Publishing Disrupted

Exploring the ways in which book publishing is changing and how writers can best meet the challenge. A conversation between two publishing veterans and friends, editor Mick Silva and publisher and literary agent David Morris.

MickSilva.com / DavidRMorris.me

Contributors

Host

David Morris

I'm a long-time student of the personal journey of faith in the United States, but professionally I'm a publisher at Lake Drive Books, literary agent at Hyponymous Literary, and author. After more than 25 years of publishing, my goal is to remain focused on authors who desire to be creators of hope. I meet authors where they are and help them find their way to take the next best steps.

I have a PhD in psychology and religion from Drew University, and I was the publisher for Zondervan Books, a division of HarperCollins. Before that, I was editorial director for the books division of Guideposts magazine. I've worked on numerous bestsellers and books that drive conversations and help people grow.

Connect more with me on my Substack: dvdmorris.substack.com/ and my website, DavidRMorris.me

https://www.davidrmorris.me/

Host

Mick Silva

I’m a pastor’s kid from central California, and graduate of Westmont College in Santa Barbara. I started as an assistant editor at a nonprofit in 2000, and some incredible mentors taught me acquisitions. I became an acquiring editor for WaterBrook Press (2005-2010), a freelance editor (2010-2018), and a Senior Editor for Zondervan Books (2018-2021). And now I get to coach new and mid-list authors on becoming more professional, happier humans.

Connect more with me at my Substack here: https://micksilva.substack.com/ and my website MickSilva.com

http://micksilva.com

Guests

Guest

Ann Byle

Ann Byle is a freelance journalist, book author and editor, and book coach. She blends creativity and a journalist’s sensibility in her latest book, Chicken Scratch. She lives in West Michigan with her family of humans and animals.

https://annbylewriter.com

Guest

Ivy Zeller

Ivy Zeller (she/they) is a publishing professional with nearly a decade of industry experience. A long-time editor who has worked with multiple presses, she is also the author of Disabled Witchcraft and Undead Faith. She is passionate about the intersections of spirituality, creativity, and justice and is currently seeking nonfiction manuscripts with these themes. She is especially seeking titles with practical, unique, and creative takes on spirituality outside the norm and after faith.

https://allthethreads.substack.com/