November 4, 2019 Edition
Industry News
Philip Nation named VP and Publisher for Thomas Nelson Bibles
HarperCollins Christian Publishing today announced the company has hired Philip Nation to lead as v-p, publisher for Thomas Nelson Bibles. He will join the organization on December 2nd and report to John Kramp, senior v-p, Bibles and Spanish Group publisher for HarperCollins Christian Publishing.
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Nationally acclaimed artist Wayne Brezinka to announce Top Shelf winners at PubU opening session
More than 200 publishing professionals will gather for ECPA PubU tomorrow at Lipscomb University in Nashville. During the opening session, the year’s best book cover designs will be named as winners of the Top Shelf Awards. Nationally acclaimed artist Wayne Brezinka will help announce the winners. Brezinka will also lead the first session in the PubU design track and will have some of his artwork displayed. The Top Shelf Book Cover Awards recognize the year’s best book and Bible designs and honor design excellence in the industry. A record number of submissions were received by Christian publishers this year.
ECPA thanks the 2019 PubU Brain Trust for developing stellar PubU program commencing tomorrow
Each year leaders from the industry form a “Brain Trust” committee to develop the ECPA PubU program held each Fall. This year’s committee was led by Dave Schroeder (B&H) and Randall Payleitner (Moody). Tomorrow, more than 200 professionals in Christian publishing will gather in Nashville for training, connection, and inspiration through more than 40 sessions offered in six tracks. ECPA thanks nine industry leaders for generously volunteering their time and expertise to put together this year’s program and recruiting the PubU faculty of more than 50 speakers:
- Rebecca Burgoyne, Executive Director of Operations, United Methodist Publishing House
- Amy Cerra, Creative Director, Our Daily Bread Ministries
- JamieLyn Heim, Marketing Manager, David C Cook
- Jerri Helms, Senior Director of Digital Marketing Initiatives, HarperCollins Christian Publishing Group
- Theon E. Hill, Asst. Professor of Communication, Wheaton College
- Michele Misiak, Marketing Director, Revell/ Baker Publishing Group
- Randall Payleitner, Associate Publisher, Moody Publishers
- Dave Schroeder, VP of Marketing, B&H Publishing Group
- Keith Williams, Senior Editor for Bibles, Tyndale House Publishers
Honoring the 30 finalists of The Christy Award® for the year’s best Christian fiction
Out of 30 finalists, the winners in nine fiction categories plus the Book of the Year, will be announced Wednesday night at The Christy Award Gala held at Lipscomb University’s new George Shinn Center.
Milestones
Harvest House Publishers celebrates 45th anniversary
Harvest House Publishers celebrated the company’s 45th anniversary last week, marking the historic moment with a staff celebration. In remarks to the team, Harvest House president, Bob Hawkins Jr., reminisced about significant corporate milestones and embraced the work ahead with a positive and encouraging message.
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Zondervan celebrates over a million copies sold of “Sacred Marriage” by Gary Thomas
With over a million copies sold, "Sacred Marriage" has become a classic for married couples since its original release in 2000. Revised and updated in 2015 by author and speaker Gary Thomas, "Sacred Marriage" continues to be a perennial bestseller, meeting the needs of today’s pre-married and married couples.
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CAN announces Crown Award finalists
The Christian Authors Network announce the CAN Crown Award finalists. The Crown Awards recognize, educate, and encourage excellence in marketing and promotion skills of all Christian authors.
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Product News
IVP releases book by United States presidential candidate
On Tuesday, November 5, InterVarsity Press will be launching its first book by a United States independent presidential candidate. Mark Charles, and coauthor Soong-Chan Rah, will be releasing "Unsettling Truths: The Ongoing, Dehumanizing Legacy of the Doctrine of Discovery."
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Zondervan Books to publish heart-stirring story of Bud Welch and Bill McVeigh 25 years after Oklahoma City bombing
Zondervan Books has contracted to publish “Grace from the Rubble: Two Fathers’ Road to Reconciliation after the Oklahoma City Bombing,” the riveting true story of two men who appeared destined to be enemies—but who instead formed an unexpected bond in the wake of terrorism and tragedy.
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Media Announcements
Growing Pains actor Jeremy Miller on Jesus Calling podcast to discuss book
Jeremy Miller and pediatric cardiologist Brandon Lane Phillips met when they were teens. They recently joined Jesus Calling podcast to share how their friendship transformed their lives; and how eventually, Brandon’s fight for Jeremy would end up saving his life. Their book, “When I Wished Upon a Star: From Broken Homes to Mended Hearts” is available from Thomas Nelson.
More at jesuscalling.com/podcast/
Other News
- Books Matter: HCCP’s David Moberg on the Future of Christian Publishing
- Rebecca Burgoyne from United Methodist Publishing House named chair of BISG's supply chain committee
- The Be the Bridge founder’s new book with WaterBrook: Racial Reconciliation Starts at the Cross
- PAMA Panel: Connecting Diverse Books with Diverse Audiences
- Quad to Sell Book Business
- Baker & Taylor Publisher Services has signed an agreement with the Canadian sales rep group Ampersand
- Hachette Book Group Green Efforts Had Gains, Setback in 2018
- Audible, Publishers Trade Proposals in Captions Litigation
- Is the book business too reliant on bestselling superstars at the expense of other authors?
- While Amazon's Q3 sales rise 24%, its net income falls 26%
- Audiobooks Are Officially The Trendsetters In Publishing Industry
- Sourcebooks Holiday Rapid Replenishment Program for Indies
- 3 Ways Publishers Are Using AI to Meet Reader Expectations
