KAREN KINGSBURY SIGNS CO-PUBLISHING AGREEMENT

Howard Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, announced today it has signed a multi-book world rights co-publishing agreement with USA Today and New York Times bestselling novelist Karen Kingsbury. With more than 15 million books in print, Karen Kingsbury has earned her position as America’s favorite inspirational novelist. Kingsbury’s first book under the 10 book agreement is scheduled to be published in late 2012. Mass market paperback editions of Ms. Kingsbury’s books will be released by Pocket Books. Simon & Schuster Audio will produce the audio editions.