October 12, 2026 Edition
Industry News
Klaus E. Krogh, founder of 2K/DENMARK, has died
It is with great sadness that we announce that Klaus E. Krogh passed away suddenly Monday, October 5, at the age of 74. Klaus was the founder of 2K/DENMARK and, until recently, its CEO, as well as our daily colleague at the office in Aarhus, Denmark. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Liv, their two daughters, and two grandchildren.
Valsoft Corporation announces acquisition of the Firebrand Group collection of companies
Valsoft Corporation Inc. (“Valsoft”), a Montreal-based company specializing in the acquisition and development of vertical market software businesses, announced the acquisition of Firebrand Technologies (“Firebrand”), NetGalley LLC (“NetGalley”), and Supadu Ltd (“Supadu”), together known as the Firebrand Group—a global collection of companies providing leading software and services that help publishers succeed.
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Top Shelf Book Cover Award winners to be announced at ECPA PubU
The winners of ECPA’s Top Shelf Book Cover Awards will be announced during the opening session of ECPA PubU on November 4 in Nashville, bringing industry recognition for excellence in book cover design to the conference’s opening program. ECPA PubU also features a dedicated Design Track, offering creative professionals opportunities to explore emerging trends, exchange ideas, and learn from industry peers.
Industry designers are encouraged gather at ECPA PubU! Register at ECPAPubU.org.
Last chance until 2028 to experience ECPA PubU and Christy Award events in person
This November marks the last opportunity until 2028 to attend ECPA PubU and The Christy Award® events in person. Together, these gatherings offer Christian publishing professionals and the fiction community opportunities for training, networking, and celebrating excellence in Christian publishing. Both events will be held in Nashville on consecutive days at the Sonesta Nashville Airport Hotel in November. But in 2027, they return to a virtual format, making this year a valuable opportunity to connect with industry colleagues in person.
ECPA PubU for Christian publishing professionals on November 4-5 features 40 sessions led by 60 speakers across Editorial, Marketing, Sales, Production & Operations, and Design. Topics include AI, discoverability, audience development, global markets, and industry innovation. Bestselling author Douglas McKelvey will deliver the opening keynote.
The Christy Award® events for fiction writers, publishers, and readers on November 6 include the morning Beyond the Book gathering with finalist authors, the afternoon Art of Writing seminar, and the evening Winners Gala, hosted by Chris Fabry.
Register for ECPA PubU and The Christy Award® events today. Those registering for ECPA PubU can sign up for the Christy events on their PubU registration form.
Publishing in Color virtual conference to advance diversity in Christian publishing
The Publishing in Color Fall Conference, October 26–30, aims to grow ethnic diversity in Christian publishing. For $99, the virtual event offers 20+ sessions, two one-on-one appointments with industry professionals, and six optional small-group workshops. Scholarships are available. Explore the program and register at PublishingInColor.com.
STAFF UPDATES
Kregel Publications appoints new publisher; announces new marketing staff changes
Kregel Publications announces the expansion and enhancement of its trade publishing staff. Senior marketing director Mark Rice has stepped into the role of publisher after a period as interim publisher. In this role, Mark aims to continue to help Kregel revamp its publishing strategy and take new strides for the English trade department.
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Milestones
Northwestern Publishing House celebrates 135 years of serving Christians
This October, Northwestern Publishing House (NPH) celebrates 135 years of providing biblically sound, Christ-centered resources that point people to Jesus and the truth of God's Word.
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IVP’s “The Journey of God” receives Word Guild Award for Nonfiction Book of the Year
InterVarsity Press is pleased to announce that “The Journey of God: Christianity in Six Movements” by J. D. Lyonhart was named the winner of the 2026 Word Awards for Best Non-Fiction Book and winner of the Academic category. In addition, two IVP titles were honored as award finalists.
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Product News
Wm. Paul Young releases sequel to “The Shack” 20 years later with Hachette Apiary
Wm. Paul Young’s long-awaited sequel released this past week in “Return to the Shack” (Hachette Apiary). The original Shack became a 25+ million-copy global phenomenon. The sequel tackles another provocative question: Can we recognize the humanity of someone who has done something horrific—and still hold them fully accountable for what they've done?
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Rabbit Room Press to release second volume of Malcolm Guite’s masterwork November 9
“The Coming of Arthur,” the second of four volumes in renowned British poet and priest Malcolm Guite’s masterwork, Merlin’s Isle: An Arthuriad, will be available November 9 from Rabbit Room Press. Generating record-breaking presales, “The Coming of Arthur” follows series debut “Galahad and the Grail,” which reached the Top 50 on Amazon’s “Best Sellers in Books” chart and has sold over 50,000 copies since its April release.
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Other News
INDUSTRY
- The Word Guild announces winners of Word Awards for best Canadian Christian writing
- Drukcase develops durable waterproof Bible concept: Stone Paper Bible
- PW: Publishing in Color Adds New Proposal Services
- EPA, Christian journalism association, votes to drop 'Evangelical' name
- NAE Adopts Resolution on Artificial Intelligence
PUBLISHING
