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Literary Agent Debbie Alsdorf

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Debbie Alsdorf

Debbie’s core focus has always been in leadership and encouraging people. From leading flourishing women’s ministries, to the women she speaks to and writes for, she is known as an encourager. Many have affectionately called her a cheerleader of hope. As an agent, she will help her clients to find the hope and faith they need to follow their calling.

One thing is certain, Debbie is a woman on a mission—to help others live a better story. She does this by leading them to the heart of God’s love for them—basic but often not talked about truths that changed her life after seventeen years serving in Christian ministry. During a life crisis, she asked God for a fresh start. That meant getting real with God about her insecurities, brokenness, and lack of faith. The process took her back to the basics and a life reset. Because of this, she has a tuned ear to the felt needs of women and is an avid reader of nonfiction, which will help her to direct her clients how to focus their projects for that audience.

Debbie brings to agenting more than 20 years’ experience leading teams, creating programs, and shepherding women as the Director of Women’s Ministries in large and thriving churches. Before working in ministry, she held positions in sales and marketing, representing large national lines such as Maxell, Sony, and Avery, supplying large retailers and helping to develop marketing, sales, and strategies. This experience informs how to pitch projects to publishing houses and to guide her clients in marketing strategies for their careers and individual books. 

As a writing coach, she has worked with writers to envision the best way to structure a book and write in a way that connects with readers. She is also a pastoral counselor, certified life coach, and a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors, all of which prepare her to help authors to ride the roller coaster of publishing as well as equip her to understand readers’ felt needs.

Debbie has written fourteen traditionally-published books and contributed to four compilations. She has a heart for authors. She also understands how to promote through her experience on numerous national radio broadcasts and podcasts and being interviewed on “The Today Show” for her book It’s Momplicated. She understands the world of public speaking, having been a featured speaker at women’s events and writers’ conferences and can help writers to develop their ministries through public speaking.

Being part of the Books & Such team enables her to utilize the skills she’s gained through her own experiences. She loves imparting vision, coaching, and helping others to fulfill their calling.  

After raising a blended family in Northern California, Debbie and her husband moved their empty nest and two little dogs to Arizona. 

Debbie acquires adult nonfiction projects that speak to real life and is looking for proposals in these categories:

  • Christian Living with a bent toward spiritual growth and lifestyle change
  • Devotionals
  • Mental Health
  • Ministry-related
  • Inner healing and recovery
  • Health
  • Growth through hardships
  • Marriage and family
  • Blended family and step-parenting
  • Lifestyle (décor, home, diet, food)
  • Purpose and identity
  • Leadership
  • Discipleship

Client Testimonials

“Debbie Alsdorf is more than an agent. She's an advocate for your heart's work. She's an
encouragement for your craft and written word. She's a leader and an inspirer. She has just as
much heart as she does determination to see your project come to fruition. She is a true blessing
to each and every client she serves. She is more than an agent, she's a dream maker.”

Chelsea Ohlemiller, author of Now That She’s Gone: A Daughter’s Relfections on Loss, Love, and a
Mother’s Legacy

Books & Such Literary Management
2024-01-30T12:39:31-08:00

Chelsea Ohlemiller, author of Now That She’s Gone: A Daughter’s Relfections on Loss, Love, and a
Mother’s Legacy

“Debbie Alsdorf is more than an agent. She's an advocate for your heart's work. She's an encouragement for your craft and written word. She's a leader and an inspirer. She has just as much heart as she does determination to see your project come to fruition. She is a true blessing to each and every client she serves. She is more than an agent, she's a dream maker.”
“Debbie has been such an incredible introduction to this world of publishing. She has so much
knowledge thanks to her own experience as an author, and her mentorship and support have
made this process better than I could have imagined. I got the publishing deal of my dreams,
which I know wouldn’t have been possible without her. I’m so grateful for such a wonderful
team supporting me!”

Sarah Grace Hallas, author of This Is Not Forever: Hopeful Reminders
that God Has Abundantly More in Store

Books & Such Literary Management
2024-01-30T12:41:42-08:00

Sarah Grace Hallas, author of This Is Not Forever: Hopeful Reminders
that God Has Abundantly More in Store

“Debbie has been such an incredible introduction to this world of publishing. She has so much knowledge thanks to her own experience as an author, and her mentorship and support have made this process better than I could have imagined. I got the publishing deal of my dreams, which I know wouldn’t have been possible without her. I’m so grateful for such a wonderful team supporting me!”
“Debbie sees potential and pulls it out of you. She doesn’t let hurdles stop you from achieving
what God made you for. She leans into the hard with you and meets you where you are
throughout the process. I wouldn’t want to go through this publishing experience with anyone
but Debbie."

Hope Reagan Harris, author of Purpose Doesn’t Pause: Finding Freedom from
What’s Holding You Back

Books & Such Literary Management
2024-01-30T12:42:53-08:00

Hope Reagan Harris, author of Purpose Doesn’t Pause: Finding Freedom from
What’s Holding You Back

“Debbie sees potential and pulls it out of you. She doesn’t let hurdles stop you from achieving what God made you for. She leans into the hard with you and meets you where you are throughout the process. I wouldn’t want to go through this publishing experience with anyone but Debbie."
“Debbie excels as an agent through her attentive and intentional approach toward serving her
authors. Her dedication to God and her clients is evident in her work. Committed to the success
of those she represents, Debbie combines kindness with a fierce advocacy, ensuring she always
stands up for her clients. I would highly recommend Debbie if you are looking for an agent.”

Mikella VanDyke

Books & Such Literary Management
2024-01-30T12:43:35-08:00

Mikella VanDyke

“Debbie excels as an agent through her attentive and intentional approach toward serving her authors. Her dedication to God and her clients is evident in her work. Committed to the success of those she represents, Debbie combines kindness with a fierce advocacy, ensuring she always stands up for her clients. I would highly recommend Debbie if you are looking for an agent.”
“Debbie Alsdorf is more than an agent. She's an advocate for your heart's work. She's an encouragement for your craft and written word. She's a leader and an inspirer. She has just as much heart as she does determination to see your project come to fruition. She is a true blessing to each and every client she serves. She is more than an agent, she's a dream maker”.

Chelsea Ohlemiller, author of Now That She’s Gone: A Daughter’s Relfections on Loss, Love, and a Mother’s Legacy

Books & Such Literary Management
2024-02-01T14:53:30-08:00

Chelsea Ohlemiller, author of Now That She’s Gone: A Daughter’s Relfections on Loss, Love, and a Mother’s Legacy

“Debbie Alsdorf is more than an agent. She's an advocate for your heart's work. She's an encouragement for your craft and written word. She's a leader and an inspirer. She has just as much heart as she does determination to see your project come to fruition. She is a true blessing to each and every client she serves. She is more than an agent, she's a dream maker”.
“Debbie Alsdorf, my fantastic agent at Books & Such, has been a steady presence since the start of my writing journey. As a brand-new writer, her support and insights, especially in my first project, have been instrumental. I deeply appreciate her experience, wisdom, and encouragement for my traditional publishing dreams.”

Christine Trimpe

Books & Such Literary Management
2024-02-01T14:55:10-08:00

Christine Trimpe

“Debbie Alsdorf, my fantastic agent at Books & Such, has been a steady presence since the start of my writing journey. As a brand-new writer, her support and insights, especially in my first project, have been instrumental. I deeply appreciate her experience, wisdom, and encouragement for my traditional publishing dreams.”
“Debbie has been such an incredible introduction to this world of publishing. She has so much knowledge thanks to her own experience as an author, and her mentorship and support have made this process better than I could have imagined. I got the publishing deal of my dreams, which I know wouldn’t have been possible without her. I’m so grateful for such a wonderful team supporting me!”

Sarah Grace Hallas, author of This Is Not Forever: Hopeful Reminders that God Has Abundantly More in Store

Books & Such Literary Management
2024-02-01T14:57:51-08:00

Sarah Grace Hallas, author of This Is Not Forever: Hopeful Reminders that God Has Abundantly More in Store

“Debbie has been such an incredible introduction to this world of publishing. She has so much knowledge thanks to her own experience as an author, and her mentorship and support have made this process better than I could have imagined. I got the publishing deal of my dreams, which I know wouldn’t have been possible without her. I’m so grateful for such a wonderful team supporting me!”
“Debbie sees potential and pulls it out of you. She doesn’t let hurdles stop you from achieving what God made you for. She leans into the hard with you and meets you where you are throughout the process. I wouldn’t want to go through this publishing experience with anyone but Debbie."

Hope Reagan Harris, author of Purpose Doesn’t Pause: Finding Freedom from What’s Holding You Back

Books & Such Literary Management
2024-02-01T14:59:01-08:00

Hope Reagan Harris, author of Purpose Doesn’t Pause: Finding Freedom from What’s Holding You Back

“Debbie sees potential and pulls it out of you. She doesn’t let hurdles stop you from achieving what God made you for. She leans into the hard with you and meets you where you are throughout the process. I wouldn’t want to go through this publishing experience with anyone but Debbie."
“Debbie excels as an agent through her attentive and intentional approach toward serving her authors. Her dedication to God and her clients is evident in her work. Committed to the success of those she represents, Debbie combines kindness with a fierce advocacy, ensuring she always stands up for her clients. I would highly recommend Debbie if you are looking for an agent.”

Mikella VanDyke

Books & Such Literary Management
2024-02-01T14:59:43-08:00

Mikella VanDyke

“Debbie excels as an agent through her attentive and intentional approach toward serving her authors. Her dedication to God and her clients is evident in her work. Committed to the success of those she represents, Debbie combines kindness with a fierce advocacy, ensuring she always stands up for her clients. I would highly recommend Debbie if you are looking for an agent.”
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