The 2023 Maggie Awards announced finalists in all categories on Monday, June 26, 2023.  Iron Stream Media’s Deadly Conclusion by Kathy Harris was named as a finalist in the Romantic Suspense category. The Maggies are a nationally recognized, prestigious award presented by the Georgia Romance Writers (GRW).

GRW comprises more than 200 professional writers, many of whom are multi-published, work to promote the romance genre, and help unpublished authors hone their craft. They host multiple writers workshops throughout the year. The regional conference, Moonlight & Magnolias, will be held October 12–14, 2023, and will conclude with the Maggie Awards presentations on October 14.

About Deadly Conclusion

A Fast-Paced Suspense Book You Can’t Put Down

In the thrilling conclusion of the Deadly Secrets series, dog trainer Keely Lambert breaks in Titan, a new shepherd, during a rescue mission to find little Conner Wells. Aided by childhood friend Beau Gardner of the TBI and Conner’s uncle, Keely finds the boy deep inside Beaman Park.

But Conner is not all that Keely found. On the way back to the welcome center, she notices something sticking out of the dirt—the military dog tags of her father, who disappeared more than two decades before.

The discovery sets Keely on a hunt to unearth her father’s killer, only to be thwarted by multiple setbacks—the murder of Beau’s father, the kidnapping of her mother, and her kennel being set on fire in the middle of the night. After Keely is kidnapped herself, Beau leads a manhunt to find her before the outcome reaches a deadly conclusion.

Kathy Harris is an author by way of a “divine detour” into the Nashville entertainment business where she works as a marketing director. For several years, she freelanced entertainer biographies and wrote, as well as ghost wrote, news stories and columns for various music publications. She sold her first Christian nonfiction story in 2007. Her debut novel released in 2012.

 

Toronto/Palm Beach (June 2023) – Castle Quay Books is pleased to announce their new partnership agreement with international book distributor Anchor/Word Alive Distribution who will now provide sales, marketing and distribution services for their entire book line in the United States and Canada.

Anchor Distributors, located in New Kensington, Pennsylvania and their Canadian subsidiary arm Word Alive Inc. in Winnipeg, Manitoba, are a top distributor of Christian books and products to Christian markets, including retailers, online sellers, and churches.

“We are pleased to be working with Anchor/Word Alive Distribution in both the USA and Canada,” said Larry Willard, founder and CEO of Castle Quay Books. “We were looking for a prominent, reliable, quality provider of sales and distribution services for our imprint and we feel we have found it with Anchor/Word Alive.”

Jeremy Braun, managing director for Word Alive said, “We look forward to serving the customers of Castle Quay Books in Canada and are pleased to offer our strong network of retail and trade connections to allow us to meet the needs of the entire community.”

With the closing of Parasource Marketing and Distribution of Paris, Ontario, this past month, Castle Quay Books searched for the best possible replacement partner to work with. Greg Tombs, past President of Parasource noted that they had not experienced the hoped-for rebound after the pandemic, and combined with the continued decline in CBA Bookstore numbers, they were not able to continue their operation.

“We are glad to partner with Castle Quay Books to meet their distribution and fulfillment needs in North America,” said Karen Fulton, Director of Operations for Anchor Distributors. “Our location just south of the Canadian border coupled with a well-developed supply chain provides an excellent solution for Castle Quay Books to continue bringing their excellent message to the North American reader.

Castle Quay Books, is an imprint of Castle Quay Communications, and was founded in 2002 as an independent Canadian publishing imprint, dedicated to the advancement of the Canadian and American writing community with the purpose of developing and publishing high value, quality titles, by both established and new authors. Their mission is to find and promote quality messages that inform, challenge, inspire and uplift readers.

The initial focus of Castle Quay Books was on Christian subjects, but they now publish over 20 categories, including biographies, business, children’s stories, finance, family, gift books, inspiration, history, leadership, memoirs, non-fiction, popular culture issues, political issues, social justice issues, spiritual, teaching/self-help, teen, theological, women’s focus, leadership, all selected because of their high moral content and balanced quality message on a wide variety of subjects. Today their titles are available to readers world-wide in over 29 countries in hard copy, audio books and e-book formats.

Castle Quay Books (CQB) titles have been nominated for over 115 publishing awards by various groups in Canada, the UK and the USA and have won more than 61 top awards from those nominations.

Visit the Castle Quay Books website at www.castlequaybooks.com

For more information on this agreement or other topics contact:

• In Canada: Word Alive Customer Care, Ph. 800-665-1468, Email:  orderdesk@wordalive.ca
• In USA: Anchor Distribution Dept., Ph. 800-444-4484, Email:  distribution@Anchordistributors.com
• Larry N Willard, Castle Quay Books Publisher, lwillard@castlequaybooks.com

 

Carol Stream, Ill. (July 6, 2023) — Focus on the Family, in alliance with Tyndale House Publishers, will release Lord, Help Me Pray for My Kids: 365 Heartfelt Prayers for Parents in November 2023. With a fresh topic for each day, parents will spend one year praying over their children in intentional and compassionate ways.

Lord, Help Me Pray for My Kids – 365 Heartfelt Prayers for Parents

Parents see their children on their best days—and also on their worst. They know how their children are wired and what makes them unique. Their love for them knows no bounds. Yet expressing the feelings in their hearts and minds can be challenging.

Songwriter and Dove Award winner Tony Wood has crafted prayers for many of the desires parents have for their children. In Lord, Help Me Pray for My Kids, Tony has collected a prayer for each day of the year. Focusing on a fresh topic each day, he covers topics such as safety, friendships, siblings, anger, forgiveness, and missions.

Lord, Help Me Pray for My Kids
ISBN: 978-1-64607-099-2 | Softcover: $19.99 | November 2023 | FocusontheFamily.com

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 and Twitter.

Contact: Amanda Woods, amandawoods@tyndale.com, 630.784.5125

July 2023 | WESTMONT, IL — InterVarsity Press (IVP) is pleased to announce that Ted Olsen has been named associate publisher and editorial director for media and trade books.

Olsen said, “From reading my parents’ copy of John Stott’s Basic Christianity as a kid to reading Carmen Imes’s Being God’s Image last week, I’ve been formed and informed by IVP books. IVP’s reputation for prompting Christians to go deeper and grow deeper is clearly no accident. But it’s not just IVP’s books but also its staff that have shaped me—I know so many men and women there who are curious about the world, committed to the truths revealed in Scripture, and caring toward their coworkers. I’m eager to explore what we can build together.”

With twenty-seven years of experience at Christianity Today (CT), Olsen has had a significant and lasting impact on the development of Christian journalism. Olsen was one of the world’s first religion bloggers. He also served as news editor at CT, managing editor, and editor of The Behemoth (a magazine devoted to awe and wonder). During the past six years Olsen served as CT’s editorial director and most recently as executive editor, spearheading CT’s overall editorial strategy.

In a Twitter post on March 6, Olsen said, “After twenty-seven years and four months—my entire adult life—I feel called to find out what’s next for me after CT. I’m so grateful to have served there from news intern to executive editor.”

In this next step as associate publisher and editorial director, Olsen will oversee the vision for IVP’s trade publishing. He will also be doing trade acquisitions and support editorial initiatives around IVP books. His first day will be Monday, July 10.

“Ted Olsen’s bookshelves reveal that he’s an ideal hire for IVP as his shelves are already filled with our books,” said Cindy Bunch, IVP vice president, editorial. “His theological context and long CT tenure further suggest his compatibility with the vision and work of Christian publishing. And his media background will add depth to the editorial team as we expand into some new publishing areas that will complement our books. I am looking forward to working with Ted at IVP.”

Olsen holds a bachelor’s degree in political science and communications from Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois, where he currently lives with his wife and two children.

Contact: Krista Clayton | kclayton@ivpress.com

Carol Stream, Ill. (July 6, 2023) — Tyndale House Publishers (@tyndalehouse) will release three new Tyndale Momentum products this fall cultivating deeper faith for women. The new products—The One Year Daily Acts of Gratitude Devotional , Tonight We Pray for the Momma, and Create: New Beginnings—will equip readers with exciting new ways to integrate gratitude into their lives, uplift mothers in the hardest moments of motherhood, and reflect on God’s word with creative exercises. These captivating new devotionals will empower women with biblically sound and thought-provoking encouragement.

The One Year Daily Acts of Gratitude Devotional

Most of us admit to being overworked, hurried, anxious, lonely, and battered by uncertainty. We want to be thankful for all that we have, but the chaos of our lives holds us back. We know that experiencing gratitude can reduce our stress, lead to a happier home, and make us feel more optimistic about ourselves and the world around us. Yet our ability to be grateful often ebbs and flows. When life is good, it’s easy to feel grateful, but when life is full of hurts and challenges, gratitude takes a back seat.

But the hope of more—more peace, more Jesus, more appreciation for the people in our lives that often go overlooked—keeps us trying to find ways to be thankful. In The One Year Daily Acts of Gratitude Devotional, through relatable stories, encouraging Scripture, and reflection questions, we are invited to shift our focus and increase our gratitude. 

Tonight We Pray for the Momma

In Tonight We Pray for the Momma, bestselling authors and mother-daughter team Susan K. Pitts and Becky Thompson offer encouragement and hope for the hardest days of motherhood. As leaders of the almost two million praying moms of the Midnight Mom Devotional online community, Becky and Susan have gathered their one hundred most beloved prayers and paired them with rich devotional stories and biblical wisdom for every stage of motherhood.

Create: New Beginnings

This 10-week series of restorative art projects rooted in Scripture offers a safe space to process personal experiences in community with other women. Create: New Beginnings intentionally and creatively explores themes like vulnerability, forgiveness, reconciliation, emotions, empathy, shame, self-doubt, pride, accountability, and courage.

The One Year Daily Acts of Gratitude Devotional | ISBN: 978-1-4964-6232-9 | Softcover: $17.99 | October 24, 2023

Tonight We Pray for the Momma | ISBN: 978-1-4964-8270-9| Hardcover: $15.99 | October 24, 2023

Create: New Beginnings | ISBN: 978-1-4964-6519-1 | Softcover: $14.99 | November 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.

Contact: Amanda Woods, amandawoods@tyndale.com, 630.784.5125

 

Focuses on Primary Mission: Taking People Deeper into the Bible

BELLINGHAM, Wash., July 7, 2023 — Logos, the most widely used Bible study and sermon preparation platform available, today announced its exit from the church management space along with Logos’s returned focus to growing and expanding its long-valued suite of Bible-focused applications, tools, curriculum and content.

Having sunset its church management products marketed under the Faithlife brand, including Equip, Live Stream, Giving and Sites, Logos will now move into the spotlight as the company’s primary public-facing brand encompassing the Logos Bible Study App, Proclaim, Lexham Press and other products.

Founded in 1991, Logos released the first Logos Bible Study App the following year, greatly advancing how theological learners consume Scripture. From there, the company expanded into digital books, other digital content and tools before formally changing its name to Faithlife in 2014. Yet, the Logos Bible Study App continues to be the name and product for which the company is best known.

“While we’re proud of what we’ve accomplished in the church management space, it’s time to return to what we’ve always done best — continuing to develop a robust slate of Bible study applications and content,” said Phil Gons, Head of Product. “Logos recognizes the importance of responding to users’ needs and adapting to the rapidly changing world around us where technology solutions are more important in supporting ministry expansion than ever before.”

Logos remains the industry leader in using technology to amplify the way pastors, scholars, students and lifelong learners worldwide deepen their understanding of the Word of God.

“We’re returning our focus to what has always been our primary mission — taking people deeper into the Bible,” noted Vik Rajagopal, Chief Executive Officer. “We’re excited to lean into the long and respected history of Logos as we strive to aid both individuals who have used our platform for years as well as new users who will discover simplified and amplified theological learning.”

Logos’s vision is to improve biblical understanding and accessibility for every Christian around the world and assist anyone with a desire to dive deeper into the intricacies of God’s Word. With today’s announcement, they are now going back to focusing on that passion.

About Logos
Logos is the most popular brand in the world for Christians looking to go deeper in their Bible study. Since its launch in 1992, millions of pastors, scholars, students and lifelong learners have used the Logos platform to write sermons and papers, prepare small group lessons, explore tough or complex topics and study the Bible carefully, digging deep for the riches found inside. Enjoyed by renowned leaders including John Piper, Christine Caine, Bishop Charles E. Blake, Dr. David Jeremiah, Justo González, Miles McPherson and Lisa Bevere, to name a few, Logos enables users to obtain seminary-level knowledge and training anytime, anywhere and on just about any device.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (June 30, 2023) – NavPress is pleased to announce that their book Unwanted: How Sexual Brokenness Reveals Our Way to Healing by Jay Stringer received the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association’s (ECPA’s) Milestone Bronze Sales Award for recently surpassing 100,000 books sold.

The book offers insights and applications drawn from rigorous survey research by the author, a licensed mental-health counselor and ordained minister.

“Jay’s research was groundbreaking in approach and results,” offered David Zimmerman, publisher at NavPress. “It drew on first-person reporting from 3,800 people regarding their struggle with sexual brokenness, and Jay was able to look through the stories they shared to the depth of God’s kindness and the path to healing and wholeness.”

In spring of 2019, Unwanted was selected by Outreach Magazine as its Resource of the Year in Counseling and Relationships. Since the book’s release, Stringer has had an unrelenting schedule speaking, teaching, training, and counseling on sexual health. Additionally, Unwanted was recently licensed for a forthcoming release in Spanish.

“Sales have been nicely distributed across print, ebook, and audio,” Zimmerman continued. “It’s a tribute to Jay’s care and craft as a writer that the book serves its readers well in a variety of formats.”

NavPress is a business ministry of The Navigators. With a rich catalog of bestselling books, discipleship resources, and The Message® Bible, NavPress supports readers as they know Christ, make Him known, and help others do the same.®  Since 2014 NavPress has been in a publishing alliance with Tyndale House Publishers, one of the largest independently owned Christian publishers in the world. NavPress resources are sold, distributed, and marketed worldwide through Tyndale House Publishers.

Evangelical Christian Publishers Association (ECPA) is an international non-profit trade organization comprised of member companies that are involved in the publishing and distribution of Christian content worldwide. Since 1974, ECPA has strengthened Christian publishing by building networking, information, and advocacy opportunities within the industry and throughout multiple channels so that our members can more effectively produce and deliver transformational Christian content. ECPA.org

Contact:  For more information or media inquiries, please contact Katie Dodillet, Director of Public Relations, katiedodillet@tyndale.com.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (June 13, 2023) – Focus on the Family, in partnership with Tyndale House Publishers, announces the launch of Focus Fiction, a new line of Christian fiction for adult readers, focused on telling page-turning stories about contemporary issues. The first three books in this new fiction line release in fall 2023.

In collaboration with New York Times bestselling author Jerry B. Jenkins, Focus on the Family will release three compelling novels by beloved Christian authors that delve into culturally relevant topics. Handpicked by Jenkins, celebrated authors Chris Fabry, Tamera Alexander, and Angela Hunt present captivating stories that contain real-life situations many people face.

• In Saving Grayson, Chris Fabry tells a wrenching yet hopeful story of one man’s journey to right decades-old wrongs, even as his mind is slipping away.
• A Million Little Choices by Tamera Alexander tells the story of a woman whose marriage is falling apart and reveals how every small choice we make can impact our relationships forever.
• In What a Wave Must Be, Angela Hunt tells the heartbreaking story of a family dealing with a tragic loss and how they find hope, even amid their grief.

Commenting on this new series, Larry Weeden, Focus on the Family editorial director, shared, “We’re excited to publish these three excellent novels because we know many in our audience read only fiction. Fiction also provides a unique way of looking at life and its challenges, and these stories will both entertain readers and give them new avenues of thought about their own experience.”

Jerry B. Jenkins, the series editor, said, “Handpicking and coming alongside the authors of these three stellar novels proved a rich privilege for me. They’re gifted and deservedly celebrated storytellers who delivered page-turning tales with deep practical and spiritual undertones.”

These novels reflect Focus on the Family’s commitment to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with as many people as possible by proclaiming biblical truths worldwide.

Focus on the Family, which reaches about 38 million people in 120 countries, is a global faith-based ministry that helps families thrive. 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 and Twitter.

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.

For inquiries or questions, please contact Katie Dodillet: katiedodillet@tyndale.com

 

A new Bible edition focused on putting faith into action.

Nashville, Tenn., June 2023 – Thomas Nelson, a division of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, announces its partnership with Michele Clark Jenkins and Stephanie Perry Moore to develop The Breathe Life Bible. The project is scheduled to release in February 2024. This is their third Bible project with Thomas Nelson.

“After the tragic death of George Floyd, I began to ask the Lord, ‘What shall we do in the face of continued injustice and oppression?’” said Jenkins. “Stephanie and I began to talk about it and seek the Lord for answers. That led to the creation of this Bible.”

The Breathe Life Bible is designed to help readers put their faith into action as they study Scripture through the lens of the BREATHE acronym—Believe, Reconcile, Exalt, Act, Trust, Hope, and Elevate. Among its many features, The Breathe Life Bible includes articles exploring each of these seven aspects of BREATHE, Q&A formatted articles addressing difficult life situations and short biographical sketches of 49 different biblical people.

“This Bible was created specifically for people of color and others who have felt marginalized,” said Jenkins. “It navigates the Word of God to bring light to real life issues. It seeks to replace helplessness with active faith, with the peace and promises found in God’s Word by connecting Scripture to experience, and biblical truth to daily life.”
The commentary and features of The Breathe Life Bible draw on the wisdom and experience of 23 leaders who are deeply invested in addressing issues of justice with biblical truth:

• Rev. Dr. Bernice A. King
• Ambassador Andrew Young
• Bishop Hezekiah Walker
• Bishop Marvin Sapp
• Bishop Vashti McKenzie
• Pastor Debra L. Morton
• Bishop Kenneth Ulmer
• Rev. Matthew Wesley Williams
• Dr. Thelma Thomas Daley
• Derrick Johnson
• Dr. Charrita Danly Quimby
• Rev. Dr. Eric Lee
• Pastor Derrick Moore
• Dr. Arthur Satterwhite
• Pastor Tommy Kyllonen
• Pastor Tommy Stevenson
• Dr. LaKeesha Walrond
• Min. De’Leice Drane
• First Lady Jamell Meeks
• S. James Guitard
• Dr. Lakeba Williams
• Rev. Walter Kimbrough
• Jekalyn Carr

“I’m grateful for the team of editors and writers who created the notes for TheBreathe Life Bible,” said Philip Nation, vice president and publisher of Bibles for Thomas Nelson. “This is an edition that leads us to put action to our faith. I hope that their work will give readers greater courage to stand strong during days that feel overwhelming, shed light on the dark places of this world, and activate us to walk boldly in faith.”

The New King James Version (NKJV) is a bestselling modern “word-for-word” biblical translation. It balances the literary beauty and familiarity of the King James tradition with an extraordinary commitment to preserving the grammar and structure of the underlying biblical languages.

Michele Clark Jenkins is the author of She Speaks, a former HBO and Black Family Channel executive, and acts as the Senior Director, Consulting Group for Griffin & Strong, P.C.

Stephanie Perry Moore is a bestselling author of 80 novels and is the showrunner for The Cool and the Strong, a scripted SCETV/PBS show based off her newest book series, Magic Strong. Together, Jenkins and Moore are the cofounders and leaders of Sisters in Faith, a ministry devoted to encouraging and empowering African American women with God’s Word.

Thomas Nelson is a world leading publisher and provider of Christian content and has been providing readers with quality inspirational products for more than 200 years. As part of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc., the publishing group provides multiple formats of award-winning Bibles, books, gift books, cookbooks, curriculum and digital content, with distribution of its products in more than 100 countries. Thomas Nelson, is headquartered in Nashville, TN. For additional information visit thomasnelson.com.

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

Chicago, IL.  On Saturday, July 1, 2023, Moody Radio will launch Living by Faith with Trillia Newbell.  Trillia will encourage listeners to take God at His Word and live their faith in everyday life. She’ll open the Bible, engage with special guests, and inspire listeners with hopeful stories and truth for lasting change. This live listener call-in program will air Saturdays 8-8:55 a.m. CDT.

Trillia Newbell is the acquisitions editor with Moody Publishers and has also authored several books, including 52 Weeks in the Word. Trillia shared her vision with many affiliates at the recent NRB convention in Orlando, describing plans for upcoming program topics and guests. Trillia is looking forward to taking live calls to meet listeners’ needs and encouraging others to live out their faith. 

For more information contact Janis.backing@moody.edu.