Welcome to my author site and the home of

Purple Mountain Literary Services.

Tez teaching with a microphoneHas God been prompting you to write something? Perhaps you’ve started a few times and become overwhelmed with how to organize your thoughts.

Whether it’s a short devotion, an article or blog post, a Christian living book, or a full-blown novel, learning the craft is a skill that requires an investment.

Let’s face it, we don’t have time to dedicate thousands of hours to practicing the rules and norms of an industry that is constantly changing. Besides, taking writing classes, even online, is expensive. After all, you want to get your message out sooner than that.

So, where do you go to shorten the learning curve and jumpstart your writing? Where do you find a friend who is passionate about coming alongside authors and watching them succeed? You may have found that place here. 

There’s a lot of poor writing out there. My hope is that you’ll discover what’s needed to make your writing stand out from the rest. Especially if you plan to pitch your ideas to literary agents and publishers. As a multiple award-winning author who speaks regularly at several Christian writer’s conferences around the country, I’m passionate about giving serious writers a “leg-up” so they can present their best for the Lord.

Are you looking for Christ-centered coaching to keep you accountable while cheering you on? Do you need a mentor who encourages you while still helping you grow a thick skin to survive the publishing industry? If you want to surround yourself with people who stretch you with a mix of grace and truth, then Tez Brooks and Purple Mountain Literary Services is a great place to start. In 2023, Brooks was named one of the Top Writing Coaches by the Coach Foundation.

 

ABOUT TEZ

Many of Tez’s writing projects include things God is teaching him about his spiritual walk. Whether he’s traveling the world sharing Christ with people as a full-time missionary, coaching aspiring writers, working on his next book, or just writing on his blog, what he hopes you’ll discover most is a deeper passion and love for the Lord.

Here, you’ll find more than just the services Brooks offers through Purple Mountain Literary Services. You’ll find his blog, where Tez writes on a variety of topics, as well as information on his books and resources, recent interviews, speaking gigs, and more.

 In addition to the 16 books Tez authored or co-authored, his work has appeared in Guideposts, The Upper Room, CBN.com, Clubhouse, Focus on the Family, Cru.org, and more. Brooks’ radio spot “I Dare Ya!” can be heard on Christian Mix 106 each weekend as he challenges believers to share their faith more boldly.

His book, The Single Dad Detour won Book of the Decade with Serious Writer Academy. Recently, Christianity.com featured him in “50 Authors You Should Know.”

Tez is married and the father of 4 grown children. He loves pizza, the color orange, and hiking the Colorado mountains with his little dog, Winston. Here are a few fun facts you might enjoy learning about me. Have a look around, read some of my posts, and let’s get to know each other.

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