July 2, 2018 Edition
Industry News
P&R Publishing hires Dave Almack as acquisitions director
After an extensive search process, P&R Publishing has hired industry veteran and publishing leader Dave Almack to head up its acquisitions process. In this role, he will lead the P&R acquisitions group and serve on the P&R leadership team.
Read More...Publishing professionals to speak at Magazine Publishing Institute in Nairobi
Nine highly-respected Christian publishing professionals will serve as trainers in the Magazine Publishing Institute in Nairobi, Kenya, September 30 to October 6, 2018.
Read More...Milestones
Kregel title wins a 2018 INSPY Award
Kregel Publications is happy to announce that "A Trail of Crumbs: A Novel of the Great Depression" by Susie Finkbeiner has won the 2018 INSPY Award in general fiction.
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Dr. David Jeremiah joins Jesus Calling: Stories of Faith on Sunday Night
Dr. Jeremiah was the week’s guest on Jesus Calling: Stories of Faith, live on the Jesus Calling Facebook page Sunday night. The Pastor, author and teacher talked about God’s faithfulness—and how even through the challenges of life, God remains faithful. facebook.com/JesusCalling.
Pastor and author Johnny Baker celebrates recovery on a road to freedom
Pastor Johnny Baker is the pastor of Celebrate Recovery at Saddleback Church. As an adult child of an alcoholic who himself experienced addiction to alcohol, Johnny is passionate about breaking the cycle of dysfunction and pain by sharing his story and helping others find freedom through Christ. Johnny recently joined Jesus Calling podcast to also talk about his latest book, The Road to Freedom: Healing from Your Hurts, Hang-ups, and Habits (Zondervan, June 2018). facebook.com/JesusCalling.
Bible Gateway interviews Sam Chan, author of “Evangelism in a Skeptical World”
With the rise of Bible illiteracy and the view that the Bible is irrelevant, how does a Christian begin to communicate their love for Scripture and the gospel message it contains? Bible Gateway interviewed Dr. Sam Chan about his book, Evangelism in a Skeptical World: How to Make the Unbelievable News About Jesus More Believable (Zondervan, 2018).
Bible Gateway interviews Robert Morris, author of “Frequency”
Believers in Jesus Christ want to know how they can hear God’s voice. Does God speak? Is it like a radio host broadcasting his voice into the airwaves? Perhaps the question is, are we tuned into the right frequency? Bible Gateway interviewed Robert Morris about his book, Frequency: Tune in. Hear God. (Thomas Nelson, 2016).
Product News
Tyndale House Publishers announces innovative Print + Digital Bible
Tyndale House Publishers has announced that October 9, 2018, will be the release date for the highly anticipated Filament Bible NLT, a cutting-edge print + digital Bible. Several years in development, the Filament Bible NLT introduces a patent-pending print + digital setup that provides opportunities never before featured in a single Bible.
Read More...New York Times bestselling author Mike Huckabee to release new legacy book with Worthy Publishing in Fall 2018
Former Governor Mike Huckabee, TV host and bestselling author, is one of the most trusted conservative voices in American politics today. Now, Worthy Publishing is pleased to partner with him in releasing a new book this fall.
Read More...Gilead Publishing announces Fall 2018 titles; adds authors Cynthia Ruchti, Deborah Raney, Robin Caroll
Gilead Publishing has announced their new fall title lineup spanning a wide range of fiction, including highly anticipated work from well-established authors new to the Gilead family.
Read More...Other News
INDUSTRY
- Lysa TerKeurst Reups with Nelson
- Paraclete Signs a Double with children’s author Lisa M. Hendey
- Fortress Brings Bestselling Author's Book Back to Print Following Scandal
- Four New Books Combine Faith and Football
- Religion and Spirituality Books Preview: July 2018
- Memoirs of Faith Seek to Find the Right Path
- Leadership Ministries Worldwide releases book on honoring God in the workplace
- New Growth Press to release devotional for weary parents: "Parenting Kneeling Down, Not Standing Up"
PUBLISHING
- BISG is hosting free metadata summit on July 25 in Nashville
- NetGalley Launches Insights Blog
- Seoul International Book Fair 2018 sees North Korean books exhibited for the first time
- EU takes first step in passing controversial copyright law that could ‘censor the internet’
- In a new direct-to-consumer outreach effort, Simon & Schuster will promote books from all its imprints to book clubs
- HC Children’s partners with smart toy developer
- Amazon Works to Speed Pick-Ups
- Neuroscience research shows audiobooks are more emotionally engaging than film or TV
- PwC’s Global Entertainment & Media Outlook 2018-2022 Reveals Long-Term Trends