I'm a long-time student of the personal journey of faith in the United States, but professionally I'm a publisher at Lake Drive Books, literary agent at Hyponymous Literary, co-host of the Publishing Disrupted podcast, and author. After more than 30 years of publishing, my goal is to remain an editorial visionary and a professional focused on authors who desire to be creators of hope. I meet authors where they are and help them find their way to take the next best steps. 

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My professional background started in academia (PhD, Drew University) where I learned to apply theoretical psychoanalysis to religion. It was a journey that led to so much rich information and evocative ideas. ​​Who we are is incredibly conditioned by so many factors of which we often remain unaware. Learning about what shapes our lives helps you understand that it’s not just you who struggles. We’re all in this together, and it’s completely possible to learn and grow. That's why I've also written Lost Faith and Wandering Souls, and created a special edition of Sigmund Freud's The Future of an Illusion.

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I was the publisher for HarperCollins's Zondervan Books, and before that, editorial director for the books division of Guideposts magazine. I've worked on numerous bestsellers that drive conversations and help people grow. I value strong communication, relationships, empowering others, humility, integrity, and transparency.

 

I've lived in Indiana, Southern California, Virginia, New Jersey, and now in Grand Rapids, Michigan. I'm a husband and a father. I also sometimes run, bike, swim, volunteer, and play a little guitar.​

 

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