Testimonials

"I owe my three books to Lynn Garrett. Through my association with her I've met people I needed to know in publishing, because Lynn knows them. She's taught me a lot and opened doors. A bonus: she's fun to work with. Find out for yourself."

— Marcia Z. Nelson, journalist and author, The Gospel According to Oprah

"No one working in America today is more knowledgeable than Lynn Garrett about the intricacies and business of religion/spirituality books. Her expertise, which is authoritative across all forms of religious observation, is likewise authoritative across all aspects of the publishing industry. From manuscript acquisition to readership development, Garrett knows what the questions are; and based on her years as religion editor for Publishers Weekly, she knows the answers as well."

— Phyllis Tickle, author of The Divine Hours and The Great Emergence

"For me as a first-time author, Lynn helped immeasurably in separating publishing myth from publishing fact. She helped keep me grounded and directed when I hit dry spells; she was always realistically encouraging, offering ways out of the tangle. After the book was published she directed me to very talented PR people, and she gave me invaluable marketing suggestions. There are very few people in the publishing world with the depth and quality of experience Lynn has, or her reputation for the highest ethical standards."

—John Lionberger, author of Renewal in the Wilderness: A Spiritual Guide to Connecting With God in the Natural World

"Lynn is without a doubt not only one of the most knowledgeable individuals regarding the religious book market but is an outstanding journalist and writer. If your business has anything to do with religious books you need Lynn's insight to add value to what you are doing. She brings instant credibility."

— Jonathan Merkh, former senior vp & publisher, Thomas Nelson Publishers, now with the William Morris Agency

"Lynn Garrett's savvy understanding of publishing, consumer and media trends; her depth of knowledge of religion and spirituality; her sharp editorial eye and keen intelligence are just a few of her many gifts. She's also creative, responsive, tenacious—and fun! Known for her excellent work as a reporter and editor covering the religion publishing industry, Lynn is a straight-shooter with high standards. I'm thrilled that she's bringing those same high standards to her new venture, because I know she will bring everything she touches to a higher level."

— Kelly Hughes, president, DeChant-Hughes Public Relations

"Lynn Garrett is the go-to person for everything related to the religion publishing industry. She's a top-notch journalist and editor, and an all-around great person. I am honored to know her and a better writer for having worked with her. She's a professional through and through, and the best at what she does."

— Marcia Ford, author of We the Purple

"Lynn knows everyone there is to know in religion publishing, and has deep experience and expertise on both the editorial and marketing sides—an important combination. As my boss for nine years at Publishers Weekly, Lynn brought the highest standards of excellence to all of the magazine’s articles and made my own copy look better than I ever imagined it could. She also spearheaded important studies and surveys on book-buying habits in the religion market."

—Jana Riess, acquisitions editor at Westminster John Knox Press and author of What Would Buffy Do? The Vampire Slayer as Spiritual Guide

"Lynn Garrett not only knows the world of publishing religion and spirituality books, but she knows everyone in it. The best part: she's willing to share her network, her knowledge, and her experiences in this arena with those who stand to benefit. My work with her as editor and her connections opened more doors in journalism and book-writing than I can count. And then, she's fantastic to work with!"

—Donna Freitas, author of Sex and The Soul: Juggling Sexuality, Spirituality, Romance and Religion On America's College Campuses

"Too bad the word 'fixer' often has negative connotations, because Lynn Garrett 'fixes' things in the world of communications. She has dealt with writers, publishers, and other communicators, and putting her intelligence, experience, and intuition to work can engage in works of editorial assessment, appraisal, and possibilities. She keeps an eye on futures, her own and her clients. Lynn Garrett, who has so much experience with the spiritual and the religious fields, has a grasp on these specialties that is matched by few."

—Martin Marty, emeritus professor of religious history, University of Chicago; author of The Christian World: A Global History

"Lynn is a deft editor with a great touch with words, and also with people. I recall fondly working with her on freelance religion stories for Publishers Weekly and her guidance was always spot on, her patience long and the end product made exceptional through her pivotal editing role. She'd be an asset to any project she takes on!"

— Theola Labbé-DeBose, staff writer, The Washington Post