Our bookshelf
We help authors share more than their stories. We help reveal their powerful messages of hope and change. We nurture honest, influential books for today’s readers.
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Inspiration
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Leadership
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Memoir
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Fiction
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Children's Literature
Coming soon!
Inspiration
Flow
Releasing a River of Healing into Healthcare
by Rhonda Hamilton, APRN
“Working with Book Journey was incredible. Kathy Groom brought invaluable insight into the layout and delivery of my story, making my book more compelling. And the book was beautifully crafted by the Book Journey team. The process of working with Book Journey felt deeply personal—marked by Kathy's honest feedback and kind encouragement. This went far beyond a standard publishing experience.”
—Rhonda Hamilton
Book Journey Publishing, 2025
Contending for the Rising Generations
Winning Millennials and Gen Z with the Hope of the Gospel
by Sean Dunn
“Kathy and her team brought this book to life with professionalism in every phase. We worked in mutual partnership to produce the best product possible. This book truly amplifies the message I wanted to share. I highly recommend Kathy Groom and Book Journey to any aspiring or seasoned author.”
—Sean Dunn, Founder and CEO, Groundwire
Book Journey Publishing, 2025
Broken Still Chosen
Finding Hope in Jesus When You Feel Unloved, Unseen, or Forgotten
by Rob Roozeboom
with Kathleen Hauck Groom
“I highly recommend Kathy as either an editor or ghostwriter. Kathy worked so extremely hard, was able to capture the voice I was hoping for and made an impossible timeline a reality on my first book. I couldn't have done it without her.”
—Rob Roozeboom, Founder/President at RISE Ministries, Inc.
Chosen Books, division of Baker Publishing Group, 2024*
I Am Human Too
A daughter’s journey to understand mental health through the eyes of the homeless community (Coming soon)
by Sarah Murphree
“As a writer, I know how near and dear a book can be to our hearts. I spent months researching different editors to help me get my book ready for publication, but when I spoke to Kathy I knew she was the editor to hire! … 5+ stars all the way!"
—Sarah Murphree
Love Wisely
Biblical Wisdom for Loving Relationships
by R. Scott Wiley, LPC-MH
“Kathy painstakingly guided me through my project and taught me how to be a better writer. Besides all that, she was a huge cheerleader for me, keeping me motivated and engaged in the entire process.”
—Scott Wiley, Pastor and Counselor, Practical Christian Counseling
Wesleyan Publishing House, 2023*
The Road to Somewhere
A Journey Down Route 66 and Through the Bible
by Bob Beltz
Retelling, 2022*
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“She gently guided me to go to uncomfortable places from my past … I am so glad that I did. My book is already changing lives ….”
—Oley Dibba-Wadda, Memoirs of an African Woman on a Mission
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“Her communication style is honest, direct, and respectful and she is fun and a delight to work with.”
—Janet McCracken, Getting Into Leadership Shape: With 15 Exercises to Strengthen Your Character and Competence
Leadership
Mentoring Made Real
The Power of Authentic Connection
by Nancy Lindgren
“I love her honesty and gentle forthrightness. She follows through and meets deadlines consistently and efficiently. I can’t speak highly enough about her character and integrity. Besides all that, she is just a lot of fun to work with!”
—Nancy Lindgren, Founder and CEO, MORE Mentoring
Bowker, 2022*
Well Coached
A Coach's Journey
by Keith Wahl
Retelling, 2016, 2020*
Perennial Wealth
A Guide for Cultivating the Family Enterprise
by Daniel R. Lagerborg
with Taylor Kirkpatrick and Jay Brenneman
Retelling, 2019*
Getting into Leadership Shape
With 15 Exercises to Strengthen your Character and Competence
by Ed Beard and Janet McCracken
MindStir Media, 2016*
Widows Gone Wild
Our Journey from Loss to Resilience
by Sunny Wells
Retelling, 2019*
Well Coached
Building the Brotherhood
by Keith Wahl
Retelling, 2023*
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“Kathy Groom is a tenacious, positive, and enthusiastic editor. She worked with me across continents to get my stories out of my heart and into people’s hands around the world.”
—Ray Pittman, When the Sharks Come
Memoir
Control Freak
Least Valuable Player
by TJ Sharitz
“I highly recommend Kathy as a book editor and publishing consultant. Since I am dyslexic, and not a writer, who wrote a manuscript that needed to be published, I had to find an awesome editor who could wrangle my words and stories into an inspirational masterpiece.”
—TJ Sharitz, video producer and director
Retelling, 2024*
Every Dog Has His Day
by Ron Hauck
Retelling, 2024*
All In
The True Story of a Physician Living on the Edge
by John Charles Hill, DO
Retelling, 2019*
Alchemy of the Afterlife
A Memoir
by Linda Kinnamon, RN
CIPA EVVY Award Winner: First in Memoir, Second in Spirituality
Flatiron Press, 2016*
The Suffering Guy
The Title I Never Wanted
by Jim Barnard
Independent, 2021
Fiction
Bombyx Biographies
Book One
by Michelle Mannisto
Book Journey Publishing, 2025
* Collaboration, editing, and/or design by the Book Journey team, in conjunction with other publishing houses.