Blogger: Mary Keeley
Recently back from the annual American Christian Fiction Writers conference (ACFW), my heart is full, as is the case for most of you who attended, from what I’ve heard. The warm camaraderie with others who understand this …
Francine Rivers
Be bold, not bland
Blogger: Janet Kobobel Grant
The other day I was talking to a film producer, and she mentioned a conference she had attended in which a TV executive said, “If you want a successful program, be bold.” As I considered what …
A Favorite Book That Influenced My Faith
Blogger: Rachel Kent
Location: Books & Such main office, Santa Rosa, Calif.
Another book that made a difference in my life is A Voice in the Wind by Francine Rivers, along with the entire Mark of the Lion Series. I …
Bookstore Market Research: Historical Romance
Blogger: Rachel Zurakowski
Location: Barnes & Noble, Santa Rosa, Calif.
While I was in the bookstore, I focused my research on historical romance. Since a picture is worth a thousand words, we’ll start with the pictures of what I saw …
More New Readers Found
Blogger: Etta Wilson
Location: Books & Such Nashville Office
Weather: Cold and wet
Wow, what good news to start a new year—adult fiction had positive sales last year. That’s according to Nielsen’s BookScan, which reports on 75% of the market. …
Best of the Blog 2009: Books that make a difference
Blogger: Rachel Zurakowski
Location: Books & Such main office; Santa Rosa, Calif.
It’s fun to remember what made us who we are today. Well, the good things, at least. I’d rather forget the humiliating moments that probably affected me the …
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Why Are We Drawn to Certain Books?
Blogger: Rachel Zurakowski
Location: Books & Such main office, Santa Rosa, Calif.
Last week one of my clients pointed out that I’d been reading a lot of Jane Austen-related books. He saw on the “What We’re Reading” box on the …
The Proof’s in the Books
Before we get to the much-anticipated reading list, I want to thank you all for participating this week! I’ve had so much fun.
By the way, I’m teaching a workshop on this subject (entitled “When Your Audience Is the ‘Hoodie …