Ada, Mich. (September 12, 2024)—The American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) held their annual conference from September 5–7, concluding with an awards gala at the Hyatt Regency in New Orleans on September 7. During this event, the organization announced the recipients of the Carol Awards, which honor outstanding Christian fiction published in the previous year. Among the winners were three authors from Baker Publishing Group: Carrie Turansky, Christina Suzann Nelson, and Lynn H. Blackburn. Additionally, Bethany House author Dani Pettrey received recognition as Mentor of the Year.

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HISTORICAL ROMANCE

The Legacy of Longdale Manor by Carrie Turansky
Bethany House; September 26, 2023; ISBN 9780764241055; Ebook ISBN 9781493443710; $16.99; Paper
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Art historian Gwen Monroe is evaluating paintings at a British estate when she uncovers a connection to the father she never knew through a 100-year-old journal. In 1912, Charlotte Harper struggles with a painful family secret that she can only confess in her journal, which shatters her faith and leaves her wondering if she can ever trust in love again.

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MYSTERY/SUSPENSE/THRILLER

What Happens Next by Christina Suzann Nelson
Bethany House; January 17, 2023; ISBN 9780764240409; Ebook ISBN 9781493440689; $18.00; Paper
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Popular podcaster and ex-reporter Faith Byrne has made a name for herself telling stories of greatness after tragedy—but her real life does not mirror the stories she tells. When she’s asked to spotlight her childhood best friend’s missing person case on her podcast, she uncovers desperate secrets and must face the truth before she can move forward.

 

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ROMANTIC SUSPENSE

Under Fire by Lynn H. Blackburn (Defend and Protect #3)
Revell; March 7, 2023; ISBN 9780800737979; Ebook ISBN 9781493439676; $16.99; Paper
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Special Agent Tessa Reed left her demons in the past, but when she reconnects with USSS Agent Zane Thacker during a presidential fundraiser, one of those old adversaries comes to collect. These best friends must work together to protect the President and guard their own hearts.

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Baker Publishing Group offers their congratulations to all the Carol Award winners and would like to acknowledge the American Christian Fiction Writers for their ongoing support to inspirational fiction authors.

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

 

September 2024 | LISLE, IL—InterVarsity Press (IVP) has announced that its first Just Show Up Book Club (JSU) will kick off on October 29, 2024. In recognition of Native American Heritage Month in November, the first IVP Just Show Up book will be the First Nations Version: An Indigenous Bible Translation of the New Testament (FNV) by Terry M. Wildman. The FNV recounts the Creator’s Story—the Christian Scriptures—following the tradition of Native storytellers’ oral cultures.

The IVP JSU Book Club is made possible through a grant from the Grace and Mercy Foundation, an organization that partners with nonprofit organizations to promoting lifelong learning through JSU Book Clubs and the Public Reading of Scripture (PRS). The JSU Book Club is a book club without homework where people gather to read, listen, and discuss great books together.

“The mission of Grace and Mercy and the Just Show Up Book Club is also the mission of IVP. We both strive to get life-changing books into the hands of readers so they can read, discuss, and grow in their understanding of faith and the world around them,” said Terumi Echols, President and Publisher at IVP. “We are so grateful for their support in offering a format like the IVP Just Show Up Book Club that will bring people together to read and discuss transformative resources like the First Nations Version.”

The FNV is a dynamic equivalence translation of the New Testament that captures the simplicity, clarity, and beauty of Native storytellers in English, while remaining faithful to the original language of the Bible. The culmination of a rigorous five-year translation process, this new Bible translation is a collaboration between organizations like OneBook and Wycliffe Associates, Indigenous North Americans from over twenty-five different tribes, and a translation council that consisted of twelve Native North American elders, pastors, young adults, and men and women from different tribes and diverse geographic locations.

On September 3 the FNV also added a resource for children with Birth of the Chosen One: A First Nations Retelling of the Christmas Story. Featuring stunning Native American art, Birth of the Chosen One is a powerful picture book from IVP Kids that illuminates the Christmas story in a fresh and new way.

And in August 2025 IVP will release the Psalms-Proverbs edition of the FNV.

“The First Nations Version is a groundbreaking, fresh translation of the New Testament filled with vivid, evocative language and imagery,” said Al Hsu, IVP’s Associate Editorial Director, Trade. “We’re thrilled with how the FNV New Testament has been received and are excited to be developing the FNV Psalms and Proverbs as the sacred songs and words of the wisdomkeepers.”

Starting on October 29, the IVP JSU Book Club will focus its first seven-week reading plan on the FNV Gospel of Mark. The book club will meet online on Tuesdays from noon to 1 p.m. Central time.

IVP will also host book clubs in January and February that feature On Getting Out of Bed: The Burden and Gift of Living by Alan Noble (January) and Reading While Black: African American Biblical Interpretation as an Exercise in Hope by Esau McCaulley (February).

“We are excited to welcome people into the IVP JSU Book Club and into just a few of the impactful resources that make up the IVP library,” said Lori Neff, IVP Associate Director of Marketing and the host for the first IVP JSU Book Club. “We look forward to sharing together in both rich readings from the FNV and in rich discussion around this beautiful First Nations translation.”

Visit justshowup.ivpress.com to learn more and to sign up for the IVP JSU Book Club.

Contact:  Krista Clayton, kclayton@ivpress.com

NEW YORK, Sept. 13, 2024— Critics and fans alike are praising New York Times bestselling author Jonathan Cahn’s new global blockbuster, “The Dragon’s Prophecy: Israel, The Dark Resurrection, And the End of Days” (Charisma House) for the mind-blowing revelations about the realm of unseen forces determining the events of our times. “The Dragon’s Prophecy,” released on September 3, 2024, immediately rocketed to No. 1 on the New York Times Bestsellers List and Publishers Weekly List with more and more fans clamoring to get their copy of the book.

Additionally, upon release, Cahn went straight to No. 1 on Amazon in multiple categories and No. 2 in global sales of all books and genres.

While Cahn is known for revealing stunning mysteries, many from ancient times that lie behind the events of modern times, “The Dragon’s Prophecy” takes the revelations to an entirely new level and dimension and explains the mystery of evil and how to overcome a deadly future through the power of heaven.

In “The Dragon’s Prophecy,” Jonathan Cahn uncovers mysteries never before revealed including the Dark Resurrection, the Black Sabbath, the Prince of Persia, the Countdown of Days and much more, and how it all converges into “End of Days,” end-time prophecy and much more.

Cahn’s popularity among readers worldwide is unmatched. With the release of his previous eight New York Times Bestsellers, multitudes of new fans have embraced Cahn’s compelling messages and prophecies, in addition to the millions that are already heeding the warnings and prophecies outlined in his previous books over the past decade.

Cahn’s first book, “The Harbinger,” became an instant New York Times bestseller when it was published in 2012. His next seven books were also New York Times bestsellers: “The Mystery of the Shemitah,” “The Book of Mysteries,” “The Paradigm,” “The Oracle,” “The Harbinger II,” “The Return of The Gods” and “The Josiah Manifesto.” Along with Billy Graham, Cahn was named one of the top 40 spiritual leaders of the past 40 years who has radically impacted the world.

“The Dragon’s Prophecy: Israel, the Dark Resurrection, and the End of Days,” by Jonathan Cahn unlocks mind-blowing revelations and what lies in store for the future, leaving readers to discern our world in an entirely new way.

CONTACT:  Jeff Tolson, 610-584-1096, media@hamiltonstrategies.com

September 13, 2024-–GRAND RAPIDS, MI–Four Kregel titles were named finalists for the 2024 Christy Awards. Finalists were announced via webcast on September 12 and included thirty-three finalists across nine fiction categories.

The Rhythm of Fractured Grace by Amanda Wen is a finalist in the Contemporary Romance category; 8 Down by Kimberley Woodhouse is a finalist in the Mystery/Suspense/Thriller category; “Beauty Bright” by Cara Putman, a novella within We Three Kings, is a finalist in the Short Form category; “Star of Wonder” by Crystal Caudill, a novella within We Three Kings, is a finalist in the Short Form category.

The winners in each category will be announced on November 14 at the Christy Award Gala at 7 p.m. held in Downers Grove, Illinois, at the DoubleTree Conference Center. The full list of finalists can be found here.

The Christy Award® is the foremost award honoring and promoting excellence in Christian fiction since 1999 and is named for Catherine Marshall’s novel Christy, which has sold over 10 million copies since its publication in 1967. ECPA assumed ownership and administration of the award in 2017 to focus and grow the unique opportunity of fiction in Christian publishing.

Kregel Publications is an evangelical Christian publisher that aims to develop and distribute–with integrity and excellence–trusted, biblically based resources that lead individuals to know and serve Jesus Christ.

Wheaton, IL September 9, 2024 – Christianity Today announces the public phase of the first comprehensive campaign in its 68-year history. Named The One Kingdom Campaign, this bold and hopeful vision seeks to raise $28 million through 2026, its 70^th anniversary, and will guide the next season of kingdom-focused ministry.

Through elevating the stories and ideas of the kingdom of God in various media, formats, and innovative programs, CT’s One Kingdom Campaign endeavors to reenchant the Church with Christ and his kingdom, recast a captivating vision of what it means to follow Jesus in our time, and regather a community around that vision.

President and CEO Timothy Dalrymple shares, “Christianity Today exists to help all people love Christ and his kingdom. These are challenging times for the Church. It can be hard to find our way. Our hope and prayer is that The One Kingdom Campaign helps believers unite across continents, across generations, and across the dividing lines of our culture. We want to help the Church remember its first love and cast once again a compelling and capacious vision of what it looks like to follow Christ wholeheartedly and sacrificially.”

The campaign funds three strategic initiatives. The Global Initiative dramatically expands CT’s footprint to lift up the stories and ideas of believers around the world. The Next Gen Initiative supports the ministry’s growth in new media to show younger generations how beautiful it can be to follow Jesus. And the Big Tent Initiative seeks to better represent the diversity of the North American church and model charitable conversation across our differences.

Cory Whitehead, Vice President of Mission Advancement, says, “The campaign commenced a quiet phase of private conversations in 2023. Through the generosity of God and close partners to the ministry, we are deeply humbled that The One Kingdom Campaign already has commitments of over $18.6 million—67 percent of the campaign goal. We have seen full support from the Board of Trustees, new partners who are passionate about the bold vision and direction, and forward-thinking institutional foundations that see the important and enduring voice of CT.”

With the early commitments, many components of The One Kingdom Campaign have already been set into motion. For example, through the Campaign, CT has already:

• Planted numerous new global editors, native or fluent in the relevant languages and cultures, to elevate the stories of the global Church.
• Evolved CT’s brand and technology to reach new audiences and generations more effectively, with the recent print magazine and website redesigns.
• Launched the Next Gen Accelerator, a Fellowship for ages 18-26 that equips the next generation of Christian leaders, storytellers, and artists.
• Expanded the Public Theology Project, platforming voices that model a healthy Christian engagement with the culture.

Lauren Green McAfee and Bob Doll, Christianity Today Trustees and Campaign Co-Chairs, added, “We see God shaping exciting conversations, important partnerships, and growing audiences through The One Kingdom Campaign and its three initiatives. We see progress already, and we want to nurture and support what God is already doing so this campaign might advance the kingdom of God.”

More information about The One Kingdom vision—what it includes and how to partner—is available at OneKingdom.ChristianityToday.com.

About Christianity Today
Reaching 40 million people across the world through a variety of acclaimed and award-winning digital and print media, Christianity Today elevates the stories and ideas of the kingdom of God with a vision of a Church more faithful to Christ and the world more drawn to him.

Contact:  Cory Whitehead, Vice President of Mission Advancement, 630.384.7223, cwhitehead@christianitytoday.com

American Christian Fiction Writers is pleased to announce the 2024 award winners.  The awards were presented Saturday, September 7th at the annual ACFW Gala, which was held in New Orleans, Louisiana. American Christian Fiction Writers is a professional organization devoted to the craft of Christian Fiction, and helping writers expand their knowledge of the publishing industry.

The winners are as follows:

• Lifetime Achievement Award – Deborah Raney
• Mentor of the Year – Dani Pettrey
• Agent of the Year – Kristy Cambron (Gardner Literary)
• Editor of the Year – Teresa Crumpton (AuthorSpark)
• Volunteer of the Year – Ian Acheson
• Martha Rogers Member Service Award – Linda Yezak

2024 Genesis Awards

• Contemporary – Deena Adams (The Cellophane Bridge)
• Historical – Carrie Hachadurian (A Few Lines to Say Hello)
• Historical Romance – Bailey Cornell (A Place for Grace)
• Mystery/Suspense/Thriller – J. A. Webb (Settlement)
• Novella – Erin Mifflin (Just As You Are)
• Romance – Jeanne Takenaka (The Innkeeper’s Second Chance)
• Romantic Suspense – Kelly Lobato (Parting Glass Lore)
• Speculative – Pat Schantz (Sword Asher)
• Young Adult – B. Anne Stevens (The Rabbits Foot: The Tales of Ella Strawberry, Book 1)

2024 Carol Awards

Contemporary
A Million Little Choices by Tamera Alexander
Tyndale House
Editor – Jerry Jenkins

Historical
Code Name Edelweiss by Stephanie Landsem
Tyndale House
Editor – Kathy Olson

Historical Romance
The Legacy of Longdale Manor – Carrie Turansky
Bethany House (Baker Publishing Group)
Editors – Jessica Sharpe and Jennifer Veilleux

Mystery/Suspense/Thriller
What Happens Next by Christina Suzann Nelson
Bethany House (Baker Publishing Group)
Editors – Rochelle Gloege and Jennifer Veilleux

Novella
Christmas Snowstorm Standoff by Sami A. Abrams
Sunrise Publishing
Editors – Lynette Eason and Susan May Warren

Romance
Memory Lane by Becky Wade
ACFW QIP (Qualified Independently Published)
Editor – Charlene Patterson

Romantic Suspense
Under Fire by Lynn H. Blackburn
Revell
Editors – Amy Ballor and Kelsey Bowen

Short Novel
Their Holiday Secret by Betsy St. Amant
Love Inspired (Harlequin)
Editors – Emily Rodmell and Caroline Timmings

Speculative
Of Sea and Smoke by Gillian Bronte Adams
Enclave Publishing (Oasis Family Media)
Editor – Lisa Laube

Young Adult
Sky of Seven Colors by Rachelle Nelson
Enclave Publishing (Oasis Family Media)
Editor – Lisa Laube

Debut Author
Dear Henry, Love Edith by Becca Kinzer
Tyndale House
Editor – Kathy Olson

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Media Contact:  Jeane Burgess – Tall Oak Media, 918-630-9695  – jeane@mytalloak.com
Website: acfw.com

September 2024 | LISLE, IL— A prolific and honored author of books for young readers, Mitali Perkins has signed a contract with IVP Kids for the Spring 2026 release of her book tentatively titled Big Changes, Fresh Starts: Praying the Beatitudes with Jesus.

Perkins is known for a long list of titles written for young readers, including You Bring the Distant Near (nominated for a National Book Award) and Rickshaw Girl (adapted into a film by Sleeperwave Productions), all of which explore crossing different kinds of borders. Her goal is to make readers laugh or cry, preferably both, as long as their hearts are widening.

Perkins says, “By the time I was 11, I’d lived in Ghana, Cameroon, London, New York and Mexico before settling in California just in time for middle school. Yep, I was the new kid again, in seventh grade, the year everybody barely makes it through.

”My biggest lifeline during those early years was story. Books were my rock, my stability, my safe place as I navigated the border between California suburbia and the Bengali culture of my traditional home.”

After studying political science at Stanford and public policy at U.C. Berkeley, Perkins taught in middle school, high school, and college. When she began to write fiction, she says, “my protagonists were often—not surprisingly—strong characters crossing all kinds of borders, seeking community, and promoting justice.”

In this first book with IVP Kids, Perkins helps children to pray the Beatitudes in times of change or stress.

Elissa Schauer, IVP Executive Editor and acquisitions editor for Perkins’s project, said, “We’re thrilled to have Mitali Perkins join the IVP Kids family! She’s brought a wonderful message for any child in the midst of the changes and challenges of life, be it a new school or new school year, or simply a new day: God is with us in these moments.”

Perkins was represented by Laura Rennert of Andrea Brown Literary, and this title includes world rights.

Contact: Krista Clayton, kclayton@ivpress.com

Colorado Springs, CO. (September 9, 2024) — Focus on the Family will release Hedges: 7 Ways to Love Your Wife and Protect Your Marriage, an updated edition of Hedges: Loving Your Marriage Enough to Protect It, originally released thirty-five years ago. Jerry B. Jenkins now offers new content to address current cultural and marital issues. With climbing divorce rates and infidelity a greater threat than ever, Jenkins continues to “plant hedges” to protect his marriage and encourages other husbands to do the same.

In the October 2024 release, readers will find out:

• why hedges are needed
• seven ways that Jerry Jenkins protects his marriage
• how hedges can help their families thrive
• how to craft their own hedges of protection using a helpful study guide

In reference to this exciting release, Larry Weeden, the editor-in-chief of book publishing at Focus on the Family, stated, “The safeguards around marriage presented in Jerry Jenkins’s Hedges: 7 Ways to Love Your Wife and Protect Your Marriage are more needed today than ever before. With fresh material on dealing with pornography and the addition of an in-depth study guide to facilitate personal reflection and powerful discussions with a small group or your spouse, this book will help men of all ages take positive, effective steps toward a healthier, safer marriage.”

Hedges | ISBN: 978-1-64607-128-9 | Softcover: $17.99 | October 1, 2024 | FocusOnTheFamily.com

Jerry B. Jenkins is the author of more than 195 books, including the bestselling Left Behind series—which was named among the 100 favorite novels by PBS in The Great American Read. His books have sold more than 71 million copies, including 21 New York Times bestsellers. He was inducted into the Colorado Authors’ Hall of Fame in 2019 and has appeared in Time, Reader’s Digest, Parade, Guideposts, Christianity Today, and dozens of other periodicals. Jerry has been awarded five honorary doctorates. He and his wife, Dianna, have three grown sons and eight grandchildren.

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 substantial portion of annual revenue—millions of dollars per year—through corporate donations and the work of Tyndale House Foundation. With every book purchased, Tyndale readers help meet the physical and spiritual needs of people around the world.

Focus on the Family, which reaches about 38 million people in 120 countries, is a global faith-based ministry that helps families thrive in Christ. Tyndale House Publishers is pleased to partner with Focus on the Family to help provide trusted resources for strengthening believers in their faith and sharing the gospel; building resilient marriages that reflect God’s design; equipping parents to raise their children with a thriving faith; advocating for the preborn, orphaned, and life at every stage; and engaging the culture through a biblical worldview. Visit Focus at FocusOnTheFamily.com or on Facebook or X.

For more information or for media inquiries:  Contact Zoe Jethani, zoejethani@tyndale.com.

With over 2.5 million downloads on her popular podcast Talk To Me, as well as with her wide-reaching blog, Debra Fileta, the author of several bestsellers—including Reset—urges those who are weary, burned out from the daily grind, or feeling increasingly anxious about the state of the world to focus on their “soul care” for renewed purpose and a more abundant life. 

Relationship counselor Fileta (Reset) offers an energetic invitation for Christians to adopt “rhythms and practices that fuel and feed and strengthen…the deepest parts of who we are.” Fileta persuasively reassures readers that caring for one’s body and mind can be holy…Christians will find plenty of inspiration here.  –Publishers Weekly

(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) — A recent poll by the American Psychiatric Association reports that anxiety levels are rising year after year, and that 3 in 4 adults in 2024 are dealing with anxiety about the economy or the upcoming presidential election. Not only that, but according to the 2024 Global Talent Trends report, 80 percent of employees are at risk of burnout, and 40 percent blame exhaustion as a contributing factor; yet less than 50 percent of employers integrate well-being into their approach to work. And Christians are not exempt. America’s productivity-obsessed culture – even within the church and ministry environments – is wearing people down.

Enter renowned psychotherapist Debra Fileta with her latest book, Soul Care: Find Life-Giving Rhythms, Live Restored, Avoid Burnout, and Discover Unspeakable Joy (9/3/24, Harvest House). This biblically oriented title is a salve for stressed-out readers that focuses on acknowledging physical and emotional needs and tending to our overall well-being for a wiser and better-balanced way of life.

Fileta, a licensed professional counselor and author of four previous bestselling books, is a sought-after voice on mental and emotional health, relationships, identity, and personal development. Concerned with the pace at which people are living, she explains, “No matter what kind of person you are, we all have an emotional tank that needs filling. We all have an emotional capacity that we need to be acutely aware of in order to avoid burnout, depression, anxiety, and significant emotional crisis. We all have a responsibility to stay filled in order to live a peace-filled, thriving, joyful life.” She adds, “We’ve come to live in a place of emptiness rather than fullness. Or maybe, just maybe, we’ve never actually learned how to fill up. We’ve never learned how to truly care for our souls.”

Within the pages of this book, Fileta discusses six highly applicable, life-giving rhythms reflected in the life of Jesus that readers can integrate into their daily routines to reinvigorate their physical and spiritual health:

• Nourish
• Rest
• Connect
• Protect
• Savor
• Tune In

Along the way, she helps those who are running on empty to stop, observe, and adjust their actions, their motivations, and their mindset.

Combining her clinical and relational expertise with personal anecdotes, Fileta compassionately guides readers in filling up at soul level and regaining the balance they’ve lost. Her application of scriptural principles and examples establishes the tried-and-true value of these actions. And her ability to both translate powerful concepts and her knowledge into practical action steps gives her readers a strong handhold for understanding their internal world and taking wiser steps to care for themselves from the inside out.

In one chapter titled “It Might Not Be a Demon,” she recalls waking up one morning with an unexplained, elevated heart rate while out of town on a ministry trip. Some Christians would automatically attribute this to a spiritual attack; however, Fileta realized that part of the issue was simply that she was dehydrated. “I believe in spiritual warfare.” she says “But sometimes we overspiritualize our situation instead of seeing our role and responsibility in it…We can protect our spirits by putting on the full armor of God, and we can also protect our bodies by being alert and taking care of ourselves in the best ways we can.”

Soul Care will find an audience among the many who have experienced (or are experiencing) emptiness, exhaustion, or who feel off-balance due to the unforgiving pace of modern life—but it’s especially pertinent for people in service roles such as pastors, parents, ministry leaders, youth workers, caregivers, and medical professionals who may find it difficult to carve out time to tend to their own needs. “Jesus understood and honored the limitations of His body. He knew His human body had limits…He was acutely aware of how His body felt,” writes Fileta. “John 4:6 tells us Jesus was wearied by His journey.” This book provides a roadmap for similarly checking in on oneself and making space for one’s soul to thrive.

“Soul Care isn’t just another self-help book,” writes renowned speaker, author, and pastor Tim Timberlake. “It’s a lifeline, an invitation to rediscover the rhythms that make you whole and connected to your most authentic self. It’s a call to embrace the wisdom of the ages and integrate it into your modern, fast-paced life. It explores the delicate balance between the spiritual and the physical, the profound and the practical, and the eternal and the everyday.”

Readers who are overstimulated, overwhelmed, and overscheduled will find practical guidance for restoring their well-being, backed by clinical psychology and timeless wisdom. They will walk away with:

• Six biblically based, life-giving rhythms to integrate into their daily routines
• A multi-page self-assessment for determining their level of “soul health”
• A sense of hope as they learn to observe their internal world and make positive changes
• A roadmap for recognizing limits and preventing burnout
• A path to follow for discovering an authentic, abundant life

“In a world that often emphasizes ‘more’ and ‘faster,’ this book invites you to consider the counterintuitive power of ‘less’ and ‘slower,’” says Timberlake. “It’s a call to reconnect with your true self, embrace the rhythms that nurture your soul, and ultimately experience the peace and fulfillment that come from aligning your physical and spiritual well-being.”

Soul Care: Find Life-Giving Rhythms, Live Restored, Avoid Burnout, and Discover Unspeakable Joy will be available everywhere books are sold on September 3, 2024. Learn more at www.DebraFileta.com. Follow Debra Fileta on social media at @debrafileta on Instagram, on Facebook at True Love Dates, and @debrafileta on Threads, and Talk to Me: The Debra Fileta Podcast.

DEBRA FILETA (MA, LPC) is a licensed professional counselor, national speaker, and the founder of the Debra Fileta Counselors Network. She is also the author of numerous bestselling books including Are You Really OK? and Reset. Through her popular blog (TrueLoveDates.com) and her hotline-style podcast, she shares the message that healthy people make healthy relationships. Debra and her husband, John, have been happily married for 17 years and have four amazing children.

ABOUT THE PUBLISHER:
Harvest House Publishers, a Christian publishing company based in Eugene, Oregon, publishes more than 100 books per year and carries a strong backlist offering more than 1,500 titles. Over 145 million Harvest House books have been sold worldwide through diverse distribution channels, and additional millions have sold in more than 75 languages.

NASHVILLE, Tenn., August 2024—Zondervan Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, proudly announces that New York Times bestselling author Rachel Macy Stafford’s Only Love Today (9780310346746) has surpassed 100,000 copies sold across print, digital and audio formats.

Webster Younce, vice president and publisher of Zondervan Books, remarked, “Surpassing 100,000 copies sold is a reflection of Rachel Macy Stafford’s ongoing ability to inspire and encourage readers. Only Love Today meets a deep, urgent and abiding need, and Zondervan is delighted to be a partner in bringing its vital message to all who will benefit from it.”

Only Love Today is a seasonal devotional that provides daily motivation for living a more connected and heart-centered life. Known to many as the Hands Free Mama, Stafford advocates for embracing the meaningful moments in everyday life. Her collection of inspiring reflections is organized around the seasons of life—offering surrender in autumn, hope in winter, and renewal in spring and summer. Only Love Today offers readers enduring support and reminders of their inherent wisdom, guiding them towards clarity amid conflict, unity in division, faith amid doubt, rest for weary souls and a renewed focus on what truly matters.

Rachel Macy Stafford, acclaimed for her sincere approach to life’s challenges, encourages readers to focus on what truly matters. Additional books by Stafford include Hands Free Mama (2014), Hands Free Life (2015), Live Love Now (2020) and Soul Shift (2023). Her work has been widely recognized, appearing in leading media outlets like Good Housekeeping, Scary Mommy, Time Ideas, USA Today and more.

For more information or for media inquiries, please contact Amanda Woods at amanda.woods@harpercollins.com.

Rachel Macy Stafford is a writer with one goal: to help people choose love as much as humanly possible. She is the New York Times bestselling author of Hands Free Mama, Hands Free Life, and Only Love Today; a certified special education teacher with a Master’s Degree in education; an in-demand speaker; and a beloved blogger who inspires millions in her weekly blog posts at handsfreemama.com and through her supportive Facebook community, The Hands Free Revolution. 

Zondervan is a HarperCollins company and part of HarperCollins Christian Publishing. Zondervan is a world leading publisher and provider of Christian communications. The company’s products are sold worldwide and translated into nearly 200 languages.

Contact:  Amanda Woods, Director of Publicity | Zondervan Books, HarperCollins Christian Publishing
Amanda.Woods@HarperCollins.com