
Live Conference – In Person
15-Minute Appointments
In-person conference attendees get the unique opportunity to schedule four 15-minute appointments with editors, agents, published authors, speaking mentors, social media experts, and other industry professionals.
One month out from the conference, you will be able to select the appointments that will best enhance your personal journey of writing, speaking, and leading.
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/ Magazines
Athena Dean Holtz
Publisher – Redemption Press
Cindy Bultema
Author, Speaker, & Executive Director of GEMS
Cindy Lambert
Editor – Lambert Editorial
Courtney Lasater
Editor, Keys for Kids Devotional
Dave Lambert
Editor – Lambert Editorial
George Porter
Publisher – Bold Vision Books
Janyre Tromp
Acquisitions Editor – Kregel Publications
Judy Dunagan
Acquisitions Editor – Moody
Karen Porter
Publisher – Bold Vision Books
Kelsey Bowen
Senior Acquisitions Editor – Revell (a division of Baker Publishing Group)
Matt Emmorey
Publishing Stratigist – Self-Publishing
Rob Teigen
VP of Publishing – Christian Art Gifts
Shawn Kuhn
Publishing and Screenplay Expert, Brookstone Publishing Group
Suzanne Kuhn
Author, Speaker, Branding and Publishing Expert, Brookstone Publishing Group
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
Megan Brown
Agent – The Steve Laube Agency, Military Spouse Liason
Tim Beals
Credo Commumications & Credo House Publishers
Mentors (Writing, Speaking & Podcasting)
Amber Cullum
Podcaster & Speaker
Bruce W. Martin
Author, Speaker, Counselor, Outdoor Adventure Guide
Jennifer Hand
Founder & Executive Director of Coming Alive Ministries
Jennifer Jackson
Author, Radio Show Host, Speaker
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
Mary R. Snyder
Speaker, Author, Speaking Coach
Robyn Dykstra
Speaker, Author
Sandi Banks
Author Mentor
Shannon Popkin
Author & Speaker
Shawn Kuhn
Publishing and Screenplay Expert, Brookstone Publishing Group
Value Added Appointments
Darlene Larson
Author, Speaker, Life Coach
Edie Melson
Author & Social Media Expert
Jeri Howe
Speaker, Author
Jerry Howard
Speaker, Author, Consultant
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
Suzanne Kuhn
Author, Speaker, Branding and Publishing Expert, Brookstone Publishing Group
Vicki Heath
National Director – First Place for Health