Books That Save Lives is a mission-driven, emerging imprint focused on impactful non-fiction and self-help books with the core value of providing meaningful content that demonstrably improves lives.
Mission
We are guided by the values of integrity, kindness, and compassion in all our endeavors, from author and business relationships to the content we produce. We offer solace to people during difficult times. We save lives through the power of the written word.
Vision
We see our books engendering positive change through compassion, empowerment, and meaningful dialogue. The tools and practices in our life-saving books have the power to change not just the people who read them, but the people around them, too.
Values
- We believe that reading, journaling, and writing can be a powerful tool for self-discovery and empowerment.
- We are dedicated to the power of community and the importance of supporting each other.
- We value the importance of education and understanding.
- We know that storytelling changes hearts and minds.
- We understand that a society is judged by how it treats its most vulnerable members.
Meet The Staff
Brenda Knight (she/her), Founding Publisher
Brenda has more than 30 years of experience in the publishing industry, beginning at HarperCollins. She is passionate about her authors, whom she knows are saving lives every day with their writing.
Duncan MacLeod (he/him), Co-founder and CEO
Duncan is the business side of BTSL, overseeing operations, finance, and fulfillment. He’s also an author, and cares deeply about the BTSL mission.
Maclin Lisle (she/her), Managing Editor
Maclin got her start at Mango Publishing. She joined Books That Save Lives on day 1, and is responsible for editorial and planning.
Krishna Bhat (he/him), Manager of Sales, Marketing, and Author Relations
Krishna is the author’s best friend. He arranges marketing events, oversees advertising and press, and helps authors become bestsellers.
Tatianna Rubio (she/her), Marketing and Design Associate
Tatianna Rubio is our Marketing and Design Associate. Tatianna co-creates the Badass Affirmation Page-A-Day Calendars for Andrews McMeel with Becca Anderson and has joined our team as a tech wizard, marketeer and social media maven.