OFF ON VACATION

Just wanted to let you know I'll be vacationing on the Oregon coast for the next week--and have no Internet access--so won't be posting any updates. Will catch up when I get back.

BOOK PUBLISHER CHANGES

AMG Publishers is looking for historical fiction and nonfiction for their God and Country Press imprint. Also needs more reference-type works; Bible studies 4-8 weeks in length; and young adult fiction. Always looking for young adult fantasy and historical fiction for adults. Rick Steele is now director of product development and acquisitions; ricks@amginternational.org. Page 72.

Deeper Revelation Books now charges a $30 fee for unsolicited submissions. This is a subsidy publisher. Author pays to print books but then owns them. Page 90.

Faith Communications: Drop this listing and see Health Communications. Page 96.

Greenwood Publishing Group/Praeger Publishers is now Praeger Publishers, an imprint of ABC-CLIO; 130 Cremona Dr., Santa Barbara CA 93117; 805-968-1911. New senior acquisitions editor is Michael Wilt (mwilt@abc-clio.com). Page 102.

The former listing: White Rose/The Wild Rose Press is now White Rose Publishing, P.O. Box 708, Adams Basin NY 14410; rpenders@whiterosepublishing.com, or whitequery@whiterosepublishing.com; www.whiterosepublishing.com. Page 151.

NEW MARKETS

ChristianDevotions.us, P.O. Box 6494, Kingsport TN 37663; 423-384-4821; fax 423-239-7103; cindy@christiandevotions.us; www.christiandevotions.us. Cindy Sproles & Eddie Jones, editors. Prefers completed devotions; 300-400 words. No payment. Accepts poetry, reprints, and e-mail submissions.

E.F.S. Online Publishing, 2844 Eighth Ave., Ste. 6E, New York NY 10039; 212-283-8899; efsenterprises@hotmail.com; www.efs-enterprises@hotmail.com. Zeritha Jenkins, editor; submit to Rita Baxter. Focuses on extremely well-written fiction and nonfiction that can compete with books published by larger houses; quality work that can stand the test of time. Publishes 10-20 titles per year; hardcover, trade paperbacks, mass-market paperbacks. Receives 200-250 submissions annually. 90% of books from first-time authors. Accepts manuscripts through agents or authors. Royalty 20-30% on net; advance considered for established authors. Guidelines on Website; catalog online. Query first for fiction or nonfiction; e-query OK.

KD Gospel Media Magazine, 18 Pavilion St., Ste. 3, Hartford CT 06120; 860-833-2360; fax 860-461-7928; deanne@kdgmmag.com; www.kdgmmag.com. To bring the God perspective into the homes of our readers in a motivating and encouraging way. Deanne Williams, chief editor. Quarterly and online magazine. Established in 2009. 20% unsolicited freelance; 80% assigned. Query/clips; e-query OK. Accepts
full manuscripts by e-mail. Pays $100-200 on publication for all rights. Articles 1,050 words.; reviews 500 words. Responds in 3-6 weeks. Accepts simultaneous submissions. Accepts articles on disk or by e-mail (attached file). Uses some sidebars. Also accepts submissions from teens. Guidelines by e-mail/Website; theme list online; no copy. Also buys poetry, fillers, and columns.

Kathi Macias will be hosting an on-air Internet radio program called Write the Vision. Write the Vision will be airing every Thursday from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Pacific time via the International Christian Network (www.theicn.com).

“I am both thrilled and humbled that God has opened the door for me to step into this avenue of ministry, as it is something I had never even considered,” says Kathi. “I am also grateful for the support and encouragement of everyone at the International Christian Network who so graciously made this opportunity available to me. What an exciting new way to partner with our Creator in this outreach to Christian writers!”

Write the Vision’s content consists of any sort of issue that pertains to writing as a ministry. Kathi will be conducting author interviews and focusing on marketing in the Christian world. Write the Vision will be aired in numerous countries.

“Kathi has always invested in others. Her commitment to use and to share the gifts God has bestowed on her is one more reason we treasure her as an author,” said Andrea Mullins, publisher for New Hope Publishers.

To book an interview on Write the Vision, please send your request to kathimacias@theicn.com.

For more information about Kathi Macias or New Hope Publishers, please visit www.newhopepublishers.com or www.kathimacias.com.

MAGAZINE UPDATES

Catholic Forester is now paying .50/word. Page 274.

Victory in Grace is now online only—no print version. Page 349.

The Kids’ Ark is now called The Kids’ Ark Children’s Christian Magazine. Page 357.

Breathe Again Magazine has gone from a monthly online magazine to a bimonthly digital magazine. Page 408.

Maryland Women of Worship is switching to online only this summer. Page 416.

BOOK PUBLISHERS TO DROP

By Grace Publishing: Unable to contact; bad e-mail and Website. Page 79.

Company B Publishing: Unable to contact. Page 87.

Earthen Vessel Publishing: No response. Page 92.

E-digital Books: Asked to be deleted. Page 92.

Green Key Books: Unable to contact. Page 101.

Shoreline: No freelance. Page 141.

J & J Publishing: Bad address and Website; unable to contact. Page 163.

Synergy Publishing: Apparently out of business. Page 167.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERS - CHRISTIAN

The Shack by William P. Young (Windblown Media) is #2 on the paperback trade fiction list.

The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman (Northfield/Moody) is #3 on the paperback advice list.

The Love Dare by Stephen & Alex Kendrick with Lawrence Kimbrough (B&H Publishing Group) is #4 on the paperback advice list.

The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren (Zondervan) is #8 on the paperback advice list.

90 Minutes in Heaven by Don Piper w/ Cecil Murphey (Revell) is #12 on paperback nonfiction list.

Living with Confidence in a Chaotic World by Dr. David Jeremiah (Thomas Nelson) is #14 on the hardcover advice, how-to, misc. list.

Same Kind of Different as Me by Ron Hall and Denver Moore (Thomas Nelson) is #14 on the paperback nonfiction list.

The Reason for God by Timothy Keller (Riverhead) is #17 on the paperback nonfiction list.

The Missing by Beverly Lewis (Bethany House) is #25 on the paperback trade fiction list.

A Million Miles in a Thousand Years by Donald Miller (Thomas Nelson) is #26 on the hardcover non-fiction list.

CHANGES TO BOOK PUBLISHER CONTACT INFO

Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 12 Back Chapman St., Newcastle Upon Tyre, NE6 2XX, United Kingdom; fax +44 191 265 2056. Correct spelling of editor’s name is Nercessian. Page 79.

Cambridge University Press: newyork@cambridge.org; www.cambridge.org/us. Page 79.

Christian Family Publications: 312 Point Pleasant Dr., St. Augustine FL 32086. Page 83.

Evangelical Press: editor@evangelicalpress.org. Page 95.

Faith Alive Christian Resources: 616-224-0728; toll-free fax 888-642-8606. Page 96.

Frederick Fell Publishers: 1403 Shoreline Way, Hollywood FL 33019. Page 98.

Heartsong Presents: P.O. Box 719, Uhrichsville OH 44683. Page 106.

Jessica Kingsley Publishers: U.S. address is 400 Market St., Ste. 400, Philadelphia PA 19106. Submit to this address and they will forward your submission. Page 112.

Legacy Press: Submit to “Manuscript Submissions.” Toll-free phone: 800-323-7337. Page 114.

Libros Liguori: Submit a 4-page outline and 1 chapter to manuscript_submission@liguori.org. Toll-free 800-325-9521. Guidelines on Website. Page 115.

Lifesong Publishers: 805-504-3916. Page 115.

McRuffy Press: 816-331-2500; fax 816-331-3868. Page 121.

Parsons Publishing House: P.O. Box 6428, Panama City FL 32404. Page 131.

Revival Nation Publishing: phone/fax 866-487-1361. Accepts children’s picture books and adult fiction. Submit through form on Website only. Page 139.

The Salt Works and Salty’s Books: P.O. Box 37, Roseville CA 95678. Page 140.

Star Bible Publications: 817-354-6000; fax 817-354-6006; service@starbible.com. Page 167.

NEWS ON WRITERS' GROUPS

New group in California: Vision Writers/ACW Chapter meets in Los Angeles. Contact: Bertha Sanders, 2127 W. 73rd St., Los Angeles CA 90047-2111; 323-971-4319; bwsander1@ca.rr.com. Membership (6) open.

New contact information for Maine group: Maine Fellowship of Christian Writers meets in China ME. Contact: Vicki Schad, 180 S. Stanley Hill Rd., Vassalboro ME 04989; 207-923-3956; jvschad@gmail.com. Membership (15) open. Sponsors an August seminar in Belfast ME.

New Group in Texas: Words for the Journey Christian Writers Guild/Rocky Mountain Region, in Parker TX. Contact: Michele Cushatt, 1907 Ross Ln., Highlands Ranch CO 80126; 720-271-2367; michele@MicheleCushatt.com; www.wordsforthejourney.org, and www.wftj.blogspot.com. Membership (100+) open.

New group in Virginia: JoyWriters/ACW Chapter Galax VA. Contact: Vie Herlocker, P.O. Box 342, Fancy Gap VA 24328-0342; 276-237-1972; info@joywriters.org; www.joywriters.org. Membership (20) open.

The Atlanta Christian Writers/ACW Group is no longer meeting. Page 468.

Georgia: Drop Suburban Atlanta Chapter/ACW. Bad contact information. Page 469.

JUMPSTART YOUR WRITING DREAMS SEMINAR

Intermedia Publishing Group, IntermediaWriters.com and IMPRBooks.com are proud to present:

Jumpstart Your Publishing Dreams Seminar

Terry Whalin, best-selling author of 60 books, is bringing this remarkable Seminar to Denver, CO!

Hosted by Bear Valley Church, Lakewood, CO (Denver area)

Register today and receive a free copy of Terry's book, “Jumpstart Your Publishing Dreams”.

You are invited to join best-selling author Bob Beltz and Bear Valley Church Senior Pastor Jim Walters following the seminar for a book release party featuring Bob’s newest book, “Me and McCartney” and Jim’s new book, “When Faith Takes Flight”.

This seminar in Lakewood, CO is only $247. Save $50 and pay only $197 if you register by November 6th!

Saturday, November 21st, 8:00AM-5:00PM

Seminar Location: Bear Valley Church, 10001 West Jewell Ave,
Lakewood, CO 80232; www.bvchurch.org

Two ways you can register!

· Mail your check for $197 made payable to Intermedia Publishing Group, PO Box 2825, Peoria, AZ 85380. (And remember, you may bring one immediate family member along with you at no additional cost. That's two for one!

Or, by phone at: 1-866-991-5252 Ext 2, Mon-Fri, 9-5 Mountain Time
All Credit Cards Accepted

Guaranteed? Absolutely! At the end of the day Saturday, if this seminar isn’t everything I’ve said, and you aren’t absolutely pleased, I’ll refund your registration fee, no questions asked.

ABOUT THE 2010 CHRISTIAN WRITERS MARKET GUIDE

As this year speeds to a close and the 2010 market guide is in the final editing process, I decided it was time to let you know what will be happening with the guide for 2010. First, I have a new publisher--Tyndale House. And although this will be the 25th annual edition, the change in publishers is also an indication that there will be some changes over previous years.

* The release time will be about the same--around the first of January.

* The price will be lowered to $24.99 (currently $34.99).

* The CD will not come with the guide this year, but will still be available through me. If you are an automatic customer, I will include it for free. If not, it can be ordered with the guide for an additional $6.

* The CD contains the content of the guide, plus about 70 pages of additional resources for writers.

* Tyndale's plan is to have the guide entirely online sometime in the next 4-5 years. No details on that transition have been finalized as yet.

* You can now go to my Website (www.stuartmarket.com) and pre-order the 2010 guide, buy the 2009 guide at a year-end special discounted price, and sign up to get the guide automatically every year. If you pre-order the guide you will be among the first to get your copy.

* If you were previously signed up for the automatic order at $29.99 or $34.99, you will automatically be dropped to $24.99, plus postage. If you signed up at a lower price, that will not change.

* If you sign up to get the guide automatically every year as soon as it is available, you freeze the price at the current level--no matter how much it goes up in the future. You pay nothing when you sign up, and the guide will come with an invoice. (www.stuartmarket.com/click on Bookstore).

CORRECTION ON SUBMISSIONS TO THRIVING FAMILY

This change just in from the editor at Thriving Family:All unsolicited submissions should be sent to thrivingfamilysubmissions@family.org. We have put a process in place to review every submission sent through that e-mail address.

NEW MAGAZINE FROM FOCUS ON THE FAMILY

Greetings from Focus on the Family! We’ve had some interesting changes here of late.

Focus on the Family magazine (all versions) is no longer in print. Instead, we’re launching Thriving Family magazine as of this November! It’s an exciting new bi-monthly magazine with practical, highly relevant marriage and parenting content. As a total family magazine with articles, features and advice, Thriving Family will strengthen marriages, develop new parenting skills and build a strong families. And most important, it will help families thrive in Christ.

Check out:
Subscription sign up: http://go.family.org/thrivingfamily

Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/thrivingfamily

Writers’ Guidelines: http://www.family.org/sharedassets/correspondence/pdfs/GeneralInformation/TF_Writers_Guidelines.pdf

Susan Mathis is the Editorial Director
Sheila Seifert (contact person for freelance submissions) is the Managing Editor (sheila.seifert@fotf.org)

Please pass the word. We’re excited to see what the future will hold.

Blessings,
Susan Mathis

15TH BIANNUAL POETRY CARD CONTEST

December 15, 2009 is the deadline for the 15th Annual Poetry Card Contest sponsored by Blue Mountain Arts. Go to: www.sps.com/poetry/index.html.

EDITORIAL CHANGES

At ABC Book Publishing, the editor’s last name is Brott, not Brett. Page 70.

Ronda Ranalli (rrr@destinyimage.com) is new editorial manager at Destiny Image Publishers. Toll-free 800-722-6774. Page 91.

Eric Newman (ernewman@fordham.edu) is managing editor at Fordham University Press. Page 99.

Editors at Liturgy Training are Mary Ehle and Mary Fox. Page 119.

Craig Froman is new acquisitions editor at New leaf Publishing Group. Only accepts submissions through their Author Proposal Form available on their Website. Page 127.

Scott Cady is acquisitions editor at Pacific Press Publishing Assn. New Website for guidelines: www.pacificpress.com/index.php?pgName=newsSubGuides. Page 129.

At Sheed & Ward, Marcus Boggs (mboggs@rowman.com) is new publisher, and Sarah Stanton (sstanton@rowman.com) is new editor. Drop other editors listed and submit to Sarah Stanton. Now accepts simultaneous submissions. Page 141.

Laura Barker is new managing editor at WaterBrook Press. Page 151.

Inge Koenig is new editor at Highway News and Good News, P.O. Box 117, Marietta PA 17547-0117. Street address: 1525 River Rd., Marietta PA 17547. Page 306.

Rebecca Buhler is assistant editor at The Messenger. E-mail: messenger@emconf.ca, or through Website. Page 321.

At Passport, submissions now go to Laura Lohberger (lslohberger@wordaction.com). Page 359.

Ed Stucky is the editor at The Quiet Hour. Open to writers who already have had devotionals published. Page 372.

NOVEMBER WRITERS' CONFERENCES

November 1-6: LittWorld 2009; Nairobi, Kenya. Contact: John Maust, 351 S. Main Pl., Ste. 230, Carol Stream IL 60188; 630-260-9063; mailittworld@sbcglobal.net; www.littworld.org. Editors in attendance. Offers partial scholarships.

November 12-14: Heart of America Fall Conference; Kansas City, Missouri. Contact: Mark Littleton, 3706 NE Shady Ln. Dr., Gladstone MO 64119; phone/fax 816-459-8016; Jeanettedl@earthlink.net; www.hacwn.org. Editors and agents in attendance.

November 21: American Christian Writers Conference, Orlando, Florida. Contact: Reg Forder, P.O. Box 110390, Nashville TN 37222; 1-800-21-WRITE; ACWriters@aol.com; www.ACWriters.com.

November 28-December 5: American Christian Writers Caribbean Cruise. Contact: Reg Forder, P.O. Box 110390, Nashville TN 37222; 1-800-21-WRITE; ACWriters@aol.com; www.ACWriters.com. No editors or agents in attendance. No scholarships offered.

WRITERS' GROUPS COME & GO

New group in California: Vision Writers/ACW Chapter meets in Los Angeles. Contact: Bertha Sanders, 2127 W. 73rd St., Los Angeles CA 90047-2111; 323-971-4319; bwsander1@ca.rr.com. Membership (6) open.

New contact information for Maine group: Maine Fellowship of Christian Writers meets in China ME. Contact: Vicki Schad, 180 S. Stanley Hill Rd., Vassalboro ME 04989; 207-923-3956; jvschad@gmail.com. Membership (15) open. Sponsors an August seminar in Belfast ME.

New Group in Texas: Words for the Journey Christian Writers Guild/Rocky Mountain Region, in Parker TX. Contact: Michele Cushatt, 1907 Ross Ln., Highlands Ranch CO 80126; 720-271-2367; michele@MicheleCushatt.com; www.wordsforthejourney.org, and www.wftj.blogspot.com. Membership (100+) open.

New group in Virginia: JoyWriters/ACW Chapter Galax VA. Contact: Vie Herlocker, P.O. Box 342, Fancy Gap VA 24328-0342; 276-237-1972; info@joywriters.org; www.joywriters.org. Membership (20) open.

The Atlanta Christian Writers/ACW Group is no longer meeting. Page 468.

Georgia: Drop Suburban Atlanta Chapter/ACW. Bad contact information. Page 469.

MORE WRITERS CONFERENCES THIS MONTH

October 16-17: Richmond Christians Who Write Conference; Richmond, Virginia. Contact: Rev. Thomas C. Lacy, 12114 Walnut Hill Dr., Rockville VA 23146-1854; 804-749-4050; RichmondCWW@aol.com; http://rcww.blogspot.com. Speaker: Karen Whiting.

October (late): Earlham School of Religion/Ministry of Writing Colloquium; Richmond, Indiana. Contact: Susan Yanos, 228 College Ave., Richmond IN 47374-4095; 800-432-1377; fax (765-983-1688; yanossu@earlham.edu. Editors in attendance.

October 23-24: American Christian Writers Conference; Anaheim, California. Contact: Reg Forder, P.O. Box 110390, Nashville TN 37222; 1-800-21-WRITE; ACWriters@aol.com; www.ACWriters.com.

October 23-24: Upstate SC Writers Conference; Anderson, South Carolina. Contact: Elva Martin, 104 Oak Knoll Terrace, Anderson SC 29625-2507; phone/fax 864-226-7024; Elvamartinministries@charter.net.

Oct 30-31: American Christian Writers Conference; Phoenix, Arizona. Contact: Reg Forder, P.O. Box 110390, Nashville TN 37222; 1-800-21-WRITE; ACWriters@aol.com; www.ACWriters.com.

WRITERS' CONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENT

Would you like to increase your skills in writing? Expand your markets? Learn more about marketing your books? Discover tips to be your own publicist?

No matter where you are in your level of writing skills or needs, the Heart of America Christian Writers Network conference, Nov. 12-14 in Kansas City, is designed to help you!

Our faculty of excellent editors (including Ginger Kolbaba from Kyria, formerly Today's Christian Woman) is ready to teach you the nitty-gritty skills you need to keep making great sales--even in a tough economy. Besides several dozen workshops from which you can choose, we'll have three agents ready to see if you might be a client they can take on. We'll have a professional publicist on hand to help you explore the world of promoting your writing. We'll even have a professional photographer on hand giving you a great deal on those publicity shots magazines so often ask for.

We also offer several ways you can get personal feedback on your work.
If you're ready to move to the next step in your writing career, check out the attached PDF or go to www.HACWN.org. This is HACWN's 20th year of helping writers. We're one of the most cost-efficient Christian writers' conferences in the country—combining a low cost with high-quality speakers. Check us out!

If you have any questions, feel free to contact our registrar, Sally Danley, at srdsonshine@sbcglobal.net or 816-313-1892.

Jeanette Gardner Littleton
co-director,
Heart of America Christian Writers Network
www.HACWN.org

THOMAS NELSON ANNOUNCES NEW SERVICE

Thomas Nelson Publishers has announced that their WestBow Press imprint will now offer self-publishing services. They are also offering an introductory discount of 20%. For details, go to: http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/10/should-you-consider-self-publishing.html.

FOLLOW JERRY JENKINS

You can follow Jerry on Facebook and Twitter, and his blog has recently been updated.

facebook.com/jerry.b.jenkins

www.twitter.com/jerrybjenkins

http://jerryjenkins.blogspot.com/

NEW SERVICE BY CHRISTIANMANUSCRIPTSUBMISSIONS.COM

ChristianManuscriptSubmissions.com has just launched a new opportunity on their Website. Authors wishing to invest in a professional literary critique or critique & edit of their manuscript can now do this right on our site. It is not at all mandatory, simply an offer for those who wish to do this.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERS - CHRISTIAN

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

The Shack by William P. Young (Windblown Media) is #3 on the paperback trade fiction list and will appear as #2 on the October 18 list.

The Love Dare by Stephen & Alex Kendrick with Lawrence Kimbrough (B&H Publishing Group) is #3 on the paperback advice list.

The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren (Zondervan) is #9 on the paperback advice list.

Fearless by Max Lucado (Thomas Nelson) is #10 on the hardcover advice list and will appear as #10 on the October 18 list.

The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey (Thomas Nelson) is #12 on the hardcover advice, how-to, misc. list and will be #12 on the October 18 list.

The Reason for God by Timothy Keller (Riverhead) is #16 on the paperback nonfiction list.

90 Minutes in Heaven by Don Piper w/ Cecil Murphey (Revell) is #17 on paperback nonfiction list.

Same Kind of Different as Me by Ron Hall and Denver Moore (Thomas Nelson) is #18 on the paperback nonfiction list and will appear as #16 on the October 18 list.

The Missing by Beverly Lewis (Bethany House) is #20 on the paperback trade fiction list.

A Million Miles in a Thousand Years by Donald Miller will appear at #27 on the hardcover non-fiction list for October 18.

Intervention by Terri Blackstock (Zondervan) is #31 on the paperback trade fiction list.

MAGAZINES: DEFUNCT OR NO FREELANCE

Diamond Dust: Website outdated; unable to contact. Page 291.

Dreams & Visions: Out of business. Page 294.

GodlyPlaces.com: Bad contact information; unable to contact. Page 302.

LarkNews.com: No freelance. Page 312.

The Majellan: Bad Website; unable to contact. Page 317.

Mensajero Ala Blanca: Bad Website; unable to contact. Page 320.

Michiana Christian News: Bad Website; apparently out of business. Page 322.

Portrait of Achievement: Bad Website: appears to be out of business. Page 330.

Rock & Sling: Out of business. Page 337.

Ladies First Magazine: Bad Website; unable to contact. Page 415.

PERIODICALS: NEW CONTACT INFORMATION

The Ambassador: Add Suite #112 to address; fax 360-937-1385; editor@ambassadornewspaper.com. Page 265.

Believer’s Bay: 1202 S. Pennsylvania St., Marion IN 46953; publisher@believersbay.com. Page 270.

Point (formerly BGC World): www.convergeww.org. Page 270.

The Charlotte World: 4701 Beech Crest Pl., Charlotte NC 28269; 704-661-9137; now online only. Page 278.

The Christian Response: happyc@arvig.net. Page 284.

Christian Standard: christianstandard@standardpub.com. Now pays $20-200. Page 284.

The Chronicle Christian Newspaper—Kansas Edition is now called Christian Press Newspaper, 504 N. Main St., Newton KS 67114; 316-283-8300; fax 316-283-6090; editor@christianpress.com. Russ Jones, editor. Page 285.

Church of England Newspaper: Religious Intelligence Ltd., 14 Great College St., Westminster, London SW1P 3RX, England; +44 20 7878 1001; fax +44 20 7878 1031. Page 286.

Creation: www.creation.com. Page 288.

Creation Care: 275 Edgewood Dr., Americus GA 31709. Guidelines on Website. Submit to Rusty@creationcare.org. Page 289.

Disaster News Network: Will be moving soon; 443-393-3330; drop fax; e-query only. Page 292.

Disciple’s Journal: KADorothy@yahoo.com. Page 292.

El Heraldo Cristiano (Christian Herald): 639 Cleveland St., Ste. 245, Clearwater FL 33755; 813-200-7055. Page 295.

Eternal Ink: Drop Website; accepts e-mail submissions only. Page 296.

Faith Today: editor@faithtoday.ca. Guidelines at: www.evangelicalfellowship.ca/Ftwriters. Page 299.

Family Smart E-Tips: P.O. Box 3667, Escondido CA 92033. Page 300.

Heartland Gatekeeper: P.O. Box 34038, Omaha NE 68134. Page 305.

Homecoming: PO Box 562, 1617 S. Parke Ave., Alexandria IN 46001; toll-free 800-520-4664; 765-724-8405. Page 306.

LifeTimes Catholic eZine: 877-585-3816; www.parsihwebmaster.com/writers.htm. Page 314.

The Lutheran Journal: Drop street address listed, and use box number instead. Page 317.

Messianic Times: 14080 Palm Dr., Ste. D #432, Desert Hot Springs CA 92240. Page 322.

Ozarks Christian News: Drop fax number; phone and fax are now the same. Page 328.

Ozarks Senior Living Newspaper: seniorliving@sbcglobal.net. Page 328.

Tri-State Voice: 201-644-7062; no fax. Page 347.

The Journal of Adventist Education: 301-680-5069; http://jae.education.org. Page 366.

Ministry in Motion E-Zine: 937-233-6594; hanover@DBMim.net. Page 388.

Preaching, Preaching Online & Preaching Now: 750 Old Hickory Blvd., Ste. 150-1, Brentwood TN 37027. Page 391.

YouthWorker Journal: c/o Salem Publishing, 750 Old Hickory Blvd., Suite 150-1, Brentwood TN 37027.Page 398.

TC Magazine: 501-279-4530. Page 405.

True Girl: 703 Michigan Ave., Ste. 2, LaPorte IN 46350; 219-324-2780; editor@truegirlonline.com. Page 406.

Fullfill: write@fullfill.org. Page 411.

The Handmaiden: www.conciliarpress.com/magazines/the-handmaiden. Send poetry to Katherine Grace Bond, P.O. Box 1711, Duvall WA 98019; 425-788-8275; handmaiden@katherinegracebond.com. Page 411.

Link & Visitor: 416-651-8967. Now pays .06-.12/word. Page 415.

CHANGES TO MAGAZINES

Christian Retailing no longer pays for book reviews. Page 284.

The Gem: Maximum length 1,200 words. Page 301.

Halo Magazine is seeking testimonies and stories of life-teaching lessons. They also want to encourage Christian entrepreneurs to send information describing their business and the history of how, when, and why the business was started. Page 305.

Messiah Magazine is now called Messiah Journal. Page 321.

Weavings: This publication is now quarterly and wants manuscripts up to 2,000 words maximum. Page 351.

Crowned with Silver: Now online only. Page 410.

First Lady Christian Magazine is now published monthly; FLMezine@gmail.com. Page 411.

NEW BOOK MARKETS

Gentle Path Press, P.O. Box 3172, Carefree AZ 85377; 480-488-0150; fax 480-488-9125; info@gentlepath.com; www.GentlePath.com. Greg Ottersbach, publisher. Focuses on addiction and recovery from both a secular and spiritual point of view. 75% of books from first-time authors. No subsidy or print on demand. No reprints. Prefers 200-350 pages. Royalty 8-12% of net; no advance. Average first printing 2,000-5,000. Publication within 6 mos. Considers simultaneous submissions. Responds in 2-3 months. Guidelines by e-mail; free catalog. Nonfiction: Proposal/3 chapters or complete ms; no phone/fax/e-query. Special Needs: Good material on recovery (personal experience OK). Also spirituality, family issues, women's issues, and grief."

Crosslink Publishing P.O. Box 1232, Rapid City SD 57709; toll-free 800-323-0853;publisher@crosslink.org; www.crosslink.org. Christian Church/Church of Christ. Rick Bates, director. Focused on providing valuable resources to authors as well as bringing vibrant and helpful resources to the Christian Community. Publishes 6-8 titles/year. Prefers manuscripts through agents. No subsidy; does print on demand. No reprints. Prefers 200-300 pages Royalty 10% of retail; no advance. Average first printing 750. Considers simultaneous submissions. Responds in 7 days. Requires accepted manuscripts by e-mail. No guidelines/catalog. Nonfiction: Complete m; e-query OK. Special Needs: Devotionals and small group studies. Tips: ”We are particularly interested in providing books that help Christians succeed in their daily walk (inspirational, devotional, small groups, etc.)."

BUSINESS WRITING

"The Ultimate Guide to Better Business Writing: 100 Tips, Tools, and Resources” (http://onlinedegreeprograms.org/blog/2009/the-ultimate-guide-to-better-business-writing-100-tips-tools-and-resources/).

EDITORIAL CHANGES

Hay House: Alex Freemon is new submissions editor. Guidelines on Website at www.hayhouse.com/guides.php. Page 105.

Steeple Hill Love Inspired: Melissa Endlich is new senior editor. Page 143.

Trinity Foundation: New editor is Thomas W. Juodaitis, tjtrintyfound@aol.com. Page 147.

University Press of America: The new acquisitions editors ar Brooke Bascietto, bbacietto@univpress.com; and Smanatha Kirk, skirk@univpress.com. Page 149.

Christian Courier (Canada): Bert Witvoet is interim editor, Bert.Witvoet@sympatico.ca. Former editor, Harry Der Nederlanden, passed away last fall. Page 279.

Christian Motorsports Illustrated: Tammy Maxey, editor; 1066 W. Taft, Ste. 166, Sapulpa OK 47066. No poetry. Page 282.

ChristianWeek: Jerrad Peters is now managing editor; admin@christianweek.org. Page 284.

City Light News: Peter McManus, editor/publisher; 459 Astoria Cres. S.E., Calgary AB T2J 0Y6, Canada. Page 286.

Divine Ascent: Archamandrite Melitios, abbot and editor-in-chief. Page 293.

Faith & Friends: Colonel Jim Champ, assistant editor-in-chief; Geoff Moulton, editor; Ken Ramstead, managing editor. Page 298.

Heartbeat/CMA: Jennifer Hayes, editor; heartbeat@cmausa.org, or e-mail through Website. Page 305.

The Layman: Carmen Fowler, executive editor; Paula R. Kincaid, editor. Page 312.

Mennonite Historian: Alf Redekopp and Doug Heidebrecht are co-editors; Conrad Stoesz is associate editor. Page 319.

NRB Magazine: Laurel MacLeod, senior editor. Page 326.

Perspectives Journal: Add Steve Mathonnet-Venderwell to list of editors. Drop poetry editor and her address; send poetry to main address for now. Page 329.

Sports Spectrum: Editor is Brett Honeycutt; bhoneycutt@sportspectrum.com. Now accepts articles 1,200-1,500 words. Page 342.

Group Magazine: Scott Firestone, associate editor; drop assistant editor. E-mails: rlawrence@group.com, or sfirestone@group.com. Websites: www.group.com, or www.youthministry.com. Page 366.

Journal of Pastoral Care & Counseling: Dr. Terry R. Bard, managing editor. Page 385.

Leadership: Skye Jethani, managing editor, edits the columns/departments. Page 386.

G4T Ink: Diana Ventura, director. Page 401.

Canticle: Susan Brinkmann, OCDS, editor. Drop contest. Page 408.

SOME WRITERS' GROUP CHANGES

New group in Arizona: Christian Writers of the West (Mesa AZ). Contact Pamela Tracy; 623-910-0524; PamWrtr@aol.com. Membership (21) open to members of American Christian Fiction Writers.

California: Secret Garden Writers Group is on an indefinite hiatus. Page 467.

Florida: Miami-Dade ACW chapter is no longer meeting. Page 468.

Maryland: Baltimore Area Christian Writers, 443-622-4907; writerseminar@aol.com. Page 470.

Minnesota Christian Writers Group: maryfheitzman@comcast.net. Page 471.

Ohio: Lebanon Area Writers group is defunct. Page 473.

Oregon: God’s Wordsmiths—Advanced is defunct. Page 473.

Oregon: Wordsmiths is defunct. Page 474.

New group in Texas: Tyler IWA! Chapter. Contact Judith Robinson; 903-894-3586, or cell: 903-714-9720.

New group in Canada: Manitoba Christian Writers Assn.. Contact: Irene LoScerbo; 204-334-7780; solonoi@mts.net. Open to new members.

SOME AGENT CHANGES

Eames Literary Services: 615-403-3550. Drop Ahna Phillips and her e-mail from the agent list. Page 499.

At Hartline Literary Agency, drop Eric Scmidgal and his e-mail from list of agents. Page 501.

Quicksilver Books, Literary Agent: Asked to deleted. Page 506.

Drop listing for Sanford Communications. Out of business. Page 507.

Jacqueline Simenaur Literary Agency is now Simenaur & Greene Literary Agency: P.O. Box 770968, Naples FL 34107-0968; 239-594-1484; jsliteraryagent@gmail.com. New agent: Carole J. Greene; cjgliteraryagent@gmail.com. Page 509.

Spencerhill Associates/Karen Solem: Jennifer@klsbooks.com. Handles primarily Christian fiction—no children’s books or nonfiction. Page 509.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERS - CHRISTIAN

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

The Shack by William P. Young (Windblown Media) is #2 on the paperback trade fiction list, its 71st week on the list, and will appear as #3 on the October 11 list.

The Love Dare by Stephen & Alex Kendrick with Lawrence Kimbrough (B&H Publishing Group) is #4 on the paperback advice list.

The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren (Zondervan) is #8 on the paperback advice list.

Fearless by Max Lucado (Thomas Nelson) is #10 on the hardcover advice list and will appear as #10 on the October 11 list.

The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey (Thomas Nelson) will be #12 on the hardcover advice, how-to, misc. list for October 11.

Same Kind of Different as Me by Ron Hall and Denver Moore (Thomas Nelson) is #12 on the paperback nonfiction list and will appear as #18 on the October 11 list.

90 Minutes in Heaven by Don Piper w/ Cecil Murphey (Revell) is #13 on paperback nonfiction list.

The Reason for God by Timothy Keller (Riverhead) is #17 on the paperback nonfiction list.

The Missing by Beverly Lewis (Bethany House) is #20 on the paperback trade fiction list.

Green by Ted Dekker (Thomas Nelson) is #31 on the hardcover fiction list.

SCREENWRITING COMPETITION

The first annual “Write of Passage” screenwriting competition is now open for entries, as announced today by founder John David Ware. The speed screenwriting competition aims to encourage new writers to enter the world of film. Write of Passage uses a team writing approach and offers finalist scripts the chance to be made into films during the “168 Film Project” competition.

In its 8th year, the 168 Film Project has launched more than 400 short films and many careers for would be filmmakers. The “168” model asks artists to create within strict limitations (a Theme, a Verse and a Week) and without second-guessing. Write of Passage will engage screenwriters with the same method.

“Pairing a writing contest with a production contest is a dream come true for writers who get to see their work,” noted Ware. “Real-world interaction between writers and producers will definitely raise the bar.”
Top scripts will compete for awards and $1,000 cash. Selected scripts will be eligible to be produced by 168 Film Project veterans. Resulting films will be screened during the Write of Passage Spotlight at the 168 Film
Festival, March 26-27, 2010 in Los Angeles, CA.

The contest is sponsored by Resurrection Pictures. “We love Write of Passage and look forward to meeting and working with new writers of faith,” said Resurrection President, Bill Harrity.

The prize package includes a meeting with Producer Ralph Winter (“X-MEN Origins: Wolverine”). In addition,writer/producers Luke Schelhaas (“Law and Order,” “Smallville”) and Brian Bird (“Not Easily Broken”) will
provide professional feedback to the top three writers.

Write of Passage will take place during the week of October 19th-26th, 2009. Submissions must be no more than 12 pages in length and will be based on a supplied, foundational scripture with the theme: “Hearing God.”
“We want to see positive portrayals of realistic people in redemptive, thought-provoking stories that honor God.

Screenplays should show authentic characters, not caricatures,” Ware said.
Writers who wish to enter must complete the registration and submit the $35 entry fee. Writers and producers are encouraged to participate in both Write of Passage and the 168 Film Project.

Entrants may sign-up as a Writer or apply to be a Regional Competition Producer (RCP). RCP’s administer the Write of Passage regional (semi-final) contests and judge the submissions. The best entries will be submitted to the finals in L.A. RCP entry is FREE, but RCP’s may not enter a screenplay in the contest.

RCP’s must apply for the RCP position via a written application available at www.168project.com. Signups are Aug. 20 - Oct. 18, 2009. Winners will be announced in November 2009. RCP’s will be featured in the 168 Film
Festival Program along with the top 20 writers. Both groups will receive VIP tickets to the 168 Film Festival.

For questions email info@168project.com
For complete rules: http://168project.com/downloads//WriteofPassage%2DRules%2D8%2D20%2D09%2Epdf
To sign up as a writer: http://store.168project.com/merchant2/merchant.mvc
For RCP Application: http://www.168project.com/downloads//RCP-Application.doc

THE SHACK REACHES NEW MILESTONE

The #1 New York Times Bestseller, The Shack Achieves More Major Milestones

#1 New York Times bestseller The Shack by Wm. Paul Young has just reached another milestone: ten million copies--eight million copies in print in the United States, with another 2 million in print in foreign translations. To date, there have been 55 total printings, according to Brad Cummings, president of Windblown Media. As of September 13, 2009, it will have spent 67 consecutive weeks on the New York Times bestseller list with more than 50 weeks at #1. It has also been on Publishers Weekly and USA Today bestseller lists for the same period of time.

CHRISTIAN BOOK GIVEAWAY

ChristianBookVideos.com will give away five Christian books each week for the next five weeks. Each week, five individuals will be chosen to receive a free book.

To be eligible to win a free Christian book from ChristianBookVideos.com, individuals must visit ChristianBookVideo.com's website and take a short three to four question survey. The site will feature a new survey each week and individuals must take the survey to be entered to win that week's drawing. Five random winners will be chosen each week to receive a free Christian book.

ChristianBookVideo.com's book giveaway begins the week of September 27, 2009. The website will feature a new survey and different book giveaways each week.

The book giveaway each week will be as follows:

Week of September 27
How Can I Run a Tight Ship When I'm Surrounded by Loose Cannons?
Kathi Macias, New Hope Publishers

Week of October 4
Believe That You Can
Jentezen Franklin, Charisma House

Week of October 11
Cashless: Bible Prophecy, Economic Chaos, & the Future Financial Order
Mark Hitchcock, Harvest House Publishers

Week of October 18
The Ten Testaments: Lessons from the Greatest Teacher of all Time
Scott Campbell, WinePress Publishing

Week of October 25
Fiction title from publisher, Sheaf House, to be determined.

ChristianBookVideos.com is the one-stop viewing place for Christian book videos on the Internet. Launched in February 2009 by Marketing Christian Books Inc., of Charlotte, NC, ChristianBookVideos.com is rapidly becoming the premiere viewing place for Christian book trailers. Publishers and authors can submit their book videos to ChrsitianBookVideos.com for free. Advertising opportunities are also available.

To enter to win a free book each week, take the survey on ChristianBookVideos.com's website at www.christianbookvideos.com.

BACK IN TOWN

I had a wonderful time at the Maranatha conferece, but left right away to help my daughter while she recovered from surgery. Just playing catch-up today. Hope to add more market info on this blog soon. In the meantime am hoping to find the top of my desk soon as well.