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About Daybreak Lit's Founder
My name is Judy Howard Ellis. Daybreak Lit is my canvas. My dream spot. My story boutique. If you can imagine a boho shop filled with books, that would be Daybreak Lit.This comfy story boutique has taught me to be a content hybrid, a person who identifies threads of a story everywhere, no matter what hat I'm wearing. Journalist. Book editor. Business analyst. Creative director.What I've learned is that for every project, in any industry, the question will always be: what story is being told?History teaches the world that. For example, when I visit the Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures in Chicago, I'm thrilled. I'm surrounded by ancient Near Eastern artifacts that inspire my current YA fantasy series. The experience renews my love of a good story.Over and over again.
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Recent Book Clients
When I work with authors, I settle into Daybreak Lit's story boutique. I'm right there as a collaborator, helping them introduce their amazing story to the world.
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Editorial Contracts
JD Development, JD Veterans, Vendor Research Management, the nonprofit Dallas Leadership Foundation, and other organizations have hired me for content strategy and development. In 2023, I also had the privilege of serving briefly as editor-in-chief at Culturs, The Global Multicultural Magazine.
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Speaking Gigs
Getting to chat with writers about the craft blesses me. I've discussed attracting superfans at one of David Daniel Wallace's wonderful summits. I also was a guest on Alyssa Berthiaume's the Open Book Podcast with editors and publishers, and the Author Chat with D.A. Murray, author of Dominion: Ascension.
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Course Builder
I loved doing this. I created a course for fiction writers to help them develop an amazing story cosmos. For novelists writing during the November challenge in 2025, I created a custom GPT to help them plan their novel. The GPT is based on one of my course modules. It doesn't write the story for authors; it helps them think through their project.
YA Author
Under the pen name J.H. Ellis, I’ve written three YA novels in the Seven Gates of the Kingdom series. The books are inspired by the Book of Genesis and the ancient Near East. I studied the food, the worship, the settings, the language, the family relationships, the war practices, and more. From that research, I created a fantasy world filled with wall reliefs, date palms, ziggurats, gods, goddesses, moonlit balconies, and mysterious deserts.
Kudos
A few words from those who've worked with me.Dear Judy,Thank you so much for being a brilliant speaker for Find Your Readers Summit 2024.People absolutely loved your talk:"Thanks for the wonderful talk Judy! It was excellent.""I really enjoyed your presentation Judy. Your approach helps worldbuilders to consider more than just superficial details. I've got to go. But I'll be in touch via email. Take care and best wishes, Tony "We're very grateful for your amazing work and hope to work with you again!Yours,Dwight Bautista
Customer Support
danieldavidwallace.com---Judy Howard Ellis has a profound mastery of identifying issues and providing viable solutions. She listens attentively, voicing the concern of her clients and skillfully attacks the problem with business savvy, dignity and intellect. A person of her word, she is formidable communicator and quick learner. Customer service is always a priority; she remains fair and professional at all times, never wavering a "can-do" spirit...then Judy delivers. She clearly understands the significance of business partnership and enacts it in all situations to do what it best for the customer. I highly and enthusiastically recommend Judy!
--Althea Satterfield-White, Strategic Marketing and Public Relations Leader (supervisor at Vendor Research Management)---
When we both worked for AT&T Partner Exchange, I looked forward to any opportunity I had to work with Judy. I appreciate her clear and concise way of communicating in person and in media. She is direct and thoughtful. She is a practical problem solver with a curiosity that drives her to seek substance. She is open and always learning. She dug into the UX perspective when we asked for her editing expertise, especially for transactional flows. I also appreciate her quiet confidence and steady presence. I hope to work with Judy again. -- Leslie Davis, Experience Designer
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