a dog who finds a home, a fire-breathing dragon, and romance and history enough for everyone, Elk Lake aims to educate, entertain, edify, and encourage! To purchase any of these books, click on the covers or the links. As an Amazon…
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Two Exciting New Books from Elk Lake
We ended 2018 with forty new books on our shelves. Thanks to all of you for reading what we publish. Read on for a preview of the new books! To purchase any of these books, click on the covers or the links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn a small commission from qualifying purchases. Releases…
Read MoreElk Lake Publishing Inc October Releases
To purchase any of these books, click on the covers or the links. Releases are At the Heart of Friendship by Kathy Collard Miller, First Breath of Morning by Kathy Cheek, Operation Jeremiah’s Jar by Mark Alan Leslie, When Love Called by W. Travis Inman, Dance of Shadows by Erica Marie Hogan Friends are gifts…
Read MoreElk Lake Publishing Inc September Releases
To purchase any of these books, click on the covers or the links. Faith Is Not Silent, by Billie Fulton, was written as historical fiction about the actual Catts/Crawford family. The Sons and Daughters of the Revolution, War of 1812, Union and Confederacy selected October 6, 2018 as the date to honor the families. Several…
Read MoreNew Logo for Elk Lake Publishing Inc
Elk Lake Publishing Inc reveals new logo. Publisher Deb Haggerty said a new look was necessary to promote their mission of publishing positive books for the Christian market. One of the few Christian-owned and operated traditional, royalty-paying publishing companies, Elk Lake has books for readers of all ages in a variety of genres. Elk Lake,…
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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.