Friday, July 29, 2011

LIVE BOLD MAGAZINE

Live Bold Magazine, launched at the beginning of 2011, has grown in 7 short months from a start-up magazine to a full featured electronic publication complete with social media integration and mobile phone apps - no paper, no printing. Publisher, Greg Arnold, explains, "We started with a handful of friends and family viewing the site which grew to a regular following of people across the United States and several foreign countries. And we're doing it by telling the story of faith as it's lived out in the lives of people. And we're doing it without a single drop of ink." Live Bold Magazine's page views are climbing daily.

Live Bold Magazine has delivered on its initial promise of innovation. Now featuring a new mobile application on the iTunes app store as well as the Android Market, the magazine is more easily available for readers on the go. Arnold talks about the app, "We partnered with an amazing company in Oslo, Norway to help with the app -- Majoobi -- www.majoobi.com. They came alongside us and made it happen, working night and day. It's perhaps the best customer service I've experienced in over a decade," remarked Arnold.

Live Bold Magazine has also recently made its content available for sponsorship. Limiting ad space to only two sponsors will continue to keep the magazine clutter free and offer more visibility for our partners. "We're looking for the right match. We don't want just anyone crashing into our space," says Arnold.

The magazine can be found online at www.livebold.org. You can also find Live Bold on Facebook and Twitter @liveboldnow. The magazine is available in iTunes app store under "livebold" and the Android Market under "Live Bold."

Tuesday, July 26, 2011

CAMPUS CRUSADE CHANGES NAME

Campus Crusade for Christ, publisher of Worldwide Challenge, announced that its organizational name within the United States will change to Cru over the next several months. The July 19 announcement was made to staff members during the organization’s U.S. staff conference in Fort Collins, Colo.


Cru, a shortened form of the word “Crusade,” has been used by local ministries on many campuses over the last decade. (The word "Crusade" is problematic, due to its historic meaning.) The organization also hopes to move away from the “Campus” identity since they now have ministries to many segments of society.

Monday, July 25, 2011

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERS - WEEK OF JULY 25

Heaven Is For Real by Todd Burpo with Lynn Vincent (Thomas Nelson) is #1 the paperback nonfiction list; and #2 on the combined print and e-Book nonfiction list; the e-Book nonfiction list; and on the combined hardcover & paperback nonfiction list.


The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman (Northfield/Moody) is #1 on the paperback advice & misc. list.

Erasing Hell by Francis Chan and Preston Sprinkle (David C. Cook) is #3 on the paperback advice & misc. list.

Crazy Love by Francis Chan with Danae Yankoski (David C. Cook) is #4 on the paperback advice & misc. list.

Love Wins by Rob Bell (HarperOne/HarperCollins) is #5 on the hardcover advice & misc. list.

Radical by David Platt (Multnomah) is #6 on the paperback advice & misc. list.

The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey (Thomas Nelson) is #9 on the hardcover advice & misc. list; and #13 on the monthly hardcover business list.

One Thousand Gifts by Ann Voskamp (Zondervan) is #10 on the hardcover advice & misc. list.

The Love Dare by Stephen and Alex Kendrick with Lawrence Kimbrough (B&H) is #10 on the paperback advice & misc. list.

The Boy Who Came Back From Heaven by Kevin Malarkey and Alex Malarkey (Tyndale House) is #10 on the paperback nonfiction list; and #27 on the combined hardcover & paperback nonfiction list.

Through My Eyes by Tim Tebow with Nathan Whitaker (HarperCollins) is #10 on the hardcover nonfiction list; #16 on the combined hardcover & paperback nonfiction list; and #22 on the combined print and e-Book nonfiction list.

Turning The Tide by Charles F. Stanley (Howard) is #11 on the hardcover advice & misc. list.

Forgotten God by Francis Chan with Danae Yankoski (David C Cook) is #13 on the paperback advice & misc. list.

90 Minutes In Heaven by Don Piper with Cecil Murphey (Revell/Baker) is #14 on the paperback nonfiction list; #30 on the combined print and e-Book nonfiction list; #35 on the e-Book nonfiction list; and #35 on the combined hardcover & paperback nonfiction list.

The Shack by William P. Young (Windblown Media) is #16 on the paperback mass market fiction list.

A Love That Multiplies by Michelle and Jim Bob Duggar (Howard) is #23 on the hardcover nonfiction list.

Same Kind of Different as Me by Ron Hall and Denver Moore with Lynn Vincent (Thomas Nelson) is #23 on the e-Book nonfiction list; #29 on the paperback nonfiction list; and #33 on the combined print and e-Book nonfiction list.

Learning by Karen Kingsbury (Zondervan) is #24 on the paperback trade fiction list.

WRITING FOR KIDS CONFERENCE

If you want to write for kids, ages pre-school through high school


OR

You're a teen who wants to launch a writing career

OR

You're a published children's/youth author and you want to do more to reach our most important audience . . .
Come Dream With Us At GLEN EYRIE CASTLE,  Colorado Springs, Co

September 11-14, 2011

Faculty

* Nancy Rue, Christy Award Winning author of over 100

* Bill Myers, film maker and best-selling author of Wally MacDougal, McGee and Me, and more

* Rhonda Gowler Greene, successful picture book author

* Kathleen Kerr, children and Y.A. editor

* Jesse Florea, editor of Clubhouse and Clubhouse Jr. Magazines

* Suzanne Gosselin, children's editor and non-fiction author

* Kerry Krycho, curriculum, David C. Cook

Focus on your craft in an intensive track. Participate in the launch of a group for kids' authors.
Fill your well to overflowing--Write . . .

To Register, 1-877-488-8787, or gleneyrie.org/ages

Friday, July 15, 2011

CALL FOR ARTICLES

Carole Marie is a new site dedicated to encouraging, inspiring and motivating writers to become successful in their craft and fulfilling their dream of becoming a published author. Carole Marie is looking for writers who will submit articles about the following:

-Products, workshops, conferences, books, software, etc. you highly recommend that have genuinely helped you improve your writing.

-Your inspiring story about how you successfully became published.

-Your encouraging story about how you continue to write despite the obstacles you’ve encountered.

-Your motivating story that will compel others to keep writing.

Articles should be 300-600 words. Carole Marie is looking for well-written, heart-felt articles with meaning and substance. Include a short bio and photo. You may add a link to your site, if desired.

Send articles to: carole-marie@msn.com

Deadline: Ongoing

You will be contacted if your article is chosen. If your first article is accepted, feel free to submit more.

www.carolemarie.com









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~Carole Marie

www.carolemarie.com

Wednesday, July 13, 2011

CHRISTY AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED

Christy Awards honor the best in Christian fiction in nine categories. The Christy Awards Advisory Board is pleased to announce the following winners of the 2011 Christy Awards.


CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE
Sworn to Protect by DiAnn Mills • Tyndale House Publishers

CONTEMPORARY SERIES
The Reluctant Prophet by Nancy Rue • David C Cook

CONTEMPORARY STANDALONE
Almost Heaven by Chris Fabry • Tyndale House Publishers

FIRST NOVEL
Heartless by Anne Elisabeth Stengl • Bethany House Publishers, a division of Baker Publishing Group

HISTORICAL
While We’re Far Apart by Lynn Austin • Bethany House Publishers, a Division of Baker Publishing Group

HISTORICAL ROMANCE
The Girl in the Gatehouse by Julie Klassen • Bethany House Publishers, a Division of Baker Publishing Group

SUSPENSE
The Bishop by Steven James • Revell Books, a division of Baker Publishing Group

VISIONARY
To Darkness Fled by Jill Williamson • Marcher Lord Press

YOUNG ADULT
Motorcycles, Sushi & One Strange Book by Nancy Rue • Zondervan

ICRS ATTENDANCE UP

The International Christian Retail Show finished its three-day run in Atlanta with attendance up in all categories. The show revealed much optimism among many retailers for the coming year.


Professional attendance was up 9.7% to 1,748, primarily representing buyers. Total attendance was up 5.83% to 4,918. International attendance was up 16.17% to 431 attendees from 61 countries.

“The attitude has been absolutely positive,” CBA Executive Director Curtis Riskey said. “The show presented the upbeat appearances of many leading author and artist personalities, a ministry project that benefited local children’s and family ministries, and a new and well-received training program.”

Monday, July 11, 2011

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERS - WEEK OF JULY 17

Heaven Is For Real by Todd Burpo with Lynn Vincent (Thomas Nelson) is #1 on the combined print and e-Book nonfiction list; the paperback nonfiction list; the e-Book nonfiction list; and on the combined hardcover & paperback nonfiction list.


The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman (Northfield/Moody) is #2 on the paperback advice & misc. list.

Crazy Love by Francis Chan with Danae Yankoski (David C. Cook) is #3 on the paperback advice & misc. list.

Radical by David Platt (Multnomah) is #4 on the paperback advice & misc. list.

Love Wins by Rob Bell (HarperOne/HarperCollins) is #8 on the hardcover advice & misc. list.

The Love Dare by Stephen and Alex Kendrick with Lawrence Kimbrough (B&H) is #8 on the paperback advice & misc. list.

Forgotten God by Francis Chan with Danae Yankoski (David C Cook) is #9 on the paperback advice & misc. list.

Through My Eyes by Tim Tebow with Nathan Whitaker (HarperCollins) is #10 on the hardcover nonfiction list; #15 on the combined hardcover & paperback nonfiction list; #19 on the combined print and e-Book nonfiction list; and #35 on the e-Book nonfiction list.

Learning by Karen Kingsbury (Zondervan) is #12 on the paperback trade fiction list.

Radical Together by David Platt (Multnomah) is #12 on the paperback advice & misc. list.

90 Minutes In Heaven by Don Piper with Cecil Murphey (Revell/Baker) is #12 on the paperback nonfiction list; #26 on the e-Book nonfiction list; #27 on the combined print and e-Book nonfiction list; and #35 on the combined hardcover & paperback nonfiction list.

The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey (Thomas Nelson) is #13 on the hardcover business list.

Made to Crave by Lysa TerKeurst (Zondervan) is #14 on the paperback advice & misc. list.

The Shack by William P. Young (Windblown Media) is #19 on the paperback mass market fiction list.

Same Kind of Different as Me by Ron Hall and Denver Moore with Lynn Vincent (Thomas Nelson) is #24 on the paperback nonfiction list.

A Love That Multiplies by Michelle and Jim Bob Duggar (Howard) is #26 on the hardcover nonfiction list.

The Reason for God by Timothy Keller (Riverhead) is #32 on the paperback nonfiction list.

The Prodigal God by Timothy Keller (Riverhead) is #35 on the paperback nonfiction list.

D.C.OOK NAMES VP OF TRADE PUBLISHING

David C Cook is pleased to announce that Don Pape has accepted the position of Vice President of Trade Publishing at Cook. Pape will serve directly under Dan Rich, who is the newly promoted Chief Publishing Officer.

MOODY LAUNCHES NEW FICTION LINE

Moody Publishers is pleased to announce its newest imprint, River North Fiction. Readers have come to depend on Moody Publishers for quality products from gifted authors, and Moody is responding by expanding its presence in the fiction market. River North Fiction is committed to be an imprint in which the novels are redemptive in content and community-building, while speaking to the hearts of readers. Said acquisitions editor Deb Keiser, “The goal of River North Fiction is to help readers know, love, and serve Jesus. We also hope to attract writers who feel called to join us in our goal.”


River North Fiction’s name was carefully chosen by the publishing team.The River North area of Chicago is just north of the Loop, west of Michigan Avenue, and south of Chicago Avenue, and the Chicago River runs through it.Like the river that runs through these well known, busy areas of the city, bringing refreshing, encouraging, and reflective moments, River North Fiction brings readers riversof refreshment, encouragement, and hope through the power of story.

A Marriage Carol by best-selling author Gary Chapman and Chris Fabry will lead the launch in September 2011. River North Fiction will feature much-loved fiction authors Susan Page Davis, Vickie McDonough, and Darlene Franklin in a six-book historical fiction series, Texas Trails. Jocelyn Green, known for her nonfiction books and website, will craft a four-book series on the Civil War as its 150th anniversary gets underway. And award-winning author of Pearl in the Sand, Tessa Afshar, will add two additional inspiring biblical fiction titles.

River North Fiction is being launched by a team of publishing professionals, which includes Keiser; Roslyn Jordan, marketing manager; Holly Kisly, marketing manager; Brittany Biggs, editorial assistant and social media lead; and Michele Forrider, sales (and fiction lover par non).

Learn more about the exciting future of River North Fiction and its launch at www.RiverNorthFiction.com. Connect with River North Fiction on Twitter at www.twitter.com/RNFiction and email at rivernorthfiction@moody.edu.

Friday, July 8, 2011

NORTH CAROLINA WORKSHOP

"A Day Apart" is a one-day networking experience for writers who want to focus on revision, and to
help each other perform radical surgery on ailing manuscripts. Participation is limited to 25.

Date: Saturday, July 30
Place: First Baptist Church of Indian Trail (off Hwy 74 near Charlotte, NC)

Cost: $45 (includes lunch, use of printer and paper, hand-outs, pens and highlighters)

Conference for Christian Writers of Children's Literature

For more information visit: Write2Igniteblog.blogspot.com and click on Summer Workshop.”

Or email: write2ignite@jeanmatthewhall.com

Thursday, July 7, 2011

MY NEW CONTACT INFO

Now that I've finally completed the move back to my home office, I wanted to give you my new contact info. New address is: 15935 SW Greens Way, Tigard OR 97224. Phone: 503-642-9844. No longer have 503-671-9540 or a fax number. E-mail the same: stuartcwmg@aol.com.

Wednesday, July 6, 2011

THOMAS NELSON LEADS GIFT BOOK INDUSTRY

Thomas Nelson Gift Books, the leading publisher in the gift book industry, has received top ranking on the July 2011 CBA Best Seller List. Sixteen of the Top 50 bestsellers are Thomas Nelson Gift Division titles, with Thomas Nelson Publishers having a total of 20 bestsellers in the Top 50. Twelve Thomas Nelson gift titles have also been ranked in the Top 20 Inspirational/ General Interest category.
The bestseller list success of Thomas Nelson Gift Books, including its prestigious JCountryman line, has propelled it to the unprecedented mark of more than 79 million books. Titles such as the best-selling devotional Jesus Calling by Sarah Young, God’s Promises® for Graduates: Class of 2011 by Jack Countryman, and Live Loved by Max Lucado are all included on the CBA Best Seller list.

Tuesday, July 5, 2011

RITA AWARD WINNER

Bestselling author Irene Hannon has won a RITA® Award for her 2010 romantic suspense novel, In Harm’s Way (Revell). The award was presented July 1 in New York City at a black-tie ceremony emceed by Princess Diaries author Meg Cabot and attended by 2,000 authors and publishing industry professionals.

Monday, July 4, 2011

WRITERS' WEBSITE

From Kristine Mulholland: I have started a website with the purpose of gathering ourselves together with a common love, the love of writing about God and what he has done in our lives. I want to invite you to take a look at this website and see if this is a place that you would enjoy publishing your short stories, poems, quotes, meditations, praise reports, Bible lessons, miracles, dreams, prayers, affirmations, goals, and inspirational stories. This website is in its beginning stages, but it is my hope that it will grow rapidly. Please consider sending me some of your writing today. There is no fee to publish and no membership costs at all. I hope you have a blessed day today.

Friday, July 1, 2011

MORE BOOKS

Just a reminder that I still have more copies of "Sally Stuart's Guide to Getting Published" available for writers' groups or classes for the price of the postage to mail them. I'm happy to send enough for each member of the group or class. It's a great textbook for teaching members the basics of writing for publication. Just let me know how many and an address to send them to.