Morgan James Acquisitions Editors and Literary Scouts connect and work with authors to fine-tune their message and marketing strategies to encourage the utmost success in the publishing process and beyond.
W. Terry Whalin
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.
Bethany Marshall
Publisher, Aitia Press
Bethany Marshall has played an integral role in the success of Morgan James Publishing, working closely with the company since 2008. An entrepreneur at heart, Bethany has worked with thousands of authors, and is passionate about working with authors who have a powerful message to share. Bethany helps Morgan James’ authors smoothly navigate the publishing process to ensure a final product that fully represents them and their vision. Bethany recognizes that the landscape of publishing is rapidly changing and enjoys finding innovative approaches to continue growth both for Morgan James and for our authors.
Isaiah Taylor
Literary Scout
At a young age, Isaiah vowed to God never to work in food service. He naturally started his career at Chick-fil-A. The experience was life-changing. He met leaders in many different areas of life during his time in the restaurant. This led him to grow as a leader, and he eventually served as one of the corporate directors of an international, fast-casual seafood chain.
He has always had a passion for reading, believing that books are one of the most powerful agents of transformation. He is excited to be part of the Morgan James team, where he can assist authors in how they can impact their readers’ lives.
Jennifer Robbins
Literary Scout
Jenni Robbins joined our family in 2018 but has been a fan for more than a decade. She is the founder of Ignite Development, a boutique consulting firm. She has been working with entrepreneurial experts since 2005, playing the role of implementer, project manager, chief of staff, booking agent and idea strategist. Her clients call her the “Make It Happen” girl for their business. Jenni’s clients range from New York Times bestselling authors and sought-after keynote speakers to entrepreneurs on a mission to tell their story to a wider audience.
Jenni and her husband, John, live in Carmel, Indiana and can usually be found cooking something delicious in their kitchen or planning their next trip to the Napa Valley.
Michael Harris
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!”
Lisa MacDonald
Acquisitions Editor
Lisa J MacDonald is the author of 31 books encompassing nonfiction and fiction genres under various pseudonyms.
She was nominated for the esteemed Pushcart Award 2017. Her novels had sold worldwide, securing her bestseller and recipient of three Readers’ Choice 5-Star Awards. Additionally, she has honed her skills as a content editor and developmental coach, guiding writers on their creative journeys to published books.
Lisa’s educational background includes an MFA in Writing at Antioch University and a MA in English at Arizona State. Balancing her professional achievements, Lisa takes pride in being a devoted mother to eight children, six of whom have college degrees (so far) and have embarked on independent and exciting journeys.
Driven by her unwavering commitment, Lisa is passionate about helping writers uncover their authentic voices and create literature that transforms lives. She welcomes collaborating with aspiring and established authors and nurturing their creative endeavors.