Publisher’s Update – Book Clubs, Fests, Websites, Women’s Conf, Awards, PR, Social

He is risen.  He is risen INDEED!  We pray your Easter season is full of resurrection power! In this April issue of our Christian Publishers’ Marketing Update, we bring you the latest from our ECPA Marketing Webinar, our Author/Publisher Promotions, Case Studies, Marketing Tips, Social Media Tips, and News. WEB NETWORK We deliver 35 million pageviews each month and 5 million email subscribers.  Have you experienced BlueLetterBible.org and ChristianCinema.com for your books? EVENTS From our Events division, we have updates on the Creation Festivals, Spirit West Coast…

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FURTICK’S CRASH THE CHATTERBOX LANDS ON NY TIMES BEST-SELLER LIST

FURTICK’S CRASH THE CHATTERBOX LANDS ON NY TIMES BEST-SELLER LIST Contact: Beverly Rykerd brykerd@randomhouse.com (719) 268-1935 COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Feb. 26, 2014) Pastor Steven Furtick’s latest book, Crash the Chatterbox: Hearing God’s Voice Above All Others (Multnomah Books, Feb. 11, 2014), will debut at #19 on the New York Times’ Advice, How-To, Misc. Best-Seller list for March 2, 2014. Furtick is the lead pastor of Elevation Church in Charlotte, the largest congregation in North Carolina.Crash the Chatterbox is his third book and his second New York Times best-seller….

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Publicizing Your Award Win

 Publicizing Your Award Win  If you have submitted a title for a Christian Book Award, you will not want to miss the upcoming free webinar, You’ve won a Christian Book Award! Now what? held on March 19 at 11:30 ET. ECPA will offer this exclusive member webinar with Scott A. Shuford, Chief Engagement Officer of FrontGate. Scott will present practical marketing tips for maximizing sales as a result of your award.  The webinar will tie public relations, social media, and sales strategies together…

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‘HEAVEN IS FOR REAL,’ NYT BEST SELLER COMES TO FILM STARRING GREG KINNEAR

‘HEAVEN IS FOR REAL,’ NYT BEST SELLER COMES TO FILM STARRING GREG KINNEAR Randall Wallace, Joe Roth and T.D. Jakes Bring A Boy’s Story of Heaven to the Big Screen April 16 Contact: Michael Conrad 214-616-0320 Michael@Lovell-Fairchild.com “A perfect family movie.” — Kathie Lee Gifford, Today Show co-host HeavenisForRealMovieResources. com Culver City, CA–Feb. 19, 2014–From the international bestseller, and with an impressive Hollywood creative team and cast, HEAVEN IS FOR REAL–the spellbinding story of 4-year-old Colton Burpo’s trip to Heaven . . . and back–comes to…

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PROJECT INSPIRED FOUNDER RELEASES MEMOIR Nicole Weider shares her personal story in a free e-book titled INTO THE LIGHT: My Journey from the Glare of Hollywood to the Glow of God’s Love

PROJECT INSPIRED FOUNDER RELEASES MEMOIR Nicole Weider shares her personal story in a free e-book titled INTO THE LIGHT: My Journey from the Glare of Hollywood to the Glow of God’s Love Los Angeles, CA – Since its inception in 2011, ProjectInspired.com has now become the largest online community for young women of faith. Project Inspired founder Nicole Weider is releasing her memoir and is giving it exclusively to the Project Inspired members for free. INTO THE LIGHT: My Journey from…

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OPERATION FIRST NOVEL WINS BOOK CONTRACT

OPERATION FIRST NOVEL WINS BOOK CONTRACT   CONTACT: Dave Sheets, President, Christian Writers Guild Dave@ChristianWritersGuild.com COLORADO SPRINGS, CO—The Covered Deep by Brandy Vallance was announced February 13, at the Christian Writers Guild “Writing for the Soul” conference, as winner of the 2013 Operation First Novel. Vallance receives $20,000, plus publication by contest co-sponsor Worthy Publishing. Vallance, a mother of two from Colorado Springs, is the first graduate of the Christian Writers Guild’s Apprentice writing course to win the annual contest. In her novel, an…

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FrontGate Media’s Offer of the Week – HollywoodJesus Product Spotlight

FrontGate Media’s Offer of the Week is our HollywoodJesus.com Product Spotlight Package:

An online force since 1998, Hollywood Jesus’ editorial covers all of entertainment including books, music, film, DVDs, comics, and video games ALL from a Christian world view. The has a very unique place at the intersection of Faith & Entertainment. Hollywood Jesus looks for the common ground that unites those of various religious and secular standpoints-without the stone-throwing that often characterizes religious sites. The site covers ALL entertainment through a Christian filter. Due to its unique approach, its longevity, and its broad interest in movies, books, music and television and more, Hollywood Jesus has established a base of diverse and engaged followers.

FrontGate Media’s Offer of the Week – Books, Music, Video Games, Comics, Sports, Movies and More

HollywoodJesus.com is a rare find. HJ covers all of entertainment from a Christian worldview. They don’t just cover Christian entertainment. They look at the entire spectrum of entertainment including books, music, video games, sports, comics, movies and more, all through a Christian worldview lens.

HearItFirst Announces New Streaming Web Show – The HearItFirst Insider

Nashville, TN – HearItFirst.com announces the launch of their new streaming web show, THE HEARITFIRST INSIDER. The site continues to expand its position as the online destination for all things Christian entertainment – music, movies and books – where fans learn the latest Christian entertainment news and watch, hear or read exclusive content.