December 30, 2019 Edition
Industry News
RBmedia appoints Megan Dobson as the new publisher for its ChristianAudio brand
RBmedia, the largest independent audiobook producer in the world, is pleased to announce that Megan Dobson has joined its ChristianAudio brand as the new publisher. In her new role, Megan will acquire all content for ChristianAudio, manage relationships with partner publishers, agents, and authors in the Christian market and oversee ways to grow this important RBmedia brand.
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Kevin Hyer promoted to director of sales for export division at HCCP
HarperCollins Christian Publishing has announced Kevin Hyer’s promotion to director of sales for HCCP’s export sales division.
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Mountain Brook Ink launches new speculative fiction imprint
Mountain Brook Ink is launching a new speculative fiction imprint, Mountain Brook Fire, dedicated to Christian and clean speculative fiction for upper middle grade, young adult, and adult audiences.
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IVP Academic joins the Association of University Presses as an affiliate member
InterVarsity Press (IVP) is pleased to announce that IVP Academic has been approved as an affiliate member in the Association of University Presses.
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Tyndale House Publishers sing the Hallelujah Chorus
Tyndale House Publishers has started a new tradition—inviting a choir of employees to sing the “Hallelujah Chorus” during the last chapel service before Christmas. Mark Taylor, Chairman/CEO, spearheaded the concept and joined a choir of 25 employees who sang this beautiful anthem written by George F. Handel in 1741.
Milestones
Harvest House author named U.S. Soccer’s Female Athlete of the Year
Harvest House Publishers celebrate author Julie Ertz on being named US Soccer’s Female Athlete of the Year for the second time.
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Andrew Peterson’s ‘Adorning the Dark’ receives several notable book awards
Award-winning singer-songwriter and author Andrew Peterson’s first adult trade book, “Adorning the Dark: Thoughts on Community, Calling, and the Mystery of Making,” has been the recipient of numerous accolades and awards since its October release.
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Media Announcements
Bestselling author Sharon Garlough Brown launches sequel novella at Baker Book House
Sharon Garlough Brown, author of the bestselling Sensible Shoes series, launches her new novella at Baker Book House at 7 pm Thursday, Jan. 9. “Remember Me: A Novella About Finding Our Way to the Cross” is the sequel to “Shades of Light,” the first in Brown’s new series.
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Bible Gateway interviews Mark Batterson, author of “Double Blessing”
What does it mean to flip the blessing by blessing others in the way God has blessed us? How can we turn giving into a game and experience an exponential joy in the process? What does the Bible say about blessings? Bible Gateway interviewed Mark Batterson (@MarkBatterson), author of “Double Blessing: How to Get It. How to Give It.” (Multnomah, 2019).
Bible Connection podcast interviews Tammie Jo Shults, author of “Nerves of Steel”
Even though she is regarded as a hero for one flight, pilot Tammie Jo Shults (@captainshults) has a much richer story. In this 8th episode of the Bible Connection podcast, she talks about how important the Bible was in keeping her grounded in her true identity through all of her story. She is the author of “Nerves of Steel: How I Followed My Dreams, Earned My Wings and Landed the Plane” (W Publishing) and “Nerves of Steel, Young Reader’s Edition” (Thomas Nelson).
Forensic artist Carrie Stuart Parks on Jesus Calling podcast: helping people find hope
Carrie Stuart Parks is a forensic artist who talks with people who have been through some of the most harrowing experiences. But with warmth and care, she tries to help them close a chapter on that dark moment so they can reach toward the future with hope. Carrie joined the Jesus Calling podcast to share how she found her way into this fascinating career, and how she’s reaching people even further through her second career as a novelist. Parks’ book “Fragments of Fear” is available from Thomas Nelson.
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The Genesis Project founders join Jesus Calling podcast
Matt Roberts and Rob Cowles are founding members of The Genesis Project, a network of believers who strive to plant churches to reach people who don’t normally do church. They discuss their latest book, “The God of New Beginnings” (Thomas Nelson) and how the power of relationship can bring hope and even redeem lives on the Jesus Calling podcast
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Other News
INDUSTRY
- CT president responds to controversy, media attention sparked by editorial
- Christianity Today’s Top 20 Articles of 2019
- CT receives boost in new subscriptions after impeachment editorial
- Children’s author Mary Manz Simon, friend of Mister Rogers, consults on film
- Registration opens for Publishing in Color conference in Milwaukee on April 25
- William Carey Publishing celebrates 50 years
- Faith-Based Titles Leading the 2020 Lists
- Religion and Spirituality Book Deals: December 23, 2019
- Religion and Spirituality On-Sale Calendar: January 2020
- PW’s 10 Most-Read Religion Stories of 2019
- CT book review: The Business of Evangelical Book Publishing Is Business
- Space closes Jan. 8th for PW Issue on Spring Religion Announcements
- Barna’s 10 most popular research findings of the year
- NAE president’s predictions for the Next Decade of Ministry
INDUSTRY
- In Year-End Note, S&S’s Reidy Hails Merger, New Imprints, Bestsellers
- Pearson Sells Last 25% of PRH to Bertelsmann
- Audible Appoints New CEO
- BISG promo code for 20% off 2019 BISAC Codes: BISAC2019
- 2020 Data Predictions for Publishers
- Think the CCPA Is Just GDPR 2.0? Think Again
- Publishers Brace for California Labor Law Changes
- 'Convene, Amplify, Solve': PW Talks to BISG Board Chair Andrew Savikas
- Pantone announces color of the year: classic blue
