February 2009 Author News & Recent Releases
Jill Hubbard and Ginny McCabe’s book The Secrets Young Women Keep (Thomas Nelson, August 2008) was named a Gold Medallion finalist in the “Children’s and Youth” category. This is a nice honor. Way to go!
Very Special Announcement!
Susie Shellenberger, a name that is known to hundreds of thousands of young ladies around the world, is starting a brand new venture. As a longtime Greg Johnson client (nearly 15 years) and friend (we wrote 9 books together in the 90’s), it was a sad day when Focus on the Family decided to ax teen ministry, including Brio Magazine (and Breakaway, the magazine Greg founded).
But from the ashes has come a wonderful thing.
SUSIE…the NEW Magazine for teen girls!
Susie has decided to launch a brand-new magazine that's more relevant, more splashy, and more determined to meet girls where they are today.
Tentative plans are that SUSIE mag will debut its premiere print issue this May. As an international speaker and an author who has sold more than 1.3 million books, Susie is excited about continuing ministry to girls on a new level.
For subscription details and to pitch articles, please contact Susie directly at: susieshell@comcast.net
New Releases…
SHAMELESS PROMOTION ALERT!!!!
Greg’s wife, Becky, collaborated with Neurotherapist Dr. Earl Henslin for a book called This is Your Brain on Joy (Thomas Nelson Publishers). It comes with a Foreword by Dr. Daniel Amen (of the PBS special “Change Your Brain, Change Your Life”).
Dr. Henslin is one of the only Christian therapists to daily integrate SPECT brain imaging with traditional therapy. The results have been phenomenal. His clients reach faster, lasting, significant change much more thoroughly than ever before. The book is written in a fun, easy-to-comprehend, warm and engaging style, offering help for the Five Mood Issues every human being will face in themselves or someone they love. Earl says, “I think it will broaden our compassion and understanding of ourselves, our families and the people in the pews who struggle with mood issues and the guilt that accompanies our internal anguish.”
Using everything from prayers, thoughts, movies (cinema-therapy), nutrition, exercise, supplements, aromatherapy, and suggestions for medications that could be helpful -- this book is reader-friendly a reference book that every pastor, counselor and lay person will want to have on their shelf.
Honolulu pastor Wayne Cordeiro wrote about his experiences with “leadership burnout” in Leading on Empty (Bethany House Publishers). It’s a self-revealing work that helps any leader (or anyone who loves a stressed-out leader) regain balance and a renewed sense of calling to the work of the ministry.
Quiet Time Ministries President Catherine Martin has written another great resource for women called Passionate Prayer and Passionate Prayer—A Quiet Time Experience (both from Harvest House Publishers). Perfect for small groups of women in the church, these resources will take any reader deeper into the heart and purpose of prayer. A timely resource for today, indeed!
Reading Your Male by Mary Farrar (David C. Cook) gives any female reader a greater understanding and appreciation for the male species. It’s billed as “An invitation to understand and influence your man’s sexuality.” The goal is to help women go beyond reading a man’s mind to connecting with the way man needs connection.
Author and speaker Denise George follows up her book What Women Wish Pastors Knew with a new book called What Pastors Wish Church Members Knew (Zondervan). Diligently researched, this book promises to help anyone understand and appreciate their leader in greater ways. It paints a very intimate portrait of the pastor’s life and absolutely will give anyone a deeper appreciation for those who have devoted their lives to the work of the ministry.
The “2004 International Nanny of the Year” has done it again. Michelle LaRowe penned her third book with Regal Books, this time to help working moms. Working Mom’s 411 is an idea-rich book that will assist any mom trying to juggle it all get more organized so they can spend more quality time with those they love. Few authors come to the table with as much practical help as Michelle.
These authors signed new book contracts this month…
Fort Worth Pastor James Reeves pens REFUGE. His church has been known as “The Hospital Church” as he and his staff have created a place of safety and acceptance, especially for those caught in addictions, to Dennis Hillman at Kregel, for publication in Fall 2010.
Susie Shellenberger and Michael Ross will write WHAT YOUR SON ISN’T TELLING YOU, a follow-up to What Your Daughter Isn’t Telling You. The authors will use their combined 45 years of experience working with teenagers to educate parents on what is really going through heart and mind of the young adult male (besides “that”), to Kyle Duncan at Bethany House, for publication in Spring 2010.
Legendary youth ministry specialist Wayne Rice will write REINVENTING YOUTH MINISTRY. He will put his vast youth ministry experiences in perspective and offer timely advice for the new wave of youth workers, to Dave Zimmerman at InterVarsity Press, for publication in Spring 2010.
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