Acquisitions Editor

Terry Whalin understands both sides of the editorial desk–as an editor and a writer. Terry worked previously as a magazine editor, and a book acquisitions editor at Howard Books, an imprint of Simon and Schuster and David C. Cook and he also ran his own literary agency for a couple of years.

Terry’s nonfiction writing has appeared in magazines like Christianity Today, Writer’s Digest, The Writer, and more than 50 other publications. Terry is an active member of The American Society of Journalists and Authors, which is the leading nonfiction writers group in the United States.

Terry has written more than 60 books through traditional publishers on a wide range of topics from children’s books to biographies to co-authored books. Several of Terry’s books have sold over 100,000 copies. Terry and his wife, Christine, live in California.

Literary Scout

Michael is a #1 bestselling author and transformation expert and is on a mission to empower others to live life to their fullest potential. He specializes in helping others break down pre-conceived limitations to discover their full potential, enabling them to create the life they’ve always dreamed of.

In addition to his private coaching and consulting work, Michael is dedicated to helping others write, publish, and market their books. His focus is working with coaches, experts, and entrepreneurs to share their stories with the world through books, speaking engagements, podcasting, and building successful businesses.

As a featured Transformation Expert at Centerpointe Research Institute, Michael’s commitment to personal growth is unwavering. He exudes a contagious enthusiasm for living life to the fullest and believes in encouraging others to do the same.

You’ll find him exploring the Cascade Mountains and desert near his Oregon home in his spare time. One of his favorite expressions is, “trails are for tourists.”  In other words, “forge your own path!”

Acquisitions Editor

Anne Brooks MacDonald brings a multifaceted perspective to publishing, with experience as a bestselling author, acquisitions manager, speaker, editor, and writing coach. She hosts Debut Writers, a podcast focused on the writing journey, and contributes to the Pensacola Mom’s Collective blog, where she also hosts the Raising Pensacola podcast.

An experienced speaker, Anne has presented at industry events, including IBPA’s PubU Conference, WriterFest, the Beyond Words Festival, and the Women in Publishing Summit. She also serves on the board of the Emerald Coast Writers Association.

With over five years of experience in acquisitions and editing—and 14 years as a teacher—she’s uniquely skilled at helping writers clarify their voice, strengthen their message, and reach their audience purposefully.

With a warm, collaborative approach and a deep understanding of craft and market, Anne is passionate about acquiring books that make an impact and helping authors feel supported every step of the way.