Frank Peretti signs with Howard Books

According to Christian Retailing, Frank Peretti has signed with Howard Books, a division of Simon & Schuster.

Howard has announced they will publish a new novel by Peretti in 2011. The novel is as yet unnamed but according to vice President and editor in chief Becky Nesbitt, "We believe the book will captivate readers in much the same way as his New York Times best-selling titles This Present Darkness and Piercing the Darkness."

Read the full piece at Christian Retailing here.

Howard Books Moving and Letting Go of Staff

According to Christian Retailing, Howard Books, a division of Simon & Schuster, is moving from Louisiana to Nashville, TN.

Unfortunately, this means much of the current staff will be let go. Vice President and founder John Howard and his wife Chrys Howard are stepping down, effective May 1st.

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Salty Like Blood by Harry Kraus

Coming in March from Harry Kraus and Howard/Simon & Schuster.

Summary:

Dr. David Conner's idyllic life is unraveling. First his 7-year-old daughter is abducted, then his already-troubled marriage gets worse and his medical career disintegrates, forcing him to take a job at a correctional facility. When he meets a particular prisoner, David is faced with a decision---can he forgive his daughter's kidnapper?

Read our review of Perfect here.
Read our review of All I'll Ever Need here.

Debbie Macomber signs with Howard Books

According to Christian Retailing:

Best-selling novelist Debbie Macomber has signed a deal to write two nonfiction inspirational books with Howard Books, a division of Simon & Schuster. The first book, Fishes and Loaves: Living in a Spirit of Generosity, will be published in fall 2009.

Read the full article here.