Welcome to the CFAT Christian Fiction Advisory Test
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Welcome to the CFAT
Christian Fiction Advisory Test
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Which author is #1 on the Evangelical Christian Publishing Association (ECPA) fiction bestseller list this month?
1. Ted Dekker
2. William C Young
3. Melody Carlson
4. Randy Alcorn
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Which fiction book won the Contemporary- series Christy Award in 2007?
1. Sisterchicks in Gondolas by Robin Jones Gunn
2. Summer by Karen Kinsgbury
3. Brethren by Beverly Lewis
4. Kingdom Come by Tim LaHaye
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Which of these publishers does not publish InspirationalFiction?
1. WaterBrook
2. Baker Books
3. Harlequin
4. Dorchester
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What was the first inspirational fiction book to hit the US bestseller lists in the last 20 yrs?
1. This Present Darkness by Frank Peretti
2. At Home in Mitford by Jan Karon
3. Left Behind by Tim LaHaye
4. Red Tent by Anita Diamant
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Which of these authors does not write Inspirational Fiction?
1. Neta Jackson
2. Sherillyn Kenyon
3. Orson Scott Card
4. Lori Wick
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No Librarian Left Behind:Readers’ Advisory and the Inspirational Fiction Patron
(And now for the main part of our program …)
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A Definition
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Inspirational fiction or Christian fiction?
• Inspirational fiction books help readers with life's problems or to help readers strengthen their faith. They usually illustrate the role of faith in daily life.
• While many of these novels have an overtly Christian message, others are merely well-told stories that lack profanity and references to sex and violence.
To avoid confusion between the words "Inspirational" and "Christian," consider Inspirational Fiction the broader term within which Christian Fiction fits.
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Christian fiction is a subset of inspirational fiction and is usually being published by evangelical Protestant Christian publishers.
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How is it different from mainstream fiction?
1. Little or no sex, violence or profanity
2. Implicit or explicit Christianity
3. Certain subjects may be taboo, and, if addressed, are shown as examples of sinful behavior.
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A Historical Perspective
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Timeline 1950 - 1990
1950s “Gentle Reads” from Grace Livingston Hill, Taylor Caldwell, Agnes Turnbull, Catherine Marshall
1960s Vietnam War era
1979 Janette Oke’s Love Comes Softly
1980s Rise of the Evangelical Christian Publisher’s
Association (ECPA) and the Christian Booksellers
Association (CBA)
1986 Frank Peretti: This Present DarknessBrock and Bodie Thoene (pronounced Tay-
nee) historicals
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Timeline 1990 - 2008
1994 Jan Karon: Mitford series (first CF novel to hit bestseller lists)
1995 Tim LaHaye: Left Behind series (sales of over 60 million by 2004)
Since 1990, five-fold increase in # of titles in print
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Westminster Public Library catalog:
May 2005 May 2008
Christian fiction 1285 1780 Fantasy fiction 20443036Science fiction 19001671Mystery fiction 73087953
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A Bit of Trivia
Tyndale House did not allow authors to use the word "bed" in a novel that contained a husband and wife as characters.
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Publishers and Publishing
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Well-known Evangelical Christian Publishing Houses
• Zondervan
• Waterbrook Multnomah (Random House)
• Baker Books: Bethany House
• Harvest House
• Thomas Nelson
• Tyndale House
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Other Publishers of Christian Fiction
• Broadman and Holman
• Barbour
• Warner Books (Faith Words)
• Harlequin (Steeple Hill)
• Oasis Audio
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Getting published
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Submission Guidelines
Barbour Books:
Although the main characters should be or become Christians, they need not be saints. Through characters’ problems, a message of the power of redemption should be apparent. The resolution of problems should be consistent with standard Christian teaching. Both historical and contemporary settings will be considered, but the years between 1950 and present day are not of current interest.
At least one biblical/ spiritual growth message should be threaded throughout. This message can be presented from many different characters, through symbols, and so on.
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Successful Bethany House fiction will generally include the following characteristics:
1. An intriguing, well-written story with well-developed characters, a compelling plot and colorful description.
2. A coherent, identifiable theme and/or particular characters who reflect biblical values or teachings.
3. Historical/geographical/social accuracy.
4. Relationships that portray the true meaning of love-commitment and responsibility rather than only emotional and physical attraction.
Submission Guidelines
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Multnomah
We are looking for well-crafted fiction that uses the power of story to change lives. Your novel should offer a fresh, emotionally authentic story that stirs the imagination. Faith and godly relationships should be woven into the fabric of the tale.
Submission Guidelines
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"It's taken a long time for even the Christian booksellers to accept that fiction is valid." "Even the notion of reading for pleasure is a new idea. That's an iffy concept" among some in the Christian community.”
Another bit of Trivia
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Can you judge a book by its cover?
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There was certainly a time when you could…
Conestoga wagonsBonnetsYoung fresh-faced adultsReally bad artworkCheesy colorsTrade paperback formatCovers that peeled after 10 circs
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2007 1998
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2000 2008
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Then Now
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The car accident that killed Abby Patterson's husband and daughter has left her with a limp and chronic pain. Still, Abby strikes out, determined to build a new life for herself away from her overbearing parents. Her perfect cottage home on the beach has one tiny irritant: Marsh Winslow, her landlord. But when Abby witnesses a hit-and-run accident and events make it clear that Abby is now a target, she and Marsh join forces to uncover a dangerous secret. Together they discover that God is in the business of putting broken lives back together so that they are more beautiful than ever.
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Industry Awards
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Christy Awards
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2007 Christy Winners
Contemporary – Stand-Alone: Winter Birds by Jamie Langston Turner (Bethany House Publishers) Contemporary - Series: The Brethren by Beverly Lewis (Bethany House Publishers) Lits: Sisterchicks in Gondolas by Robin Jones Gunn (Multnomah) Historical: Madman by Tracy Groot (Moody Press) Romance: The Measure of a Lady by Deeanne Gist (Bethany HousePublishers) Suspense: Plague Maker by Tim Downs (Thomas Nelson) First Novel: Where Mercy Flows by Karen Harter (Center Street)
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ECPA Christian Book Awards
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2008 ECPA Fiction Finalists
Between Sundays by Karen KingsburyIn Search of Eden by Linda NicholsChasing Fireflies by Charles MartinDeception by Randy AlcornQuaker Summer by Lisa SamsonSummer of Light by W. Dale Cramer
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In Your Library
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Labeling: do you or don’t you?
We do- but we made our own …
Inspirational covers multiple faiths and politically correct conscience. Besides, it’s only a FINDING AID.
Inspirational
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Genre Display: Do you or don’t you?
Why? Easier and “safer” to recommend Patrons seeking this material are happy Patrons who don’t want this material are happy Display is easy to fill
Why not? Is IF really a genre? Is the display prejudicial vs. viewpoint neutral Is the display condoning or supporting one faith above others?
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Recommending: Do you or don’t you?
How can you if you haven’t read it? Simple, just say:
Other people who read this liked …One of my patrons raved about this one ….This got a good review …This is very popular with our inspirational fiction patrons …
Why is this any different than a mystery reader recommending some fantasy or science fiction? To me, it’s easier to recommend Inspirational Fiction than General Fiction, because of the sub-genres, series and strong author recognition.
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All Christian fiction is not alike! (duh)
Biblical
Historical
Mysteries and Thrillers
Romance & Romantic Suspense
Science Fiction & Fantasy
Christian Life
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Biblical Fiction
Austin, LynnBrouwer, SigmundCard, Orson ScottEtzioni-Halevy, EvaHalter, MarekHunt, Angela Elwell Lahaye, Tim & Jerry JenkinsLemmons, Thom
Lliteras, D. SLund, GeraldMorris, GilbertMyers, BillRivers, FrancineThoene, Brock and BodieWangerin, Walter
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HistoricalBly, StephenBunn, T. DavisCavanaugh, JackHoff, B. JHunt, AngelaLacy, AlMiller, CalvinMorris, GilbertMusser, ElizabethPhillips, MichaelThoene, Bodie and Brock
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Historical Romance
Austin, LynnBlackwell, LawanaChaikin, LindaOke, JanettePeart, JanePella, JudithPeterson, TraciRizzo, KaySnelling. LaurineWick, Lori (some)Windsor, Linda
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Mysteries and Thrillers
Alcorn, RandyArvin, Reed (legal)Benrey, Ron and JanetBlackstock, TerriCollins, BrandilynDekker, TedGansky, Alton (medical)Gutteridge, ReneHall, LindaHenderson, DeeKraus, Harry Lee (medical)McCourtney, LorenaParker, GaryRoper, Gayle Rushford, Patricia
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Contemporary RomanceBaer, JudyBergren, Lisa TawnBlackston, RayCarlson, MelodyCopeland, LoriElmer, RobertGunn, Robin JonesHatcher, Robin LeeHiggs, Liz CurtisJackson, NetaJohn, SallyJones, Annie
Kingsbury, KarenMitchell, SaraNoble, DianeNordberg, BettePalmer, CatherinePattillo, BethRaney, Deborah Roper, GayleSamson, LisaSmith, Debra WhiteTatlock, AnnWarren, Susan May
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Christian LifeKaron, Jan Schaap, James CTurner, Jamie Langston Wright, Vinita HamptonKingsbury, Karen Rivers, FrancineStokes, Penelope Wubbels, LanceAlexander, Hannah LaHaye, BeverlyKinkade, Thomas Gulley, PhilipJones, Annie MacDonald, ShariPizzuti, Suzy Girzone, JosephBaumbich, Charlene
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Science Fiction and Fantasy
ApocalypticBeauseigneur, JamesBunn, T Davis Burkett, Larry LaHaye, Tim Meier, PaulMyers, Bill
FantasyFaller, F WHancock, Karen, Lawhead, StephenMoser, Nancy
Science FictionTyers, KathyDekker, Ted
Spiritual warfareGansky, Alton Peretti, FrankWhitlow, Robert
Rapture (Christian eschatology) -- Fiction.
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Online Resources
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www.christianbook.com
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Christian Booksellers Association http://www.cbaonline.org/nm/BSLs.htm
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http://www.ecpa.org/bestseller/index.php
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http://faithfulreader.com/
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The EndCongratulations. Your library has received a rating of “PROFICIENT” on the CFAT and will not be turned into a gaming/internet cafe!
Jean Ward 303-404-5126Westminster Public [email protected]