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Toni Shiloh wins inaugural Christy Amplify Award for Christian Fiction

November 21, 2022 by Sheri Toomb

Bloomington, Minn. (November 18, 2022)—Bethany House, a division of Baker Publishing Group, is pleased to announce that the Evangelical Christian Publishing Association (ECPA) has selected Toni Shiloh as the winner of the inaugural Christy Amplify Award for Christian Fiction for her 2022 novel, In Search of a Prince. The award presentation took place on November 17 during the annual Christy Award Gala at ECPA’s PubU Conference in Nashville, Tennessee.

In Search of a Prince by Toni Shiloh
(Bethany House; February 1, 2022; ISBN 9780764238956; Paper. $15.99)
Brielle Adebayo’s simple life unravels when she discovers she is a princess in the African kingdom of Ọlọrọ Ilé and must immediately assume her royal position. Brielle comes to love the island’s culture and studies the language with her handsome tutor. But when her political rivals force her to make a difficult choice, a wrong decision could change her life.

“I am absolutely floored and humbled to win the Amplify Award,” said Bethany House author Toni Shiloh. “When I dreamed and wrote In Search of a Prince, it was with the hope that it would give representation to the many women who dreamed of being a princess and never saw one that looked like them—and for them to ultimately realize we are beloved daughters of the King of Kings.”

Offered this year for the first time, the Christy Amplify Award for Christian Fiction is intended to elevate and recognize BIPOC stories and their authors in the Christy Award program, and to raise awareness of the Christy Award opportunity among Christian fiction authors who identify as members of an ethnic minority and have used that experience in their storytelling.

“Our judges agreed that it was hard not to be overtaken by the superb storytelling, world-building, and character development that Shiloh mastered with seemingly extraordinary ease and flow,” said program consultant and presenter of the award, Jevon Bolden. “We found it to be an outstanding representation of literary excellence and an authentic ‘own voices’ story that stood out in every way. We find it a unique privilege, as an ethnically diverse judge panel, to contribute toward a deeper read of books by BIPOC authors, and we look forward to continuing to amplify their voices and stories.”

Bethany House acquisitions editor Jessica Sharpe shared her thoughts as well: “We are so thrilled for Toni! She is such an active and supportive part of our publishing community, so for her to be the very first winner of the Amplify Award is so meaningful and well-deserved. Her heart and soul—and her books—are dedicated to amplifying not only BIPOC voices but also the Good News of the love of God. We are honored to have her as part of our publishing family.”

Toni Shiloh is a wife, mom, and multi-published Christian contemporary romance author. Her novel In Search of a Prince has been praised by OprahDaily.com, Popsugar, Library Journal, and Booklist, and is a Parable bestseller. Her books have been finalists for the HOLT Medallion and the Selah Award. As a member of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW), Toni loves connecting with readers and authors alike via social media and at ToniShiloh.com.

ECPA is the association of Christian publishers who work together to strengthen and lead the industry through connection, education, and resources. ECPA’s mission is to equip their members so they can more effectively make the Christian message widely known, and the Christy Awards were established by ECPA in 1999 to acknowledge the value and impact of the novel of faith in contemporary culture. The award is named for Catherine Marshall’s novel, Christy, which has sold over 10 million copies since its publication in 1967. Today, the Christys continue to be the foremost award honoring and promoting excellence in Christian fiction. For the complete list of this year’s winners, please visit: https://www.christyawards.com/finalists-winners.html.

Bethany House, a division of Baker Publishing Group, is part of the largest independent Christian book publisher and seeks to uplift readers’ families, faith, and free time with our library of industry-leading fiction and bestselling Christ-centered nonfiction.

Contact: Anne Van Solkema, (616) 676-9185 x152, avansolkema@bakerpublishinggroup.com

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Baker Publishing Group authors win seven Christy Awards, including Book of the Year and the Amplify Award

November 21, 2022 by Sheri Toomb

Ada, Mich. (November 18, 2022)—On Thursday, November 17, the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association (ECPA) announced the 2022 Christy Award winners at a gala held at Lipscomb University’s George Shinn Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Approximately 150 publishers, authors, and fiction fans gathered to celebrate this momentous occasion.

Six Baker Publishing Group authors were recipients of this prestigious award, including Amanda Cox, whose novel The Secret Keepers of Old Depot Grocery (Revell; ISBN 9780800737412; ebook ISBN 9781493431830; $15.99) won both the General Fiction award and the 2022 Christy Book of the Year award. This is the first time in the Christy Award’s history that an author has won consecutive Book of the Year awards. Cox’s debut novel, The Edge of Belonging, won the First Novel award and the Book of the Year award in 2021.

Toni Shiloh’s novel In Search of a Prince (Bethany House; ISBN 9780764238956; ebook ISBN 9781493436033; $15.99) won the new Amplify Award, which was “created by publishers and agents to elevate and recognize under-represented ethnic stories of excellence, and their authors.” Program consultant Jevon Bolden, who presented the award to Shiloh, stated, “Our judges agreed that it was hard not to be overtaken by the superb storytelling, world-building, and character development that Shiloh mastered with seemingly extraordinary ease and flow. We found it to be an outstanding representation of literary excellence and an authentic ‘own voices’ story that stood out in every way. We find it a unique privilege, as an ethnically diverse judge panel, to contribute toward a deeper read of books by BIPOC authors and look forward to continuing to amplify their voices and stories.”

Additional Christy Award winners for Baker Publishing Group include:

CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE

All That Really Matters by Nicole Deese (Bethany House; ISBN 9780764234965; ebook ISBN 9781493429929; $16.99)

Molly McKenzie has made social media influencing a lucrative career, but nailing a TV show means proving she’s as good in real life as she is online. So she volunteers with a youth program. Challenged at every turn by the program director, Silas, and the kids’ struggles, she’s surprised by her growing attachment. Has her perfect life been imperfectly built?

 


HISTORICAL

Drawn by the Current by Jocelyn Green (Bethany House; ISBN 9780764233326; ebook ISBN 9781493435982; $15.99)

A birthday excursion turns deadly when the SS Eastland capsizes with insurance agent Olive Pierce and her best friend on board. After her escape, Olive discovers her friend is among the missing victims. When she begins investigating the accident, more setbacks arise. It will take all she has to overcome those who want to sabotage her search for the truth.

 

 

 


HISTORICAL ROMANCE

Until Leaves Fall in Paris by Sarah Sundin (Revell; ISBN 9780800736378; ebook ISBN 9781493434152; $15.99 )

When the Nazis march into Paris, an American woman uses her bookstore to aid the resistance, while a businessman chooses to sell his products to Germany—and send vital information home to the US. Can they work together for the higher good, or will it cost them everything they love?

 


SHORT FORM

A Texas Christmas Carol (in Under the Texas Mistletoe) by Karen Witemeyer (Bethany House; ISBN 9780764239311; ebook ISBN 9781493433681; $14.99)

A town’s wealthy, Scrooge-like bachelor finds his world invaded by a woman set on earning his donation for helping the local poor, and by the penetrating questions of three mysterious visitors.

Baker Publishing Group offers their congratulations to all of the Christy Award winners and would like to acknowledge the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association for administering the Christy Awards, which honors and promotes excellence in fiction.

 

Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group, publishes books that help bring the Christian faith to everyday life. Whether through fiction, Christian living, self-help, marriage, family, or youth books, each Revell publication reflects relevance, integrity, and excellence.

Bethany House, a division of Baker Publishing Group, seeks to uplift readers’ families, faith, and free time with our library of industry-leading fiction and bestselling, Christ-centered nonfiction.

Contact: Karen Steele, (616)676-9185 x100, ksteele@bakerpublishinggroup.com

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Charisma House releases book on fasting by president of Total Life Coach Tammy Hotsenpiller

November 14, 2022 by Sheri Toomb

President of Total Life Coach, Founder of Women of Influence, and Senior Pastor of Influence Church, Tammy Hotsenpiller, Shares How to Unlock the Power of Fasting for Miraculous Breakthroughs in New Book

Lake Mary, Fla. – Do Christians believe miracles still exist today? Do they believe they can actually experience a miracle? Many believers practice biblical fasting as a way to have God answer their prayers, but do they realize that fasting can actually bring about miraculous breakthroughs?

President of Total Life Coach, Founder of Women of Influence, and Senior Pastor of Influence Church, Tammy Hotsenpiller, bases her new book, Fasting for Miracles: A 21-Day Journey to Seeing Faith Become Reality (Charisma House, ISBN-13: 978-1-63641-174-3), on the Scripture verse Mark 9:29 that says some things only happen through prayer and fasting. The certified personal life coach and pastor takes readers step-by-step through the power and discipline of fasting and teaches them how fasting will help exercise their faith to see breakthroughs and miracles.

“There’s so much power in the name of God and breakthrough in fasting with God. It has been such a benefit in my spiritual walk to learn the names of God and embrace His attributes,” says Tammy. Watch her full message about her new book here.

Though there are over 150 miracles in the Bible, for the purpose of this book, Tammy focuses on miracles that illuminate the relationship between miracles and fasting. “When Jesus was in the wilderness for forty days he fasted for His breakthrough and His miracle,” she writes. “Moses—when he went up on Mount Sinai, he fasted for forty days for his breakthrough. Esther, Nehemiah, Ezra, they all fasted for their breakthrough, for their miracle.” Her examples illustrate how some of the greatest figures of the Bible all experienced their breakthroughs after they spent time fasting.

As readers walk through their fast using this three-week curriculum, they will gain a biblical understanding of the power of fasting and be stirred to raise their level of expectation and believe God to do the miraculous in their lives. Tammy shares how fasting is one of the most essential ways for Christians to experience the power of God, cut through their circumstances, and turn things around for their good. “This is how it is when we’re walking with God,” she writes. “The fires of life often prove to be the testing ground for our miracle.”

The study is in three weekly sections: the Miracles in the Lives of Moses, Joshua, and Hannah, Miracles in the Lives of Elijah and Elisha, and Miracles in the Lives of Jesus and His Disciples. Daily sessions focus on two passages in scripture. First, there is a ‘mediation on a miracle’ passage that helps readers understand that God still performs miracles in our lives today, followed by a ‘fasting’ passage that demonstrates how God uses fasting to bring about our miracles. Each day also includes a reflection, prayer, and journaling prompt to help readers apply what they are learning.

According to Tammy, accountability and partnership are the best ways to stay motivated and complete a fast. Her availability as a personal fasting coach each morning during the program by way of daily video episodes and access to the Influence Church prayer team provide an invaluable resource for guidance and encouragement along the 21-day journey. Tammy and Charisma House have also launched a companion YouVersion plan, “How To Fast For Your Miracle,” which introduces the discipline of Biblical fasting in preparation for the coming book release.

Tammy’s hope is that this practical resource will help readers gain a Biblical understanding of what fasting is for so they can experience the power of God’s supernatural touch and a deeper encounter with the Holy Spirit during their fast. “I cannot stress strongly enough that the basis of this book is not human achievement, human willpower, or human fortitude but the goodness of God, which shows us that we can let go of all the things we hold on to and trust Him fully,” she writes. “That is why fasting is such a powerful practice—it is a way of letting go and fully embracing a God who loves us completely!”

Alongside the launch of this book, Tammy is inviting churches and individuals to join her for the corporate Fasting For Miracles campaign and take the 21-day journey starting on January 21st, 2023. To find out more about the Fasting For Miracles corporate fast, visit www.tammyhotsenpiller.com

To find out more about the book, Fasting For Miracles, or to download a free chapter, visit www.charismahouse.com or www.tammyhotsenpiller.com.

Fasting For Miracles, published by Charisma House, releases on December 20, 2022, and is available online at MyCharismaShop.com and wherever Christian books are sold.

Tammy Hotsenpiller is an author, speaker, life coach, and leader of a national women’s movement. She has a passion for equipping others to embrace their natural abilities, personal passions, and spiritual gifts. She is the president of Total Life Coach, LLC, and the founder and executive director of Women of Influence. Hotsenpiller and her husband, Phil, are the cofounders of Influence Church in Anaheim Hills, California. They live in Orange County and are blessed with three children who have equally incredible spouses and seven grandchildren.

  • Fasting For Miracles EPK: here
  • Website: www.tammyhotsenpiller.com
  • Instagram: @tammyhotsenpiller
  • Facebook: @tammyhotsenpiller
  • YouTube: Tammy Hotsenpiller
  • Podcast: The Tammy Hotsenpiller Podcast

Title: Fasting For Miracles: A 21-Day Journey To Seeing Faith Become Reality | Retail: US $19.99 |
Release Date: December 20, 2022 | ISBN-13: 978-1-63641-174-3 | E-Book ISBN: 978-1-63641-175-0 |
Binding: Trade Paper | Size: 6” x 9” x 0.875” | Page Count: 336 | Hometown: Orange County, CA |
BISAC: RELIGION / Christian Living / Prayer, RELIGION / Christian Living /
Spiritual Growth, RELIGION / Christian Living / Personal Growth

To interview Tammy Hotsenpiller or for a review copy of Fasting For Miracles, please contact  Lklosterman@tkomarketing.net or chelsey@tkomarketing.net.

Media Contacts: TKO Publicity
Linda Klosterman, lklosterman@tkomarketing.net
Chelsey Dickson, chelsey@tkomarketing.net

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WaterBrook Acquires Madison Prewett Troutt

November 14, 2022 by Sheri Toomb

Laura Barker, publisher of WaterBrook & Multnomah, signed world rights for social media influencer Madison Prewett Troutt’s The Love Everybody Wants (WaterBrook), with Susan Tjaden editing, from Esther Fedorkevich of The Fedd Agency.

Slated for publication in September 2023, the book shows readers how to move past shallow cultural ideas of romance to discover how a secure identity and thriving faith can position them for healthy relationships. Madi is a speaker and social media influencer known for her prior bestselling title Made for This Moment and as a Season 24 finalist on The Bachelor.

Rights queries: Denise Cronin, decronin@prh.com

WaterBrook is an imprint of the Random House Group, a division of Penguin Random House, LLC.

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WaterBrook’s bestselling middle grade series releasing as animated series

November 14, 2022 by Sheri Toomb

#1 Largest Crowdfunded Animated Family Series, WINGFEATHER SAGA Announces Season One Premiere, Releases Series Featurette

Distributed by Angel Studios, the Epic Fantasy Animated Series from VeggieTales and Dreamworks Veteran J. Chris Wall—Based on the Bestselling Wingfeather Saga Book Series from Author Andrew Peterson—Premiering on Angel Studios App December 2nd

(Provo, UT—October 27, 2022) The Wingfeather Saga, an animated TV show based on the bestselling fantasy book series by Andrew Peterson, is announcing the premiere of season one and releasing a featurette on the project. Distributed by Angel Studios, The Wingfeather Saga features a renowned cast, like JODI BENSON (Disney’s THE LITTLE MERMAID), KEVIN MCNALLY (PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN), HENRY IAN CUSICK (Lost, The 100), and others. The new show will officially launch for free December 2nd on the Angel Studios app and has released a special featurette today.

“We set out to bring this epic and whimsical story to life in an authentic and hand-crafted way. This pursuit led to developing a unique paint-motion visual style for the series that is breathtaking and breaks new ground in CGI animation,” said J. Chris Wall, EP and Showrunner of The Wingfeather Saga.

“When I started writing these books, I wanted to make something my ten-year-old self would have loved,” said Andrew Peterson, EP and author of the book series. “Seeing this sweeping, redemptive adventure on the screen has made that inner kid even happier, and I can’t wait for families to experience it together.”

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Neal Harmon, CEO and Co-Founder of Angel Studios, said, “Families everywhere yearn to experience an epic adventure together, particularly one that brings truth into clear focus.  That was obvious to us when 10k angel investors helped make The Wingfeather Saga a reality, and now Angel Studios is delighted to bring the inaugural season to your home.”

The Wingfeather Saga is an animated series based on the award-winning, bestselling novels by the same name, and remains the #1 crowdfunded animated family series. The story features rich fantasy, deep magic, whimsical characters, and was created by a team of veteran artists hailing from studios like Pixar, Dreamworks Animation, Disney, Valve and Blue Sky. Produced by Nashville, TN-based animation studio Shining Isle Productions. The Wingfeather series delivers an innovative and proprietary “paint-motion” CGI animation rendering technique using Unreal Engine.

How to Watch Season 1:
Go to www.Angel.com/Wingfeather or download the Angel App on the Apple or Google Play stores

Wingfeather Season 1 Facts:

  • The Wingfeather Saga launches on December 02, 2022
  • Wingfeather has crowdfunded $6.7 million so far, making it the #1 crowdfunded animated family show
  • The Wingfeather Saga is a best-selling, award-winning book series from Penguin Random House with more than 8,000 five-star reviews

About About Angel Studios
Angel Studios is the home of stories that amplify light. Through its platform, thousands of “Angel” investors choose which titles will be created, funded, and distributed. Angel Studios allows creators and audiences to form passionate communities around their creative projects, making the story behind the story as important as the final project itself. The studios’ first projects—The Chosen and Dry Bar Comedy—have earned billions of views around the world. Learn more at Angel.com

Contact: press@angel.com, (323)538-2130

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Nelson Books hires new directory of publicity, Lisa Beech

November 14, 2022 by Sheri Toomb

Nelson Books (a Thomas Nelson imprint) has hired Lisa Beech as the new director of publicity.  Lisa has a long history of cultivating relationships with authors and media that has resulted in coverage among top-tier media outlets.

With more than 15 years of book publicity experience, Lisa comes to Nelson Books from WaterBrook & Multnomah, having worked with a deep list of New York Times bestselling authors including Tim Tebow, Elisabeth Hasselbeck, Michael Todd, David Platt, John Mark Comer, Kyle Idleman, Katie Davis Majors, and Jordan Lee Dooley.

She has garnered national media attention on TODAY, Good Morning America, Fox & Friends, The View, Hannity, the Rachael Ray Show, Dr. Oz, TBN,700 Club, People, Cosmopolitan, Woman’s World, The School of Greatness with Lewis Howes, Making Space with Hoda Kotb, and more.

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Zondervan releases KJV Thompson Chain-Reference Bible

November 14, 2022 by Sheri Toomb

Grand Rapids, Mich., Nov. 2022 – Zondervan, a division of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, is proud to announce the release of Zondervan’s Thompson® Chain-Reference® Bible, Revised and Updated in the King James Version (KJV). This is the second updated and revised edition of a Thompson Chain-Reference Bible since Zondervan acquired the Bible line from Kirkbride Bible Company in 2020.

“We are honored to continue the legacy of the Thompson Chain-Reference Bible through the publication of this edition,” said Melinda Bouma, vice president and publisher of Bibles for Zondervan. “We are thrilled to introduce this timeless resource to loyal KJV readers. It is our hope that those who have loved the KJV TCR for decades will enjoy the updates we’ve made like easy-to-read page designs, completed chain references, beautiful illustrations, and the transition to the KJV Comfort Print® typeface. We hope these new editions will serve them well for many more years to come.”

With an acclaimed patented reference system, the Thompson Chain-Reference Bible is a well-recognized topical study Bible that has been in publication for more than 100 years. First published in 1908, it now contains more than 100,000 references, covering over 8,000 topics, making the chain-reference system an ideal tool for comprehensive topical study. The Thompson Chain-Reference Bible also offers a library of additional study resources that allows readers to interpret the Bible using related scripture passages rather than consulting a commentary.

The KJV Thompson Chain-Reference Bible is printed in the KJV Comfort Print typeface for easy reading. Expertly designed specifically to be used for the King James Version (KJV) text, Comfort Print offers an easier reading experience that complements the translation. This Bible also features a two-color design that preserves the original look of the chain-reference system, while making each page cleaner and easier to read.

Features:

  • Complete text of the King James Version (KJV)
  • Easy-to-understand chain-reference system with over 100,000 references
  • Alphabetical and numerical indexes highlight study materials for over 8,000 topics, each with its own topic number, for exhaustive topical study
  • An extensive study resource section includes biographical sketches, illustrated studies of the Bible, a concordance, Bible harmonies, and many other helpful study tools
  • Fresh, two-color page design
  • 66 book introductions
  • 16-page full-color map section with map index
  • Line-matched text for enhanced readability
  • Words of Jesus in red
  • Two double-sided satin ribbon markers, each 3/8-inch wide
  • Exclusive KJV Comfort Print typeface
  • Print size: 9.5

The KJV Thompson Chain-Reference Bible is available now.

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About Zondervan: Zondervan, a worldwide leading Christian publisher of books and Bibles, is part of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc. Its publications include a variety of Bible translations for all ages; books in different genres and subject areas for the general reader; curriculum for individual and group Bible study; books for children and young adults; academic resources including textbooks and reference books; ministry resources; and books on faith and culture. Zondervan is located in Grand Rapids, MI. For more information, visit www.zondervan.com.

Contact: Amy Bigler, Senior Public Relations Manager, amy.bigler@harpercollins.com 

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Crossway launches initiative to distribute 1 million Bibles to Christians in the Global South

November 14, 2022 by Sheri Toomb

WHEATON, Ill.—Crossway is pleased to announce the launch of an initiative with the goal of distributing one million English Standard Version (ESV) Bibles around the world. These Bibles will be provided to Christians in places of great need with distribution beginning in 2023.

While Bibles are easily accessible in the Western world, the same cannot be said about other places around the globe. An estimated 11 million church leaders in the Global South (Africa, Latin America, and Asia) lack access to proper biblical training and resources.[1]  Further, many communities do not have the infrastructure—or market—available to sustain the long-term distribution of Bibles at locally affordable prices.

By partnering with churches, ministry networks, and other organizations in the Global South, Crossway’s goal is to provide a personal copy of the Word of God to 1 million Christians who might otherwise not have access to their own Bibles.

“God’s Word is the most important treasure we could give,” says Randy Jahns, Crossway’s senior vice president of global ministry. “Our prayer is that each Bible provided will help a Christian grow in his or her faith and be equipped to teach and lead others. We pray that churches and families will be blessed and strengthened, for God’s glory alone.”

In the first phase of this ambitious project, Crossway is seeking to raise $500,000 by December 31, 2022, in order to distribute the first 100,000 Bibles to Christians in the Global South.

More information can be found at crossway.org/OneMillionBibles.

Founded in 1938, Crossway is a not-for-profit global Christian publishing ministry that publishes gospel-centered, Bible-based content to honor our Savior and serve his church. Crossway seeks to help people understand the all-encompassing implications of the gospel and the truth of God’s word—for all of life, for all eternity, and for the glory of God alone. Crossway is the global publisher of the ESV® (English Standard Version®) Bible, more than 1,000 Christian books, and an extensive list of gospel literature. For additional information, visit crossway.org.

Contact: Lauren Susanto, lsusanto@crossway.org, crossway.org

[1] Madson, Paul. Global Training Network, accessed August 29, 2022. https://gtn.org.

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Tyndale to release new children’s books by beloved author Dandi Daley Mackall along with new middle grade book by children’s pastor Jonathan Starrett

November 7, 2022 by Sheri Toomb

Carol Stream, Ill. (November 1, 2022) — Tyndale House Publishers (@tyndalehouse) will release three new children’s books by Dandi Daley Mackall in spring of 2023. A board book, Bedtime in the Barnyard, and a chapter book, Lucky for Winnie, will both release on March 7, 2023. Homesick Horse, another chapter book, will release on April 4, 2023. Tyndale is also releasing The Architect, a middle grade fiction book, slated for film production, by Jonathan Starrett on February 7, 2023.

A children’s favorite for decades, award-winning author Dandi Daley Mackall’s new book Bedtime in the Barnyard will delight young audiences. The rhyming board book has beautiful illustrations of baby farm animals preparing to go to sleep. This book is perfect for parents who want to tuck their children into bed while reading a captivating bedtime story.

Lucky for Winnie features Winnie Willis, the star of the bestselling Winnie the Horse Gentler series, which has sold more than half a million copies and taught kids around the world about faith, kindness, and horse training. In Lucky for Winnie, Winnie struggles with the temptation to cheat by tracing art for a contest, but she learns that her family loves her regardless of her artistic skills. Winnie, in turn, learns how to accept her horse regardless of the horse’s skills. This book is ideal for budding readers, and parents will appreciate the story’s important life lessons.

Also featuring Winnie Willis from the Horse Gentler series is Homesick Horse. In this book, Winnie helps a new horse overcome his fears. Although Buck initially hesitates to leave his home in the barn, Winnie teaches him that he can safely venture out into the world. Simultaneously, Winnie is afraid of a sleepover at her friend’s house. Winnie learns that she is with Jesus, no matter where she goes, which gives her the confidence to step out of her comfort zone.

The Architect is a middle grade book featuring a superhero and supervillain. This story follows a brave girl, Charlie, who confronts the evil in her city. A mysterious Architect who she has never seen speaks to her through the radio and gives her instructions on how to defeat the villain. Charlie wrestles with trusting and following a voice that is not familiar to her. The story is set in a dynamic city with steampunk themes and images that will excite middle grade readers. The author, Jonathan Starrett, is a children’s pastor, storyteller, and illustrator, and he used his set of skills to bring this story to life.


For more information or for media inquiries, please contact Keilah Jude at keilahjude@tyndale.com.

Bedtime in the Barnyard by Dandi Daley Mackall
ISBN: 978-1-4964-6162-9
Board Book: $8.99
March 7, 2023

Lucky for Winnie by Dandi Daley Mackall
ISBN: 978-1-4964-6155-1
Softcover: $6.99
March 7, 2023

Homesick Horse by Dandi Daley Mackall
ISBN: 978-1-4964-6151-3
Softcover: $6.99
April 4, 2023

The Architect by Jonathan Starrett
ISBN: 978-1-4964-6660-0
Hardcover: $19.99
February 7, 2023

Since its founding in 1962, Tyndale House Publishers has been a voice to trust for generations of readers. Today, Tyndale is one of the largest independent Christian publishers in the world. Tyndale’s mission is to make the Bible accessible to as many people as possible in language that they can relate and respond to. Tyndale publishes the Holy Bible, New Living Translation (NLT) and offers nonfiction books that equip readers with Christ-centered insight, counsel, and life-improving stories. In addition, Tyndale publishes fiction from fresh new voices and celebrated authors alike, capturing the imagination of millions of readers. With a deep understanding of the importance of nurturing future generations, Tyndale also publishes children’s products that make God’s Word and wisdom come alive. Tyndale’s independent status allows it to follow its founding model, giving a majority of annual revenue—more than $110 million throughout its history—to charitable missions. With every book purchased, Tyndale readers help meet the physical and spiritual needs of people around the world.  Tyndale.com

Contact: Keilah Jude, keilahjude@tyndale.com, 630.784.5088

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MetaComet® Systems sets new security standards with SOC 2 Type ll compliance

November 7, 2022 by Sheri Toomb

Exacting certification validates industry-leading data protection on behalf of MetaComet’s established and future clients.

November 1, 2022 — MetaComet Systems, the global experts in royalty management solutions, announces today that it has achieved official SOC 2 Type II security compliance—proof of the exceptional level of security standards it delivers for its clients.

The certification is in accordance with American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) standards for SOC for Service Organizations, also known as SSAE 18. Reaching this demanding level is an important third-party validation of MetaComet’s ongoing commitment to protecting the data of its partners around the world with enterprise-level security.

SOC 2 Type II certification follows a detailed audit by Prescient Assurance, a leader in security and compliance attestation for business-to-business (B2B) and Software as a Service (SAAS) companies worldwide. It substantiates MetaComet’s extensive work in areas including secure lifetime development lifecycle principles, exhaustive testing of all services, complete customer isolation within a cutting-edge cloud architecture and the vetting and training of all employees.

David Marlin, President of MetaComet Systems, said: “Data security has been a top priority and core value for MetaComet ever since our creation, so we are very proud to have achieved the demanding standards of this accreditation. It confirms to our valued clients that we manage their data with the utmost care and assures them that the trust they place in us is justified. We remain committed to vigilance and constant improvement in our protection, and to leading our industry’s efforts to raise standards even higher.”

About MetaComet Systems
MetaComet Systems is a pioneering provider of royalty management solutions. It partners globally with close to 200 publishers to reduce time and labor spent on royalties, reduce the risk of error, improve business intelligence, and satisfy authors. MetaComet’s suite of secure, cloud-based tools are complemented by outstanding customer support. To discover more about how MetaComet makes royalty management simpler, faster, and better, visit metacomet.com.

For any further information please contact Patricia Lady, MetaComet Systems Marketing Manager, 413-287-6721 x 117 or email plady@metacomet.com.

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