Much has been happening this month at WordServe Literary . . . 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.
New Releases
Congratulations to Cara Whitney for the June 1 release of Fields of Grace: Sharing Faith from the Horse Farm.
From her horse farm in Nebraska, Cara Whitney–wife of Dan Whitney (aka “Larry the Cable Guy”)–shares down-to-earth stories about how ordinary people can share their faith in extraordinary ways.
In the midst of uncertain and sometimes frightening times, sharing God’s love with others gives us hope and purpose. With her humorous and often touching stories–many featuring horses, cows, and rascally dogs–Cara Whitney delightfully reminds us that it’s always a good time to share the love of Jesus with your neighbor.
In Fields of Grace, Cara passes on lessons from her amazing animal teachers, such as . . .
- What a barnyard horse brawl shows us about how God uses us in our weaknesses
- How caring for baby calves teaches us the value of letting go
- Why a carriage-pulling pack horse motivates us to be our best selves
- How a dance class inspires us to embrace our identity in Christ
- What a floppy-eared dog tells us about loving our neighbor
With Scripture verses, beautiful photography from the American heartland, and a ribbon marker for finding your place, Fields of Grace is a gorgeous gift for:
- Readers of Cara’s previous book, Unbridled Faith
- Fans of Larry the Cable Guy
- Anyone fascinated by the “simpler life” of farming in rural America
- Animal lovers and photography lovers
- Spiritual seekers interested in a gentle approach to learning more about God
These charming yet powerful stories encourage us to care for others as we grow in our own spiritual journeys. No matter what times we live in, the love of Christ can transform lives–and help each of us to draw closer to Him.
Congratulations to Amy Sorrells for the June 8 release of 40 Days of Hope for Healthcare Heroes.
Renew your faith and focus, and rededicate yourself to the profession you love with 40 Days of Hope for Healthcare Heroes!
There’s hope for your weary feet and exhausted soul! Healthcare workers are suffering from their own epidemic of burnout and moral injury as a result of dwindling resources and being overworked. To care for patients, you need to find ways to take care of yourself. In 40 Days of Hope for Healthcare Heroes you’ll find inspirational readings and prayers to help renew your faith and focus, center your heart, and inspire you to rededicate yourself to the medical career you love. This beautiful giftbook combines short stories from the front lines, “Breakroom Boosts” to encourage and energize, space to journal, and prayers that are quick enough to recite during handwashing―something that occurs multiple times a day. Healthcare workers across all continuums of care will want to read this book to rediscover the joy of their calling and as a balm of relief for their caregiver’s soul.
Contracts
Robert C. Arnold and Jeanne Arnold signed with Faith Happenings Publishers for When the Circle is Broken to be released Spring 2022.
Clarence Shuler and Monique Gasden signed with Kirkdale Press (Faithlife, LLC.) for When You’re in a Dark Place to be released Spring 2022.
Mike Kinney signed with Regnery Publishing for Out of the Fire to be released May 2022.
Bonnie Kristian signed with Baker Publishing Group for Faith in the News? to be released May 2022.
William Bee and Wills Robinson signed PostHill Press (Knox Press) for The Shot: The Harrowing Journey of a Marine in the War on Terror to be released Spring 2022.
Joe Wheeler signed with Pacific Press for Christmas in My Heart, Volume 30, to be release May 2022.
Shelley Kinder signed with Kregel for God and Me and the Sea, to be released Summer 2022.
New Clients
David Erickson, Karl Schaller, Kris Tarantino, Robert Vore, Rachel G. Scott signed with WordServe in June. Welcome!
What We’re Celebrating
Congratulations to Sara Davidson for being nominated for several awards for her book Lost Down Deep. Nominees include: 2021 ACFW Carol Awards Finalists; Christy Award; 2021 Selah Award; Holt Medallion, IPPY, and Daphne du Maurier finalist.
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