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1. Digital Media for New Growth.

Author

Riess, Jana

Subjects
*DIGITAL media, *FICTION, *MARKETING
Abstract

An interview with fiction marketers about the growing market for digital media is presented. Don Pape, publisher of trade books at David C. Cook, shares that 9% of their sales in 2010 were from new fiction releases. Mary Burns, vice president of publishing at Barbour, relates that their top subgenre is Amish fiction, with Wanda E. Brunstetter as their lead author. Nathan Henrion, national accounts manager at Baker Publishing Group, describes how they are using social media like Twitter to market their fiction releases.

Published
2010

2. THE EASTER CHICK (Book).

Author

Riess, Jana and Devereaux, Elizabeth

Subjects
*EASTER in literature, *FICTION, *CHILDREN'S literature
Abstract

Reviews the book "The Easter Chick," by Géraldine Elschner, illustrated by Alexandra Junge and translated by Marianne Martens.

Published
2004

3. CHRISTMAS IN MY SOUL (Book Review).

Author

Riess, Jana

Subjects
*CHRISTMAS, *FICTION
Abstract

Reviews the book `Christmas in My Soul: A Second Collection,' compiled and edited by Joe Wheeler.

Published
2001

4. Religion Gets Graphic.

Author

Tickle, Phyllis, Riess, Jana, and Devereaux, Elizabeth

Subjects
*GRAPHIC novels, *EXHIBITIONS, *COMIC books, strips, etc., *FICTION, *SPIRITUALITY, *SPIRITUAL life, *RELIGION, *PUBLISHING
Abstract

Focuses on the religious graphic novels featured at the Book Expo America in Chicago, Illinois. Examples of graphic novels that deal with spiritual issues and generic religion; Books about faith, journeys and struggles; Information on the religious graphic novels created by children's religion publishers.

Published
2004

5. PW Picks for Funny Faith Series.

Author

Riess, Jana

Subjects
*FICTION
Abstract

Reviews several funny faith fiction books. "Shoofly Pie," by Tim Downs; "Who Would Have Thought?," by Charlene Ann Baumbich; "Life Goes On," by Philip Gulley.

Published
2005

6. THE ROAD TO HOME.

Author

Riess, Jana

Subjects
*RACISM, *FICTION
Abstract

Reviews the book "The Road to Home," by Vanessa Del Fabbro.

Published
2005

8. BEYOND THE BLUE.

Author

Riess, Jana

Subjects
*WAR & families, *FICTION
Abstract

Reviews the book "Beyond the Blue," by Leslie Gould.

Published
2005

10. POTTER SPRINGS.

Author

Riess, Jana

Subjects
*MARRIAGE, *FICTION
Abstract

Reviews the book "Potter Springs," by Britta Coleman.

Published
2005

11. Easter NOTES.

Author

Riess, Jana and Devereaux, Elizabeth

Subjects
*CHILDREN'S literature, *FICTION
Abstract

Reviews several children's books. "Easter Bunny Saves the Day," by Brigit Meyer and illustrated by Anne Mussenbrock; "Bedtime, Bunny!," by Keith Faulkner and illustrated by Manhar Chauhan; "The Legend of the Easter Egg," by Lori Walburg and illustrated by James Bernardin.

Published
2004

12. RESURRECTION MORNING (Book).

Author

Riess, Jana and Devereaux, Elizabeth

Subjects
*RESURRECTION, *FICTION
Abstract

Reviews the book "Resurrection Morning," by Max Lucado.

Published
2004

13. THE EASTERVILLE MIRACLE (Book).

Author

Riess, Jana and Devereaux, Elizabeth

Subjects
*EASTER in literature, *FICTION, *CHILDREN'S literature
Abstract

Reviews the book "The Easterville Miracle," by Melody Carlson and illustrated by Susan Reagan.

Published
2004

14. SUNRISE HILL (Book).

Author

Riess, Jana and Devereaux, Elizabeth

Subjects
*EASTER in literature, *FICTION, *CHILDREN'S literature
Abstract

Reviews the book "Sunrise Hill," by Kathleen Long Bostrom and illustrated by Rick Johnson.

Published
2004

15. THE EASTER PARTY (Book).

Author

Riess, Jana and Devereaux, Elizabeth

Subjects
*EASTER in literature, *FICTION, *CHILDREN'S literature
Abstract

Reviews the book "The Easter Party," by Lucy Su.

Published
2004

16. WONDERS AND MIRACLES: A Passover Companion (Book).

Author

Riess, Jana and Devereaux, Elizabeth

Subjects
*PASSOVER, *FICTION, *CHILDREN'S literature
Abstract

Reviews the book "Wonders and Miracles: A Passover Companion," by Eric A. Kimmel.

Published
2004

17. THE PURIM SURPRISE (Book).

Author

Riess, Jana and Devereaux, Elizabeth

Subjects
*PURIM, *FICTION, *CHILDREN'S literature
Abstract

Reviews the book "The Purim Surprise," by Lesley Simpson and illustrated by Peter Church.

Published
2004

18. TEN AMAZING PEOPLE (Book).

Author

Riess, Jana, Gold, Sarah F., Chenoweth, Emily, and Zaleski, Jeff

Subjects
*CELEBRITIES, *FICTION
Abstract

Reviews the book 'Ten Amazing People: And How They Changed the World,' by Maura D. Shaw and illustrated by Stephen Marchesi.

Published
2002

19. THE OXHERDER (Book).

Author

Riess, Jana and Zaleski, Jeff

Subjects
*ZEN Buddhism, *FICTION
Abstract

Reviews the book 'The Oxherder: A Zen Parable Illustrated,' by Stephanie Wada.

Published
2002

20. THE TRAVELER'S GIFT (Book).

Author

Riess, Jana and Zaleski, Jeff

Subjects
*SELF-help techniques, *FICTION
Abstract

Reviews the book 'The Traveler's Gift: Seven Decisions That Determine Personal Success,' by Andy Andrews.

Published
2002

23. CHRISTMAS ORANGES (Book).

Author

Riess, Jana

Subjects
*CHRISTMAS, *FICTION
Abstract

Reviews the book 'Christmas Oranges.'

Published
2002

24. GIDEON'S GIFT (Book).

Author

Riess, Jana

Subjects
*FAITH, *FICTION
Abstract

Reviews the book 'Gideon's Gift,' by Karen Kingsbury.

Published
2002

25. AT THE MANGER (Book).

Author

Riess, Jana

Subjects
*CHRISTMAS, *FICTION
Abstract

Reviews the book 'At the Manger: The Stories of Those Who Were There,' by Peter V. Orullian.

Published
2002

26. POSTMARKED HEAVEN (Book).

Author

Riess, Jana

Subjects
*HEAVEN, *FICTION
Abstract

Reviews the book 'Postmarked Heaven,' by Jack Cavanaugh.

Published
2002

27. WATERMELON DAYS AND FIREFLY NIGHTS (Book).

Author

Riess, Jana

Subjects
*CITIES & towns, *FICTION
Abstract

Reviews the book 'Watermelon Days and Firefly Nights: Heartwarming Scenes From Small Town Life,' by Annette Smith.

Published
2002

28. THE MEMORY BOOK (Book).

Author

Riess, Jana

Subjects
*DIARY (Literary form), *FICTION
Abstract

Reviews the book 'The Memory Book,' by Penelope Stokes.

Published
2002

29. TWILIGHT (Book).

Author

Riess, Jana

Subjects
*FIRE fighters, *FICTION
Abstract

Reviews the book 'Twilight,' by Kristen Heitzmann.

Published
2002

30. THE GIFTED (Book).

Author

Riess, Jana

Subjects
*LIFE change events, *FICTION
Abstract

Reviews the book 'The Gifted,' by Terri Blackstock.

Published
2002

31. ON MY OWN (Book).

Author

Riess, Jana

Subjects
*TEENAGERS, *FICTION
Abstract

Reviews the book 'On My Own,' by Melody Carlson.

Published
2002

32. CHRISTMAS IN MY HEART (Book Review).

Author

Riess, Jana

Subjects
*FICTION, *CHRISTMAS
Abstract

Reviews the book `Christmas in My Heart: A Treasury of Timeless Christmas Stories,' compiled and edited by Joe Wheeler.

Published
2001

33. A TREASURY OF CHRISTMAS MIRACLES (Book Review).

Author

Riess, Jana

Subjects
*FICTION, *CHRISTMAS
Abstract

Reviews the book `A Treasury of Christmas Miracles: True Stories of God's Presence Today,' by Karen Kingsbury.

Published
2001

34. THE MITFORD SNOWMEN (Book Review).

Author

Riess, Jana

Subjects
*CHRISTMAS stories, *FICTION
Abstract

Reviews the book `The Mitford Snowmen: A Christmas Story,' by Jan Karon.

Published
2001

36. Staff Picks.

Author

Segura, Jonathan, Ermelino, Louisa, Howell, Kevin, Gold, Sarah F., Robbins, Sonia Jaffe, Scharf, Michael, Coffey, Michael, Reid, Calvin, Andriani, Lyn, Schultz, Marc, Nelson, Sara, Foster, Jordan, McEvoy, Dermot, Fox, Rose, Cannon, Peter, Donahue, Dick, Sehgal, Parul, Garrett, Lyn, Riess, Jana, and Teicher, Craig Morgan

Subjects
*FICTION
Abstract

The article reviews several books, including "The Lazarus Project," by Aleksandar Hemon, "Woman of Rome," by Lily Tuck and "When You Are Engulfed in Flames," by David Sedaris.

Published
2008

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