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A Shocking Tragedy

By Steve Laubeon April 9, 2021
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We at the Steve Laube Agency were shocked and so very saddened yesterday morning to learn of the tragic events that took the life of our client, Dr. Robert Lesslie, along with his wife, two of their grandchildren, and two others.

We express our sincere prayers and our heartfelt condolences to all who knew, loved, and worked with Dr. Lesslie, who was highly regarded in his profession and in the Rock Hill, South Carolina, area. He was the author of numerous books, having been represented by the Les Stobbe Agency and, since 2017, by Bob Hostetler of The Steve Laube Agency. Those books include bestsellers, such as Angels in the ER and the forthcoming Angels in the ER, Vol. 2 (published by Harvest House).

The words Dr. Lesslie chose to begin Angels in the ER resound with his trademark wisdom and sensitivity:

Twenty-five years in the ER have taught me a lot of things. I know without a doubt that life is fragile. I have come to understand that humility may be the greatest virtue. And I am convinced we need to take the time to say the things we deeply feel to the people we deeply care about.

Last December he posted on his blog the following excerpt from his forthcoming book:

One day, when I depart this body and find myself in the presence of the Lord, my time, however it will be measured, will be filled with the praises and the wonder of Jesus.

Dr. Lesslie lived as he wrote. “Flights of angels sing thee to thy rest!” (from William Shakespeare, Hamlet, V, 2, 4022).

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Your Reader

By Tamela Hancock Murrayon April 8, 2021
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Not long ago, I met with a group of publishing professionals who broached the topic of audience. A couple of them discussed how their company envisions their reader. They went so far as to identify the reader by the name they had given her. They knew her age and discussed preferences that would dictate whether she would like a specific book. As a writer, perhaps you would be helped by working to …

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Category: Branding, Editing, Marketing, The Writing Life

A Common Platform Mistake

By Bob Hostetleron April 7, 2021
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Some time ago I received a submission that went something like this (names and details have been changed to protect the innocent, guilty, and all those in between): I’ve published three successful nonfiction books. All three, in the area of business and leadership, are still selling very well. One of them, coauthored with Bill Gates (with a foreword by Warren Buffett), reached bestseller status …

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Category: Book Proposals, Pitch, Pitching

Book Launch Secrets Webinar Replay

By Thomas Umstattd, Jr.on April 6, 2021
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A couple of weeks ago, Thomas Umstattd Jr. and Steve Laube hosted a Book Launch Secrets webinar. More than 500 authors registered for the webinar from five different continents. This episode of the Christian Publishing Show is the audio of that webinar. If you prefer to watch the webinar with slides, you can watch the replay here. The replay is free to watch (or to listen to). 2021 Book …

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Category: The Writing Life

Book Launch Secrets Webinar Replay

By Thomas Umstattd, Jr.on April 6, 2021
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A couple of weeks ago, Thomas Umstattd Jr. and Steve Laube hosted a Book Launch Secrets webinar. More than 500 authors registered for the webinar from five different continents. This episode of the Christian Publishing Show is the audio of that webinar. If you prefer to watch the webinar with slides, you can watch the replay […]
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Category: The Writing Life

Read “A Christian Reading Manifesto”

By Steve Laubeon April 5, 2021
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Last year David Steele created this document: “A Christian Reading Manifesto.” It bears review for those of us in the writing of books and those who believe in the power of reading said books. Given the efforts of our secular culture to redefine words and their meaning, his statement “Reading Forces Us to Reckon With Words” resonated. I’ve often said, “People of …

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Category: Book Review, Career, Christian, Theology

Made for Such a Time

By Dan Balowon April 1, 2021
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Today is a difficult day for Christians as we remember the final full day of Christ’s life before his crucifixion. Deep down, I wish Jesus didn’t have to go through all he did. Reading through the Gospels, it is clear the events of this week were part of a plan and purpose for Jesus living a human existence. He had a unique and stated purpose, even coming right out and saying it numerous times …

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Category: Book Business, Inspiration, Theology

Your Compelling Cover Letter

By Tamela Hancock Murrayon March 31, 2021
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In light of my recent posts discussing what we can and cannot overlook in submissions, I think authors may benefit from quick tips on how to add sparkle to an email cover letter. What is the subject line? When you look through hundreds of emails in your inbox, you gravitate to those that grab your attention, right? So do we! Consider these possible subject lines: Book Submission Query Romance …

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Category: Book Proposal Basics, Book Proposals, Pitching

100th Episode Celebration with Jerry B. Jenkins

By Thomas Umstattd, Jr.on March 30, 2021
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This is the 100th episode of the Christian Publishing Show. Over the last two years, we have had downloads from 92 different countries. I want to thank all of you who have shared the show with a friend or left us a review at Apple Podcasts.  To celebrate 100 episodes, we have a very special guest.  Our guest today is a #1 New York Times bestselling author who has written 197 books, in …

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How Jerry B. Jenkins Got His Start as a Writer

By Thomas Umstattd, Jr.on March 30, 2021
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In this interview, Jerry Jenkins tells authors how he got his start as a writer and how he's maintained his career for decades.
You can listen to this episode How Jerry B. Jenkins Got His Start as a Writer on Christian Publishing Show.

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