Blythe Daniel (The Blythe Daniel Agency)
Blythe Daniel (The Blythe Daniel Agency)Acquiring
Non-Fiction:
Adult: Christian Living, Spiritual Growth, Personal Growth, Women’s Leadership, Men’s Leadership, Men’s Issues, Women’s Issues, Leadership, Current Events, Prophecy, Gift Books/Devotionals, Bible studies
Children: Board books, Picture books, Devotionals for Tweens
Fiction:
Adult: Women’s, Contemporary Romance, Romantic Suspense, Romantic Comedy, Historical Romance, Historical Fiction, Political Thriller, some Young Adult but not a lot.
Children: Picture books and Chapter Books (both Early Readers and Middle Grade)
Not Acquiring
No fantasy or science fiction.
Teddi Deppner (Havok Publishing)
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 Franklin (Enclave Publishing)
Lindsay 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 looking for all genres of speculative fiction (fantasy, science fiction, dystopian, etc.) for adult and young adult audiences.
Submission guidelines and the submission form, are available here.
Emma Fulenwider (WordServe Literary Group)
Emma Fulenwider (WordServe Literary Group)Acquiring
I’m acquiring adult non-fiction. “I have a special affinity for memoir that reads like fiction, health books, nerd books, and humor.”
Not Acquiring
No picture books, no fiction.
Linda Fulkerson (Scrivenings Press & Expanse Books)
Linda Fulkerson (Scrivenings Press & Expanse Books)Acquiring
Clean and/or Christian titles within the following genres:
- Contemporary Romance
- Romantic Suspense
- Women’s Fiction
- Historical Romance
- Mystery/Suspense/Thrillers
- Devotionals
- Upper Middle Grade Fiction
- Speculative Fiction
- Books on the Craft of Writing
Not Acquiring
- Erotica
- Horror
- Children’s Picture Books
- Memoirs
- Poetry
- General Nonfiction
Bob Hostetler (The Steve Laube Agency)
Bob Hostetler (The Steve Laube Agency)I focus my efforts in representing books—both fiction and nonfiction—for the Christian market (though when a proposal has broad appeal for the general market, the resources are available to me to take it there).
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 (David C. Cook)
Linda Howard (David C. Cook)Acquiring
- Adult nonfiction
- Bible studies
- Kids books
Shadia Hrichi (Leafwood Publishers)
Shadia Hrichi (Leafwood Publishers)Acquiring
Leafwood is looking for strong relationships with committed authors who write solid spiritual content grounded in the Word of God, such as Christian living books, church/pastoral resources, practical self-help, or Bible study. Writers should possess appropriate academic credentials, or vocational or ministry training or expertise. Leafwood appreciates content that pushes readers to think about their faith in new and fresh ways.
Not Acquiring
Fiction, poetry, children’s, YA, memoir, or devotionals.
Rachel Kirsch (Kregel Publications)
Rachel Kirsch (Kregel Publications)Acquiring
We are acquiring nonfiction, fiction (specifically historical romance and middle grade), and children’s.
Not Acquiring
We are not acquiring memoirs or speculative fiction.
Karen Neumair (Credo Communications)
Karen Neumair (Credo Communications)Literary Agent Karen Neumair represents Christian Living, Spiritual Growth, and topics geared toward women and families, including a limited number of children’s picture and board books.
Attendees are encouraged to bring “Ask the Expert” questions about writing, publishing, and the industry for tailored guidance.
Rhonda Robinson (Focus on the Family)
Rhonda Robinson (Focus on the Family)FULLER DETAILS COMING SOON
Acquiring
Parenting Articles (1200 to 1500 word count): Parenting advice articles in mental health, sexuality, spiritual growth, and technology, targeting parents of specific ages and stages. For example, “Is it safe for my seven-year-old to go to a sleep over?”
Cynthia Ruchti (Books & Such Literary Management)
Cynthia Ruchti (Books & Such Literary Management)Acquiring
Fiction and nonfiction, primarily with clear faith connections and threads (all from a Christian worldview), from authors with a good understanding of how the traditional publishing world works, including platform and their target reader.
Not Acquiring
Memoir, fantasy, sci-fi, political, rage-based, micro-niche (small, small audience), or previously self-published works.
Nick Harrison (WordServe Literary)
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.
Steve Hutson (WordWise Media)
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.
Rachel Pfeiffer (Focus on the Familiy)
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)
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.