Exciting things have been happening at WordServe Literary!
On the final post of each month you’ll find a list of WordServe authors’ books releasing in the upcoming month along with a recap of WordServe client news from the current month.
New Releases
Wayne Cordeiro, Jesus Pure and Simple (Bethany) (GJ)
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Cheri Fuller & Jennifer Kennedy Dean, The One Year PRAYING the PROMISES OF GOD (Tyndale) (GJ)
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Leslie Haskin, When Life Doesn’t Make Sense (Bethany) (GJ)
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Rick Johnson, The Marriage of Your Dreams (Revell) (GJ)
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Tim LaHaye and Craig Parshall, Brink of Chaos (Zondervan) (GJ)
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Kathi Lipp, 21 Ways to Connect With Your Kids (Harvest House) (RG)
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Lynn Morris, Secret Place of Thunder (Hendrickson) (GJ)
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David Murrow, What Your Husband Isn’t Telling You (Bethany) (GJ)
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Olivia Newport, Accidentally Amish (Barbour) (RG)
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In the, “We didn’t represent these books, but are happy to make the announcement because Rita is now a WordServe author and we like her writing a lot…” category, we’re excited to tell you about these books.
Rita Gerlach, Beside Two Rivers: Daughters of the Potomac, No. 2 (Abingdon)
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Rita Gerlach, The Rebel’s Pledge (Re-release, Kindle Version)
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New Contracts
Dave and Claudia Arp, with Peter and Heather Larson, are collaborating on four new books for couples. The first will be 10 Dates to Grow Together Spiritually. The others will be books on “dating” sons and daughters. They will all be published with Bethany House Publishers. (Agent: GJ)
Ken Gire signed with Harvest House for a gift book called Winters Promise. It’s a collection of his best writing from previously published books about how God uses life’s trials to bring about a spring in our life and faith. (Agent: GJ)
Tara Reeves and Amanda Jenkins are writing two children’s books for B&H Kids. The first is called The Knight and the Firefly, and the second will be a sequel. (Agent: BS)
Dr. Dave Stoop signed with Revell for a nonfiction book called The Power of a Renewed Mind, a message about how today’s science is proving the wisdom of Scripture and its ability to thrive in a chaotic world. (Agent: GJ)
Robert Wise signed with Revell for a new novel called Network of Deception, a contemporary thriller. (Agent: GJ)
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What We’re Celebrating!!
Greg Johnson and Sarah Freese, along with nine WordServe authors, were able to attend ACFW this month. It was wonderful to connect with so many writers from the WordServe team. YOU are what make WordServe such a wonderful place to work and serve!
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Welcome, Alice Crider!
While WordServe is very sad to be losing Barbara Scott (resigned to go back to freelance editing), we’re honored that Alice Crider has joined WordServe. She’ll get the handoff from Barb on many of her clients, and will be working to find her own select stable of authors to serve. Greg worked with Alice at Alive Communications 10 years ago. Alice then worked at WaterBrook Press for many years, the last several as an acquisitions editor. When Alice left that position in December of last year, she started her own editioral and coaching company. She’ll get to use those same skills as an agent.
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Carol Awards at ACFW
Though these authors are no longer with WordServe, we were honored to represent their books when Rachelle Gardner was with the agency. Congrats to all of them!
Rosslyn Elliot won in two categories for her novel with Thomas Nelson, Fairer Than Morning. She won in the “Debut Novel” and the “Long Historical” categories.
Karen Witemeyer won in the “Long Historical Romance” category for her book with Bethany House Publishers, To Win Her Heart.
Lisa Jordan won in the “Short Contemporary” category for her book with Love Inspired, Lakeside Reunion.
What can we help you celebrate?
WordServe Water Cooler 
It was fun to meet those who could attend the ACFW Conference. I would have liked to sit with our agency and cheered on our Carol Award winners at the Gala, but a friend who finaled in the Genesis urgently requested my presence at her table. She won her category.:o)
I think you were where you needed to be. Glad you could be there for your friend to congratulate her when she won!!