September 11, 2023 Edition

Christian Bestseller lists are posted for September

ECPA has released the monthly Christian bestseller lists for September 2023 in 15 categories. The top-selling book is new release “Like A River” by Granger Smith (Thomas Nelson).  Sarah Young, author of “Jesus Calling” who died earlier this month, has four books that placed in the Top 50 bestsellers.

View the month’s Christian bestsellers

ECPA announces sessions and meet-ups in six tracks for PubU Online: Oct 27 to Nov 13

Industry leaders serving on the PubU Brain Trust have announced their track sessions for the upcoming online conference, ECPA PubU.  Sessions, meetups, and master classes will be offered from October 27 to November 13 in six training tracks:

• Editorial Track:  Oct. 30-Nov. 2^nd at 10 am CT
• Marketing Track: Oct. 30-Nov. 2^nd at 12 pm CT
• Children’s Book Summit: Nov. 6-9 at 10 am CT
• Production & Operations Track: Nov. 6-9 at 12 pm CT
• Design Track Collective: Throughout Friday, Nov. 10
• Rights Training Day:  Throughout Monday, Nov. 13

Special events include the Top Shelf Book Cover Award winners webcast and an inspirational keynote on “Wake Up To Wonder in Your Publishing Role” by Karen Wright Marsh.  The early bird rate is available until the end of the month for a full access pass and recordings.

Registration and Info at ECPAPubU.org
Nominate an Emerging Leader for a PubU scholarship and mentorship program by Sep. 22.

Call for Submissions in 12 categories for Christian Book Awards through Sep. 30

ECPA has opened the nomination period for the 2024 Christian Book Award® program on September 1st in twelve categories for titles published between October 2022 and October 2023. Categories are: Audio, Bibles, Bible Reference, Bible Study, Ministry Resources, Biography & Memoir, Christian Living, Faith & Culture, Devotion & Gift, Children, Young People’s Literature, and New Author.

Complete information at ChristianBookAwards.com

Online conference features publishers, agents and authors to elevate Christian fiction

The Christy Award® program, recognizing excellence in Christian fiction, will present a series of webinars this fall to elevate the Art of Writing.  Publishers, agents and authors will present four sessions on Thursday evenings this fall, Oct. 19 to Nov. 9. For the first time, registrants can also opt to “add-on” a publisher consult.

• Dispelling the Myths Around Christian Fiction with publishers Kelsey Bowen and Jamie Lapeyrolerie, and author/agent Rachel McMillan
• How Great Books Can Improve Your Novel and Your Life with author Claude Atcho and editor Jamie Lapeyrolerie
• Publishing Doesn’t Have to Terrify You! with publishers Stephanie Broene and Laura Wheeler; and agents Tamela Hancock Murray and Barb Roose
• Going Deep with Award-Winning Authors with award-winning novelists Becky Wade, Steven James, and Patricia Raybon

Register

Max Lucado featured on Jesus Calling Podcast

Author and pastor Max Lucado recently joined The Jesus Calling Podcast to share his personal journey from soaring to heights of success to rock bottom moments where he questioned why he was doing what he was doing. Max draws parallels between his experiences and the story of Jacob. His book, “God Never Gives Up On You,” is available from Thomas Nelson.

Comedian and Salem author Jeff Allen on Jesus Calling Podcast

Veteran comedian Jeff Allen recently joined The Jesus Calling Podcast to open up about the struggles in his life caused by addiction, and the rock bottom moment that led him to seek help, and how he ultimately found his way through a relationship with Christ and the unfailing grace that comes with it. Allen’s book, “Are We There Yet?,” is available from Salem Books.

IVP author and theologian E. Randolph Richards on Christian Book Blurb Podcast

Author and theologian, E. Randolph Richards speaks to Matt McChlery about misreading scripture with western eyes on the Christian Book Blurb Podcast. His book “Misreading Scripture through Western Eyes” is available from IVP.