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Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of fasting with a discussion about the rewards, blessings, and intimacy with the Lord that come from fasting. We turned to Daniel 9:3-5, where Daniel tells us that the Lord heard him and honored his plea when he fasted and prayed. How often do you draw near to the Lord through fasting? Drew Dyck also joined us to discuss how God can transform ordinary things into extraordinary ones. Drew is an Acquisitions Editor with Moody Publishers and a contributing editor for Christianity Today's Pastors section. He has also authored several books, including “Generation Ex-Christian: Why Young Adults Are Leaving the Faith and How to Bring Them Back.” You can hear the highlights of today’s program on Karl and Crew Showcast.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“I know books change people's lives, and I know that firsthand because a book changed my life.” – Terry Whalin Today's featured international bestselling author is a father, husband, Acquisitions Editor, Communications Expert, and Information Marketer, Terry Whalin. Terry and I had a fun on a bun chat about his book, “10 Publishing Myths: Insights Every Author Needs to Succeed”, what it was like working for Billy Graham, the realities of book publishing, and more!!Key Things You'll Learn:What inspired Terry to become a writerWhat lesson Terry learned from Billy Graham that he still applies todayWhy persistence and resilience are always important for your successWhat setback helped set Terry up for more successTerry's Site: https://terrywhalin.blogspot.com/Terry's NEW Book w/ FREE Gifts: https://www.marketing4books.com/us-ordTerry's Other Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B000APVHTI/allbooks The opening track is titled, "Set Sail" by Sparks Dynamite. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://planetastroproductions.bandcamp.com/track/set-sail-intro Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmonDonate on PayPal: @DBrightmonBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmonGet Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmonThe Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awotYou May Also Like…Ep. 837 – Make Your Author emPact with Stephanie Feger (@stephaniefeger): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-837-make-your-author-empact-with-stephanie-feger-stephaniefeger/Ep. 752 – The Speaker's Edge with Ken Lizotte (@kenlizotte): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-752-the-speakers-edge-with-ken-lizotte-kenlizotte/Ep. 880 – Success Insights from a Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author with Christopher Greyson (@Chris_Greyson): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-880-success-insights-from-a-wall-street-journal-bestselling-author-with-christopher-greyson/Ep. 670 – “The Bestselling Book Formula” with Honorée Corder (@Honoree): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-670-the-bestselling-book-formula-with-honoree-corder-honoree/216 – “The Write Way” with Amy Collins (@askamycollins): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/216-the-write-way-with-amy-collins-askamycollins/Ep. 712 – “When Your Heart Says to Leave a Legacy” with Bridget Cook-Burch (@inspiritwriter): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-712-when-your-heart-says-to-leave-a-legacy-with-bridget-cook-burch-inspiritwriter/225 – “Empowered to Win” with Rev. Allison G. Daniels (@AllisonDaniels9): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/225-empowered-to-win-with-rev-allison-g-daniels-allisondaniels9/Ep. 340 – “A Single Light” with Tosca Lee (@ToscaLee): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-340-a-single-light-with-tosca-lee-toscalee/Ep. 870 – Inspired Living with Scott Maderer (@StewardCoaching): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-870-inspired-living-with-scott-maderer-stewardcoaching/Ep. 874 – How to Reimagine Self-Care for a Sustainable Life with Janice McWilliams (@JanMcWill): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-874-how-to-reimagine-self-care-for-a-sustainable-life-with-janice-mcwilliams-janmcwill/Ep. 513 – “In His Footsteps” with Margaret Agard (@InHisFootsteps): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-513-in-his-footsteps-with-margaret-agard-inhisfootsteps/Host 2 Host Special - "Faith, Reinvention & Biblical Character Development" with Bob Thibodeau (@bob_thibodeau): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/host-2-host-special-faith-reinvention-biblical-character-development-with-bob-thibodeau-bob_thibodeau/#LocalAuthor Bonus Ep. – “The Wise Man” with Michele Chynoweth (@AuthorMichele): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/localauthor-bonus-ep-the-wise-man-with-michele-chynoweth-authormichele/

In this episode, Belinda Pollard, Donita Bundy and Alison Joy interview Lisa Stilwell, a veteran of Christian publishing. She rose to the position of senior acquisitions editor with major Christian publishing houses, and then moved into authoring devotionals and ghostwriting memoir for Christian leaders and people from the music industry. Don't forget to like and subscribe to the podcast! And go to gracewriters.com for show notes, transcript, useful links and factsheets, and to connect with our online community. Episode summary: How Lisa first moved into writing, unexpectedly, after stepping down from her long career as an acquisitions editor to care for her husband who had Parkinson's. The initial uncertainty Lisa felt about her ability to write, despite so many years of working with words, and her tips for others who long to write but are not sure if they have the ability. How Lisa sets herself deadlines, which helped her cope by establishing a sense of routine during the years of caring for her husband. Counting back from the deadline to work out how much needs to be written per day, but also allowing grace for when things don't go to plan. How Lisa – reluctantly at first! – moved into ghostwriting. Lisa hadn't ghostwritten before and thought the timing was wrong for her to work on this project because her husband had just moved to hospice, but God knew what He was doing. The process of being selected to work with Helen Smallbone, mother of singers Rebecca St James and the duo For King & Country. The gentle and respectful process for Lisa of working with Helen Smallbone, welcomed into the home, and guiding Helen regarding how much she asked her children vs her own memories of what happened. How to set word count targets relevant to the project, and stick to them. Connection and trust as the core of a relationship when ghostwriting someone's memoir. Having the courage and skill to ask probing questions, while respecting the person's right not to answer. You have to write in their voice, not your own. Listen constantly, for key phrases and the pace of their speech, for formal vs casual expression, for seriousness vs humour and how the two moods interact. Transcribing interview recordings is a painful task, but it's a process where you can really absorb elements of the story and see what extra questions you need to ask. Protecting yourself, because ghostwriting is draining work. The initially rocky and then smooth road to getting The Heavens Proclaim His Glory published – a coffee table book with Hubble telescope images combined with excerpts from authors and pastors Lisa had worked with across her editing career. How Lisa worked her way up to the senior position of Acquisitions Editor.

Maria Morera Johnson and Barb Szyszkiewicz welcome Catholicmom.com contributor Rebecca Martin, author of Love in the Eternal City. Rebecca W. Martin, a trade book Acquisitions Editor for Our Sunday Visitor and Assistant Editor at Chrism Press, lives in Michigan with her husband and too many cats. A perpetually professed Lay Dominican, Rebecca serves as editor for Veritas, a quarterly Lay Dominican publication. Her children's book Meet Sister Mary Margaret will release in fall 2023 from OSV Kids. Links in the Show: Love in the Eternal City Meet Sister Mary Margaret Read all articles by Rebecca W. Martin.

On this episode, I interview Robyn Field, author of Peony Watercolor's Wish for Sun and Moon, and Karin Hoyle, CEO, Acquisitions Editor, and Creative Director of Owl's Nest Publishers, a small press independent publishing house based outside Madison, Wisconsin, about the process of creating and publishing a middle grade book. Robyn shares her journey as a writer and how she found a home for her book with Owl's Nest, and Karin talks about the founding of Owl's Nest and their focus on publishing books for teen and middle grade readers.I love audiobooks! If you do, too, consider switching to Libro.fm. For the same price as other major audiobook providers, you can find all your favorites as well as curated lists of audiobooks written by or recommended by guests of the Middle Grade Matters podcast. Click here to learn more! Consider buying your books from the Middle Grade Matters Bookshop, where proceeds support this podcast as well as independent bookstores everywhere. For bonus content and info on upcoming episodes, subscribe to the Middle Grade Matters newsletter here: Newsletter, and follow Middle Grade Matters on Instagram and Twitter.If you're enjoying this podcast, please be sure to follow us and please leave us a review.

The Life Counsel Bible provides biblical counsel and practical wisdom for pastors, ministry leaders, counselors, parents, couples, and any individual seeking practical wisdom through the application of God's Word. This excellent resource brings together the Bible and wonderful articles from biblical counseling leaders to help people apply the wisdom from God's Word to their daily lives. Rush Witt, Acquisitions Editor of Biblical Counseling Resources at New Growth Press, joins us for this episode of 15:14 to discuss the creation process and benefits of the Life Counsel Bible.    FROM OUR SPONSORS: Learn more about the new Southern Seminary MDiv at sbts.edu/newmdiv. Support the work of the BCC by making a donation here.

Giuseppe Castellano talks to Erika Gaffney, Acquisitions Editor in Scholarly Publishing and Founder of Art Herstory, about why everyone should brush up on their art herstory; why the “merit over gender” argument does not apply; why art, or the study of its entire history, doesn't have to be intimidating; and more.

Cities 1.5 Host David Miller's book Solved: How the World's Greatest Cities Are Fixing the Climate Crisis has just been released to paperback in a revised version and with an all new chapter just in time for World Book and Copyright Day! In it, he chronicles the stories of cities who have taken action to meet - and exceed - the emissions targets laid out in the Paris Agreement to transition away from fossil fuels.In this episode, we turn the tables: David takes his place in  the interviewee hotseat, and his editor, Jodi Lewchuk, asks him about writing Solved. Stay tuned after the interview to hear an excerpt from the Solved audiobook now available on Audible, read by David himself.Guest host:Jodi Lewchuck is an Acquisitions Editor with the University of Toronto Press, and was the editor for Solved: How the World's Greatest Cities Are Fixing the Climate Crisis. Jodi is passionate about acquiring books that shift the narrative and lead to social change, including scholarly work in environmental studies, urban studies, Indigenous studies, geography, anthropology, and sociology. She relishes supporting books and authors that find new ways to engage readers and highlight social issues.LinksMy Country is on Fire. We know who the arsonists are - by David Miller, C40 Centre of City Climate Policy & Economy newsletterThe cost of fossil gas: The health, economic and environmental implications for cities - C40 websiteHow cities can climate budget - Cities 1.5 podcastFunders' Focus: Philanthropic efforts that are driving the fight against climate breakdown - CIties 1.5 podcast, featuring Jesper Nygård, CEO of RealdaniaHerman Daly's Great Debates: The enduring vitality of Ecological Economics - Cities 1.5 podcastDisinformation thrives in times of crisis - Cities 1.5 podcast, featuring Jennie King from ISDDFighting Fossil Fuels: Decarbonising with Data Mapping - Cities 1.5 podcastIf you want to learn more about the Journal of City Climate Policy and Economy, please visit our website: https://jccpe.utpjournals.press/Cities 1.5 is a podcast by University of Toronto Press and is produced in association with the Journal of City Climate Policy and Economy. Our executive producers are Dali Carmichael and Peggy Whitfield.Produced by Jess Schmidt: https://jessdoespodcasting.com/Music is by Lorna Gilfedder: https://origamipodcastservices.com/

Next time on Cities 1. 5, it's a special takeover episode! Acquisitions Editor at University of Toronto Press, I'm Jodi Lewchuk, interviews David's about his book, Solved: How the World's Great Cities Are Fixing The Climate Crisis.  Solved has just been released in paperback this week with an all new chapter.David will be at the University of Toronto Bookstore on Wednesday, April 17th to celebrate the launch. Visit utorontopress. com for all the details - we'd love to see you there.  And tune in to the next episode of Cities 1. 5 to hear Jodi turn the tables on David and interview him about Solved. You won't want to miss it!If you want to learn more about the Journal of City Climate Policy and Economy, please visit our website: https://jccpe.utpjournals.press/Cities 1.5 is a podcast by University of Toronto Press and is produced in association with the Journal of City Climate Policy and Economy. Our executive producers are Dali Carmichael and Peggy Whitfield.Produced by Jess Schmidt: https://jessdoespodcasting.com/Music is by Lorna Gilfedder: https://origamipodcastservices.com/

'For an academic book, you are looking to demonstrate that you stand on the shoulders of giants. For a practitioner book, you ARE the giant... But you're not the first giant.' Meredith Norwich is a senior acquisitions editor at Routledge, part of Taylor and Francis Publishing, and she has seen a LOT of business book proposals. What makes a proposal stand out for her? You might be surprised... Packed with valuable insights for first-time authors and behind-the-scenes glimpses into the publishing industry, this is essential listening for anyone contemplating writing a business book. 

If you and I were having coffee together, and I asked if you believed in the Tooth Fairy or Santa Claus, you'd probably reply, “No, those are nice ideas but they're not real because they're myths.” It's pretty easy for us to distinguish reality from fiction when it comes to figures like Santa Claus. However, it's not so easy for writers to distinguish fact from fiction when it comes to publishing. That's why I'm glad my friend Terry Whalin is here to help us dispel publishing myths that can lead you astray. Let me tell you a bit about him. Terry Whalin understands both sides of the editorial desk. A former literary agent, Terry is an Acquisitions Editor at Morgan James Publishing. He has written more than 60 books for traditional publishers and several books have sold over 100,000 copies. Terry has also written for more than 50 magazines. As a frustrated editor in 2004, Terry wrote Book Proposals That Sell: 21 Secrets to Speed Your Success, which has nearly 200 5-star reviews and has helped many authors. Terry is an active member of the American Society of Journalists and Authors and lives in Southern California. Today we're here to talk about another one of his fantastic book, which is 10 Publishing Myths: Insights Every Author Needs to Succeed. These are some of the myths we discuss (you'll love these!): My publisher will sell and promote my book. Writing a book will make me famous. I can't call myself a writer unless I publish a book. The editor will fix all my mistakes. Good writers are born, not made. My book will be a NYT bestseller. The life of a writer is glamourous. You can connect with Terry at his website, https://terrywhalin.com, as well as visit https://publishingoffer.com, where you can download the 11th publishing myth. * * * Today's episode is sponsored by Karen Hunsanger, an incredible editor known as “The Word Wizard.” I've worked with Karen many times, and she is your secret weapon for crafting the highest-quality book possible. Visit the link above for a free sample edit.

Today we're speaking with UF Press Editor in chief, Stephanye Hunter and UF Press Marketing Manager, Rachel Doll. Among our many topics, we discuss recent changes in the academic publishing world; important considerations in titling your book; what you can reasonably ask/expect of your editor; how to think about writing an op-ed, before book publication; what kind of publicity you can do on your own—and at what point—before publication; what kind of book events are most appropriate for your academic book; how a press decides if yours is a “crossover book”; what to consider when making suggestions for your book cover; What is meta-data? Don't forget to rate and review our show and follow us on all social media platforms here: https://linktr.ee/writingitpodcast

In this episode, Caleb discusses the topic of how Christians can and should use Christian resources in their discipling relationships with others with Champ Thornton, Acquisitions Editor at Crossway. Together they discusses questions like: What is discipleship? What place does Scripture have in discipling others? How do things like books, articles, podcast, etc., supplement our study of Scripture in discipling others? And more.

December 2023 Dante's Old South The Boxmasters (JD Andrew and Billy Bob Thornton): As a touring band, The Boxmasters have cultivated a rabid cult fanbase across the United States and Canada. Opening for the likes of ZZ Top, Steve Miller, George Thorogood and Kid Rock, The Boxmasters have proven to win over large audiences. As a headliner, frequent stops in Kansas City at “Knuckleheads”, Springfield, Illinois at “Boondocks” and “Merrimack Hall” in Huntsville, Alabama have shown dedicated yet still growing audiences. The Boxmasters performed on “The Grand Ole Opry” in 2015, another in a growing resume of must-play venues. https://theboxmasters.com/ Andrew McFadyen-Ketchum is an author, editor, & ghostwriter. He is Author of three poetry collections, Fight or Flight, Visiting Hours, and Ghost Gear; Assistant Director of the Owsley Fork Writer & Sanctuary; Founder and Editor of PoemoftheWeek.com, The Floodgate Poetry Series, and Apocalypse Now: Poems & Prose from the End of Days; and Acquisitions Editor for Upper Rubber Boot Books. Connect with him at AndrewMK.com or via social media. www.andrewMK.com Poemoftheweek.com Susan Beckham Zurenda taught English for 33 years on the college level and at the high school level to AP students. Her debut novel, Bells for Eli (Mercer University Press, March 2020; paperback edition March 2021), garnered five awards including first place for Best First Book in the 2021 IPPY Awards. Susan has won numerous awards for her short fiction. Her second novel, The Girl From the Red Rose Motel, (Mercer University Press, September 2023) has been named a finalist in the American Book Fest Awards, is a 2023 Shelf Unbound Notable 100 book, and has been nominated for a 2024 Pushcart Prize. The author lives in Spartanburg, SC. Learn more at www.susanzurenda.com Stevie Edwards is the author of Quiet Armor, Sadness Workshop, Humanly, and Good Grief. Her poems have appeared in Poetry, American Poetry Review, The Southern Review, and elsewhere. She is a Lecturer at Clemson University and Poetry Editor of The South Carolina Review. She holds an MFA from Cornell University and a PhD from the University of North Texas. Connor Judson Garrett is a storyteller and a Co-founder of Lucid House Publishing. His obsession with words led him to treat his own life like a story, chasing experiences from Los Angeles to Beirut, Lebanon, while building brands and writing books along the way. Garrett is the author of the novel Falling Up in The City of Angels and the co-author of the Book Excellence Awards Finalist in the Young Adult genre Spellbound Under The Spanish Moss. LucidHousePublishing.com PublishProfitably.com Kevin N. Garrett is an advertising and lifestyle photographer has won awards for clients that include Audi, Google, The Coca-Cola Company, McDonald's, Nike, Westin, The Ritz-Carlton Company, the states of Georgia and New Mexico, and Norwegian Cruise Lines.  KevinGarrett.com Nicole Witt is a nationally touring, award-winning songwriter and multi-instrumentalist known for her soaring melodies and clever turns of phrase. She just released her first EP “Clear” and finished her first-ever solo European tour. www.nicolewitt.com Insta, FB, YOUTUBE, TikTok: @nicolewittmusic Additional Music by: Wilder Adkins: https://wilderadkins.com/ Special Thanks Goes to: Wild Honey Tees: www.wildhoneytees.com Lucid House Press: www.lucidhousepublishing.com UCLA Extension Writing Program: www.uclaextension.edu The Crown: www.thecrownbrasstown.com Mercer University Press: www.mupress.org The Red Phone Booth: www.redphonebooth.com The host, Clifford Brooks', The Draw of Broken Eyes & Whirling Metaphysics, Athena Departs, and Old Gods are available everywhere books are sold. His chapbook, Exiles of Eden, is only available through his website: www.cliffbrooks.com/how-to-order Check out his Teachable courses on thriving with autism and creative writing as a profession here: brooks-sessions.teachable.com/p/the-working-writer

On this episode, I talk with Alison Weiss, Acquisitions Editor at Pixel+Ink, about her job editing and publishing middle grade books, about what she looks for in a manuscript, and about how she got started in children's book publishing.Books mentioned in this episode include:The Winterton Deception (series)Drag and Rex (series)The Second Favorite Daughters Club (series)Sky & Ty (series)I love audiobooks! If you do, too, consider switching to Libro.fm. For the same price as other major audiobook providers, you can find all your favorites as well as curated lists of audiobooks written by or recommended by guests of the Middle Grade Matters podcast. Click here to learn more! Consider buying your books from the Middle Grade Matters Bookshop, where proceeds support this podcast as well as independent bookstores everywhere. For bonus content and info on upcoming episodes, subscribe to the Middle Grade Matters newsletter here: Newsletter, and follow Middle Grade Matters on Instagram and Twitter.If you're enjoying this podcast, please be sure to follow us and please leave us a review.

Unlock the mysteries of the traditional publishing process with me, and my guest, the shrewd and insightful acquisitions editor at Tyndale, Kara Leonino. With Kara's expert navigation, we traverse the elaborate terrain of traditional publishing, shining light on the convoluted legalese, contract negotiations, and the pivotal role of agents throughout the journey. This conversation unpacks the thriving Christian publishing arena – from the growing popularity of Christian living books to the considerations for a successful book proposal. Our deep dive takes us through each stage of publishing. We highlight the importance of an acquisitions editor, the timing of a book's release, and the marketing strategies that ensure it reaches the right audience. We also discuss the significant benefits authors reap from traditional publishing, including access to multiple distribution channels, marketing, PR, and team support. It's a tour-de-force discussion that uncovers the many facets of traditional publishing, an essential listen for any author with big ambitions. Kara also emphasizes the often-overlooked human aspect of the publishing world – building relationships. From securing influential endorsements to nurturing important connections that encourage growth as a writer, we explore how to stay motivated and fearless throughout the journey. With the right information, traditional publishing may not seem so intimidating after all. Remember, the path to authorship is a journey, not a destination. And we're here to guide you every step of the way. Join us, and be part of this enlightening conversation! In this episode, you will hear: Understanding the traditional publishing process Finding the right topics, platform, concept, and idea for successful books, while avoiding red flags Traditional publishing timeline and considerations Benefits of traditional publishing Building relationships for book endorsements Follow and Review: We'd love for you to follow us if you haven't yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We'd love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Supporting Resources: www.tyndale.com Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com Let them know I sent you.  

Champ Thornton and his wife, Robben, live in Newark, Delaware, have been married since 1996, and enjoy being parents to three energetic children. Champ is an Acquisitions Editor at Crossway, working with children's books and content development. He is also the author of numbers of books for kids and families, including The Radical Book for Kids, Why Do We Say Good Night? When You Are Afraid of the Dark, Wonders of His Love: Family Advent Devotional, and Pass It On: A Proverbs Journal for the Next Generation. Additionally, he hosts “In the Word, On the Go,” a ten-minute podcast for families. Since seminary, Champ has served both in Christian publishing and also in churches in South Carolina, Ohio, and Delaware. He also earned at PhD in Theology at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, in Kansas City, Missouri. Additionally, Champ has served as director of SOMA, a ministry training school in Columbus, Ohio. And he's contributed articles to The Gospel Coalition, Parenting Life magazine, Charisma, Credo, The Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission, Matthias Media, and Today's Christian Teen.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

You will love the heart of children's author Champ Thornton riffing about his latest book- You Count.Champ and his wife, Robben, live in Newark, Delaware, have been married since 1996, and enjoy being parents to three energetic children. Champ is an Acquisitions Editor at Crossway, working with children's books and content development.He is also the author of numbers of books for kids and families, including The Radical Book for Kids, Why Do We Say Good Night? When You Are Afraid of the Dark, Wonders of His Love: Family Advent Devotional, and Pass It On: A Proverbs Journal for the Next Generation. Additionally, he hosts “In the Word, On the Go,” a ten-minute podcast for families.Since seminary, Champ has served both in Christian publishing and also in churches in South Carolina, Ohio, and Delaware. He also earned at PhD in Theology at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, in Kansas City, Missouri.Additionally, Champ has served as director of SOMA, a ministry training school in Columbus, Ohio. And he's contributed articles to The Gospel Coalition, Parenting Life magazine, Charisma, Credo, The Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission, Matthias Media, and Today's Christian Teen.

Today, on Karl and Crew Mornings, we continued our weekly theme: "The Three Challenges," and we discussed the application of the Word to our lives. The scripture reference was Matthew 7:24-27. Is your "house" built on the rock or on the sand? Our guest was Drew Dyck, Acquisitions Editor with Moody Publishers and Contributing Editor for Christianity Today for Pastors. We highlighted his book, Just Show Up: How Small Acts of Faithfulness Change Everything. Finally, Jonathan gave us some amazing news about an answered prayer from our June Journaling Journey! Hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You've probably heard of Champ Thornton or one of his children's books, yet you may not be familiar with his “why” for writing.  You'll hear the reason his books focus on placing our hope in God and living life according to the greatest commandments.You'll also notice these same themes spilling over into his advice on parenting and admonishment to boldly raise up the next generation.  Ready to hear how to raise bold kids for Jesus? Let's go! CHAMP THORNTON (PhD) and his wife, Robben, live in Newark, Delaware, have been married since 1996, and enjoy being parents to three energetic teenage children. He is an Acquisitions Editor at Crossway and is the author of a number of books for kids and families, including The Radical Book for Kids, its sequel: The Really Radical Book for Kids, illustrated children's books: You Count!, Why Do We Say Good Night? And Why Do We Say Thank You?, and devotionals for families and parents: Wonders of His Love: Family Advent Devotional, and Pass It On: A Proverbs Journal for the Next Generation. He's also served as host of “In the Word, On the Go,” a ten-minute podcast for families. You can learn more about Champ at www.champthornton.com.   Resources Psalm 78: that the next generation might set their hope in God Champ Thornton's Website In the Word, On The Go - Champ's Podcast You Count! A Five-Senses Countdown to Calm Why Do We Say Goodnight? Why Do We Say Thank You? The Serpent Slayer and The Scroll of Riddles The Radical Book For Kids The Really Radical Book For Kids Wonders Of His Love Devotional Pass It On: A Proverbs Journal for the Next Generation In The Word, On The Go Podcast   Next Steps Subscribe to The You CAN Tell The Children Podcast Like Bible2School on Facebook and Instagram Check us out on YouTube and Pinterest  Find a Bible2School program near you Start a Bible2School program in your community Share this episode with a friend

"Welcome, Traveler. You are on the Serpent Quest!" Fleeing a neighborhood bully, Emmet and Nomi are pulled into an ancient quest, and now they must escape far more powerful enemies. Join them as they unlock secret riddles and follow the path of the Serpent Slayer.One day on the way home, brother and sister Emmet and Nomi try to escape the neighborhood bully, but in the process end up coming across an ancient artifact that leads them on an adventure of a lifetime. On their quest to unlock secret riddles and follow the path of the Serpent Slayer, they will face for more powerful enemies.The Serpent Slayer and the Scroll of Riddles is a time travel adventure with a twist — middle school students will discover theological themes as they travel through God's Word. By placing the characters into Bible events, Champ Thornton and Andrew Naselli show the Bible is far from being a boring book full of instructions. Readers will discover life-changing truths they'll never forget."I want the Bible to come alive to younger readers because the Bible tells the most stunning story—of true love, a fearsome enemy, and a costly rescue! And in The Serpent Slayer and the Scroll of Riddles the heroes meet these amazing realities face-to-face as they go adventuring through the Bible," Thornton shares. Champ Thornton (PhD) and his wife, Robben, live in Newark, Delaware, have been married since 1996, and enjoy being parents to three energetic teenage children. He is an Acquisitions Editor at Crossway and is the author of numbers of books for kids and families, including The Radical Book for Kids, Why Do We Say Good Night?, Wonders of His Love: Family Advent Devotional, and Pass It On: A Proverbs Journal for the Next Generation. He also hosts "In the Word, On the Go," a ten-minute podcast for families.Learn more about his books at ChampThornton.com He can also be found on Twitter (@champthornton) and Instagram (@thorntonchamp).Please share StoryJumpers with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. StoryJumpers is still growing, and your positive review and 5-star rating would help.The Bridge Podcast Network is made possible by generous support from The Boardwalk Plaza Hotel and Victoria's Restaurant on the boardwalk in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware - Open 7 days a week, year-round - Learn more at https://boardwalkplaza.comFeedback, or Show Ideas? Send an email to podcast@wearethebridge.orgDownload The Bridge Mobile App to get the latest podcast episodes as soon as they are published!

All Home Care Matters is honored to welcome author, Andrea Couture. Andrea is the author of the book "Embracing What Remains: A Memoir".   Andrea is an author and mother of three children. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism from Saint Michael's College in Vermont. Embracing What Remains is Andrea's first memoir and book. She lives in New Hampshire with her husband, children, and her dog.   Andrea is a member and Acquisitions Editor for the non-profit organization, AlzAuthors with the mission: “We are a community of authors sharing Alzheimer's and dementia stories to light the way for others.”

Today's podcast is all about discipleship—Really Radical Discipleship! Leslie is joined by Champ Thornton, author of the Radical Book for Kids and the new Really Radical book for kids, to talk about parenting and the importance of discipleship and training the next generation in the ways of the Lord.  They also explored how God got Champ's attention through a health scare and what God taught him through that struggle that's transformed his thinking on discipleship and parenting.  TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:  How God used a blood clot  The downside of discipleship  How to not compartmentalize your Christianity  Lessons learned from the power of roots  How to not merely inform your kids about things of the Lord—but to really make them curious.  RESOURCES MENTIONED:  Homeschool for the Heart Book  Heart School TTD 2023 Homeschool Events The Radical Book for Kids: Exploring the Roots and Shoots of Faith by Champ Thornton  The Really Radical Book for Kids: More Truth. More Fun. Champ Thornton Resources New Growth Press ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST:  Champ Thornton (PhD) and his wife, Robben, live in Newark, Delaware, have been married since 1996, and enjoy being parents to three energetic teenage children. He is an Acquisitions Editor at Crossway and is the author of numbers of books for kids and families, including The Radical Book for Kids, Why Do We Say Good Night?, Wonders of His Love: Family Advent Devotional, and Pass It On: A Proverbs Journal for the Next Generation. He also hosts “In the Word, On the Go,” a ten-minute podcast for families. You can learn more about Champ at www.champthornton.com. Since 2006 New Growth Press has provided churches, families, and individuals with life-changing books, small group resources, and minibooks that are grounded in scriptural truth and the gospel of grace. New Growth Press is also passionate about teaching the good news of the kingdom to the next generation and has created an exclusive line of children and family products for homes, churches, and schools. Their products are popular among homeschool families. Learn more about New Growth Press and author Champ Thornton's books, including his exciting new release The Really Radical Book for Kids (available March 6th) at newgrowthpress.com.

Today's podcast is all about discipleship—Really Radical Discipleship! Leslie is joined by Champ Thornton, author of the Radical Book for Kids and the new Really Radical book for kids, to talk about parenting and the importance of discipleship and training the next generation in the ways of the Lord.  They also explored how God got Champ's attention through a health scare and what God taught him through that struggle that's transformed his thinking on discipleship and parenting.  TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:  How God used a blood clot  The downside of discipleship  How to not compartmentalize your Christianity  Lessons learned from the power of roots  How to not merely inform your kids about things of the Lord—but to really make them curious.  ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST:  Champ Thornton (PhD) and his wife, Robben, live in Newark, Delaware, have been married since 1996, and enjoy being parents to three energetic teenage children. He is an Acquisitions Editor at Crossway and is the author of numbers of books for kids and families, including The Radical Book for Kids, Why Do We Say Good Night?, Wonders of His Love: Family Advent Devotional, and Pass It On: A Proverbs Journal for the Next Generation. He also hosts “In the Word, On the Go,” a ten-minute podcast for families. You can learn more about Champ at www.champthornton.com. RESOURCES MENTIONED:  Homeschool for the Heart Book  Heart School TTD 2023 Homeschool Events The Radical Book for Kids: Exploring the Roots and Shoots of Faith by Champ Thornton  The Really Radical Book for Kids: More Truth. More Fun. Champ Thornton Resources New Growth Press Since 2006 New Growth Press has provided churches, families, and individuals with life-changing books, small group resources, and minibooks that are grounded in scriptural truth and the gospel of grace. New Growth Press is also passionate about teaching the good news of the kingdom to the next generation and has created an exclusive line of children and family products for homes, churches, and schools. Their products are popular among homeschool families. Learn more about New Growth Press and author Champ Thornton's books, including his exciting new release The Really Radical Book for Kids (available March 6th) at newgrowthpress.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Bethany Wasik is an Acquisitions Editor with Cornell University Press. She currently acquires projects in the fields of Classics, Archaeology, Modern Western European History, and Military History. Prior to joining the acquisitions team at Cornell Bethany completed a PhD and two postdoctoral fellowships in molecular genetics and evolutionary biology. Her transition from academia to publishing was fueled not only by a passion for editing and reviewing scholarly content, but also a desire to promote that content to a larger audience, which I hope we can talk about today. In addition to her science background, Bethany also minored in archaeology and enjoyed a robust liberal arts undergraduate experience, and so looks forward to building a publication list at Cornell in all the areas she acquires. Outside of the publishing world Bethany enjoys hiking, genealogy, bourbon, and creating complex and ridiculous Twitter hashtags!

Join us for a special episode, in which Pastor Mark interviews Champ Thornton, acquisitions editor at Crossway Publishing. "Champ and his wife, Robben, live in Newark, Delaware, have been married since 1996, and enjoy being parents to three energetic children. Champ is an Acquisitions Editor at Crossway, working with children's books and content development. He is also the author of numbers of books for kids and families, including The Radical Book for Kids, Why Do We Say Good Night? When You Are Afraid of the Dark, Wonders of His Love: Family Advent Devotional, and Pass It On: A Proverbs Journal for the Next Generation. Additionally, he hosts “In the Word, On the Go,” a ten-minute podcast for families." ~ champthornton.com.

Katie Stewart is a professional writer and certified editor with over 12 years of experience in writing creative nonfiction, sales copy, and marketing copy for a major nonprofit. At Owl's Nest, Katie is the COO and Managing Editor as well as one of their Classics authors. Find Katie on @lifebetweenwords on Instagram and Life Between Words on YouTube. Karin Hoyle is an author and professional writer who has published 11 books for teens, taught creative writing and publishing courses, spoken at a variety of venues, crafted her own writing curriculum, and written for a number of publications. At Owl's Nest, Karin is the CEO and Acquisitions Editor as well as one of their Teen and Middle Grade authors. Visit kbhoyle.com to learn more.

Jenn welcomes Judy Dunagan back to the show today.  Judy served as a women's ministry leader for 20 years before joining Moody Publishers in 2014 as an Acquisitions Editor.  She is passionate about discipling women and making God's Word come alive in everyday life.  Today they discuss:   How to hear God's voice over the enemy. Overcoming the fears and doubts that we struggle with daily. Finding victory over sin in your life using the armor of God.   Mentioned: Judy's new book, The Loudest Roar: Living in the Unshakable Victory of Christ Mark Bubeck book, The Adversary 1 Peter 5:8 Revelation 5:3-5 Romans 8:26-27 The Temptation of Jesus Psalm 91 The Armor of God   Connect with Judy Dunagan: Website Facebook Instagram Twitter   Connect with Jenn: Instagram Facebook Website DONATE to Coming Alive Ministries

In this episode, Ekemini and Christina are sitting at the table with an exceptional panel of Black children and teen authors: Khristi Lauren Adams, Esau McCaulley, Trillia Newbill, and Dorena Williamson are at the table! They discuss the importance of writing books for our children and teens, the joys, challenges, and rewards of writing for this particular audience. Pull up a chair and have a seat at the table! Learn more about our guests: Khristi Lauren Adams is a speaker, author, youth advocate and ordained Baptist minister. Khristi is the author of Parable of the Brown Girl, Unbossed: How Black Girls Are Leading the Way and its middle grade version Black Girls Unbossed: Young World Changers Leading the Way. Khristi also works as Dean of Spiritual Life & Equity at the Hill School and is an instructor of Religious Studies. Khristi is a graduate of Temple University with a degree in Advertising and a graduate of Princeton Theological Seminary where she obtained a Master of Divinity degree. Rev. Esau McCaulley, PhD is an associate professor of New Testament at Wheaton College in Wheaton, IL. His first book entitled Sharing in the Son's Inheritance was published by T & T Clark in 2019. His second book Reading While Black: African American Biblical Interpretation as an Exercise in Hope was published by IVP academic in 2020. It has won numerous awards, including Christianity Today's book of the year. His first children's book, Josie Johnson's Hair and the Holy Spirit, will be published by IVP in May 2022. He is a contributing opinion writer for the New York Times. Trillia Newbell is the author of several books including A Great Cloud of Witnesses, Sacred Endurance, If God Is For Us, Fear and Faith, and the children's books, Creative God, Colorful Us and God's Very Good Idea. When she isn't writing, she's encouraging and supporting other writers as an Acquisitions Editor at Moody Publishers. Trillia is married to her best friend, Thern, they reside with their two children near Nashville, TN. You can find her at trillianewbell.com and follow her on instagram at @trillianewbell. Dorena Williamson is a Preacher's Kid, First Lady, and longtime bridge-builder. In 1995 she and her husband planted multiracial Strong Tower Bible Church in Nashville. Whether it's in the Bible, in books, or on the big screen, Dorena loves the power of a good story, and she writes children's books that adults need too. As a mother of four, she is passionate about planting seeds of truth for the next generation. Visit her at dorenawilliamson.com. Purchase our new book! Truth's Table: Black Women's Musings on Life, Love, and Liberation: https://www.amazon.com/Truths-Table-Womens-Musings-Liberation/dp/0593239733/ Truth's Table Listeners can purchase the Christian Standard Bible: https://csbible.com/ Unbossed: How Black Girls Are Leading the Way by Khristi Lauren Adams : https://bookshop.org/books/unbossed-how-black-girls-are-leading-the-way/9781506474267 Purchase Black Girls Unbossed: Young World Changers Leading the Way by Khristi Lauren Adams: https://bookshop.org/books/black-girls-unbossed-young-world-changers-leading-the-way/9781506479231 Support Truth's Table: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TruthsTable PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/TruthsTable Merchandise: https://teespring.com/truthstable

This episode explores the ins and outs of academic book publishing through a conversation with Chunyan Shu. Chunyan received a PhD in Chinese Studies from Leiden University in 2013, and she currently works as an Acquisitions Editor at Brill. Brill was founded in Leiden in 1683, and it has since become a well-known publishing house around the globe, particularly with respect to Asian Studies. The world of academic publishing can often feel daunting for young scholars, especially for those who have not received much guidance in the process of crafting and pitching an academic monograph. As someone with lots of experience as both a scholar and academic editor, Chunyan is an ideal guest to help demystify these processes. In this conversation, we discuss all manner of things related to the current landscape of Asian Studies publishing—from the history of Brill itself to what makes a compelling book proposal, from common misconceptions to the future of academic books. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Readers have heard of the big 5 publishing companies that include Harper Collins, and Penguin/Random House. But there is something really special about university presses. Unfortunately, they don't often get the attention they deserve. Sarah Munroe, Marketing Manager and Acquisitions Editor at West Virginia University Press, is our guest this week who talks to us about what makes a university press special and how they operate differently from the big 5.    One of the unique things about them is that they can and do feature more diverse voices and topics than what major publishers are willing to put out there. Former guest Neema Avashia, author of Another Appalachia, was published by WVU Press and she is just one of the diverse voices that readers can find at smaller publishers. WVU Press has made some pretty important headlines lately after their author Deesha Philyaw's book The Secret Lives of Church Ladies became a finalist for the National Book Award in 2020.    While we definitely book nerd out with Sarah, we hope you stay tuned to what was supposed to be her 3 in the Third Degree where we asked only one question but learned a ton about her abiding love for dinosaurs and how they were part of her wedding ceremony with her husband.  You can find WVU Press at their website, www.wvupressonline.com and on instagram and twitter @wvupress and Facebook at West Virginia University Press.                                                                                                                                                                                  Follow us on Facebook at The Perks of Being a Book Lover Instagram at @perksofbeingabookoverpod For show notes for any episode, go to our website at www.perksofbeingabooklover.com.    Books Mentioned In This Episode: 1- Another Appalachia by Neema Avashia 2- Bad Tourist by Suzanne Roberts 3- The Secret Lives of Church Ladies by Deesha Philyaw 4- Deer Season by Erin Flanagan 5- Even As We Breathe by Annette Sanuooke Clapsaddle 6- Ghosts of New York by Jim Lewis 7- Foote: A Mystery Novel by Tom Bredehoft 8- Lioness by Mark Powell 9- Curing Season by Kristine Langley Mahler 10- Kindred by Octavia Butler 11- Broken Earth trilogy by NK Jemisin 12- Moon Witch, Spider King by Marlon James 13- Black Leopard, Red Wolf by Marlon James 14- The Kill by Richard House 15- City of Brass by S. A. Chakraborty 16- The Anthropocene Reviewed by John Greene 17- Eragon by Christopher Paolini   Podcast mentioned: Strong Sense of Place hosted by Melissa Joulwan and David Humphreys

Readers have heard of the big 5 publishing companies that include Harper Collins, and Penguin/Random House. But there is something really special about university presses. Unfortunately, they don't often get the attention they deserve. Sarah Munroe, Marketing Manager and Acquisitions Editor at West Virginia University Press, is our guest this week who talks to us about what makes a university press special and how they operate differently from the big 5.    One of the unique things about them is that they can and do feature more diverse voices and topics than what major publishers are willing to put out there. Former guest Neema Avashia, author of Another Appalachia, was published by WVU Press and she is just one of the diverse voices that readers can find at smaller publishers. WVU Press has made some pretty important headlines lately after their author Deesha Philyaw's book The Secret Lives of Church Ladies became a finalist for the National Book Award in 2020.   While we definitely book nerd out with Sarah, we hope you stay tuned to what was supposed to be her 3 in the Third Degree where we asked only one question but learned a ton about her abiding love for dinosaurs and how they were part of her wedding ceremony with her husband.  You can find WVU Press at their website, www.wvupressonline.com and on instagram and twitter @wvupress and Facebook at West Virginia University Press.                                                                                                                        Follow us on Facebook at The Perks of Being a Book Lover Instagram at @perksofbeingabookoverpod For show notes for any episode, go to our website at www.perksofbeingabooklover.com.  Books Mentioned In This Episode: 1- Another Appalachia by Neema Avashia 2- Bad Tourist by Suzanne Roberts 3- The Secret Lives of Church Ladies by Deesha Philyaw 4- Deer Season by Erin Flanagan 5- Even As We Breathe by Annette Sanuooke Clapsaddle 6- Ghosts of New York by Jim Lewis 7- Foote: A Mystery Novel by Tom Bredehoft 8- Lioness by Mark Powell 9- Curing Season by Kristine Langley Mahler 10- Kindred by Octavia Butler 11- Broken Earth trilogy by NK Jemisin 12- Moon Witch, Spider King by Marlon James 13- Black Leopard, Red Wolf by Marlon James 14- The Kill by Richard House 15- City of Brass by S. A. Chakraborty 16- The Anthropocene Reviewed by John Greene 17- Eragon by Christopher Paolini Podcast mentioned: 1- Strong Sense of Place hosted by Melissa Joulwan and David Humphreys

KFOR's dale Johnson talks with Rob Taylor, University of Nebraska Press Senior Acquisitions Editor in Charge of Sports

At the 2022 Blue Lake Christian Writers Conference, Hope Bolinger, who is a Managing & Acquisitions Editor at End Game Press and an author in a variety of genres, including "sweet romance," shared her observations about Christian publishing trends and shared her approach to writing from a Christian perspective.  You can find her online at hopebolinger.com.

At the 2022 Blue Lake Christian Writers Conference, Hope Bolinger, who is a Managing & Acquisitions Editor at End Game Press and an author in a variety of genres, including "sweet romance," shared her observations about Christian publishing trends and shared her approach to writing from a Christian perspective.  You can find her online at hopebolinger.com.

We're feeling the pinch as the cost of everyday items increases. Why is this happening? And what might the Chancellor say in his Spring Statement to alleviate the financial pressure?This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes. Guests:- Ashley Armstrong, Retail and Mergers & Acquisitions Editor, The Times.- Mehreen Khan, Economics Editor, The Times.Host: David Aaronovitch.Clips: Sky News, Channel 4, ITV News, CNBC, Associated Press. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Victoria Roberts grew up in a preacher's home in Hammond, Indiana. After being introduced to poetry and prose in middle school, she found a passion for putting stories on the page. She's never looked back! While pursuing a degree in Christian education, she met the man who became her husband. He is her constant support system and best friend. She currently resides in Florida where she serves in her local church while seeking daily adventures in between. She published her first book in 2019. Since then she's been able to connect with an amazing writer community and currently has the privilege of serving as a president of a local critique group. In her new position as an acquisition editor for Berean press, she looks forward to helping many other authors realize their dream of becoming published! Connect with her at: https://instagram.com/victoriaroberts_author?utm_medium=copy_link or visit her website at www.victoriaroberts–author.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/katherine-hutchinson-hayes/support

In the latest WFT Podcast, we explore the opportunities available for members through the Irish language. This panel features TG4 Commissioning & Acquisitions Editor, Laura Ní Cheallaigh; Director Rachael Moriarty; Filmmaker Martina Durac, and Emmy Award-winning Producer Siobhán Ní Ghadhra. The discussion was moderated by our chair, Dr Susan Liddy. This event has been made possible with the support of the BAI. https://wft.ie/

Patrick O'Hearn is Acquisitions Editor at TAN Books and he is looking for writing talent much like a college football recruiter is looking for that unknown 2-star or 3-star football recruit that can grow into starting player someday in the future. As John Wooden says, execution is key, and God wants us to do all things with love.  Do the small tasks well with love and God may fill your cup even more. To see more on Patrick's books, please see the information listed below. If a young child you know likes the movie Ben Hur, this children's book would make a great Christmas present.     https://contemplativeheartpress.com/nissim-the-shepherd-of-bethlehem/   A great resource for anyone that has lost a child from miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant loss.    https://www.amazon.com/Nursery-Heaven-Miscarriage-Stillbirth-Parents/dp/1734149302    

Today I'm thrilled to dive into a topic that is often ignored among writers, but it's critical to get it right if you want to be successful … and particularly if you want to sell more books. My guest is Terry Whalin, a former literary agent and Acquisitions Editor at Morgan James Publishing. He has written more than 60 books for traditional publishers and several books have sold over 100,000 copies. Terry has also written for more than 50 magazines. He has written two proposals that received six-figure advances. As a frustrated editor in 2004, Terry wrote Book Proposals That Sell: 21 Secrets to Speed Your Success which has over 130 Five Star reviews and has helped many authors. Now the revised edition has been released. Terry has also authored an innovative training for writers, "Write A Book Proposal." He is an active member of the American Society of Journalists and Authors and lives near Denver, Colorado. You can get his FREE Book Proposal Checklist here. In this conversation, Terry answers all your burning questions about book proposals, including: What is a book proposal and why is it important? What does an acquisitions editor do within a publishing company? Why do self-published authors need a book proposal? … and much more! Click on the links below to enjoy Terry's FREE downloads, buy his book, or connect with him on social media: Check out Terry's website Read Terry's blog Pick up Terry's book Download Terry's FREE Book Proposal Checklist Get Terry's FREE Ebook, Straight Talk from the Editor, 18 Keys to A Rejection-Proof Submission Check out Terry's FREE teleseminar Connect with Terry on LinkedIn Follow Terry on Twitter *** Are you looking for a community of enthusiastic, generous writers to help you build better habits and grow your writing business? Check out our Daily Writer Community.  Check out our Daily Writing Prompts, which will help you break through creative blocks, brainstorm new ideas, and get back into a state of flow. Writing prompts are a fantastic creative tool for creative writing, journaling, teaching, social media posts, podcasting, and more! Connect with Kent:  https://DailyWriterLife.com  Facebook: https://facebook.com/kent.sanders  Instagram: https://instagram.com/kentsanders  LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/kent-sanders  Twitter: https://twitter.com/kentsanders  

Today's guest is Allison Scott, who works as Senior Acquisitions Editor in the book publishing arm of ASCD, a Washington, DC-based nonprofit education association that provides professional learning products and services for K-12 educators. That is quite a mouthful! What it boils down to is that Allison works on books that help teachers and school administrators in the K-12 system do their job better. For non-US listeners, K-12 means from kindergarten to 12th grade, and includes children aged roughly between 5 and 18 years old. This is the first time I'm interviewing a publishing professional who's not active in the trade publishing world. But not only did I want to interview Allison because we have a special connection that I'll mention at the beginning of the interview, I also wanted to learn more about her specialty field, which was completely unknown territory for me before I interviewed her. Always be learning! Curious to hear more? Listen to my conversation with Allison Scott. NB: Allison wanted to make the correction that her company, ASCD, provided professional learning services in Saudi Arabia. During the interview she had mistakenly said that it was the UAE. Allison's book recommendations: - Stephen Greenblatt, The Swerve - Ling Ma, Severance About Allison: Allison Scott is a Senior Acquisitions Editor in the book publishing arm of ASCD, a DC-based nonprofit education association that provides professional learning products and services for K-12 educators. For the past thirteen years, Allison has worked in this area of academic publishing, searching out education experts and developing books that help teachers and school administrators so their jobs better.

Do you ever struggle to promote your business or brand? Maybe you find it hard to strike a balance between featuring your content or products while keeping your life anchored in God. Terry Whalin is certainly no stranger to marketing. As someone who has over 195k followers on Twitter and the author and editor of over sixty books, Terry understands the importance of promoting material. But in doing so, he strikes a balance between humility and content promotion that many find it hard to maintain. If you are a small business owner, this podcast is a MUST LISTEN! W. Terry Whalin understands both sides of the editorial desk–as an editor and a writer. He worked as a magazine editor and his magazine work has appeared in more than 50 publications. A former literary agent, Terry is an Acquisitions Editor at Morgan James Publishing. He has written more than 60 books through traditional publishers in a wide range of topics from children's books to biographies to co-authored books. Several of Terry's books have sold over 100,000 copies. Terry's newest book, JUMPSTART YOUR PUBLISHING DREAMS, INSIDER SECRETS TO SKYROCKET YOUR SUCCESS is packed with insight. Also Terry has an innovative online training course to help authors effectively connect with literary agents and editors called Write A Book Proposal. Terry is a popular speaker and teacher at numerous writers' conferences and an active member of the American Society of Journalists and Authors. Links: Terry's Personal Website Terry's Book on Billy Graham --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-monday-christian/support

The first Editor-in-Chief of JADPRO, Pamela Hallquist Viale, RN, MS, CNS, ANP, along with Kelley Moore, Acquisitions Editor, Claudine Kiffer, Editorial Director, and Annie Yueh, Editor, talk about the history of the journal, its roots in supporting advanced practitioners in oncology, and ways to get involved with the journal.

Bobby Maddex interviews Katherine Hyde, the Acquisitions Editor of Ancient Faith Publishing, and the author of the new AFP children's book Everything Tells Us About God.

Bobby Maddex interviews Katherine Hyde, the Acquisitions Editor of Ancient Faith Publishing, about the Ancient Faith Writing and Podcasting Conference.

When Author and Acquisitions Editor Jennifer Dukes Lee was in town for an event, we met up and discussed challenges that writers—especially nonfiction authors—face as they try to land a traditional book contract. Jennifer generously provides us with behind-the-scenes insight and solid action steps we can take today. She offers hope, too, that one doesn't necessarily have to boast a giant platform to find a publisher. You can hear us fine, but the sound quality is a little ethereal. Once your ear adjusts, I think you'll be fine—perhaps imagine us in some fantastical location. And you'll love meeting Jennifer. Here's a taste of her encouraging input: "All books are picked for at least two of the following reasons: large platform, great idea, and fantastic writing." "[T]here are first-time authors with small platforms that are still getting published, and I know it because I was one of them." "I think if this is really something that is in your heart and it is burning inside of you, there's really no stopping that. I think you just have to give it time to catch." Enjoy listening as we chat about her new role in the publishing world that has allowed her to sit on both sides of the table, as it were. Jennifer Dukes Lee is the author of Love Idol, The Happiness Dare, and her latest book released in 2018, It's All Under Control. Resources: Website: jenniferdukeslee.com Facebook: @JenniferDukesLee Instagram:  @dukeslee Twitter: @dukeslee It's All Under Control (Amazon affiliate link) It's All Under Control - Companion Bible Study (Amazon affiliate link) The Happiness Dare: Pursuing Your Heart's Deepest, Holiest, and Most Vulnerable Desire (Amazon affiliate link) Love Idol: Letting Go of Your Need for Approval and Seeing Yourself Through God's Eyes (Amazon affiliate link) Hear Jennifer read chapter one of It's All Under Control: https://jenniferdukeslee.com/itsallundercontrol/ Subscribe to Top Ten With Jen and get immediate access to exclusive free resources on her website. https://jenniferdukeslee.com/subscribe/ Alison Hodgson interview Shawn Smucker interview Patrice Gopo interview Ann's Patreon account All podcast episodes You can subscribe to this podcast using your podcast player or find it through Apple podcasts, Stitcher, or Spotify. Have you grabbed the free mini-course? Make Your Sentences Sing: 7 Sentence Openers to Add Music to Your Prose Go to annkroeker.com/sentenceopeners to learn more and to enroll for free. If it looks interesting, you can dive right in.

On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast my guest is Linda Permann, the sewing and embroidery Acquisitions Editor at Craftsy.com. Learn what Craftsy is looking for in an instructor and in a class and find out what you can do to develop your skills and following if you'd like to become a Craftsy instructor in the future. +++++ This episode is sponsored by Amy Barickman. Check out http://www.amybarickman.com to see all of what Indygo Junction offers including sewing and embroidery patterns, fabrics, threads, downloads, and now her new Vintage Notions Monthly magazine. +++++ Please note that this show used to be called the While She Naps podcast. The name has changed, but the content and host have stayed the same. To get the full show notes for this episode, visit Craft Industry Alliance where you can learn more about becoming a member of our supportive trade association. Strengthen your creative business, stay up to date on industry news, and build connections with forward-thinking craft professionals. Meet with show host, Abby Glassenberg, each month for our Craft Business Roundtable, get access to courses and webinars taught by industry leaders, and much more.

Kitchens of the Great Midwest (Pamela Dorman Books) From one of our favorite local authors comes a hotly anticipated debut--about a young woman with a once-in-a-generation palate who becomes the iconic chef behind the country's most coveted dinner reservation.  When Lars Thorvald's wife, Cynthia, falls in love with wine--and a dashing sommelier--he's left to raise their baby, Eva, on his own. He's determined to pass on his love of food to his daughter--starting with pureed pork shoulder. As Eva grows, she finds her solace and salvation in the flavors of her native Minnesota. From Scandinavian lutefisk to hydroponic chocolate habaneros, each ingredient represents one part of Eva's journey as she becomes the star chef behind a legendary and secretive pop-up supper club, culminating in an opulent and emotional feast that's a testament to her spirit and resilience.  Each chapter in J. Ryan Stradal's startlingly original debut tells the story of a single dish and character, at once capturing the zeitgeist of the Midwest, the rise of foodie culture, and delving into the ways food creates community and a sense of identity. By turns quirky, hilarious, and vividly sensory, Kitchens of the Great Midwest is an unexpected mother-daughter story about the bittersweet nature of life--its missed opportunities and its joyful surprises. It marks the entry of a brilliant new talent. Praise for Kitchens of the Great Midwest: "Kitchens of the Great Midwest is a big-hearted, funny, and class-transcending pleasure. It's also both a structural and empathetic tour de force, stepping across worlds in the American midwest, and demonstrating with an enviable tenderness and ingenuity the tug of war between our freedom to pursue our passions and our obligations to those we love." --Jim Shepard, author of Project X and National Book Award finalist for Like You'd Understand, Anyway "Tender, funny, and moving, J. Ryan Stradal's debut novel made me crave my mother's magic cookie bars...and every good tomato I've ever had the privilege of eating. Kitchens of the Great Midwest manages to be at once sincere yet sharply observed, thoughtful yet swiftly paced, and the lives of its fallible, realistic, and complicated characters mattered to me deeply. It's a fantastic book."-- Edan Lepucki, bestselling author of California  "In Kitchens of the Great Midwest, a charming, fast-moving round robin tale of food, sensuality and Midwestern culture, Mr. Stradal has delivered one extremely tasty, well-seasoned debut in what is sure to be a long and savory career."--Janet Fitch, author White Oleander "From the quite literally burning passions of a lonely eleven-year-old girl with an exceptional palate, to the ethical dilemmas behind a batch of Blue Ribbon Peanut Butter Bars, J. Ryan Stradal writes with a special kind of meticulous tenderness--missing nothing and accepting everything. A superbly gratifying debut."--Meg Howrey, author of The Crane's Dance  "An impossible-to-put-down, one-of-a-kind novel. The prose is beautiful, the characters memorable, and the plot is surprising at every turn. I have never read a book quite like this--and neither, I'll bet, have you. This stunning debut announces J. Ryan Stradal as a first-rate voice in American fiction. This is a wildly creative, stunningly original, and very moving novel. I can't wait to see what Stradal does next."-- Rob Roberge, author of The Cost of Living  "A Great American Novel in the fullest sense of the term. Everything you want a book to be."--Ben Loory, author of Stories for Nighttime and Some for the Day J. Ryan Stradal is the author of Kitchens of the Great Midwest. Born and raised in Minnesota, he now lives in Los Angeles, where he is Acquisitions Editor at Unnamed Press and the Fiction Editor at The Nervous Breakdown.  Julia Ingalls is primarily an essayist. Her work has appeared in The Los Angeles Times, Salon, Guernica, and KCRW, among others. From David Mitchell to Alan Ball to Amelia Gray, she's had the pleasure of conversing with the world's finest imaginative writers, a tradition she continues tonight with J. Ryan Stradal.

The Fine Art of Fucking Up (Unnamed Press)  Your archenemy taunts you with clandestine bacon frying. Your boss feverishly cyberstalks an aging romance novel cover model. Your husband unexpectedly takes in a wayward foreign national. Your best friend reveals a secret relationship with your longstanding workplace crush.   Welcome to the life of Nina Lanning, lone and floundering administrator of a prestigious Midwestern art school.  When once-a-century flooding threatens to destroy the art building, and the priceless Jackson Pollock trapped inside, Nina and her ragtag band of faculty members undertake to rescue the early work of the splatter master. Propelled by disasters both natural and personal, Nina must confront her colleagues, her husband, and most importantly, herself. Cate Dicharry'sdebut novel is a painfully hysterical examination of what is truly worth saving, and mastering the art of letting go. Praise for The Fine Art of Fucking Up "Cate Dicharry's comic timing is unimpeachable and though her characters are idiosyncratic and quirky, they are deeply dimensional and exceptionally real. A richly complicated and rewarding novel."-- Jill Alexander Essbaum, author of Hausfrau "Cate Dicharry has an unwaveringly merciless eye for the bogus aspects of art school. But you don't need a BA in Painting or Performance Studies to enjoy the screwball comedy of The Fine Art of Fucking Up. An affectionate yet unsparing view of how easy it is to lose one's way."-- Sara Levine, author of Treasure Island!!! "How thoroughly The Fine Art of Fucking Up sucked me in, and how, like good books tend to do, this novel operated by some kind of clairvoyant book magic: This is exactly the book you need to read right now; this is your life, but enough not your life to see it clearly. Good job. Keep reading." -- Kailyn McCord in Quaint Magazine Cate Dicharry has an MFA in Creative Writing from the Low  Residency Program at the University of California, Riverside. Cate lives in Iowa City with her husband and two small sons. The Fine Art of Fucking Up is her first novel. J. Ryan Stradal is the author of Kitchens of the Great Midwest (Viking, July 2015). Born and raised in Minnesota, he now lives in Los Angeles, where he is Acquisitions Editor at Unnamed Press and the Fiction Editor at The Nervous Breakdown.