Iron Stream Media is thrilled to have Rose Among Thornes by Terrie Todd as a shortlisted finalist for the Word Awards in the following categories:
- Historical
- Best Book Cover
- Debra Fieguth Social Justice
We are blessed to have this book recognized by the Word Guild. The Word Awards celebrate excellence in the craft of Christian writing by Canadian writers. Winners will be announced in September.
About the Book
Forgiveness is the deadliest force on earth.
War might be raging overseas, but Rose Onishi is on track to fulfill her lifelong goal of becoming a concert pianist. When forced by her government to leave her beloved home in Vancouver and move to the Canadian prairie to work on the Thornes’ sugar beet farm, her dream fades to match the black dirt staining her callused hands. Though the Thorne family is kind, life is unbearably lonely. In hopes that it might win her the chance to play their piano, Rose agrees to write letters to their soldier son.
When Rusty Thorne joins the Canadian Army, he never imagines becoming a Japanese prisoner of war. Inside the camp, the faith his parents instilled is tested like never before. Though he begs God to help him not hate his brutal captors, Rusty can no longer even hear the Japanese language without revulsion. Only his rare letters from home sustain him—especially the brilliant notes from his mother’s charming helper, which the girl signs simply as “Rose.”
Will Rusty survive the war only to encounter the Japanese on his own doorstep? Can Rose overcome betrayal and open her heart? Or will the truth destroy the fragile bond their letters created?
Iron Stream Media derives its name from Proverbs 27:17, “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.”This sharpening describes the process of discipleship, one to another. Iron Stream Media provides a variety of solutions for churches, missionaries, and nonprofits that include in-depth Bible study curriculum, Christian book publishing, and consultative services. Iron Stream Media is the home of Iron Stream, Iron Stream Fiction, Iron Stream Harambee Press, Iron Stream Kids, and Brookstone Publishing Group. Through the popular Life Bible Study and Student Life Bible Study imprints, they also provide web-based, full-year, and short-term Bible study teaching plans as well as printed devotionals, Bibles, and discipleship curriculum.
Book Terrie Todd as a guest speaker or for book signings by contacting Kim McCulla at kim.mcculla@ironstreammedia.
A limited supply of giveaway copies is available for special events and interviews. Books can also be ordered through your distributor or through www.ironstreammedia.com.
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. Aug. 2022 – Zondervan, a division of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, announces the release of the first print editions of the New Revised Standard Version Bible, Updated Edition (NRSVue).
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 2022 —Thomas Nelson Bibles, a division of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, and bestselling authors Michael & Hayley DiMarco announce the release of The TEXT, a new Bible for students, young adults, and new believers.
BLOOMINGTON, MN (August 25, 2022)—On Ukraine’s Independence Day (August 24), Chosen Books—a division of Baker Publishing Group—announced the release of the first trade book covering personal “on the ground” accounts of the Ukraine–Russia conflict. Hope for Ukraine: Stories of Grit and Grace from the Front Lines of War offers part narrative and part wartime dispatch on the millions affected by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
August 2022 | WESTMONT, IL—James Bryan Smith has signed a contract with InterVarsity Press (IVP) to honor the life of his good friend Rich Mullins twenty-five years after Rich’s death with the release of a new edition of his devotional biography titled Rich Mullins: An Arrow Pointing to Heaven. The book will release on February 7, 2023.
NEW YORK – August 16, 2022 — FOX Nation, FOX News Media’s direct to consumer streaming service, is set to release its first original film, marking the platform’s entry into in-house movie production, announced John Finley, Executive Vice President of Development. On Thursday, September 1st, FOX Nation will premiere “The Shell Collector,” a feature film based on a bestselling title by author Nancy Naigle. Over the course of the next year, the streaming service will roll out three additional original films with the next release tied to the holiday season.
Bellingham, WA | August 29, 2022—Lexham Press and Anchor Distributors are pleased to announce a partnership. Effective August 26, Anchor Distributors will provide distribution and fulfillment services for Lexham Press. Anchor Distributors will be the exclusive, authorized distributor for the sale of Lexham titles to all Christian markets, all ABA trade bookstores/general market, and all other distributors nationwide.
“We are so pleased and excited to welcome Lexham Press back into the Anchor Distributors family of partner publishers,” says Karen Fulton, Director of Operations at Anchor Distributors. “We are confident that our warehousing and distribution services will assist them in expanding their reach in North America and beyond. Our dedicated distribution team delivers timely and accurate order processing capabilities from our expansive warehouse which will enable Lexham Press to provide the best possible customer service to their valued customers.
SPCK is pleased to announce that it will become the sole sales and distribution partner for Lexham Press in the UK and the European Union (EU). Lexham Press titles will be available from Wiley Distribution Services from 15th January 2023.
Memphis, TN, August 2022 – When acquisitions editor and author Hope Bolinger first started writing in high school, she realized there were very few opportunities for younger authors. She sought to change that.
Memphis, TN. August 2022 – It’s one thing for a publisher to release a steady stream of titles in its first year. But for nine authors to place and final in 16 different contests in the publishing industry? Almost unheard of. Enter End Game Press (EGP).
End Game Press continues to work hard to produce beautiful, meaningful books. By the end of 2023, EGP will have 45 books in the marketplace. Duerstock is hopeful that all future titles will also win awards, but more than anything, she is determined to publish books that make a great, positive impact in the world today.




