Exciting things have been happening at WordServe Literary!
On the final post of each month you’ll find a list of Water Cooler contributors’ books releasing in the upcoming month along with a recap of WordServe client news from the current month.
New Releases
Terry Brennan’s second novel, The Brotherhood Conspiracy, has come out with Kregel.
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Debora Coty had her 2014 Planner based on Too Blessed to Be Stressed released through Barbour.
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Roberta Kells Dorr (deceased many years ago) had another of her out of print biblical novels released. This one, Queen of Sheba (Moody).
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Michelle Griep has her first novel released through David C. Cook, A Heart Deceived.
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New WordServe Clients
Victor Watts just signed with Sarah Freese. Victor is a great writer, and we look forward to what he will contribute to the WordServe team!
Bill Donahue, leadership and community expert writing nonfiction.
New Contracts
Arnie Cole and Michael Ross signed with Authentic Publishers to write The Worry-Free Family.
Cris Krusen signed with Baker Books to write Buried Treasure: History Makers of the Faith. A look at 12-15 little known people of faith who made an impact in the world, even though they were not known as full time ministers.
Ema McKinley signed a one-book contract with Zondervan for her miracle healing story, Jesus in My Room. Cheryl Ricker is her collaborator.
Lisa Velthouse signed on with Lauren Scruggs to collaborate with her on Believing You’re Beautiful: Choosing to Be Who God Says You Are. Tyndale will publish in 2014.
Bob Welch signed with Thomas Nelson for two books: 52 Life Lessons from Les Miserables, and 52 Life Lessons From A Christmas Carol.
What We’re Celebrating!!
Very happy, proud, and honored . . . for Julie Cantrell who was awarded two Christy Awards (the Christian awards for the previous year’s novels) at last week’s ICRS convention. She not only won in the “Debut Novel” category, but the Christy’s also added a new category this year: Novel of the Year. And Into the Free, Julie’s first novel, was awarded the best novel in all of Christian publishing for 2012. Wow. A starred review in Pubisher’s Weekly, a New York Time’s bestseller…and now this. Way to go, Julie! It couldn’t happen to a nicer lady.
Jan Drexler’s The Prodigal Son Returns continues to do well. She recently received news that she is a double finalist in the TARA contest. Way to go, Jan!
Jordyn Redwood’s debut novel, Proof, became a finalist in the Carol Awards in the “Debut Novel” category. Awards will be given at this September’s ACFW in Indianapolis. As we all like to say around here, “Strong work!”
What can we help you celebrate?
WordServe Water Cooler 
hmmm- Jordan, Jan, and Julie…do I detect a pattern here? I can only hope it continues…Cheers for all the WordServe successes!
I guess it was a good month for the “J” names!!
These look great! Thanks for sharing.
Congratulations, everyone! To God be the glory!