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
Inspiration
Broken Still Chosen
by Rob Roozeboom
“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.
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Broken Still Chosen: Finding Hope in Jesus When You Feel Unloved, Unseen, or Forgotten
By Rob Roozeboom with Kathleen Hauck Groom (Chosen Books, division of Baker Publishing Group, 2024)*
I Am Human Too
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
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I Am Human Too: A daughter's journey to understand mental health through the eyes of the homeless community
by Sarah Murphree (Coming Soon)
Love Wisely
by Scott Wiley
“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
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Love Wisely: Biblical Wisdom for Loving Relationships
By R. Scott Wiley, LPC-MH (Wesleyan Publishing House, 2023)*
The Road to Somewhere
by Bob Beltz
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The Road to Somewhere: A Journey Down Route 66 and Through the Bible
Bob Beltz (Retelling, 2022)*
Finding Faith in the Field
by Benjamin Hylden
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Finding Faith in the Field
by Benjamin Hylden (Retelling, 2014)*
Readers International Favorite Awards 2016 Honorable Mention
Coming soon
Intimacy Lost and Found
by Gene Schrader, LMFT
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Intimacy Lost and Found: Restoring God’s Design for Closeness in a Disconnected Marriage]
by Gene Schrader, LMFT (Book Journey Publishing, 2024)
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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
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
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Mentoring Made Real: The Power of Authentic Connection
By Nancy Lindgren, Founder/CEO of MORE Mentoring (Bowker, 2022)*
Well Coached
by Keith Wahl
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Well Coached: A Coach's Journey
by Keith Wahl (Retelling, 2016, 2020)*
Perennial Wealth
by Daniel R. Lagerborg
with Taylor Kirkpatrick and Jay Brenneman
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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
by Ed Beard and Janet McCracken
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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
by Sunny Wells
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Widows Gone Wild: Our Journey from Loss to Resilience
by Sunny Wells (Retelling, 2019)*
Well Coached: Building the Brotherhood
by Keith Wahl
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Well Coached: Building the Brotherhood
by Keith Wahls (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
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
Every Dog Has His Day
by Ron Hauck
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Every Dog Has His Day
by Ron Hauck (Retelling, 2024)*
Take a Larger Way
by Jay Brenneman
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Take a Larger Way: Reflections of a Dementia Caregiver]
By Jay Brenneman (Retelling, 2021)*
All In
by John Charles Hill, DO
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All In: The True Story of a Physician Living on the Edge
By John Charles Hill, DO (Retelling, 2019)*
Alchemy of the Afterlife
by Linda Kinnamon, RN
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Alchemy of the Afterlife: A Memoir
by Linda Kinnamon, RN (Flatiron Press, 2016)*
CIPA EVVY Award Winner: First in Memoir, Second in Spirituality
The Suffering Guy
by Jim Barnard
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The Suffering Guy: The Title I Never Wanted
by Jim Barnard (Independent, 2021)
* Collaboration, editing, and/or design by the Book Journey team, in conjunction with other publishing houses.