HarperCollins Christian Publishing mourn the loss of beloved author, Rachel Held Evans

HarperCollins Christian Publishing mourn the loss of beloved author, Rachel Held Evans (Nashville, Tenn.) May 6, 2019—After receiving heart-breaking news on Saturday, May 4, 2019 that New York Times best-selling author Rachel Held Evans had passed, the publishing teams at Thomas Nelson and Zondervan offer their deepest sympathy for her family and loved ones.  Rachel was best known for her authentic voice in the Christian community, with thoughts that provoked, challenged, and strengthened followers of Jesus Christ.   In 2010, Rachel’s debut title, Evolving in…

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Novelist Lynn Morris, daughter of Gilbert Morris, has died

Novelist Lynn Morris, daughter of Gilbert Morris, has died Beloved novelist, Lynn Morris, daughter of Gilbert Morris, passed away January 28th from complications of pneumonia. Lynn was the author or coauthor of more than 20 works of historical fiction. Her publishers included Bethany, Thomas Nelson, Zondervan, FaithWords, Harlequin, and Hendrickson. She is perhaps best known for her bestselling eight-book series, Cheney Duvall, M.D.  Greg Johnson, president of WordServe Literary and her agent for the last 20 years said, “She was…

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Author J. Ellsworth Kalas Dead at 92

Author J. Ellsworth Kalas Dead at 92 Contact: Brenda Smotherman Associate Publicity Manager Phone: 615-749-6290 Email: BSmotherman@AbingdonPress.com (Nashville, TN) – Abingdon Press is saddened to share that their longtime ministry partner and author J. Ellsworth Kalas, died November 12, 2015 at the age of 92. J. Ellsworth Kalas (1923-2015) was the author of over 35 books and close to 30 studies including the popular Back Side series which looked at biblical topics from a different perspective, A Faith of Her Own: Women of…

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