Webcast: Christian Fiction Book Buzz

Sponsored by Abingdon Press, AMG, Baker Publishing Group, Multnomah Press and Library Journal. Starts: Thursday, June 17, 2010 -- 1:00-2:00 PM EDT

Christian fiction is not easily categorized, though most readers would agree that there is a core of biblically-based attitudes, values, and actions, and likely there would be very little, if any, profanity, sex, or violence.

Generally, Christian fiction has religious themes infused into a regular genre story. But there are as many subgenres in Christian fiction as there are in popular fiction—from cozy mysteries to legal suspense to fantasy. And readers aren’t all looking for the same message—Christian historical fiction can inform and entertain, while women’s fiction may be sought for comfort or advice.

Christian fiction gives readers characters and situations that demonstrate the growth of faith, the depth and breadth of moral responsibility, the possibility of conversion and redemption, and examples of Christian living for men and women of all ages, races, and cultures. Many libraries are seeing an increased demand for Christian fiction with more readers looking for inspirational and uplifting stories and finding good writing in newly discovered places, contributing to the cross-over appeal of this growing genre. And Christian Fiction publishers are changing with the times to add a wider variety of stories—including grittier, edgier thrillers and steamier romances—to appeal to that expanding readership.

Presenters:

Maegan H. Roper, Abingdon Press, Marketing/PR Manager, Christian Fiction
John Fallahee, AMG, Director of Sales and Marketing
Nathan Henrion, Baker Publishing Group, National Account Manager
Shannon Marchese, WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group, Senior Fiction Editor

Moderator:

Wilda Williams, Fiction Editor, Library Journal

If you are not able to make the live webcast of Christian Fiction Book Buzz, register now and you will get an email reminder from Library Journal when the webcast is archived and available for on-demand viewing at your convenience.

Webcast: Christian Fiction Book Buzz Advertisement Sponsored by Abingdon Press, AMG, Baker Publishing Group, Multnomah Press and Library Journal. Starts: Thursday, June 17, 2010 -- 1:00-2:00 PM EDT Christian fiction is not easily categorized, though most readers would agree that there is a core of biblically-based attitudes, values, and actions, and likely there would be very little, if any, profanity, sex, or violence. Generally, Christian fiction has religious themes infused into a regular genre story. But there are as many subgenres in Christian fiction as there are in popular fiction—from cozy mysteries to legal suspense to fantasy. And readers aren’t all looking for the same message—Christian historical fiction can inform and entertain, while women’s fiction may be sought for comfort or advice. Christian fiction gives readers characters and situations that demonstrate the growth of faith, the depth and breadth of moral responsibility, the possibility of conversion and redemption, and examples of Christian living for men and women of all ages, races, and cultures. Many libraries are seeing an increased demand for Christian fiction with more readers looking for inspirational and uplifting stories and finding good writing in newly discovered places, contributing to the cross-over appeal of this growing genre. And Christian Fiction publishers are changing with the times to add a wider variety of stories—including grittier, edgier thrillers and steamier romances—to appeal to that expanding readership. Presenters: Maegan H. Roper, Abingdon Press, Marketing/PR Manager, Christian Fiction John Fallahee, AMG, Director of Sales and Marketing Nathan Henrion, Baker Publishing Group, National Account Manager Shannon Marchese, WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group, Senior Fiction Editor Moderator: Wilda Williams, Fiction Editor, Library Journal If you are not able to make the live webcast of Christian Fiction Book Buzz, register now and you will get an email reminder from Library Journal when the webcast is archived and available for on-demand viewing at your convenience.	Advertisements