Publishers Marketplace: Gregory Lang

Gregory E. Lang, husband and father, answering to “Greg,” lives in Georgia with his wife, their two daughters and a dog that is the bane of his existence. His series of inspirational books about family relationships have sold nearly 3 million copies, four of which have appeared on the New York Times Best-Sellers List. His 21st title debuts Spring 2009.

His quest to become an author began in 1998 when he wrote a book for his daughter, who is now eighteen. Over the next four years the book was rejected sixty-two times before he found a publisher who also wanted to see it in print. That book, Why a Daughter Needs a Dad: One Hundred Reasons, became a reality in 2002 and he has been writing every since.

“I’ve seen much in my lifetime; those events are the fabric with which my stories about love, faith, forgiveness and duty are woven. Real life is such great material; I write about what I see, hear, and experience with my family, friends and neighbors.”