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2007 Christian Book Publishers
Fiction Market Update

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Avon Inspire
353 Sacramento Street, Suite 500
San Francisco, CA 94111
Editor: Cynthia DiTiberio
Website: www.avoninspire.com
Types of fiction sought historical and contemporary romance, chick lit, romantic suspense, African American Christian fiction, historical women’s fiction with romantic elements
Guidelines for submission: Right now we are only considering published authors.


B&H Publishing Group
127 Ninth Avenue North
Nashville, TN 37234-0115
(615) 251-2438; fax (615) 251-3752
www.bhpublishinggroup.com/
Fiction Editors: David Webb, executive editor; Karen Ball, senior acquisitions editor
Company: Established in 1934, B&H is the book division of LifeWay, the world's largest publisher of Christian materials. Needs: Publishes 18-20 new fiction titles per year -- contemporary women's fiction, suspense, romance, thriller, historical romance.
Guidelines: Does not accept unsolicited manuscripts. Accepts queries and agented submissions by e-mail. Include synopsis, estimated word count, brief bio, list of publishing credits, and sample chapters. Accepts simultaneous submissions.


Barbour Publishing, Inc.
PO Box 719,
Uhrichsville OH 44683
Website: www.barbourbooks.com, www.heartsongpresents.com
Editors - Rebecca Germany, Senior Fiction Editor;
JoAnne Simmons, Heartsong Presents Romances;
Susan Downs, Heartsong Presents Mysteries
Types of fiction sought – Primarily romance with traditional settings (We aren't doing chick and mom lit, romantic suspense, or settings between WWII and modern day.)
Guidelines for submission: We have specific guidelines available for each Heartsong line. We will work with both agented and unagented authors. It would be best to email a query before submitting. Emailed proposals are acceptable at fictionsubmit@barbourbooks.com
Guidelines are available at: www.barbourbooks.com/writers_guidelines/
Openings in all of our fiction areas are very few at this present time.


Bethany House Publishers
11400 Hampshire Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55438
Website: www.bethanyhouse.com
Fiction Acquisitions Editors: Charlene Patterson and David Long
You may submit a query, proposal, or manuscript to BHP through an established literary agent, recognized manuscript service, recommendation by a BHP author or employee, or at a writers' conference attended by Bethany House editorial staff. While we do not accept unsolicited queries or proposals via telephone, mail, or e-mail, we will consider a one-page query sent to our fax line. Our guiding principle is that great stories will always find an audience, and thus we consider nearly all styles and genres of Christian fiction. For more information, please visit www.bethanyhouse.com/writersguidelines See our Web site for genres of current interest. We update the site from time to time and it is the best way for potential authors to stay current.


David C. Cook
4050 Lee Vance View, Colorado Springs, CO 80918
www.cookministries.org
Terry Behimer, Editorial Director
Types of fiction sought: contemporary, historical, romance, biblical, teen (high school), suspense, twentysomething—all with high standards of writing quality and a clear discipleship message without being preachy or too neatly tied up at the end.Cook only accepts proposals through agents or by invitation from one of our editors. (RiverOaks is now part of David C. Cook.)


Guideposts Books
16 East 34th Street
12th floor
New York, NY 10016
Website: www.Guideposts.com
Beth Adams Associate Editor

We do not generally publish children’s books, poetry, craft books, curriculum, collections of sermons, or booklets. See our web site www.guideposts.com for examples of the types of books we publish. It is recommended that you read at least one of our books prior to submitting a proposal.

Send a cover letter and double-spaced typewritten proposal of approximately five pages summarizing what your book is about, who it should be appealing to and why, biographical and past publications information, and proposed length. Also submit a sample chapter and chapter outline. Do not submit entire manuscripts or any valuable documents as we cannot guarantee their safety. Please allow two months for a response. Regrettably, we are unable to acknowledge receipt or give status reports regarding unsolicited manuscripts. Finally, please include a SASE if you wish your proposal returned.


Hachette Book Group USA
10 Cadillac Drive, Suite 220
Brentwood, TN 37027
Website: www.faithwords.com
Two imprints:
FaithWords and Center Street.

FaithWords targets Christian readers.
FaithWords editors: Anne Goldsmith, Gary Terashita

Center Street targets heartland America--not overtly Christian, but reflecting traditional American values.
Center Street editors: Christina Boys, Chris Park

Types of fiction sought for both imprints:
We are looking for authors who already have an established fan base and presence in the market. We want to partner with strong writers who are committed to honing their craft and taking their publishing career to the next level. We aggressively pursue ABA outlets for all of our books.


Harrison House Publishers
P.O. Box 35035
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74153
www.harrisonhouse.com
Harrison House is currently not accepting any unsolicited manuscripts.


Harvest House Publishers
990 Owen Loop North
Eugene, Oregon 97402
www.harvesthousepublishers.com
Terry Glaspey (acquiring editor), Nick Harrison (acquiring editor), Kim Moore (acquiring editor)
Harvest House no longer accepts unsolicited material. The best way for new writers to submit to Harvest House is through an agent or at a writer's conference. We also look at the online manuscript listing services, such as www.ChristianManuscriptSubmissions.com and Writer's Edge regularly.


Howard Books, a division of Simon & Schuster
3117 North 7th St. West Monroe, LA 71291
David Lambert, Senior Fiction Editor
Guidelines: Query first


Kimani Press
233 Broadway, Suite 1001
New York, NY 10279
Website: www.eHarlequin.com
Imprint: New Spirit Glenda Howard, Executive Editor
Genre: Inspirational fiction (and nonfiction) Fiction Manuscript word length: Approximately 70,000 – 80,000 words Manuscript pages: 280 pages
The New Spirit imprint publishes an inspirational line of fiction that predominately features African-American characters. These novels will be entertaining and thought-provoking, and the characters will work to overcome and resolve challenges through the power of prayer and faith. Our titles appeal to a broad audience because they will address contemporary issues such as love, betrayal, tragedy and triumph over adversity, while keeping a spiritual message throughout. These novels will not feature any profanity or explicit sex. If you would like to submit a manuscript suitable for the New Spirit imprint, (published authors) send a detailed synopsis and three sample chapters or (unpublished authors) a detailed synopsis and a complete manuscript.


Kregel Publications
PO Box 2607
Grand Rapids, MI 49501-2607
phone: 616-451-4775 ext. 215 fax: 616-451-9330
Website: http://kregel.gospelcom.net/
Editor: Dennis Hillman
Types of fiction sought: contemporary women's (not romance), historical, mystery/suspense. Guidelines for submission: we only accept agented proposals or contact authors based on submissions to The Writer's Edge or ECPA First Edition.


Moody Publishers
820 N LaSalle Blvd
Chicago IL 60610-3284
Website: www.moodypublishers.com
Andy McGuire, acquisitions editor--fiction
Guidelines: Not accepting any new fiction proposals now. Query later in the year by mail or email to acquisitions@moody.edu


NavPress
(This house did not respond in 2007, so this information may not be accurate.)
P.O. Box 35001, Colorado Springs, Co 80132
www.Navpress.com
Rod Morris, Senior Editor

We are currently looking at all genre and non-genre fiction. Whether character-driven or plot-driven, novels must have well-developed characters and a page-turning story.
Here is the link for writer's guidelines:
www.navpress.com/CustomerService/ViewItem/122.html
Authors need to be agented unless I have made personal contact with them at a conference. We do not accept queries of any sort. Proposals must be agented or solicited.


Putnam Praise
Penguin Group (USA)
375 Hudson Street, New York, NY 10014
Editors Denise Silvestro
Website: www.penguin.com
Guidelines for submission: We are looking for all types of fiction, full-length, stand-alones and series. We accept only agented submissions.


Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group
P O Box 6287
Grand Rapids MI 49516
Website: www.revellbooks.com
Director of Acquisitions, Lonnie Hull DuPont

Guidelines for submission: We are NOT accepting unsolicited submissions. We do work with the agents in our industry.


Steeple Hill
233 Broadway, Suite 1001
New York, NY 10279
Website: www.SteepleHill.com

Imprints:
Single Title Trades
Love Inspired
Love Inspired Suspense
Love Inspired Historical

Editors: Joan Marlow Golan, Executive Editor (Steeple Hill single title);
Krista Stroever, Senior Editor (Love Inspired and Love Inspired Suspense);
Melissa Endlich, Editor (Love Inspired Historical),
Jessica Alvarez, Assistant Editor; Emily Rodmell, Editorial Assistant

Types of fiction sought:
The single title program is open to a variety of genres, ranging from contemporary women’s fiction (family dramas, romance, suspense, romantic suspense) to historicals and thrillers.
The series romance lines are as follows:

Love Inspired is looking for character-driven romance with a Christian worldview
Love Inspired Suspense is looking for riveting romantic suspense with a Christian worldview
Love Inspired Historical (launching in October 2008) is looking for biblical fiction, Americana (e.g., Westerns, post-Civil War, etc.), European historical eras (e.g., Tudor, Regency, and Victorian England, 18th century Scotland, etc.), and 20th century (turn of the century through World War II). We are also interested in stories featuring missionaries abroad in exotic locations during various historical periods. We are not looking for stories set in Colonial America or the Civil War at this time.

Guidelines for submission: We accept both agented and unagented material. Our series romance lines are an excellent opportunity for first time authors. Query w/synopsis or query with synopsis & 1st 3 chapters is preferred.


Thomas Nelson
P.O. Box 141000
Nashville, TN 37214
www.thomasnelson.com
Fiction Editors: Ami McConnell and Amanda Bostic

Thomas Nelson does not accept unsolicited manuscripts. We will only review proposals sent to us from agents or from authors we meet at conferences. (Westbow has been absorbed into Thomas Nelson.)


Tyndale House
351 Executive Dr
Carol Stream IL 60188
Information and guidelines can be found at www.tyndale.com and Website: www.tyndalefiction.com
The Tyndale fiction acquisitions team includes acquisitions directors Becky Nesbitt and Karen Watson and acquisitions editors Jan Stob and Stephanie Broene.

We are looking for manuscripts with excellent writing, creative storylines, fresh ideas, and strong hooks. Word count should be 75,000-110,000 words. We are currently fully contracted in Biblical and End-Times fiction.
We do not accept unsolicited manuscripts. Authors must be agented or must be specifically invited by an editor to submit their material.


Urban Christian
P.O. Box 128
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068-0128
www.urbanchristianonline.net
African-American inspirational fiction
Guidelines: www.urbanchristianonline.net/9.html


WaterBrook-Multnomah Publishing Group
12265 Oracle Blvd, Suite 200, Colorado Springs, CO 80921
Website: www.multnomahbooks.com
Editors: Multnomah Books: Julee Schwarzburg;
WaterBrook Press: Shannon Hill

Types of fiction sought: All genres except for tweener fiction
Guidelines for submission: Unfortunately, we only except proposals through a literary agent or upon invitation at a writer’s conference.


Zondervan
5300 Patterson Rd SE
Grand Rapids MI 49530
www.zondervan.com
Sue Brower, Sr. Acquisitions Editor, Fiction & Inspiration
Andy Meisenheimer, Acquisitions Editor, Fiction & Faith and Culture

Zondervan does not accept unsolicited manuscripts. We will consider those proposals that come to us directly from agents or from writer’s conferences when requested. We also review submissions made to First Edition, the manuscript service on the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association website (www.ECPA.org). Our manuscript submission guidelines are here.

We are looking for:
Fiction in the Contemporary, Suspense, American historical and Romance genres.
Length ranges from 90K-105K words.
Innovative and imaginative inspirational romance.

Zondervan has very few slots for new novelists and one of the best opportunities to meet with us is at Mount Herman writer’s conference and the ACFW writer’s conference.


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