March is recognized as National Reading Month in the U.S.
Our highlights below include new releases, contracts signed, notable reviews and PR events, new authors to the agency and other news of note by clients and agents.
Releases
Congratulations to Laurie Polich Short and Bethany House Publishers for the February 10th release of Tracking God in Your Life: How to See God’s Work in Your Past, Experience His Presence, and Trust Him with Your Future (Workbook Journal).
In this interactive book, Laurie Polich Short guides you through eight ways to see God’s presence in your life by recording evidence of His love and care for you. She shows you how to understand the doors that have opened and closed, how you ended up in different places than you planned, the difficulties you’ve endured and how those difficulties were used, and the unexpected people who were brought into your path. Through personal stories, Bible passages, and reflective questions, you will be invited to look more closely at your experiences so you can
· see the thread of God’s movement in your life
· track God’s presence in what’s happening now
· face confusing circumstances with more confidence
· encourage other people’s faith through sharing your story
Laurie has spent a lifetime encouraging people with her record of God’s faithfulness. Now, with the tools she has learned, she invites you to find and tell your God story–and touch others with what you’ve discovered.
Congratulations to Jim Ramos and David C Cook for the April 7th release of Guardrails: Ten Boundaries for an Unbreakable Marriage.
In this marriage-saving handbook, USA Today–bestselling author Jim Ramos gives couples 10 time-tested ways to protect their relationship from infidelity―one simple choice at a time.
Most affairs don’t start with alarm bells. They start more subtly with a friendly email to an ex. A joke that borders on flirty. A growing connection with a coworker. Becoming aware of how infidelity sneaks into a relationship is key to keeping your marriage healthy and growing.
In Guardrails, Jim Ramos draws on observations from nearly forty years of marriage and full-time ministry to help you recognize those red flags early, establish mutual boundaries that work, and build the long-lasting marriage you want. Including insights from Jim’s wife, this biblically based, real-life guide helps you and your spouse:
-learn practical, daily ways to protect your marriage
-recognize and avoid the small, unwise decisions that can lead to divorce
-find freedom in taking compromising options off the table
-feel secure in the empowerment of setting boundaries together
Nothing should keep your marriage from thriving. Whether you just walked down the aisle or are adjusting to an empty nest, Guardrails will help you stay faithful in heart, mind, and body to enjoy and protect what matters most.
Congratulations to Haylee Graham and Revell for the April 7th release of Take the Horse and Run.
How far would you go for your best friend?
When her parents’ devastating divorce uprooted her life, Haylee Graham plunged into a downward spiral. Heartbroken and afraid, the young girl turned to her beloved horse, Cartier, as a lifeline. The only place she felt safe was hiding with him in his stall; the only time she felt like herself was when the two jumped fences together.
So when a corrupt lawyer threatened to seize ownership of Cartier and sell him to a slaughterhouse to repay their debts, Haylee knew she would do anything to save him. Her mom said ‘Take the horse and run!”—and she did. Their late-night escape set off a relentless pursuit with a shady private investigator terrorizing Haylee and Cartier every step of the way as they tried to outrun the forces that threatened to tear them apart.
But God had other plans.
Perfect for horse lovers and fans of inspirational memoirs, Take the Horse and Run is
-a dramatic true story brimming with danger, adventure, and hope
-filled with an unforgettable cast of human and equine characters
-an uplifting tale about the power of friendship and love
-accompanied by a photo gallery included in the book
Haylee’s heart-wrenching journey to save her beloved horse is a harrowing narrative filled with unforgettable characters and treacherous escapades all culminating in a shocking ending that testifies to the power of faith and proves that the bond between a girl and her horse is even more valuable than gold.
Congratulations to Alisha Roth and Revell for the April 24th release of Courageous Divorce.
How to Pursue Wholeness After Divorce
· Practical, inspiring, and nuanced resource for Christian women
· Learn to heal, rebuild, and embrace the abundant life God has for you
· From a writer who has walked the road before you
After being raised in an evangelical home, graduating from a Christian college, spending three years in training to be a missionary, and giving birth to four daughters, the last thing Alisha Roth expected for her life was a divorce. Yet, in 2020, she found herself signing papers. She felt shattered, shamed, and very, very alone.
Despite the high rate of divorce among Christians, many women experiencing it find little support or even sympathy in the church. As a result, a process that is already disorienting, scary, and isolating can feel even more so. In this compassionate book filled with practical help, Alisha walks you through
· making the decision to leave
· navigating the aftermath of divorce
· rebuilding a beautiful, abundant life after everything has changed
We were made to thrive, and while divorce is incredibly painful, it is not the end of your life. In fact, divorce can be a chance to find yourself, deepen your faith, and start living a more fulfilling and vibrant life. Let this book guide you on your own journey of doing just that.
Contracts
Jamie Sumner signed with Simon and Shuster for the September 2027 release of The Listening House.
David Murrow signed with The Moody Bible Institute for the October 2027 release of Why Men Love Going to Church.
Andrew Bauman signed with Broadleaf Books for the September 27, 2027 release of Man Land.
Eliza Monts signed with Penguin Random House for the April 2027 release of Just Because You Exist.
New Clients
Kirsten Sanders, Jim Kuypers, Carrie Stibora, and Emma Waters recently signed with WordServe. Welcome,

What We’re Celebrating
Congratulations to Kara Powell. The Outreach Resources of the Year honors the past year’s best books that emphasize outreach-oriented ideas that churches and organizations of all sizes can use.
RESOURCES OF THE YEAR
Future-Focused Church: Leading Through Change, Engaging the Next Generation and Building a More Diverse Tomorrow by Kara Powell, Jake Mulder and Raymond Chang (Baker Books)
In an era when many churches know they must change but lack clarity on how to do so, Future-Focused Church stands out as one of the most practical, accessible and hopeful church resources available. The authors shine in their clear-eyed focus on the decisive role culture plays in shaping outcomes—often more than strategy or vision alone.


































