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Staff
Elizabeth Maynard Garrett, editor in chief
Editor, Author, and Writing and Public Relations Coach
Elizabeth M. Garrett is an expert in editing and public relations whose accomplishments include:
• Thirty-plus years of professional experience in editing and public relations
• A master’s degree in communications from University of Louisiana, Lafayette
• Serving the book publishing industry since 2015 as a professional editor and publicist; in 2016 established Polish Point Editing.
• A professional accreditation in public relations
She is also:
• An editor for Southern Writers Magazine
• Editing trainer for the 2019 “Writing from a Bleeding Heart Conference” in conjunction with Bloom in the Dark.
• A teacher/coach for authors in the Southeastern United States
• A contributing author for numerous books including Bethany House and Guidepost publications
• Past Public Relations Professional of the Year by the Memphis, TN Chapter of Public Relations Society of America
• An experienced media relations professional who has been interviewed by newspapers, magazines, and radio shows internationally; television shows regionally.
• A blogger
• Regional and national award recipient for publications edited
• Versed in working with internationally known speakers/authors
• Graduate of the Institute for Children’s Literature
Londa Hayden, assistant editor and proofreader;
Author and Freelance Writer
Londa Hayden is entrenched in the publishing industry as:
• A staff writer for Southern Writers Magazine
• Author of children’s books including “Candy Moon Choo Choo” published by Lighthouse Christian Publishing.
• Non-fiction author of “Date, Pray, Wait” and contributor to numerous anthology publications
• A Fraiser Finalist for her first full length novel, “Where Two Rivers Meet,” a historical fiction romance
• A Blog 2 Inspire contest winner.
• Founding president of Bartlett Christian Writers
• An editor and proofreader for almost a decade
Londa has also coached writers through:
• Monthly meetings
• Writing workshops
• Writers retreats
• Presentations at writing conferences and local libraries