PW’s 10 Most-Read Religion Stories of 2016

From the ever-changing terrain of Christian fiction to a preview of religion books getting big-screen adaptations, here are PW’s most-read religion and spirituality stories of 2016. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-12-14 00:00:00 UTC ]

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Gary Johnson, Christian Publishing Pioneer, Dies at 86

Johnson, who served nearly half a century as president of Bethany House Publishers, is widely credited with helping establish Christian fiction as a powerful publishing category. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-12-11 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Christy Award Winners for Christian Fiction Honored at Gala

Among the winners, 'Indigo Isle' by T.I. Lowe (Tyndale House) took home the Christy Award for Book of the Year, and The Amplify Award for Christian Fiction, which seeks to elevate stories from ethnically diverse perspectives, went to 'The American Queen' by Vanessa Miller (Thomas Nelson). Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-11-19 05:00:00 UTC ]
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ACFW Announces 2024 Carol Award Winners

The winners were celebrated at the American Christian Fiction Writers conference gala earlier this month. The award recognize the best Christian fiction published in the previous calendar year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-09-17 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Deborah Raney to Recieve 2024 ACFW Lifetime Achievement Award

The award will be presented during the American Christian Fiction Writers Conference, which runs September 5-8th in New Orleans. Raney is the author of some 40 books, including her first and best-known novel, 'A Vow to Cherish' the inspiration for the award-winning film of the same name. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-09-03 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Religion Print Sales Up 12% in First Half of 2024

The top-selling religion book in the first half of the year was 'Mostly What God Does' by Savanah Guthrie, with Bibles and titles by Lysa Terkeurst and Sarah Young also helping to drive up print sales of religion books in the first six months of the year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-07-16 04:00:00 UTC ]
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God Knows We're a Mess: Religious Books Address Contemporary Times

Burned out. Exhausted. Traumatized. Suffering. Lonely. Angry. Fearful. Grieving. To judge by many religion books on the fall horizon, we're all a mess right now. PW asked four editors and publishers about new books aimed at uplifting people from the spiritual pits. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-07-03 04:00:00 UTC ]
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New Religion Books Look to Strengthen Women’s Spirits

Women readers are looking to new religion and spirituality books for stability in for the face of difficult challenges. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-05-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PW’s Top 10 Religion Stories of 2023

From a look at how bestselling novelist Colleen Hoover is fueling interest in contemporary Christian fiction to interviews with evangelical superstars David Platt and Beth Moore, here are PW’s most-read religion stories of 2023. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-12-13 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Leading Christian Authors Look to Little Readers

Christian-living megaselling authors, renowned Bible scholars, Christian fiction stars, and more are eager to open the doors to faith for little ones with new books. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-09-22 04:00:00 UTC ]
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New Religion Books for Kids Aim to Start Big Conversations

Forthcoming titles from religion and spirituality publishers aim to get families talking about right-to-life messaging, sex trafficking, climate change, houselessness, gender roles, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-09-22 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Religion Books for Kids (and Parents Too)

Faith-based publishers are putting out books to support the whole family in a difficult time. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-09-22 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Uplifting Writers and Readers: ACFW 2023 In Photos

A selection of photos recapture the 2023 American Christian Fiction Writers conference, which took place in St. Louis from August 24-27. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-09-13 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Seeing the Light on Religious Fiction

Jeff Crosby, the executive director of the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association, learns to embrace Christian fiction after years as a skeptic. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-06-09 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Seeing the Light on Religious Fiction

Jeff Crosby, the executive director of the Evangelical Christian Publishing Association, learns to embrace Christian fiction after years as a skeptic. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-06-09 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Toni Shiloh, Amanda Cox Win Top 2022 Christy Awards

Presented by the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association and taking place during the Art of Writing conference, the Christy Awards recognized the year’s best in Christian fiction. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-11-22 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Opening Doors: PW Talks to Toni Shiloh

Toni Shiloh, author of ‘To Win a Prince’ and numerous other romance novels, discusses DEI efforts within the Christian fiction industry, how she chooses her characters, and what it takes to write a good love story. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-09-28 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Karen Kingsbury Launches a Production Studio

Karen Kingsbury, author of the bestselling Baxter Family series as well as standalone Christian fiction titles such as ‘A Distant Shore,’ will produce page-to-screen adaptations of her books through a new company, Karen Kingsbury Productions. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-09-21 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Celebrating Christian Fiction: ACFW 2022 Photo Essay

Held in person for the first time since 2019, the American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) 2022 conference brought over 300 authors, agents, publishers, and aspiring novelists together in St. Louis, Mo. from September 8-11. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-09-14 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Oasis Acquires Enclave Publishing, Expands into Print

Oasis Family Media, which houses Oasis Audio, is expanding into print publishing with the acquisition of Enclave Publishing—an independent press focused on Christian fiction. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-12-06 05:00:00 UTC ]
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A Discussion of Bias in Christian Fiction

Several Christian fiction publishers are employing sensitivity readers and taking other steps to responsibly represent marginalized people in books. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-10-13 04:00:00 UTC ]
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