WordServe December News & End of Year Update – WordServe Water Cooler Skip to content WordServe Water Cooler A community of agented authors encouraging, engaging, and enriching others throughout their writing journey. Posted on December 31, 2019 December 31, 2019 by ruthannetaylor615 WordServe December News & End of Year Update Holiday Greetings and Happy New Year! We’re so grateful for this season as our day to day slows down since publishers everywhere close up their offices for the holidays. It’s also a wonderful time to remember the reasons why we do what we do in this life: Loving our family, friends, and neighbors. Christmas is the yearly reminder that God reached out to tangibly show the passion and depth of His love for us by invading our world. It’s really an amazing thing. And we’re grateful for you, as well. Our own passion for serving authors and their book and film works hasn’t waned in the least as we complete our 16th year in business. We’ve had another solid year as an agency. Here are a few of the highlights: 46 new books were released in the Christian market 6 books in the general market These 52 books were sold to 26 different publishers/imprints 15 new authors have been launched 12 new novels were released 4 movie options were signed 11 books written by collaborators were signed and/or delivered In 2020, things are already looking very strong. So far we’re certain that… 46 new books will be released throughout the year in the Christian market (same number, odd), including 7 novels 11 books in the general market will debut 23 publishers and imprints will publish these 57 books 18 first time authors will have books come out next year 5 new books from foreign publishers will come our way So we have plenty to be thankful for. Thanks for entrusting Keely, Nick, Sarah and myself with a small portion of your creative endeavors. Please connect with us after the new year to make sure we’re doing all we can do to help keep your career going well and on track. And I want to take this chance to also thank Ruthanne Taylor, our administrative assistant extraordinaire. She keeps the ship floating and we’re grateful. With deep appreciation, The WordServe Literary team, Greg, Keely, Nick, Sarah and Ruthanne December News New Contracts Jim Karol signed with publisher Curtea Veche of Romania for Ultimate Memory Magic translation. New Clients Shannon Deer, Cheryl Miller, Daniel Bowman, Jr., Dale Hummell, Richard Rooker, and Charles Person joined WordServe this month. Welcome! What We Are Celebrating Congratulations to Amy Sorrells for hitting the Bestseller’s List Down Under! Amy Sorrell’s Then Sings My Soul tops the chart at #5 on Australia’s Best Seller List. Wishing all of our WaterCooler followers a very Happy and blessed New Year! 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