2009 Book Editors

			Beth Adams Editor Guideposts Books http://www.guidepostsbooks.com Beth works primarily with fiction, both for Guideposts’ direct mail program and for their trade line. She has degrees from Princeton and New York University, and worked at Random House, editing practical non-fiction, before coming to Guideposts in 2006. She lives in Brooklyn, NY, with her husband. She blogs at www.guideposts.com. Workshop - Writing the Series (4B) Editorial Needs - We are looking for fiction with a strong hook and solid writing. We really want to acquire books that are going to stand out on the shelves. We’re interested in genre fiction (romance, historicals, etc), but only if it has a unique angle. We’re also looking for non-fiction by authors with strong platforms and distinctive ideas.

			Marlene Bagnull Publisher and Editor Ampelos Press http://www.writehisanswer.com/ampelos_press.htm Marlene is the director of the Colorado and the Greater Philadelphia Christian Writers Conferences and publisher/editor, Ampelos Press—a small subsidy house that helps Christians self-publish affordably yet professionally. She has over 1,000 sales to Christian periodicals and is the author of five books including Write His Answer—A Bible Study for Christian Writers and the compiler/editor of three books. She is in the process of acquiring manuscripts for a new compilation, tentatively titled, Train Up a Child—Devotional Thoughts for Parents. Conference Director Editorial Needs - Ampelos Press publishes only a few books a year. I am especially interested in helping authors self-publish books about missions and the needs of children such as Karleen Dewey's The Place of the Mourning Doves —Reaching Out to Romanian Orphans.

			Cynthia Ballenger Acquisitions Manager, Lift Every Voice Moody Press Imprint http://www.moodypublishers.org Cynthia is a contributing author for the Women of Color Study Bible (September 2002) for Nia Publishing and has a tenure of 15 years with the Moody Bible Institute. At present she serves in the capacity of Lift Every Voice Coordinator. This includes the responsibility for coordinating all details related to the successful publication of titles in the Lift Every Voice African American publishing imprint on behalf of the partnership of Moody Publishers and the Institute for Black Family Development. Workshop - Building Character (6A) Editorial Needs - Issues & Cultures, Family Life & Relationships, Fiction

			Sue Brower Executive Editor, Fiction & Inspiration Zondervan, a division of HarperCollins Publishers http://www.zondervan.com Sue is Executive Editor for Fiction at Zondervan. She says, "It is a pleasure to work with such bestselling authors as Karen Kingsbury, Terri Blackstock, Robin Jones Gunn, Brandilyn Collins, and many others." Prior to taking on this role, she was Sr. Director of Marketing for Fiction and Inspirational product for over thirteen years. Fiction is business as well as pleasure for Sue as she is an avid reader of both inspirational and mainstream novels. Early in her career with Zondervan, Sue’s focus was on book and Bible research and store research for Family Christian Stores. Sue is on the Advisory Board for the Christy Awards and a member of ACE (Academy of Christian Editors). She lives in Grand Rapids, Michigan with husband, Todd, and “kidz,” Pepper and Shep. Clinic - Fiction Intensive for Advanced Novelists Editorial Needs - Does not have any slots for new writers at this time and will be keeping her appointments to a minimum. "I love talking to the authors and offering advice," she says, "but don't want to set expectations where there is virtually no chance I will take their books."

			Tom Cox Managing Editor, Whitaker House http://www.whitakerhouse.com Tom has been the managing editor at Whitaker House, located just outside of Pittsburgh, PA, for 4 years. Before that, he served as Creative Arts Pastor at Ginger Creek Community Church in Aurora, IL, for 12 years. During that time, Tom wrote and marketed dramatic scripts to churches across the US and internationally through his company, Cracked Pot Resources. In 2001, Tom wrote a screenplay, The Way of Freedom, which was a semi-finalist in the Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting competition. Editorial needs - Non-fiction: Spiritual Growth, Self-help (marriage, dating, parenting, health, finance, gender specific, etc.), Spiritual Disciplines, Devotionals, Healing, Spiritual Warfare Fiction: Historic Romance, Contemporary Romance, Thrillers Overworked topics: Biographies, Autobiographies, Spiritual Destiny, any of the above topics that are poorly written or conceived. Paid Critiques - Historical fiction, nonfiction books, romance (historical and contemporary).

			Rebecca English Associate Editor CLC Publications http://www.clcpublications.com Rebecca works as associate editor for CLC Publications, an outreach of CLC Ministries International, in the Philadelphia area. She edits primarily nonfiction devotional material and has contributed to both classic and contemporary works. Rebecca has written several articles for ASSIST News Service; she has also written study guides for Sit, Walk, Stand by Watchman Nee and Fireproof Your Life by Michael Catt. Rebecca enjoys amateur photography and is an avid reader, especially in the areas of church history and biography. Editorial Needs CLC Publications is looking for nonfiction books that would fit the category of the deeper Christian life--i.e., books that challenge the reader to a deeper commitment to Christ. We are also interested in looking at modernized versions and compilations of classic Christian books. (Potential authors need to be aware of the copyright issues involved.)

			David Fessenden Managing Editor CLC Publications http://www.clcpublications.com Author, editor, teacher, songwriter. Dave is the managing editor at CLC Ministries, Int'l. He is the former managing editor at Christian Publications and has over 30 years experience in writing and editing. He has published four books, including a Christian education volume entitled Teaching with All Your Heart (Cook Communications). In addition, he has produced the study guide sections to two books by A.W. Tozer: The Attributes of God and The Attributes of God II. Dave and his wife, Jacque, have two adult sons. Nonfiction Clinic Editorial Needs - CLC Publications is looking for nonfiction books that would fit the category of the deeper Christian life—i.e., books that challenge the reader to a deeper commitment to Christ. We are also interested in looking at modernized versions and compilations of classic Christian books. (Potential authors need to be aware of the copyright issues involved.)

			Jeff Gerke Editor and Publisher Marcher Lord Press http://www.marcherlordpress.com http://www.wherethemapends.com Jeff is a freelance editor and book doctor specializing in helping Christian novelists improve their fiction and get published. Under the pen name Jefferson Scott, Jeff has authored six Christian novels. In October 2008 Jeff launched his own publishing company, Marcher Lord Press, which immediately became the premier publisher of Christian speculative fiction. Jeff is the author of The Art & Craft of Writing Christian Fiction, as well as the popular "Fiction Writing Tip of the Week" column online. Jeff has served as a staff editor for Multnomah Publishers, Strang Communications, and NavPress. He and his wife of 19 years live in Colorado Springs with their daughter and son. They recently returned home from China with a baby girl they have adopted. Sophie was born April 16, 2008, with a severe cleft lip and palate. Her parents abandoned her! To find out more visit www.BringSophieHome.com. Continuing Session - Advanced Fiction Writing: Or How I Hurtled Every Obstacle and Got Fabulously Published Workshop - Elves, Demons, and Uncharted Worlds (4C) Paid Critiques - Fantasy, science fiction, speculative fiction, supernatural thrillers, technothrillers Editorial Needs - Marcher Lord Press publishes only the coolest speculative stories from the Christian worldview. So if you've got one you think is amazing but you realize the traditional Christian publishing industry is not the place for you, you're in the right place. Only completed manuscripts of over 65,000 words are considered. Be sure to check out the guidelines on the MarcherLord Web site.

			Steven Lawson Senior Editor Regal Publishing Group http://www.regalbooks.com Steve is Senior Editor at Regal Publishing Group. He ran a news service reporting on the Persecuted Church in the 1980s and formerly worked with Christian Solidarity International and on assignment for World Vision International. General Session - Writing to Social Justice Issues Workshops - Writing in the Niches: How to Identify, Connect With, and Maximize Your Audience (5E) Write His Answer workshop/panel (4D) with Rick Marschall and C. Hope Flinchbaugh Paid Critiques - Nonfiction book proposals Editorial Needs - Regal is looking for well written books that connect with readers from authors with significant platforms: Evangelism, Discipleship, Spiritual Formation, Christian Growth, Family, Marriage, Devotionals, Church Growth, Leadership, Small Group Resources, Memoirs. Will also consider new authors with extremely well written and conceived manuscripts, particularly those with a unique hook. (In 2008 we published The Official Soccer Mom Devotional by first-time author Lynne Thompson who developed her skills at writing conferences) or proven message (In 2009 published first-time author Maren Angelotti’s Of Different Minds: Seeing Your AD/HD Child Through the Eyes of God). We will publish a limited number of biographies (particularly in the missions, justice, and healing areas), but they must be extremely well written. We are NOT looking for fiction, children’s books. gift books, cook books, books that people do not read. Bible studies (only from pastors or established authors), or theology textbooks.

			Shannon (Hill) Marchese Senior Editor, Fiction The WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group, A Division of Random House, Inc. http://www.waterbrookpress.com Shannon is Senior Editor, Fiction for The WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group, a division of Random House. She has been in publishing for twelve years, serving in publicity and marketing roles before moving into editorial. She’s acquired and edited acclaimed nonfiction and award-winning, best-selling fiction since 2002. She and her husband live in Colorado Springs. New - 2-hour workshop - Sharp Writer Boot Camp (Friday afternoon. By application for writers who have completed a full length novel of over 70K. Visit again for application that needs to be submitted by July 10.) Editorial Needs - Full-length novels with a degree of creativity, sophistication, and craft in the writing. I don’t have genres I’m not acquiring in, per se, but I’m less interested in cozy mysteries, anything involving missionaries or terrorists, scientific thrillers, and YA unless it is very unique. Important Note - Shannon will not be available for one-on-one appointments. Therefore, if you have a novel that you believe fits WaterBrook Multnomah's publishing interests, we encourage you to apply for her Friday afternoon workshop. Those in Joyce Magnin's or Susan Brower's clinic will have an opportunity to meet with Shannon one-on-one on Saturday morning on the recommendation of their instructor.

			Ronda Ranalli Acquisitions Editor Destiny Image Publishers http://www.destinyimage.com http://alive.destinyimage.com/ronda/ Ronda has been with Destiny Image since 2004. She presently serves as Acquisitions editor and reviews manuscript submissions. Fiction is one of her passions. Since assuming her position, Ronda has represented some 70 authors in getting their books published through Destiny Image including, Danny Silk (author of Loving our Kids on Purpose), Hope Flinchbaugh (author of I'll Cross the River), Steven Brooks (author of Working with Angels and Standing on the Shoulders of Giants) and Terri Cadiente (Hollywood stunt woman and author of Live Courageously). Ronda and her husband reside in PA and enjoy leading worship and recording music together. Editorial Needs - We are always looking for God breathed works of fiction and nonfiction with a prophetic emphasis. Books on dream interpretation, angelic activity, heaven/hell revelations, and miraculous experiences are also of particular interest to us.

			Brian & Nina Taylor Book Producers Pneuma Books http://www.pneumabooks.com Brian Taylor is the past-president of the MidAtlantic Book Publishers Association and a 20-year veteran of Visual Communications with an emphasis on book publishing. He is the CEO and Creative Director for Pneuma Books, the official book design firm selected to redesign the new Chicken Soup for the Soul line of books. In the last seven years, the books his company has produced have won or placed in almost 50 publishing awards. Pneuma Books provides product-line and content development, branding, editing, book design & layout, and promotional support for publishers. When they are not bookworming, Brian and his Writer/Editor wife Nina and their three cool kids enjoy little league, drama, music, and ministry at the head of the beautiful Chesapeake Bay. Workshop - Understanding Your Publishing Options (3E)

			Evangelist Nina L. Wells Co-Owner & Executive Vice President Kingdom Publishing Group, Inc. Chief Publisher of book division http://www.kingdompublishing.org Evangelist Nina L. Wells has served in the publishing business for nearly 20 years and in the field of education for over 25 years. Her divine calling and passion is for teaching, counseling, and evangelistic outreach. She is the author of Radiance: Far Above Rubies, Expressions From Above, The Christian Writer 101, and her autobiography entitled, Lost Foundation: From Foster Care to God’s Heir, and Paralyzed in the Process. She is currently writing curriculum for three ministry training tracks in the now-forming, Ambassador’s Institute—a ministry education center purposed to train and equip God’s leaders for the work of the ministry. Additionally, she is in the process of developing The Ambassador’s Briefcase, a fully equipped kit that contains everything leaders need to go forth and do the work of the ministry. Nina is a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC), and the visionary for N. L. Wells Ministries, which hosts a number of leadership workshops and fellowships each year. Evangelist Wells is married to Minister Leon L. Wells, Jr., a gifted Minister of Music. They have two sons: Keith and Donte', a daughter, Kimberly, a daughter-in-law, Ebony, and a grandson, Jeremiah (J-Rock). Editorial Needs - Specifically interested in the areas of Christian fiction and curriculum/instructional material. Seeking those interested in self-publishing. Manuscript submission guidelines can be found at the following link: http://www.kingdompublishing.org/book_publishing.html. Paid Critiques - Fiction (women's and young adult), nonfiction books, instructional materials.

			W. Terry Whalin Vice-President and Publisher Intermedia Publishing Group http://www.intermediapub.com/ Terry understands both sides of the editorial desk–as an editor and a writer. He worked as an editor for Decision and In Other Words. His magazine articles have appeared in more than 50 publications including Writer's Digest, The Writer and Christianity Today. He is the creator and webmaster for www.Right-Writing.com. Terry has written more than 60 nonfiction books through traditional publishers in a wide range of topics from children's books to biographies to co-authored books. Several of his books have sold over 100,000 copies. He has written extensively about Christian fiction and reviewed numerous fiction books in publications. For more than 12 years Terry was an ECPA Gold Medallion judge in the fiction category. For over five years, he was an acquisitions editor in the book divisions of David C. Cook and Howard Books and is a former literary agent. Now Terry is a Vice President and Publisher at Intermedia Publishing Group. On a regular basis, Terry writes about the Writing Life. His latest book, Jumpstart Your Publishing Dreams, Insider Secrets to Skyrocket Your Success, is packed with insight whether you are unsure how to start on the path to publication or want to take your publishing career to the next level. FREE book sample at http://tinyurl.com/jumpstrt. Terry and his wife, Christine, live in Scottsdale, Arizona. Continuing Session - Secrets to Jumpstart Your Publishing Dreams Paid Critiques - Articles, nonfiction for children and adults, nonfiction book proposals, Web site evaluation.

			Jeanette Windle Author Representative Kregel Publications http://www.kregelpublications.com http://www.jeanettewindle.com http://jeanettewindle.blogspot.com As the child of missionary parents, award-winning author and journalist Jeanette Windle grew up in the rural villages, jungles, and mountains of Colombia, now guerrilla hot zones. Her detailed research and writing is so realistic that it has prompted government agencies to question her to determine if she has received classified information. Currently based in Lancaster, PA, Jeanette has lived in six countries and traveled in nearly thirty. She has more than a dozen books in print, including political/suspense best-seller CrossFire. Her latest book, Veiled Freedom, will be released by Tyndale House June 2009. Click here to read the first chapter. Workshops - Crafting the Political Suspense Novel (1C) and From Platform to Print (6E) Paid Critiques - Fiction - contemporary; suspense; women's; young adult, tween, and teen. Nonfiction books. Editorial Needs - From Steve Barclift, Managing Editor: "We're always looking for top-notch fiction (YA and adult). Books of interest to women are a big thrust for us. We're beginning to publish Bible studies, so will be looking for more of those. We continue to publish resources for pastors. I guess the one qualification I should make is that we really aren't looking for picture books unless the author also is an illustrator (a very good one). The children's market is soft."

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