January 7, 2018 Edition
Industry News
Jeffrey Lauer, VP of Global Publishing at Josh McDowell Ministry, dies
With deep sadness, the Josh McDowell Ministry has announced the accidental death of Jeffrey Lauer, Vice President of Global Publishing on December 28, 2018 in Cancun, Mexico. Jeff went home to Jesus while on vacation with family.
Rolf Zettersten: One of PW's Persons of the Year
Rolf Zettersten, Senior Vice President and Publisher of Hachette Nashville, was named one of five Persons of the Year by Publishers Weekly. The five industry leaders were chosen because they published the five top-selling Trump-related books in the past year, when political books dominated the bestsellers lists. The Publishers Weekly article highlighted Zettersten’s role as the Publisher of Center Street, an imprint of Hachette Book Group focused on publishing conservative voices. Before coming to Hachette in 2000, Zettersten was the Publisher of Thomas Nelson’s trade division. He began his publishing career as Executive Vice President of Focus on the Family, where he launched the book and magazine publishing divisions. In addition to Center Street, Hachette Nashville includes FaithWords, launched in 2001, and the newly acquired Worthy Publishing.
Christian Small Publishers Association is now Christian Indie Publishing Association
This month, Christian Small Publishers Association (CSPA) celebrates its 15th anniversary and embraces a new name. The organization has changed its name to better reflect the current publishing landscape and the authors and publishers it serves.
Media Announcements
David Crowder, author of “Praise Habit” on Jesus Calling podcast
Christian music artist, David Crowder recently joined the Jesus Calling podcast to share how his parents and growing up in church shaped his path, and how through his latest album (I Know a Ghost), he came to recognize the power of God’s Spirit living inside each of us. Crowder’s book, Praise Habit: Finding God in Sunsets and Sushi is available from NavPress.
Bible Gateway interviews Lysa TerKeurst, author of “It’s Not Supposed to Be This Way”
What happens when life doesn’t turn out the way you expected? What do you do when God’s timing seems questionable, his lack of intervention hurtful, and his promises doubtful? In this Bible Gateway Q&A, Lysa TerKeurst (@LysaTerkeurst) talks about her book, It’s Not Supposed to Be This Way: Finding Unexpected Strength When Disappointments Leave You Shattered (Thomas Nelson, 2018).
Bible Gateway interviews Havilah Cunnington, author of “Stronger Than the Struggle”
Do you ask yourself, “Why do I still struggle if I’m faithfully following God?” How can you discern whether you’re dealing with battles within yourself, resistance from God, or genuine fights with the devil? What did Jesus say about our spiritual authority and the certainty we have in him? Bible Gateway interviewed Havilah Cunnington (@mrshavilah) about her book, Stronger Than the Struggle: Uncomplicating Your Spiritual Battle (Thomas Nelson, 2018).
Other News
INDUSTRY
PUBLISHING
- Finding Growth in Niches: 2018 Book Biz Mergers and Acquisitions
- Indie Booksellers Report Strong Holiday Finish
- Binc, Sourcebooks, DPI Launch New Scholarship
- What can book publishers learn from the music industry?
- Wondering Where Publishing Is Headed? Ask Its Future Leaders
- International sales 'increasingly important in 2019' (subscription)
- BISG Technology Panel: Workshop on Feb. 5 in NYC
