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The article focuses on the evolving landscape of Christian fiction, highlighting how novelists are increasingly moving away from traditional religious themes towards more nuanced portrayals of human struggles. Topics include broadening content of Christian fiction, the shift towards addressing tougher issues such as trauma, abuse, addiction, and race, and the industry's efforts to cater to diverse voices and preferences.

The article focuses on the Christian fiction business of publishers. Topics covered include the 15% decline in Christian fiction print unit sales from 2013 to 2014 according to Nielsen BookScan, the response of Howard Books, a division Simon & Schuster to the challenges that Christian fiction faces, and the approach taken by Abingdon Press in response to the changes in the marketplace.

The article presents information about the literary genre of Christian fiction and the challenges that publishers face when promoting it. Several Christian book titles are discussed including "Path of Love" by Jennifer Hudson Taylor, "Waiting for a View" by Debby Mayne, and "Take the Trophy and Run" by Gail Sattler. INSET: Working Two Jobs.

The article profiles several inspirational fiction authors. Dan Walsh is a writer who became a pastor and whose works include the "The Unfinished Gift" and "The Homecoming." Dale Cramer, an author known for his Amish fiction, has written three stand-alone novels without Amish themes or characters and claims that he writes whatever story seems to demand my attention at the time. Other authors featured include Jane Kirkpatrick and Joyce Magnin.

The article focuses on literary agents whose clients are authors of Christian fiction. Agent Chip MacGregor says that career counseling of authors has become an increasingly important part of his job. Karen Solem discusses the success of her client author Colleen Cable in both self-publishing and traditional publishing of her fiction. The strong market for Christian fiction is examined.

The article examines editors of publishing companies who specialize in acquisition and editing of Christian fiction. Editors including David Long of Bethany House. Shannon Marchese of Waterbrook Multnomah and Emily Rodmell of Harlequin discuss the difficulty in introducing books by new authors to the Christian fiction audience. The introduction of new genres such as suspense fiction and love stories into Christian fiction is discussed.

The article discusses the types of books that publishers of Christian fiction are seeking including Amish stories, those with a male point of view, and romantic suspense novels. They are also looking at historical fiction for adults, fantasy in the young adult market, and books which evoke the cultural feeling of the successful television show "Downton Abbey."