Diana Flegal - Agent - Hartline Literary Agency

Diana Flegal has been an agent with Hartline Literary Agency for seventeen years. She has represented fiction and nonfiction mainstream and inspirational titles. Her sales include cookbooks, how to, and personal story on topics such as anorexia and Sudan’s lost boys When she is not helping writers hone their craft, knocking on a publishers’ door or stealing off for a recreational read, she enjoys hiking, or kayaking the many lakes of her home state, North Carolina.

Acquisitions Interests:

Fiction:  Our core strength is representing inspirational fiction (including clean reads) and non-fiction books for adults. We do not market short fiction, screenplays, scripts, poetry, or magazine articles. We represent most genres in inspirational or commercial fiction. We are probably not the right agency to market your literary fiction, nor do we represent books that contain extraordinary violence, unnecessary profanity, or gratuitous sexuality.

Jim Hart - Agent - Hartline Literary Agency
-Virtual Appointments Only-

Jim’s clients include both veteran and debut authors and represents a mix of non-fiction and fiction clients. He serves both Christian and general markets. Jim is also a singer/songwriter/worship leader and has been involved in youth and music ministry for several decades. He is credentialed with the Assemblies of God.

Acquisitions Interests:

Non-fiction:  Currently Jim is most interested in non-fiction on the topics of Christian living, church growth, leadership, business, social issues, parenting, and some self-help. Non-fiction writers will need to show a strong platform in their area of expertise. He is not looking at memoirs or devotionals at this time.

Fiction:  Jim is looking at select fiction in these categories: suspense/thrillers, romance (contemporary, historical, suspense, Amish), women’s fiction, and some speculative and sci-fi. Fiction writers should possess a strong and growing platform. He is not looking at children’s or middle-grade fiction at this time.

Tom and Jennifer Ish, Creation Illustrated,
Online and Print Magazine

Tom and Jennifer Ish are the publishers/editors of the award-winning magazine, Creation Illustrated. They started the publication in 1993 and are grateful that it has been widely received with readers calling it "The Christian answer to National Geographic!" Subscribers in all fifty states as well as a dozen foreign countries also find it to be a powerful outreach tool. Their ministry is dedicated to the eternal impact of sharing Biblical truths and character-building lessons through the power of Creation—Christ's method of teaching through the things He made.

Acquisitions Interests:

Creation Illustrated welcomes articles from writers who can help readers experience a "getaway" through the various features offered in each quarterly edition.  The publication is divided into three main sections: Creation Illustrated . . . In Nature, In Scripture, and In Living.  Each section has key features such as Creatures Near and Dear to Us, Re-Creation Outdoors, Creation Up-close, one day of the Creation Week story, My Walk With God, a Garden Feature, a Children's Story, and more.  The captivating writer will utilize nature themes while weaving in character-building lessons backed by Scripture quotes and anecdotes to demonstrate the transformational and powerful lessons found in God's creation.  Picking topics to write about that allow for strong photography is important as we seek to "illustrate" each story with stunning images from our many free-lance photographers.  It is also helpful to note that Creation Illustrated is published quarterly and is thus seasonal.  Stories that feature visiting a National Park in the Fall would run in that time frame, articles on animals that are active in winter would be chosen for that issue, etc.  More information on all the features we seek as well as submission and payment details are outlined in the Writer Guidelines on our website, and we welcome unsolicited queries that apply to the featured categories.  Learn more at: creationillustrated.com 

Karen Neumair - Agent - Credo Communications

Karen Neumair is a Senior Literary Agent and the Chief Operating Officer of Credo Communications, where she assists authors with their book proposals and connects them with potential publishers. For more than a decade, she has worked alongside nonfiction authors who write about Christian living and spiritual growth, as well as topics geared toward women and families.

What Karen is looking for: is currently acquiring adult nonfiction with particular interest in Christian Living and Spiritual Growth, as well as women’s/family and current issues. She is open to taking on a very limited number of children’s books at this time.

What Karen is not looking for:  she does not represent fiction.

Suzanne Kuhn - Editor - Iron Stream Media

Suzanne Kuhn, Associate Publisher for Iron Stream Media and founder of Brookstone Creative Group & Brookstone Publishing Group, brings more than 30 years of industry experience including publishing, marketing, retail, and working with New York Times best-selling authors. Her mission is to help creatives pursue and fulfill their purpose.

What Suzanne is looking for: Iron Stream Media is currently acquiring the following for Iron Stream and Brookstone imprints:

Iron Stream Media:

Nonfiction: Bible Studies (especially for women), Devotionals, Christian Living/Ministry/Evangelism, Culture/Contemporary Issues, Discipleship/Personal Growth, Men’s Books, Prayer & Spiritual Warfare, Women’s Interests, Middle Grade Series, and

Evergreen projects that will remain relevant for years to come, similar to  Purpose Driven Life, Jesus Calling, or Prayer of Jabez. Our submission process can be found here.

Fiction: All genres in Adult, YA, and Middle Grade.

Brookstone Publishing Group*:

We are acquiring nonfiction, fiction, devotional, bible studies, YA, middle grade, and children’s.

*Brookstone Publishing Group is our fee for service, indie publishing option.

Rowena Kuo - Editor - Brimstone Fiction

Rowena Kuo is the CEO and executive editor for Brimstone Fiction. She is also the Development Executive Producer for Lighthouse Productions of the Carolinas .With over 15 years of ministering to children, youth groups, young adults, women, and family groups, Rowena advocates for writers to build God-centered support systems consisting of people, perseverance, practice, and most of all, prayer. She has written for Christian Devotions, Written World Communications, Splickety, and the 168 Write of Passage. When not working on words or films, she is a full-time mom with secret aspirations for spaceflight.

What Rowena is looking for: Editorial Needs Brimstone Fiction seeks engaging, well-written stories in the genres of Speculative Fiction (YA Science Fiction and YA Fantasy) and chiller thrillers with supernatural/paranormal elements. I will be open to considering all genres of fiction, but I will be more interested in your work if you already know your audience. During appointments, I would like to see a one-sheet and the first chapter of your novel. I look for authors with enthusiasm and a willingness to develop their writing skills, whether they are just at the beginning of their writing career or multi-published world-wide. Although Brimstone Fiction maintains a Christian worldview, our audience will extend to the general market. I look forward to meeting you, no matter where you are on your career path as you continue your journey to publication. 

Janyre Tromp - Editor -  Kregal Publications

Janyre Tromp has worked in the CBA industry for more than twenty years, spending time in both marketing and editorial. Currently, she is a developmental and acquisitions editor for Kregel Publications by day and a writer at night. For the record, you pronounce her name Jan-air . . . like the stove, but not like the book. She loves talking about books and interacts regularly with authors on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/JanyreTromp) including biweekly writing and editing tips.

What Janyre is looking for: Kregel Publications acquires broadly in nonfiction and fiction. We’re especially interested in nonfiction titles that tackle contemporary issues using a single biblical story or book. We’re also looking for manuscripts that deal with issues surrounding mental health, adults with special needs, social justice, as well as new takes on perennial topics like women’s issues, marriage, and parenting. Kregel is always looking for excellent historical romance, contemporary suspense, historical fiction, and women’s fiction with biblical grounding.

What Janyre is not looking for: Please no poetry, scripts, or memoir. One sheets, proposals, and synopses are helpful but not necessary. First-time authors welcome. 

Laura Wheeler - Editor - HarperCollins (Thomas Nelson Zondervan)

Laura Wheeler has over ten years of editorial experience in the CBA industry. She worked on titles for Hachette Book Group and Abingdon Press before becoming an acquisitions editor for HarperCollins Christian Publishing (Thomas Nelson and Zondervan). Originally from Louisville, Laura currently lives in Nashville with her husband, Micah, and their very good canine boy, (Mr.) Knightley. She is most content when her days include baking French pastries, playing nerdy board games, laughing over a meal with good friends, and (of course) getting lost in an excellent novel.

What Laura is looking for: contemporary, romantic comedy, women’s fiction, general market crossover, historical romance, Southern fiction

What Laura is not looking for: biblical fiction, Amish fiction, short stories, poetry, suspense