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we look for places where god is moving— in the world, in
the church, in individuals’ lives—and come alongside our authors
to create unique and powerful books that support their ministries
and messages.
We bring to the task all of our resources as one of the largest
privately owned Christian companies, and a highly focused and
hardworking team with decades of publishing experience.
We publish books that are intelligent, thoughtful, and finely crafted—
but not pretentious, condescending, or out of reach: conversationstarting books that take on real life from a Christian perspective.
Practical books that speak to specific needs. Big-idea books.
Compelling personal stories and life messages.
“I choose to bring authors to Tyndale
Momentum because I’ve seen how the team
really gets behind the mission of each book.
They are committed not only to producing a
successful book, but to the larger purpose of
partnering with authors and helping them to
communicate their message. I know the
people at Tyndale Momentum, I trust them,
and I love that they take a personal interest
in each author every step of the way. And I
know that when I bring an author to
Tyndale Momentum, that author is going to
be well cared for—and so is the book.”
This is why we’re Tyndale Momentum.
d. j. snell
president of legacy, llc
Janis Long Harris
janlongharris@tyndale.com
janis long harris
In her role as publisher, Jan leads the Tyndale Momentum team, drawing on
extensive publishing experience as both an author and editor, as well as her
background in radio and television, public relations, and fund-raising. In addition
to acquiring a number of Tyndale Momentum titles each year, she oversees the
development and marketing of each book published by the division. Jan loves
working with authors and agents to find the best book in a good idea. She also
enjoys collaborating with colleagues in developing books and bringing them
to the marketplace. Jan loves publishing books that both touch the heart and
stimulate clear thinking. Her acquisitions include a number of New York Times
bestsellers, such as The Boy Who Came Back from Heaven by Kevin and Alex
Malarkey; Quiet Strength, Uncommon, The Mentor Leader, and The One Year
Uncommon Life Daily Challenge by Tony Dungy with Nathan Whitaker; Son of
Hamas by Mosab Hassan Yousef; Bringing Up Girls by Dr. James Dobson; The
Cause within You by Matthew Barnett; and The Devil in Pew Number Seven by
Rebecca Alonzo. Jan has also published such conversation-starting books as
Revolution by George Barna, Jim & Casper Go to Church by Jim Henderson and
Matt Casper, and Unplanned by Abby Johnson. In addition to general nonfiction,
Jan acquires and develops books for BarnaBooks, a series of titles published in
partnership with renowned author and researcher George Barna, giving voice to
some of the latest thinking on today’s church and culture. She also publishes
books within Tyndale’s highly successful One Year devotional line. Jan and her
husband, Paul, have two children—a son in college and a daughter who is a
young professional in her 20s.
This is why I believe in the power of books to transform hearts, minds, and
lives: because they’ve changed mine.
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John Van Diest
jvandst@aol.com
john van diest
As associate publisher, John has helped recruit Tyndale Momentum authors Erwin
Lutzer, Bill Perkins, John Walvoord, Chris Tiegreen, Kaylene Johnson, and others.
Prior to joining Tyndale, John served as founder and publisher of Multnomah
Publishers and Vision House Publishers. He also has been involved in assisting
Christian publishing in Russia, China, Eastern Europe, and some Muslim countries
while serving as the president of the Global Publishers Alliance. Besides his passion
to discover new books for this generation, he serves on the boards of Walk Thru the
Bible, Portland Rescue Mission/Shepherds Door, and Teeny Foods Corporation. He
has been married to Pat for more than fifty years and has three adult children and
eleven grandchildren, two of whom are published authors!
While the message never changes, the methods and messengers do; this is why I
believe the BEST BOOKS are yet to be published!
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acquisitions and author
communications
If you visit Tyndale and stay around for any length of time, you’ll
probably hear someone refer to the “Tyndale family.” There is a
reason “family” goes with Tyndale.
Just as Dr. Kenneth Taylor was committed to inviting readers into
the Father’s heart through biblical literacy, the goal of Tyndale
Momentum is to make sure authors know they are valued members
of the Tyndale Momentum family. We acquire books that we’re
passionate about, from writers we believe in. We strive for excellence
in every aspect of the publishing process to ensure that the finished
book meets (or even better, exceeds) the author’s hopes. Above all,
our first priority is to be available to encourage, pray for, and assist
authors as partners in a shared pursuit to offer Jesus to readers, as
he uniquely appears through the message of their books.
Sarah Atkinson
sarahatkinson@tyndale.com
630.784.5458
Katie Fearnley
katiefearnley@tyndale.com
630.784.5290
“ There are publishers, and there are
publishers with publishing teams. Tyndale
Momentum is among the elite book
publishers who have an entire team of
professionals dedicated to bringing forth the
best books in which readers will find
the light of life.”
wes yoder
ambassador literary agency
sarah atkinson
WIth more than a decade of publishing experience, Sarah has been part of the
Tyndale Momentum team since 2006. In her role as senior acquisitions editor,
she acquires books and guides every Tyndale Momentum product through the
publication process, from acquisition to release. Sarah holds a master of arts
degree in British and American literature from Northern Illinois University. Her
professional background includes scholarly publishing, magazine editing, and
writing for a nonprofit organization. Find her on Twitter: @sclairatkinson.
There has never been any life path for me that didn’t involve working with books
in some way. I always knew my dream was to help make good books happen,
and I’ve been fortunate enough to have various professional opportunities to do
that. Yet being part of the Tyndale Momentum team surpasses even my highest
expectations. Between my colleagues and authors, I am surrounded on all sides
by intelligent and talented people who are highly motivated and full of integrity.
I learn something every day; and I am encouraged, challenged, mentored, and
inspired every day. (I also laugh with these people. A lot.) This is why I choose to
be here, at Tyndale Momentum, over anyplace else.
katie fearnley
Katie Fearnley joined Tyndale in 2011. She has always loved books, which is why
she spent the previous 13 years working at her local library. As an acquisitions
and marketing assistant, she helps the Momentum team keep things moving and
drives the processes for QR codes, discussion guides, and cross-promos. Katie
holds a bachelor of arts degree in English writing from North Central College.
I love when I hear about how a book has made a difference in people’s lives.
The Bible says to “work with enthusiasm, as though you were working for the
Lord rather than for people” (Ephesians 6:7), and although I’ve always tried
to keep this message in my heart, it’s such a blessing to have the everyday
reminders of how God us using our work for his purpose. This is why I’m glad
to be a part of Tyndale Momentum.
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Sharon Leavitt
sharonleavitt@tyndale.com
630.784.5354
“My favorite thing about the Tyndale
Momentum team is that they treat me not
like a commodity, but like a fellow traveler
on an exciting Christian journey. They
understand how much work it takes to
conceive and finish a book, but along the
way, they never stop dishing out support.
Always in the right amounts. Always the
right ingredients. Also, they embody the
word team. And everybody’s on board.
The entire team is smart, strategic, and
savvy about publishing, launching, and
marketing a book. But best of all, they’re
Spirit-led. Thus, they know the book life
is not just about the destination—it’s the
journey. It’s a privilege to share the ride.”
patricia raybon
author of i told the mountain to
move and the one year god’s great
blessings devotional
“Glorious. . . . A powerful and personal book about prayer.”
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
I TOLD
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Learning to pray so things change
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sharon leavitt
At Tyndale since 2001, Sharon works with authors, partners, and agents
in her role as senior communications manager. Sharon considers her
role a calling to represent and champion Tyndale to authors, and, at the
same time, to advocate for and represent authors to Tyndale. Sharon
also administers the contract process, providing clear communication
to agents and authors. Her desire is to be a practical help to authors
throughout the publishing trek, ensuring that the creation of their books
from beginning to end is a pleasant and navigable journey. Sharon
graduated from Trinity International University with a bachelor of arts
degree in communications. Sharon thinks she has the best job in the
house.
Each day I come into my office, I get an inside look at how God
accomplishes his work though our authors . . . and he’s asked me to be
a little part of it! Amazing! This is why!
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marketing
Innovative, creative, connected
For the Tyndale Momentum marketing team, one of the most valuable
ingredients for success is author input. Getting to know our authors
is fundamental to all of our plans and initiatives. Why? Because to
achieve the outstanding results we aim for, each marketing effort
must take into account each author’s unique style and message. Our
seasoned marketing team considers the author a valued partner, as
together we mine opportunities to reach the right readers. With each
project, we strive to collaborate with publicity, marketing, and sales
experts, internally and externally, to create the buzz that leads to an
outcome where God is glorified through the success of each book.
nancy clausen
As senior director of marketing, Nancy leads the team that moves Tyndale
Momentum books from acquisition to retail, and then into the hands of readers.
Her desire to make a difference became obvious soon after her graduation
from California State University at Fullerton when, after a move from Southern
California to rural Georgia, she started the public relations department at Habitat
for Humanity International. There she worked with former president Jimmy Carter
on house-raising projects for low-income families across the country. At Tyndale
since 1999, Nancy’s passion has been putting quality Christian books into the
hands and minds of the readers who need them. She has led Tyndale Momentum’s
marketing team on a number of bestselling cross-market projects.
Every day, I get to apply my marketing skills to something that’s greater than
myself. To something the Lord will use to help people. Most marketers work
on selling more “widgets,” so the fact that the products I’m marketing change
lives for the better, bring readers closer to their Creator, and possibly even help
save lives, is incredibly satisfying and motivating. This is why I’m so blessed to
do what I do at Tyndale Momentum.
yolanda sidney
Yolanda Sidney, senior marketing manager for Tyndale Momentum, is a graduate
of DePaul University and holds a bachelor’s degree in business management.
She has worked in marketing (brand management and product development)
for more than 17 years with such companies as Alberto Culver, Market Day, and
Wilton Industries. At Tyndale since 2006, Yolanda has a zeal to market Tyndale’s
ministry-driven books and has been instrumental in launching many of Tyndale
Momentum’s New York Times bestsellers. Yolanda constantly explores innovative
marketing ideas to extend the reach of Tyndale Momentum books to new audiences
of believers and seekers everywhere.
It’s a blessing and privilege to help others learn more about Christ through books
and curriculum. Everything I do for my authors and their books—advertising
campaigns and publicity strategies—contributes to Kingdom-building, each and
every day. This is why!
Nancy Clausen
nancyclausen@tyndale.com
630.784.5257
Yolanda Sidney
yolandasidney@tyndale.com
630.784.5303
“Over the years, I’ve developed a strong
tie with the folks from the Tyndale
Momentum team. The bond is strong
because I (and my clients) consider them
like family. We know they are invested in
our projects, in our futures, and in who we
are. I believe in what they do because of
the character and value I have seen in
every individual I’ve worked with in their
organization. Partnering with Tyndale
Momentum is truly a joy.”
esther fedorkevich
fedd & company literary agency
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editorial
Tyndale Momentum’s Editorial staff has the privilege of developing
books in a wide range of genres, including memoirs, devotionals,
and nonfiction titles, covering everything from spiritual development
to family life to football. On any given day, you might find them
brainstorming book concepts, dialoguing with authors, or trolling for
commas. The Editorial team’s passion is to help authors find their
voice, along with just the right words, so they can communicate the
message God has given them.
kim miller
Senior editor Kim Miller has more than 10 years of experience editing adult
nonfiction. She also has worked in public relations, special events planning, and
trade magazine editing. Kim’s passion, however, has always been books, and
she finds particular joy in working with authors to help them communicate their
stories and ideas, along with biblical principles, in a way that will empower and
encourage readers. While at Tyndale, Kim has collaborated with many authors,
including Sheri Rose Shepherd, Olympians Shawn Johnson and Meb Keflezighi,
Ron Blue, Matthew Barnett, George Barna, and Bill and Kathy Peel.
dave lindstedt
Senior editor Dave Lindstedt worked in advertising and printing for 15 years
before discovering his true vocation. He has been editing books since 1997 and
has more than 250 titles to his credit. Dave has been a senior editor at Tyndale
House since 2001 and has had the privilege of editing several bestsellers,
including Heaven by Randy Alcorn, Game Plan for Life by Joe Gibbs, Don’t Bet
Against Me! by Deanna Favre, The Four Seasons of Marriage by Gary Chapman,
and The Mentor Leader by Tony Dungy. He has also enjoyed working with other
notable authors such as Luis Palau, Ken Gire, Gary Smalley, and James Robison.
bonne steffen
Editor Bonne Steffen has honed most of her editing skills at Tyndale House
over the past 20 years, working on both periodicals and books. After a 10year opportunity with Christianity Today, Bonne returned to Tyndale, where an
exciting book project awaited—Mel Gibson’s The Passion. The success of her
creative efforts with that book has continued to be showcased in other custom
products and special sales to the ABA market. In addition, Bonne has edited
adult nonfiction, facilitating such authors as Josh McDowell, Tony Dungy, Nathan
Whitaker, Jim and Janet Denison, and Bill Butterworth.
annette hayward
Assistant editor Annette Hayward came to Tyndale in 2007 to copyedit Bibles
and Bible reference books, and now she enjoys working on a variety of Tyndale
Momentum books—devotionals, books on Christian living, memoirs, and even
a few children’s books. Two of her favorite projects have been Which None Can
Shut and Craving Grace. Annette enjoys polishing the stories of ordinary people
who tell how God works in extraordinary ways. She loves reading, wordplay,
detail, a well-turned phrase, and a good cup of tea.
brittany buczynski
Assistant editor Brittany Buczynski came to Tyndale in 2008 after serving as a
freelancer for several years. Once in-house, she continued copyediting nonfiction
books, including Go Big, God Wins, SEAL of God, and Winning Balance. In 2011,
she had the opportunity to edit the novel Night of the Living Dead Christian by
Matt Mikalatos. Brittany joined the Tyndale Momentum Editorial group in 2012.
Her love of writing began in high school, where she edited the school’s literary
journal and was a founding member of the poetry club. She went on to earn a
bachelor of arts degree in English literature at North Central College.
Kim Miller
kimmiller@tyndale.com
630.784.5415
Dave Lindstedt
davidlindstedt@tyndale.com
630.784.5404
Bonne Steffen
bonnesteffen@tyndale.com
630.784.5329
Annette Hayward
annettehayward@tyndale.com
630.784.5111
Brittany Buczynski
brittanybuczynski@tyndale.com
630.784.5337
“I’ve had the privilege of working with four
of the best Christian publishing houses in
the country, and none has provided me with
the editorial support and excellence of the
Tyndale Momentum team. All of this with
an attitude that respects my voice and vision.”
bill perkins
author of six battles every man must
win and the recently released
the jesus experiment
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publicity
The Publicity team within Marketing Services is afforded the
opportunity to secure print and electronic media placement for
a variety of titles for the Tyndale Momentum team. The Tyndale
Publicity team has booked authors on such mainstream shows as
Good Morning America, The Rush Limbaugh Show, the Late Show
with David Letterman, Today, Fox & Friends, On the Record with
Greta Van Susteren, the Dr. Phil show, and Hannity, as well as a
variety of top Christian programs such as The 700 Club, In the
Market with Janet Parshall, and the Chris Fabry Live! radio show. As
the media landscape continues to evolve, the Publicity team is also
heavily involved with social networking promotional opportunities,
such as blog tours, Twitter, and Facebook. It is their goal to provide
Tyndale’s authors with resources for promoting their books so they
can most effectively communicate their message.
todd starowitz
Todd Starowitz started working at Tyndale House in 2004 and currently holds
the title of senior public relations manager. While at Tyndale, Todd has managed
the publicity for several New York Times bestsellers, including Tony Dungy’s
Quiet Strength, which reached No. 1 on the hardcover nonfiction list and has
become one of the bestselling sports-related titles in history. Others include
Dungy’s Uncommon and The Mentor Leader, former Ohio State football coach
Jim Tressel’s The Winners Manual, Deanna Favre’s Don’t Bet Against Me!, and
Drew Brees’s Coming Back Stronger. Prior to coming to Tyndale, Todd served as
a media relations professional in the athletic department at Indiana University,
where he worked for legendary basketball coach Bob Knight. Todd has also
worked for the NFL’s Philadelphia Eagles and Indianapolis Colts. In addition, Todd
has worked as a game-day statistician for the Chicago Bulls and as a softball
coach at Wheaton (IL) Academy. A native of Canandaigua, New York, and a
graduate of Indiana University (double major in journalism and political science),
Todd and his wife, Beth Bauer, live in Winfield, Illinois, with their daughter, Emma.
Todd Starowitz
toddstarowitz@tyndale.com
630.784.5397
Maggie Rowe
maggierowe@tyndale.com
630.784.5333
“Every author knows the labor pains of
delivering a book—your baby. And then
we hand over our baby, our treasure, to a
publisher to shape and package and
introduce to the world, knowing that every
way in which they do this reflects on us and
our work. Over and over again, the
Tyndale Momentum team has understood
and added to the value of the books I
have entrusted to them. They have listened
to and responded to my input. They have
expanded, embraced, and celebrated the
impact of my books in the lives of people,
which is what ultimately matters most.”
nancy guthrie
author of holding on to hope
and the one year book of hope
maggie rowe
As senior publicist on Tyndale’s Marketing Services team, Maggie specializes
in media relations, working to obtain book reviews, leverage social media,
and schedule interviews for our authors. Maggie joined Tyndale in January
2007 after four years as promotions manager of the Department of Arts,
Media, and Communication for Wheaton College. Maggie is a self-confessed
“readaholic” who is passionate about getting the word out about Tyndale titles.
She has worked with a variety of authors, including Beth Moore, Kathy Peel,
Bill Perkins, Abby Johnson, Ben Patterson, Jim Henderson, and George Barna.
As the former director of women’s ministries for Vision New England, Maggie
also has an extensive national speaking and drama ministry that has brought
her into contact with ministry professionals throughout the United States. A
communications graduate of Wheaton College, Maggie lives in Wheaton, Illinois,
with her husband, Mike, a senior pastor. Maggie is currently working toward
her master of arts degree in biblical studies at Wheaton Graduate School. The
Rowes have three young-adult children.
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Katie Dodillet
katiedodillet@tyndale.com
630.784.5275
Christy Stroud
christystroud@tyndale.com
630.784.5389
Andrea Brooks Martin
andreamartin@tyndale.com
630.784.5318
Erin Haft
erinhaft@tyndale.com
630.784.5274
katie dodillet
Katie’s 26 years of marketing and advertising experience serve her well on the
Tyndale PR team. She started her career at Leo Burnett Advertising in Client
Service, working with many blue chip clients like Kellogg’s and Philip Morris.
Her account management responsibilities included everything from brand
management and strategic planning to the development of copy strategy and
the allocation of advertising, promotional, and media budgets. From Burnett,
Katie branched out on her own, doing marketing and advertising consulting to
afford her more flexibility for her growing family. In this role, Katie established
productive partnerships with counterparts at local, national, and international
clients to examine and improve corporate visioning, marketing, advertising, and
internal communication practices by providing strategic, innovative direction
for each client. Now Katie is excited to parlay her breadth of marketing
communications experience into fruitful Kingdom work. While at Tyndale, she
has had the opportunity to work with authors such as Francine Rivers, Stephen
Mansfield, Mark Hitchcock, Tracy Groot, and Jan Watson. A marketing graduate
from the University of Illinois, Katie lives in Glen Ellyn with her husband, Dan,
and their three busy teenagers.
christy stroud
Christy joined Tyndale’s Publicity team in February 2008 as a publicity assistant
and became a full-time publicist in October 2009. She develops and manages
book publicity campaigns and blog tours for a variety of Tyndale authors,
including Olympic gymnast Shawn Johnson, Cathy Gohlke, Randy Alcorn, Matt
Mikalatos, Michael and Hayley DiMarco, Mark Sanborn, Lisa Velthouse, and
Kevin Malarkey. Additionally, Christy developed and manages the Tyndale Media
Center and Tyndale Blog Network websites. She plays a vital role in promoting
Tyndale and its products through social media platforms like Twitter, Facebook,
Pinterest, and the corporate blog. Prior to joining the Tyndale team, Christy
worked briefly as a freelance communications specialist at the Chicago Tribune.
Christy graduated from Taylor University with a bachelor of arts degree in English/
writing and a minor in mass communications/journalism. She lives in Arlington
Heights, Illinois, with her husband, Gerald, and enjoys running, triathlons, youth
ministry, pugs, and reading.
andrea brooks martin
Publicist Andrea Brooks Martin has more than 18 years of experience in marketing
and public relations. Her PR career began with the The Jerry Springer Show in
1993, before it became the show it is today. She was a media and promotions
representative at the Chicago Tribune before making the move to Tyndale in
2000, where Andrea started as a marketing manager for the Tyndale Kids
brand. In 2003 she was promoted to creative marketing director and oversaw
the marketing and PR for all fiction, nonfiction, and kids’ products. In this role
she worked closely with many authors, including Jerry Jenkins, Francine Rivers,
Karen Kingsbury, and Joel Rosenberg. She also marketed popular product lines
such as Little Blessings and iLumina. In 2004 Andrea left Tyndale to raise her
twins, but she returned in 2010 as part of the PR team, working on campaigns
for a variety of genres and authors, including Dinesh D’Souza, Matt Hammitt,
Stephen Mansfield, Dandi Mackall, and Michelle McKinney Hammond. She
is passionate about finding innovative and creative ways to publicize Tyndale
books and authors in our cluttered and media-driven world. A communications
graduate of North Park University in Chicago, Andrea lives in Wheaton with her
husband, Jon, and their three children.
erin haft
After joining Tyndale’s Publicity team in August 2011 as a public relations
assistant, Erin became a publicist in February 2012. She creates and coordinates
publicity campaigns for a variety of Tyndale titles, working to secure book reviews,
author interviews, and product features. She also works closely with the Tyndale
Blog Network, organizing blog tours and giveaways for many Tyndale products.
Before coming to Tyndale, Erin worked in public relations at Crossway Books.
She is an English literature and political science graduate of Wheaton College,
where she was editor of the student newspaper. A native of Seattle, Washington,
Erin enjoys horseback riding, Starbucks, reading, and politicking.
“Nathan Whitaker and I have done four books with
Tyndale Momentum and the experience has been
tremendous. We were first-time authors, and they
helped us through every stage, from developing
the ideas all the way through to the marketing. The
whole Tyndale staff has been special, and we’ve
developed some great friendships. More than
anything else, though, they shared the vision we
had for our books. The Tyndale Momentum team
has done more than simply publish our books;
they’ve really become our ministry partners.”
tony dungy
Analyst for NBC’s Football Night in
America; former head coach of the
Indianapolis Colts; and New York
Times bestselling author of Quiet
Strength, Uncommon, The Mentor
Leader, and The One Year
Uncommon Life Daily Challenge
“My experience with Tyndale and Tyndale Momentum
has been fantastic. They helped me organize and
communicate my story in a way that I could not
have done without them. The staff has also treated
my wife and children in a very special way, which
makes Tyndale feel like family as well as a ministry
partner.”
kevin malarkey
New York Times bestselling author of
The Boy Who Came Back from Heaven
“I have learned from firsthand experience what an
honor and privilege it is to work with a publisher
who truly loves the Lord and is committed to further
his Kingdom in every endeavor.”
dr. james dobson
Founder and president of Family Talk,
radio host of Dr. James Dobson’s Family Talk,
and author of Bringing Up Boys and more
than 30 other books, including his most
recent New York Times bestseller, Bringing
Up Girls
“Tyndale House Publishers is one of the many good
things that God has done for me since my release
from the jungle. I can’t speak highly enough about
them. The Tyndale Momentum team at Tyndale
has not only been concerned that my ‘works’ are
treated well; they have also been concerned about
me as a person and about my dreams for missions.
They have bent over backwards to be a blessing to
me on many occasions.”
gracia burnham
Former missionary, speaker, and New
York Times bestselling author of In the
Presence of My Enemies and To Fly Again
“A writer might find a publisher, but not many will find
one with the courage to publish a book like Son of
Hamas. Despite the risks, the Tyndale Momentum
team demonstrated professionalism, completed
rapid production, and achieved broad distribution—
and, most importantly, had the courage and faith
necessary to share my story with the world.”
mosab hassan yousef
Speaker and author of the New York Times
bestseller Son of Hamas
“It has been a joy to work with Tyndale Momentum.
They have demonstrated expertise in creative
brainstorming, producing material that is informed
yet entertaining, as well as marketing to a broad
base of readers. The Tyndale Momentum team
builds lifelong partnerships with their authors to
reach new levels and expand on potential ideas.
Everyone on the Tyndale Momentum team has
been kind and gone beyond their required roles,
to become more like an extended family. They
have been a blessing to our ministry, and they
will continue to achieve excellence in all that
they do.”
matthew barnett
Cofounder of The Dream Center, senior
pastor of Angelus Temple, and New York
Times bestselling author of The Cause Within
You
“I can’t say enough about Tyndale House Publishers
and the Tyndale Momentum team! They are amazing
partners who stand with you from start to finish. I
have made wonderful friends with the staff there,
leaning on them for direction, support, and prayer.
. . . It has been a pleasure every step of the way
working with people who shine with integrity, talent,
encouragement, care for the author, and genuine
concern that the work be a blessing to the reader.
I am honored to be a part of this great ministry.”
rebecca alonzo
New York Times bestselling author of
The Devil in Pew Number Seven
“As a first-time author, I needed a lot of direction
through the publishing process. The Tyndale
Momentum team was incredibly helpful from start
to finish. Through their effective marketing strategies,
my book has sold far beyond anything I could have
imagined and has reached a diverse audience. They
were clearly invested in my story and have become
friends and partners in my pro-life ministry.”
Abby johnson
Bestselling author of Unplanned
“Of my experiences with various publishers over the
years, none has been better than the projects I’ve
done with the Tyndale Momentum team. They have
always been very supportive and encouraging, both
professionally and personally. That’s an enormous
comfort in the lengthy process of writing a book.
On every project, I’ve felt that I’m working not only
with exceptional publishers but also with partners
and friends.”
chris tiegreen
Author of several One Year devotionals,
including At His Feet, Walk with God (over
100,000 sold), and Worship the King (over
100,000 sold)
“The Tyndale Momentum team is a God-sent partner
in publishing! They captured the vision of the story
God wanted me to tell about my life. My editor helped
me weave my large and complex story into a page
turner. The book’s cover design team is first class,
the marketing team is dedicated, and the prayer
support continues to manifest itself in sales and
transformed hearts and minds. What has deeply
moved me is the team’s integrity and dedication to
their mission. To have the opportunity to work with
Tyndale Momentum is truly a prayer answered!”
chai ling
Speaker, founder of Jenzabar and All Girls
Allowed, and author of A Heart for Freedom
“Tyndale is everything a publisher should be—
committed, focused, and devoted. The Tyndale
Momentum team helped me to achieve my dreams
and took a personal interest in my story. They do
everything possible to make their authors effective
and their books successful. I have been delighted
with their personal integrity and professional ability.
As a new author, I could not be more pleased!”
linda barrick
Speaker and author of Miracle for Jen
what others have said
“Back in 2002, Tyndale House took a chance on me as a first-time author—not because
they thought my book was going to sell well (they didn’t!), but because they believed in
my message. Ten printings and four more books later, I am still thanking God for all the
Tyndale Momentum folks who continue to treat me with respect and generosity. I am
thrilled to have found a publishing partner who shares my passion to encourage both
believers and seekers with God’s endless hope.”
lynn eib
Author of five Tyndale Momentum
titles, including 50 Days of Hope
“The Tyndale Momentum team are competent specialists who not only understand
publishing but also know why they publish—namely, to advance the gospel of Christ. As
an author, I've noted that whether editing, promoting, or advertising a book, this team
bridges the gap between those of us who write and the wider world of book distribution.
Their Christ-centered vision guides all the steps of the publishing process.”
dr. erwin lutzer
Author of The Da Vinci
Deception and Making the Best of
a Bad Decision and senior pastor
of the Moody Church in Chicago
“When I won the 2009 New York City Marathon, my longtime dream came true. Following
this achievement, Tyndale House Publishers gave me an opportunity to make another
dream come true—to share my story in the form of a book. Despite the tight timeline for
the project, everyone at Tyndale worked to make it an enjoyable and productive process.
Just like training for a marathon, challenges do arise in writing a book, but if you have
a committed and positive team, you will reach your goals. With the committed, positive,
and faithful team at Tyndale House Publishers, my dream came true, and I know this
team is working on making many more dreams come true.”
meb keflezighi
Olympic silver medalist (Athens
2004), winner of the New York
City Marathon (2009), and
author of Run to Overcome
what others have said
“My every exposure to Tyndale House during this process has been impressive. After
decades of working with a wide variety of publishers, I had developed some pretty low
expectations. But Tyndale has only pleasantly surprised and delighted me at every
phase.”
david holland
Speaker, media consultant, and
coauthor of Paul Harvey’s America
“I've been greatly impressed by the professional team spirit and very supportive attitude
shown by everyone at Tyndale. I'm very thankful to be working with people who care so
much about the book, its author, and its readership. This is what a publishing house
should be like!”
dr. michael ward
Author of The Narnia Code and
chaplain of St. Peter’s College,
Oxford
“Tyndale is the best publisher I’ve ever worked with. From start to finish, every single
person on the Tyndale Momentum team demonstrated a high degree of professionalism
and dedication. They pulled together and worked extraordinarily hard to meet some very
difficult deadlines, and when the book was published, developed creative marketing
strategies to promote the book. Any author would be fortunate to have the opportunity to
publish with Tyndale Momentum.”
david aikman
Former Time magazine journalist
and author of The Delusion of
Disbelief
tyndale momentum bestsellers
Ever since 1972, when The Living Bible became an international bestseller, Tyndale
nonfiction authors have appeared regularly on national bestseller lists. The Tyndale
Momentum team has continued to hit the lists with all of Tony Dungy’s books, including
Quiet Strength, Uncommon, The Mentor Leader, and his latest release, The One Year
Uncommon Life Daily Challenge. New York Times bestsellers include Dr. James Dobson’s
Bringing Up Girls, Kevin Malarkey’s The Boy Who Came Back from Heaven, Mosab Hassan
Yousef’s Son of Hamas, Matthew Barnett’s The Cause within You, and, from debut author
Rebecca Alonzo, The Devil in Pew Number Seven.
But what motivates, challenges, and fuels our excitement about belonging to the world of
life-changing ideas is the knowledge that there are new voices waiting to be discovered who
will also achieve the recognition our more renowned authors already possess.
faith and culture
We are honored to work with authors that are at the intersection of faith and culture. Our
goal as a publisher is to influence and change our culture so people have an opportunity
to experience the presence of Jesus in their lives. The following are some of the media who
have covered our authors recently:
Television Interviews
Radio Interviews
Print Reviews
Online Reviews
The Today Show (NBC)
The Steve Harvey Morning
Show
Publishers Weekly
NationalReviewOnline.com
USA Today
Townhall.com
Dateline (NBC)
Good Morning America with
Robin Roberts (ABC)
On the Record with Greta Van
Susteren (FOX News)
Hannity (FOX News)
The Rush Limbaugh Show
The Michael Medved Show
(nationally syndicated)
The Laura Ingraham Show
New York Times
New York Times
Magazine
(nationally syndicated)
Washington Times
Mancow’s Morning Madhouse
Washington Post
Late Show with David
Letterman (CBS)
(nationally syndicated)
FOX & Friends (FOX News)
(FOX News Radio)
Forbes
The O’Reilly Factor (FOX News)
The Glenn Beck Program
(nationally syndicated)
Investor’s Business
Daily
FOX News Radio
(700 stations nationwide)
National Review
Nightline (ABC)
The News Hour with Jim Lehrer
(PBS)
The History Channel
The Oprah Winfrey Show
Huckabee with Mike Huckabee
(FOX News)
Dr. Phil
The Alan Colmes Show
The Dan Patrick Show
(nationally syndicated)
ESPN Radio AM 1000 in
Chicago/ The Waddle & Silvy
Show (nationally syndicated)
Mike & Mike in the Morning
(ESPN Radio and ESPN2)
Costas on the Radio
(nationally syndicated)
The Tom Joyner Morning Show
Washington Monthly
Chicago Tribune
Booklist
Library Journal
Jerusalem Post
Significant Living
AOL daily blogs
Beliefnet.com
CNN.com
Crosswalk.com
WorldNetDaily
Christian Media
American Family Radio
(national Christian radio)
In the Market with Janet
Parshall
(national Christian radio)
The 700 Club (CBN)
Chris Fabry Live!
(national Moody radio)
Moody Radio Network
Salem Radio Network
K-LOVE
Christian Retailing
Christianity Today
(nationally syndicated)
Discipleship Journal
The Hugh Hewitt Show
HomeWord with Jim Burns
(nationally syndicated)
National Public Radio
The Dr. Laura Show
The Drew Marshall Show
Focus on the Family
The Frank Pastore Show
Relevant magazine
HomeLife magazine
LifeStyle magazine
100 Huntley Street
(Canadian television)
Janet Mefferd Show
(nationally syndicated)
Life Today with James
Robison
who do you contact when
you have questions about . . .
the overall project:
Jan Long Harris, publisher; janlongharris@tyndale.com; 630.784.5328
Nancy Clausen, senior director of marketing; nancyclausen@tyndale.com; 630.784.5257
contract issues, advance payments, author bio /photo, prayer
requests, and any matters needing attention from others when
you can’t reach them or don’t know whom to call:
Sharon Leavitt, senior communications manager; sharonleavitt@tyndale.com; 630.784.5354
book schedule, book design, titling, or cover copy:
Sarah Atkinson, senior acquisitions editor; sarahatkinson@tyndale.com; 630.784.5458
marketing and publicity:
Yolanda Sidney, senior marketing manager; yolandasidney@tyndale.com; 630.784.5303
the editorial schedule and your manuscript:
An editor will be assigned after your manuscript has been reviewed.
ordering books:
Jake Schlossberg, customer service rep for authors; authororders@tyndale.com; 800.323.9400
upcoming interviews or publicity-related issues after your book is in
the marketplace:
A publicist will be assigned after your book is presented to the sales team.
frequently asked questions
1. how many names may i submit for my vip/
key influencer list—people who will
receive a complimentary copy of my book
in hopes they will review it and create
positive buzz?
schedule, others a quarterly schedule. If your contract
is semiannual, the first royalty period will close June
30, and the actual statement and check (if any is due)
will arrive in late September. The second royalty period
will end on December 31, and you can expect the
statement (and check) to arrive in late March. If you
have a quarterly schedule, the periods are as follows:
Generally we will send out 50 copies, but we can send
more if you know people who will get the word out
about your book. Give the communications or
marketing manager a call to discuss.
• January through March—statement and check will arrive
in June
2. do the books sent to my vip list earn
royalties?
• April through June—statement and check will arrive in September
No. Books sent out for promotional purposes and books
that you order at your author discount are non–royalty
bearing.
• July through September—statement and check will arrive in December
3. is there a certain background color
that works better for author photos that
are used on the book’s back cover?
Tyndale’s Design department recommends a mediumgray background.
4. am i allowed to express any of my
thoughts about the cover design?
While the final decision for cover design lies with
the publisher, the author’s feedback is given serious
consideration.
5. how do i find out how my book sales are
going?
You may call or e-mail the communications manager.
Important information you might want to consider . . .
When your book is first released, it is difficult to
know how many actual sales are taking place. We
have two sales descriptors: sell-in and sell-through.
Sell-in refers to the number of books that were sold to
booksellers. The sell-through figure is the number of
books that sell through to end users. Booksellers can
return books to the publisher, so sell-in numbers and
sell-through numbers can differ in the beginning of the
book’s launch. Royalties are calculated based on the
sell-through figure. Ultimately, the sell-through figure
equals the sell-in number after all of the returns have
been processed.
6. once my royalty advance is repaid, how
soon can i expect to receive a subsequent
royalty check?
This varies, depending on your contract. Royalty
reports are sent according to the terms set in the
book contract. Some contracts stipulate a semiannual
• September through December—statement and check will arrive in March
7. what if i don’t understand how the
royalty statement should be read? is there
someone i can speak to?
Sometimes these are difficult to read. If you have
problems, you can begin by calling or e-mailing the
communications manager. If she can’t answer your
questions, she’ll get you to someone who can.
8. what is the best (fastest, most efficient,
etc.) way to order books?
It is always best to e-mail your order to authororders@
tyndale.com. The reason this is the best way is that
even if the author-designated customer service
representative is out of the office, any e-mail that
comes to that address is checked every day and
answered. This can be important if you have a rush
order or if you want to get the best shipping rate. You
may also call the 800 number (800 -323-9400) and ask
for Customer Service. When they pick up, ask for the
author representative. It also is helpful if you know your
account number, which you will receive when your “first”
book is sent to you. But if you don’t know your account
number, the representative can look it up. You can also
call the communications manager, and she will give it
to you for your records.
9. is there a place (or person) for me to
mention if i have another book proposal?
or should i wait to be asked?
No, you do not have to wait to be asked if you have a
great book idea! The best place to start the discussion
is with the associate publisher, but any book team
member can begin the process. Generally speaking,
book proposals will be reviewed and evaluated based
on previous book sales, but that is not the only criteria.
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10. are authors encouraged to visit
tyndale for a tour? if so, can they
purchase discounted books there?
the schedule for upcoming conventions
is as follows:
We love hosting author visits! Please let us know if you
are coming to the Chicago area, and we will arrange
for a tour and a face-to-face meeting with the Tyndale
employees involved in producing your book. If you want
to purchase books during your visit, we can arrange
that too.
2012: orlando, july 15-18
2013: st. louis, june 23-26
11. if i want to purchase tyndale books
other than my own, how do i do that? do i
get any discounts?
2015: orlando, june 28–july 1
Yes! Just like ordering your own books, the best way
for you to order other Tyndale products is to e-mail
authororders@tyndale.com. As a Tyndale author, you
receive 50 percent off the retail price of any Tyndale
product for as long as your book is in print.
12. how will i know what was done with
my book from a publicity and marketing
perspective?
Your marketing manager will send you ad placements
via e-mail and your publicist will let you know when your
book has received a review. Additionally, four months
after the release of your book, the communications
manager will send out an e-mail with a spreadsheet
summarizing activity related to your book.
13. is there a christian booksellers
convention? can you tell me about it?
There is a national Christian booksellers convention
called the International Christian Retail Show (ICRS).
It takes place annually in the summer months, normally
in June or early July. If your book releases in the
summer or fall season, it will be highlighted and
promoted at ICRS. The convention location changes
from year to year, and the format has also changed
quite a bit over the last several years in terms of
numbers of exhibitors, attendees, and book sales. In
past years, major media were present for the purpose
of requesting author interviews. However, with recent
advances in technology, the number of attending media
has been greatly reduced. For that reason, Tyndale
does not feel it is necessary for authors—or even the
entire book team—to attend the conference. But if
the convention is near your home, and you’d like to
attend, let the communications manager know. We
would be happy to reserve a badge for you and schedule
an appointment for you to meet with any members of
the book team who will be attending. Normally, the
communications manager will contact authors who live in
the area of the convention to see if they have any desire
to attend the show.
2014: atlanta, june 22-25
tyndale momentum directory
book team
Janis Long Harris, publisher – janlongharris@tyndale.com; 630.784.5328
John Van Diest, associate publisher at large – jvandst@aol.com
Nancy Clausen, senior director of marketing – nancyclausen@tyndale.com; 630.784.5257
Yolanda Sidney, senior marketing manager – yolandasidney@tyndale.com; 630.784.5303
Sarah Atkinson, senior acquisitions editor – sarahatkinson@tyndale.com; 630.784.5458
Katie Fearnley, acquisitions assistant – katiefearnley@tyndale.com; 630.784.5290
Sharon Leavitt, senior communications manager – sharonleavitt@tyndale.com; 630.784.5354
editorial team
Kimberly Miller, senior editor – kimmiller@tyndale.com; 630.784.5415
Dave Lindstedt, senior editor – davidlindstedt@tyndale.com; 630.784.5404
Bonne Steffen, editor – bonnesteffen@tyndale.com; 630.784.5329
Annette Hayward, assistant editor – annettehayward@tyndale.com; 630.784.5111
Brittany Buczynski, assistant editor – brittanybuczynski@tyndale.com; 630.784.5337
publicity team
Todd Starowitz, senior public relations manager – toddstarowitz@tyndale.com; 630.784.5397
Maggie Rowe, senior publicist – maggierowe@tyndale.com; 630.784.5333
Katie Dodillet, publicist – katiedodillet@tyndale.com; 630.784.5275
Christy Stroud, publicist – christystroud@tyndale.com; 630.784.5389
Andrea Martin, publicist – andreamartin@tyndale.com; 630.784.5318
Erin Haft, publicist – erinhaft@tyndale.com; 630.784.5274
knox group publisher
Doug Knox, senior vice president (contact Linda Vergara)
Linda Vergara, group operations manager – lindavergara@tyndale.com; 630.784.5268
other important numbers and contacts
Jake Schlossberg, customer service representative for authors: authororders@tyndale.com or
800.323.9400—ask for Jake Schlossberg
Mark Taylor, president, Tyndale House Publishers
(contact Bonnie Cain, executive assistant to the president: bonniecain@tyndale.com or
630.784.5260)
tyndale house publishers, inc.
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