October 7, 2024 Edition

ECPA names 25 industry Emerging Leaders for PubU scholar & mentor program

ECPA has announced the recipients of the Emerging Leader scholarship and mentorship program for ECPA PubU – the industry’s training and networking event for Christian publishing professionals, taking place in the Chicago area on November 13-14. Since 2016, 128 emerging leaders have gone through the program, adding now an additional 25 professionals from 18 companies.

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October bestseller lists released tomorrow

The monthly Christian bestseller lists, released by ECPA based on Circana Bookscan data, will be released tomorrow reflecting the past month’s top book sales in 15 categories and posted at ReadGoodBooks.com.  To be added to the distribution list, sign up here.

Hotel block for ECPA PubU and The Christy Award events nearing capacity

If you are attending ECPA PubU and/or The Christy Award events on November 13-14 in Downers Grove, Illinois – please ensure your hotel room is booked this week.  More information about each program and the hotel group rate at the Doubletree Hilton Conference Center is at ECPAPubU.org and TheChristyAward.com.

Call for submissions:  Outreach magazine Resources of the Year

Outreach magazine is now accepting submissions for its annual Outreach Resources of the Year, for works released and available to the public between Nov. 1, 2023, and Oct. 31, 2024. The Outreach Resources of the Year honors resources that specifically focus on outreach in areas including evangelism, apologetics, compassionate service and cross-cultural ministry.

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Agents speak on the state of BIPOC representation in Christian books

Publishers Weekly — In the aftermath of the murder of George Floyd and the racial reckoning that followed, BIPOC literary agents expressed optimism and noted a “significant increase in interest—and deals—with Christian publishers.” But with the passage of time, agents are now moderating their outlook.

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PubU attendees will have early access to online programming: 7 sessions and 1 data report

PubU attendees will receive early access to a series of online training, in addition to the onsite sessions offered in 5 publishing tracks plus a Children’s Book Summit.  Called Master Classes, the bank of pre-recorded sessions include four sessions by industry experts, two Focus webinars, an online Christian Market data presentation given by Kristen McLean at Leadership Summit in May, and Circana’s most recent Friday Facts Report on the Christian Market from September:

• Online Retail Analytics: How Changing Title Data Impacts Sales with Firebrand’s Joshua Tallent
• The Impact of the European Accessibility Act and the Updated ADA Title II Regulations on Reflowable and Fixed Layout EPubs with Nord Compo’s Larry Bennett
• Colour Management with the team at Friesens – Paul Cibulka, Brandie Herrell, and Brad Schmidt
• Instant Purchasing in Multiple Channels: Reducing Cart Abandonment with Supadu’s Sarah Arbuthnot
• Reimagining the Retail Landscape with James Daunt, CEO of Barnes & Noble
• The Way Forward: How DEI is Shaping the Future of Publishing with Hachette’s Carrie Bloxson
• Forecasts and Opportunities in Christian Publishing with Circana’s Kristen McLean
• Snapshot on the Christian Market: A Circana Books Report, September 2024

Held on November 13-14 outside Chicago at the Downers Grove DoubleTree Hilton Conference Center, PubU features tracks in Editorial, Marketing, Publicity, Production & Operations, Design, and includes the Children’s Book Summit or option to attend the Art of Writing conference, along with access to numerous pre-recorded master classes.

Learn more and register at ECPAPubU.org
Register five and get the sixth person free.

Faith Words releases “Pray Bold” by Joel Osteen on October 6, 2024

“Pray Bold” by New York Times bestselling author Joel Osteen encourages readers to ask God for what they need, and to not be afraid of the miracles He has in store. The book includes reflective questions for group or individual study and 30 days of bold prayers.

Charisma House announces five October releases:

• “Vindicated” by Jennifer LeClaire, who once faced ten years in prison after being falsely accused, provides a timely message about shifting focus from earthly grievances to spiritual justice.
• “Shine Your Light,” by renowned storyteller and pastor Joakim Lundqvist, encourages readers to embrace their divine purpose and radiate God’s love through inspiring stories from Scripture.
• “The Secrets to Maintaining Your Deliverance” by deliverance pastor Alexander Pagani is the third installment of his deliverance series beginning with The Secrets to Deliverance and The Secrets to Generational Curses.
• “Exposing the Devil’s Playbook” by John Ramirez, a previous high-ranking member of the satanic church, helps believers discover why victory and purpose elude them.
• Kenza Haddock – a licensed and board-certified professional counselor –dives into the three forces that affect mental health in “The Three Enemies of Your Mental Health.”

Authors discuss the power of releasing hidden hurts on Jesus Calling Podcast

Pastor Joe Dobbins of Twin Rivers Church in Missouri shared he and his wife’s painful experiences with their church and the healing process that followed. Dobbins’ book “Hope After Church Hurt” is available from Chosen Books.  More…

Speaker, blogger, and podcaster Aimee Bryd opened up about her lifelong search for belonging in the church and what she learned through trials and painful hurts. Bryd’s book “The Hope In Our Scars” is available from Zondervan. More…