Jen Babakhan (Books & Such)

Acquiring

Nonfiction: Christian living, self help, mental health/psychology, theology, devotionals, Bible studies, relationships, how-to, cook books

Fiction: Women’s, historical, contemporary, romance, romantic suspense, children’s picture and board books

Not Acquiring

Science fiction, fantasy, horror, or thriller

Teddi Deppner (Havok Publishing)

Havok Publishing is acquiring stories written to theme for its flash fiction contest, with winning stories assembled into anthologies in print and ebook:

Acquiring

Flash fiction, between 300-1000 words

  • Genres: mystery, thriller, humor, fantasy, science fiction (and all applicable subgenres of those)
  • Submission guidelines

Not Acquiring

  • NOT vignettes or excerpts—must be a complete short story.
  • NOT non-fiction, unless it reads like a story in one of our five main genres.
  • NOT romance, unless it also falls into one of our five main genres (romantic sci-fi is fine, romantic suspense is fine, etc).
  • NOT Christian fiction in a soapbox fashion, though Christian themes and worldview are welcome. We are a general market publisher.

Lindsay FranklinLindsay Franklin (Enclave Publishing)

Lindsay is not personally acquiring for Enclave as Enclave has an open submissions process via an online form.

However, Lindsay will be happy to meet with attendees to discuss their projects and show them how to submit.

Enclave is currently open for 2026 and 2027.

Submission guidelines and the submission form, are available here.

Emma Fulenwider (WordServe Literary Group)

Acquiring

Adult non-fiction that is funny, nerdy, helpful and true

Not Acquiring

Fiction, memoirs, children’s books

Nick Harrison (WordServe Literary)

Acquiring

Fiction: quality women’s fiction, though I’d love to  see a well-written novel for men.

Nonfiction: well-written spiritual growth for men or women; targeted devotionals, biography, books that are impulse purchases.

Not Acquiring

Fiction: children’s fiction, Biblical fiction, or speculative fiction.

Nonfiction: prophecy, cults, or personal experience books; gift books, poetry.

Bob Hostetler (The Steve Laube Agency)

Acquiring

Fiction: women’s contemporary, timeslip, romance, suspense, thriller. I’ll also give a loving glance at historical fiction and biblical fiction, though those are a tougher sell.

Nonfiction: Christian living, women’s nonfiction, devotional/gift books, health and well-being, marriage and family, parenting, prayer, spiritual growth, teens/young adult.

Not Acquiring

Fiction: fantasy, science fiction, time travel, horror, middle grade, young adult (YA).

Nonfiction: academic, autobiography / biography, Bible studies, cookbooks, doctrinal issues, memoir, pastoral helps, poetry, sermons, theology.

What about Children’s Books?

I rarely represent children’s books, but will look at picture books and board books, both fiction and nonfiction, if you twist my arm or offer me donuts. [Those are Bob’s own words, so come with donuts if you want to pitch picture or board books!]

Linda Howard (Tyndale)

Acquiring

  • Bible Storybooks
  • Devotionals for families, kids, and teens
  • Series/brands
  • Brand extensions for our current kids’ Bibles
  • Selectively: Board books, picture books, First chapter books, Middle Grade, and YA

Steve Hutson (WordWise Media)

Acquiring

Steve is on the lookout for a wide range of genres, in the Christian and general markets.

Not Acquiring

Please no picture books, poetry, memoir, or screenplays.

Karen NeumairKaren Neumair (Credo Communications)

Acquiring

Adult Nonfiction (40,000 to 60,000 words): Christian Living and Spiritual Growth, women’s interests, contemporary Issues, the occasional devotional if strong hook/felt need

Children’s: Looking for Board books and picture books (~500 words or less), the occasional devotional if strong hook/felt need

Not Acquiring

Adult fiction, memoir, Bible studies, YA or middle grade

Rachel Pfeiffer (Focus on the Familiy)

Clubhouse, a Christian magazine for kids ages 8–12

Acquiring

  • Fiction stories: choose-your-own-adventure, contemporary, science fiction, historical
  • Personality features of ordinary kids doing extraordinary things
  • Quizzes (multiple choice) that teach a biblical concept or character trait
  • Devotional stories from a Christian worldview that talk about apologetics, biblical archeology or Christian values
  • Recipes and crafts

Not Acquiring

  • Stories where adults solve every problem
  • Mystery stories (we have a monthly column)
  • Stories that deal with boy-girl relationships
  • Preachy sounding stories with an overbearing moral or message
  • Bible stories

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Clubhouse Jr., a Christian magazine for kids ages 3–7

Acquiring

  • Fiction stories: choose-your-own-adventure, contemporary, science fiction, historical
  • Poetry
  • Rebus stories
  • Nature features
  • Recipes and crafts

Not Acquiring

  • Stories where adults solve every problem
  • Puzzles
  • Preachy sounding stories with an overbearing moral or message

Barb Roose (Books & Such)

Acquiring

Nonfiction: Women’s Issues, Christian Living Issues, Devotionals, Race & Culture, Memoirs, Narrative Nonfiction.

Fiction: (Christian Adult Fiction ONLY): Women’s Contemporary, Romantic Suspense, Suspense/Thriller, Historical, Romance, Legal and Family Issues. (very limited representation spots)

Not Acquiring

Fantasy, cookbooks, sci-fi, YA books, poetry or children’s books.