NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLERS - WEEK OF APRIL 1

• HEAVEN IS FOR REAL by Todd Burpo with Lynn Vincent (Thomas Nelson) is #1 on the combined print and e-Book nonfiction list, on the paperback nonfiction list, and on the combined print nonfiction list; #3 on the e-Book nonfiction list; and #22 on the hardcover nonfiction list.
• THE VOW by Kim and Krickitt Carpenter with Dana Wilkerson (B&H Publishing Group) is #2 on the e-Book nonfiction list, and on the paperback nonfiction list; #3 on the combined print and e-Book nonfiction list; and #7 on the combined print nonfiction list.
• THE FIVE LOVE LANGUAGES by Gary Chapman (Northfield) is #3 on the paperback advice & misc. list.
• THE HARBINGER by Jonathan Cahn (FrontLine) is #5 on the paperback trade fiction list; #16 on the combined print fiction list; and #32 on the combined print and e-Book fiction list.
• HEAVEN IS FOR REAL FOR KIDS by Todd and Sonja Burpo, Illustrated by Wilson Ong (Tommy Nelson) is #10 on the children’s picture book list.
• ONE THOUSAND GIFTS by Ann Voskamp (Zondervan) is #10 on the hardcover advice & misc. list.
• CRAZY LOVE by Francis Chan with Danae Yankoski (David C Cook) is #10 on the paperback advice & misc. list.
• THE LOVE DARE by Stephen and Alex Kendrick with Lawrence Kimbrough (B&H Books) is #12 on the paperback advice & misc. list.
• THE RESOLUTION FOR WOMEN by Priscilla Shirer (B&H Books) is #13 on the paperback advice & misc. list.
• THE RESOLUTION FOR MEN by Stephen and Alex Kendrick with Randy Alcorn (B&H Books) is #14 on the paperback advice & misc. list.
• RADICAL by David Platt (Multnomah) is #15 on the paperback advice & misc. list.
• THE OTHER SIDE OF SUFFERING by John Ramsey with Marie Chapian (FaithWords)is #18 on the e-Book nonfiction list; and #32 on the combined print and e-Book nonfiction list.
• INDIVISIBLE by James Robison and Jay W. Richards (FaithWords) is #23 on the hardcover nonfiction list; and #29 on the combined print nonfiction list.
• THROUGH MY EYES by Tim Tebow with Nathan Whitaker (HarperCollins Publishers) is #25 on the hardcover nonfiction list; and #31 on the combined print nonfiction list.
• BONHOEFFER by Eric Metaxas (Thomas Nelson) is #30 on the paperback nonfiction list; and #34 on the e-Book nonfiction list.

RARE AUTHOR INTERVIEWS

We recently published an article that you may be interested in entitled, “20 Incredibly Rare Author Interviews Unearthed" (http://www.onlinecollege.org/2012/03/19/20-incredibly-rare-author-interviews-unearthed/).

NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLERS - WEEK OF MARCH 25

• THE VOW by Kim and Krickitt Carpenter with Dana Wilkerson (B&H Publishing Group) is #1 on the combined print and e-Book nonfiction list, and on the e-Book nonfiction list; #2 on the paperback nonfiction list; and #5 on the combined print nonfiction list.
• HEAVEN IS FOR REAL by Todd Burpo with Lynn Vincent (Thomas Nelson) is #1 on the paperback nonfiction list, and on the combined print nonfiction list; #3 on the combined print and e-Book nonfiction list, and on the e-Book nonfiction list; and #28 on the hardcover nonfiction list.
• THE FIVE LOVE LANGUAGES by Gary Chapman (Northfield) is #3 on the paperback advice & misc. list.
• HEAVEN IS FOR REAL FOR KIDS by Todd and Sonja Burpo, Illustrated by Wilson Ong (Tommy Nelson) is #4 on the children’s picture book list.
• ONE THOUSAND GIFTS by Ann Voskamp (Zondervan) is #7 on the hardcover advice & misc. list.
• INDIVISIBLE by James Robison and Jay W. Richards (FaithWords) is #8 on the monthly political list; #22 on the hardcover nonfiction list; and #27 on the combined print nonfiction list.
• THE HARBINGER by Jonathan Cahn (FrontLine) is #9 on the paperback trade fiction list; and #31 on the combined print fiction list.
• TOTAL MONEY MAKEOVER by Dave Ramsey (Thomas Nelson) is #9 on the monthly hardcover business list.
• THE RESOLUTION FOR WOMEN by Priscilla Shirer (B&H Books) is #10 on the paperback advice & misc. list.
• CRAZY LOVE by Francis Chan with Danae Yankoski (David C Cook) is #11 on the paperback advice & misc. list.
• THE RESOLUTION FOR MEN by Stephen and Alex Kendrick with Randy Alcorn (B&H Books) is #12 on the paperback advice & misc. list.
• HOW DO YOU KILL 11 MILLION PEOPLE? by Andy Andrews (Thomas Nelson) is #12 on the monthly political list.
• THE LOVE DARE by Stephen and Alex Kendrick with Lawrence Kimbrough (B&H Books) is #13 on the paperback advice & misc. list.
• RADICAL by David Platt (Multnomah) is #15 on the paperback advice & misc. list.
• THROUGH MY EYES by Tim Tebow with Nathan Whitaker (HarperCollins Publishers) is #19 on the hardcover nonfiction list; and #24 on the combined print nonfiction list.
• ILLUSION by Frank Peretti (Howard) is #24 on the hardcover fiction list.
• BONHOEFFER by Eric Metaxas (Thomas Nelson) is #28 on the paperback nonfiction list; and #34 on the e-Book nonfiction list.
• INTO THE FREE by Julie Cantrell (David C Cook) is #32 on the e-Book fiction list.

"HEAVEN IS FOR REAL FOR KIDS" HITS 500,000

Since its release last November, the children’s picture book “Heaven Is for Real for Kids” has inspired families around the world with the true story of a young boy who experienced heaven. Twelve-year-old Colton Burpo’s story of his trip to heaven and back has set another sales milestone for publisher Tommy Nelson: “Heaven Is for Real for Kids” by Todd & Sonja Burpo has now sold over 500,000 copies worldwide.

TYNDALE NAMES NEW IMPRINT

        In a step aimed at positioning itself for greater growth, clarifying its structure and recognizing the success of a key publishing team at the company, Tyndale House Publishers announced today that one of the company’s two non-fiction publishing groups is being officially designated as a separate imprint: Tyndale Momentum. Janis Long Harris, formerly Associate Publisher for Nonfiction reporting to Senior VP and Group Publisher Doug Knox, has been named as publisher of the imprint.

        “We are thrilled to recognize Tyndale Momentum as its own imprint,” said CEO Mark Taylor. “While the name is new, Tyndale Momentum will have the same team that has built a very successful non-fiction program under the direction of Jan Long Harris. I feel the name really captures the energy and direction of this team.”

        The Tyndale Momentum team has already had numerous publishing successes, including such recent New York Times bestsellers as The Boy Who Came back From Heaven by Kevin and Alex Malarkey; Quiet Strength. Uncommon, Mentor Leader and the One Year Uncommon Life Daily Challenge by Tony Dungy; Son of Hamas by Mosab Hassan Yousef, Bringing Up Girlsby Dr. James Dobson, The Cause within You by Matthew Barnett, and The Devil in Pew Number Seven by Rebecca Alonzo. The group has also published such conversation-starting books asRevolution by George Barna, Jim & Casper Go to Church by Jim Henderson and Matt Casper and UnPlanned by Abby Johnson.

Upcoming books from Tyndale Momentum include Winning Balance, a memoir by Olympic gold medal-winning gymnast Shawn Johnson; Fresh Air, a debut book by megachurch pastor Chris Hodges; and Your Heart’s Desire by popular author and speaker Sheri Rose Shepherd.

        The team, which launched the SaltRiver line of thoughtful books in 2004, and the BarnaBooks line in 2005, will continue to publish a portion of its list under sub-brands. Both Tyndale non-fiction teams will publish titles in Tyndale’s highly successful One Year devotional line.

       

LOOKING FOR TRUE-STORY SUBMISSIONS

Author Candace Pope is accepting submissions for a compilation of true stories from people who have been blessed and comforted by God in a direct and unusual way through animals and nature, especially after loss (death, divorce, health, earthly possessions). The stories should be more unusual than simply how our pets provide companionship and comfo rt (although they certainly do). Please contact her at cpope2@sc.rr.com for more information and submission guidelines.

KAY ARTHUR RECEIVES AWARD

Kay Arthur was recently awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Tenth Anniversary of the Christian Women in Media (CWIMA) Awards Gala. This prestigious award is presented to a CWIMA member for their invaluable contribution to the field of Christian communications and exemplary Christian character. 

NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLERS - WEEK OF MARCH 19

• THE VOW by Kim and Krickitt Carpenter with Dana Wilkerson (B&H Publishing Group) is #1 on the combined print and e-Book nonfiction list, the paperback nonfiction list, the e-Book nonfiction list; and #2 on the combined print nonfiction list.
• THE FIVE LOVE LANGUAGES by Gary Chapman (Northfield) is #1 on the paperback advice & misc. list.
• HEAVEN IS FOR REAL by Todd Burpo with Lynn Vincent (Thomas Nelson) is #2 on the paperback nonfiction list; #3 on the combined print and e-Book nonfiction list, on the e-Book nonfiction list, and on the combined print nonfiction list.
• HEAVEN IS FOR REAL FOR KIDS by Todd and Sonja Burpo, Illustrated by Wilson Ong (Tommy Nelson) is #4 on the children’s picture book list.
• INDIVISIBLE by James Robison and Jay W. Richards (FaithWords) is #6 on the hardcover nonfiction list; #9 on the combined print nonfiction list; #8 on the monthly political list; and #19 on the combined print and e-Book nonfiction list.
• ONE THOUSAND GIFTS by Ann Voskamp (Zondervan) is #9 on the hardcover advice & misc. list.
• CRAZY LOVE by Francis Chan with Danae Yankoski (David C Cook) is #9 on the paperback advice & misc. list.
• TOTAL MONEY MAKEOVER by Dave Ramsey (Thomas Nelson) is #9 on the monthly hardcover business list.
• THE RESOLUTION FOR MEN by Stephen and Alex Kendrick with Randy Alcorn (B&H Books) is #11 on the paperback advice & misc. list.
• HOW DO YOU KILL 11 MILLION PEOPLE? by Andy Andrews (Thomas Nelson) is #12 on the monthly political list.
• THE RESOLUTION FOR WOMEN by Priscilla Shirer (B&H Books) is #12 on the paperback advice & misc. list.
• THE HARBINGER by Jonathan Cahn (FrontLine) is #14 on the paperback trade fiction list.
• EVERY DAY A FRIDAY by Joel Osteen (FaithWords) is #14 on the hardcover advice & misc. list.
• THE LOVE DARE by Stephen and Alex Kendrick with Lawrence Kimbrough (B&H Books) is #14 on the paperback advice & misc. list.
• LONGING by Karen Kingsbury (Zondervan) is #16 on the e-Book fiction list; #23 on the combined print and e-Book fiction list.
• THROUGH MY EYES by Tim Tebow with Nathan Whitaker (HarperCollins Publishers) is #20 on the hardcover nonfiction list; #25 on the combined print nonfiction list; and #35 on the combined print and e-Book nonfiction list.
• LEAVING by Karen Kingsbury (Zondervan) is #21 on the e-Book fiction list; #29 on the combined print and e-Book fiction list.
• LEARNING by Karen Kingsbury (Zondervan) is #22 on the e-Book fiction list; #31 on the combined print and e-Book fiction list.
• BONHOEFFER by Eric Metaxas (Thomas Nelson) is #27 on the paperback nonfiction list.
• THE BOY WHO CAME BACK FROM HEAVEN by Kevin Malarkey and Alex Malarkey (Tyndale) is #30 on the paperback nonfiction list.
• KISSES FROM KATIE by Katie Davis with Beth Clark (Howard) is #34 on the hardcover nonfiction list.
• INTO THE FREE by Julie Cantrell (David C Cook) is #35 on the e-Book fiction list.

INTERVIEW WITH SALLY STUART

For an in-depth interview with Sally Stuart, go to: www.short-story-time.com/christian-writers-market.html. An interesting Website for writers.

COLORADO CHRISTIAN WRITERS CONFERENCE

The Colorado Christian Writers Conference is scheduled for May 16-19 at the YMCA of the Rockies, Estes Park Center, CO. Nearly 50 editors/publishers represented. Keynote speakers include Dr. Ted Baehr, Dan Wooding, Craig von Buseck, Lissa Halls Johnson, and Tim Shoemaker. For additional details, visit their Website at: www.writehisanswer.com/Colorado. Marlene Bagnull, director.

EPA CONVENTION

The Evangelical Press Assn. Convention will be held May 9-11 in Colorado Springs CO on the Focus on the Family Campus. Accommodations are available across the street at the Homewood Suites or Hilton Garden Inn. For additional information go to their Website at: epassoc.org/EPA-2012. This is a gathering of those involved with Christian periodicals.

PORTALS WRITERS' CONFERENCE

Portals Writers Conference

June 21–24

Corban University – Salem, Oregon

Anyone interested in learning better writing techniques, discovering new genres, or navigating publishing options is encouraged to attend the Portals Writers Conference June 21–24 at Corban University in Salem.

Conference sessions will be taught by many of the best writers in their fields including: Jane Kirkpatrick, author of Where Lilacs Still Bloom and An Absence So Great; slam poet Phil Long; Adam Gallardo, author of many graphic novels including Gear School and several Star Wars spinoffs; and Diane Glancy, author of The Dream of a Broken Field and Stories of the Driven World.

“While the act of writing seems a lonely and solitary one, the irony is that writers thrive in an atmosphere of mutual encouragement,” said Gina Ochsner, Corban’s writer-in-residence.  “These workshops are designed to provide an atmosphere where ideas can collide, are challenged, and are refined.”

The conference is designed for writers from high school to professional writers. On-campus lodging is available and encouraged. Cost for adults is $130 per day. The Young Adult Writers Program, for ages 13 through 20, is $40 per day.

Go to http://www.corban.edu/wordworks/writers-conference.html for more information.

WIN A NEW KINDLE FIRE

Win a new Kindle Fire! — “Inspiration” Writing Contest

February 29, 2012

Kindle Fire — Writing Contest!!!
-Previous published essays welcomed!-

Oregon Women’s Report is giving away a new Kindle Fire eReader (7″ color display screen w/WiFi) as part of our “Inspiration” Writing Contest. The Kindle Fire was just released last October and is the hottest eReader on the market. The Kindle Fire gives you free online cloud storage and access to Amazon’s 19 million movies, TV shows, songs, magazines & books.

Previous published material accepted: Includes book, magazine & blog excerpts from the author.

Subject Focus “Inspiration”: We are seeking non-fiction submissions that are inspirational, courageous, memorable or enlightening. It can be about precious family moments, life lessons, advice given, life changing events, stories of friendship, role models, personal inspirations or motivations for you or someone you know. If you have never taken the time to write about someone who made a difference in your life – now may be the perfect time.

Deadline: Thursday April 12^th. Noon.

Oregon Advantage: Writers must live in Oregon. This is not a cluttered national competition but rather a local project designed to reward & recognize the amazing women writers in our state – like yourself! Our previous February 2012 contest received 32 entries, so your chances of winning are friendly.

Word Count: Under 500 words. Submissions can be longer, but not recommended.

Requirements: No age limit. Please limit entries to no more than two submissions. Eligible only to women writers who live in Oregon.

Submit Articles: Two ways (1) inside an email and also (2) attached as either Word, TXT or Rich Text Format. Emails to Oregon@oregonreport.com  with subject line “Kindle Fire Contest”.

Please fill the application below.

1. Name:
2. Mailing Address:
3. City:
4. State:
5. Zip Code:
6. Contact phone number:
7. Are you an author? (if yes, please provide a web link):
8. Do you have a blog? (If yes, please list):
9. How did you discover the contest?

Photo: If possible, please provide a photo in your email (or a link to a photo online). Women’s Report wants to show that real Oregon women produce amazing writing pieces.

Oregon Women’s Report is one of Oregon’s largest online women’s magazines, reaching over 3,000 unique women visitors every month. Women’s Report is dedicated to providing a fun and encouraging place on the web for Oregon women to share and inspire each other. We will feature and honor the winner and selected honorable mentions on our website a week after contest deadline.

(Oregon Women’s Report reserves the right to make changes, adjustments to rules and requirements as deemed necessary.)

MEMPHIS TN SEMINAR

All Memphis Christian writers and authors are invited to attend this very special one-day seminar.

"YOU CAN GET PUBLISHED"

Saturday, March 10, 2012

(8:00-5:00)

Cost:  $150.00

This will provide answers to your questions.

Can I be a writer?

How do I get started?

Where can I find help?

What are the publishing trends?

How can I sell what I write?

What can a writer earn?

Who publishes what I write ?

And much more

Seminar Location:

First Baptist Church

830 New Byhalia Rd.

Collierville, TN 38017

For directions only:             901-853-2668      

This event is sponsored by:

American Christian Writers

P.O. Box 110390

Nashville, TN 37222-0390

To Register:

            1-800-21-WRITE       or             (615) 331-8668      

NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLERS - WEEK OF MARCH 12

• THE VOW by Kim and Krickitt Carpenter with Dana Wilkerson (B&H Publishing Group) is #1 on the combined print and e-Book nonfiction list, the paperback nonfiction list, the e-Book nonfiction list; and #2 on the combined print nonfiction list.
• HEAVEN IS FOR REAL by Todd Burpo with Lynn Vincent (Thomas Nelson) is #2 on the combined print and e-Book nonfiction list and on the paperback nonfiction list; #3 on the e-Book nonfiction list; #4 on the combined print nonfiction list; and #28 on the hardcover nonfiction list.
• THE FIVE LOVE LANGUAGES by Gary Chapman (Northfield) is #2 on the paperback advice & misc. list.
• INDIVISIBLE by James Robison and Jay W. Richards (FaithWords) is #5 on the hardcover nonfiction list; #7 on the combined print nonfiction list; #8 on the monthly political list; and #18 on the combined print and e-Book nonfiction list.
• HEAVEN IS FOR REAL FOR KIDS by Todd and Sonja Burpo. Illustrated by Wilson Ong. (Tommy Nelson) is #5 on the children’s picture book list.
• ONE THOUSAND GIFTS by Ann Voskamp (Zondervan) is #6 on the hardcover advice & misc. list.
• CRAZY LOVE by Francis Chan with Danae Yankoski (David C Cook) is #9 on the paperback advice & misc. list.
• TOTAL MONEY MAKEOVER by Dave Ramsey (Thomas Nelson) is #9 on the monthly hardcover business list.
• THE HARBINGER by Jonathan Cahn (FrontLine) is #10 on the paperback trade fiction list; and #29 on the combined print fiction list.
• THE RESOLUTION FOR MEN by Stephen and Alex Kendrick with Randy Alcorn (B&H Books) is #10 on the paperback advice & misc. list.
• EVERY DAY A FRIDAY by Joel Osteen (FaithWords) is #12 on the hardcover advice & misc. list.
• HOW DO YOU KILL 11 MILLION PEOPLE? by Andy Andrews (Thomas Nelson) is #12 on the monthly political list
• INTO THE FREE by Julie Cantrell (David C Cook) is #13 on the e-Book fiction list; and #21 on the combined print and e-Book fiction list..
• THE RESOLUTION FOR WOMEN by Priscilla Shirer (B&H Books) is #13 on the paperback advice & misc. list.
• THE LOVE DARE by Stephen and Alex Kendrick with Lawrence Kimbrough (B&H Books) is #15 on the paperback advice & misc. list.
• THROUGH MY EYES by Tim Tebow with Nathan Whitaker (HarperCollins Publishers) is #18 on the hardcover nonfiction list; #22 on the combined print nonfiction list; and #28 on the combined print and e-Book nonfiction list.
• BONHOEFFER by Eric Metaxas (Thomas Nelson) is #23 on the paperback nonfiction list.

RELIGIOUS BOOK SALES UP

Religious book sales were up according to the latest monthly figures available from the Association of American Publishers (AAP), with a strong ending for 2011. Sales were reported to the AAP by 77 publishers, including 22 religion publishers.

Religious book sales were up 3.1% in December net sales over the same month the previous year, to $52.4 million, and up more than 8% for the year over 2010 to $645.1 million.

JERICHO BOOKS - NEW IMPRINT

Jericho Books, a new imprint of Hachette Book Group, is pleased to announce its launch publication program. The first three books on the imprint will publish in the fall of this year. “Publishing books by some the most significant voices in the Christian community today is truly a dream come true,” says Wendy Grisham, Publisher and Vice President for Jericho Books.  “I am delighted to be able to work alongside authors who are speaking hope and healing to those in the Church who may have been wounded or feel like they don't fit the traditional model. The wisdom and grace these women and men share in all areas of life as they relate to our faith is truly astounding.”         The mission of Jericho Books is to seek innovative authors who reflect a growing change in the church. These non-traditional voices will appeal to the fresh perspectives in today’s culture and provide an avenue for those exploring political, social, and controversial issues as they relate to faith. About Hachette Book Group: Hachette Book Group (HBG) is a leading trade publisher based in New York and a division of Hachette Livre, the second-largest publisher in the world. HBG publishes under the divisions of Little, Brown and Company, Little Brown Books for Young Readers, Grand Central Publishing, FaithWords, Center Street, Jericho Books, Orbit, and Hachette Digital.

UTAH CHRISTIAN WRITERS CONFERENCE

The Utah Christian Writers Conference is April 14. Featured speakers are bestselling Christian novelists Lori Copeland and Thriving Family editor Megan Gordon, plus an experienced faculty listed below.

You are also invited to the free reception for our faculty at the Staybridge Suites the night before the conference. Details below and on the website.

Please reserve April 14 now for the Utah Christian Writers Fellowship conference. The theme this year is "From Think to Ink." Details follow:

REGISTRATION

The website is up, and you may register online at http://www.utahchristianwriters.com. There are two ways to register: 

     1/ The preferred way -- register online. The site will get your information and take you to PayPal. If you don't have a PayPal account, you can choose to use a credit card instead when you reach the payment page.

     2/ If you prefer, there is a downloadable registration form that you can print and mail.

Register now to save money!

The Early Bird price (up until midnight on March 15) is $95.

After that, the price is $105.

On conference day, it is $115 (you don't want to wait that long!).

DISCOUNTS!!!

There are $25 discounts off these prices for seniors, students, clergy and spouses of attendees. See the website for details.

EVENTS

There is a free writing contest with a $50 prize in each of 4 categories:

Fiction, Non-Fiction, Poetry and Devotionals. 

Rules are on the website. Entries must be received by mail by March 31.

There is also a special event the night before the conference at the Staybridge Suites near the Maverik Center. We'll have an Open House reception for the public to meet the faculty from 6:30-8:30. The press will be invited. Invite your pastor! 

Conference speakers include best-selling author Lori Copeland and Focus on the Family editor Megan Gordon. There are 7 instructors all together and 9 great workshops are planned. Check the website for all the details! This is a don't-miss event!

15-minute faculty consultations will be available on conference day for free on a first-come basis. There will be a sign-up sheet in the lobby, so get there early!

And register now to get the Early Bird price!

PROMOTE BOOK ON TALK RADIO

Many authors forget the power of being on Talk Radio to promote your message and your book. You don’t need a publicist to make that happen. Youdo have to have the information and be willing to put in some time calling and following up with the hosts and/or producers. I have a newly updated list of over 750 radio stations, programs, and hosts/producers along with all of their contact information. This would save you precious time and allow you to get started. Interested? Give me a call and I can answer your questions. There is a nominal fee of $75 for the spreadsheet of ‘gold,’ but the value is a lot more. Don’t forget, the talk show hosts need people to interview. Why not you?

Anne R. Fenske, Publisher

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