WestBow Press News
As one of the leaders in self-publishing and Christian publishing, we remain active in the publishing industry and periodically make appearances in the media. We'll keep you updated on WestBow Press news, press releases and announcements.
Recent Press Releases
Feb. 2, 2012 –WestBow Press, the strategic self-publishing division of the world’s largest Christian publisher, Thomas Nelson, Inc., announced legendary Indianapolis Colts head coach Tony Dungy has written the foreword for Hunter Smith’s new book, “The Jersey Effect—Beyond the World Championship Ring.”... Read more
Dec. 6, 2011 – WestBow Press, the strategic self-publishing division of Thomas Nelson, Inc., announced that the WestBow Press Bookstore will be offering free shipping on orders made on or before December 16, 2011. The offer applies to all purchases of $25 or more and is only available for orders shipped within the continental United States ... Read more
Nov. 30, 2011 – WestBow Press today released a video interview with newly minted Thomas Nelson fiction writer William Sirls. The interview chronicles Sirls’ personal and spiritual journey through a stage in his life fraught with conflict and self-reflection when his first book, under working title “The Reason,” was conceived. ... Read more
Nov. 15, 2011 – WestBow Press, the strategic self-publishing division of Thomas Nelson, Inc., announced author William Sirls’ inspiring first novel, under working title “The Reason,” has been acquired to publish through Thomas Nelson’s fiction division. ... Read more
Oct. 27, 2011 – WestBow Press' parent company, Author Solutions, Inc., the world leader in indie book publishing, today announced its CEO, Kevin Weiss, was interviewed by prominent publishing industry blogger and Thomas Nelson Publishing Chairman, Michael Hyatt on Hyatt’s popular “Intentional Leadership” blog. ... Read more
Oct. 26, 2011 – In a town just 25 miles southwest of Detroit lives a man whose gift of storytelling landed him the opportunity to share that gift with the world. William Sirls of Gibraltar, Mich., has just signed as the newest fiction author at Thomas Nelson Inc. ... Read more
Oct. 21, 2011 – WestBow Press today released a powerful video interview with children’s book author and illustrator Mitzi Doster. Her book, The Lizard in the Laundry, was published as a collaborative effort by WestBow Press and the Granting Dreams Foundation to ensure her story and message was captured for children to cherish... Read more
Oct. 6, 2011 – WestBow Press today released a video interview with self-publishing success story Marcia Moston. In the interview, Moston discusses her journey from teacher and storyteller to published author... Read more
Aug. 29, 2011 – Thomas Nelson has acquired Call of a Coward by Marcia Moston. The winning title of the 2010 Women of Faith Writing Contest will be the first WestBow trade title acquired and distributed by the Thomas Nelson Trade Division... Read more
July 21, 2011 – One Granted Wish Might Lead to Thousands More: Christian press and charitable organization align to bring new children’s book to publication. Books are written for many reasons: to educate, to illuminate, to entertain. Sometimes, books are written to leave a lasting legacy; to make a difference. The Lizard in the Laundry, a new children’s book by Mitzi Doster, is one such book... Read more
June 28, 2011 – WestBow Press announced that Call of a Coward by author Marcia Moston is available for purchase. Moston's book was chosen from hundreds of unpublished manuscripts submitted by authors from across North America, as the winner of the 2010 Women of Faith Writing Contest... Read more
June 23, 2011 – WestBow Press authors will participate in the 2011 International Christian Retail Show, an annual event that boasts the world's largest attendance of Christian retail professionals including leading publishers, music companies, gift manufacturers, and other supplies... Read more
June 1, 2011 – WestBow Press authors are recognized by International Book Awards. "Theology 101 in Bite-Size Pieces, A Bird's Eye View of the Riches of Divine Grace" by Judy Azar LeBlanc named winner of Christianity: Religion category... Read more
May 9, 2011 – WestBow Press has awarded Larry Forcey of Tustin, California, a free Bookstore Advantage publishing package at the recently held 2011 Orange County Christian Writers Conference. ... Read more
April 6, 2011 – WestBow Press awards Pastor Dave Brisbin, the winner of the National Christian Writers Writing Contest, with free publishing package ... Read more
March 11, 2011 – Thomas Nelson to publish first WestBow Press title: Three Cups to teach children the value of saving. The company will release Three Cups with a redesigned cover on November 8, 2011. ... Read more
Sept. 27, 2010 - Desiring God 2010 National Conference: Author Solutions announces the participation of its WestBow Press authors ... Read more
Aug. 9, 2010 - WestBow Press launches Speakers Platform publishing package: professional transcription transforms sermons and presentations into books and digital book formats ... Read more
May 10, 2010 - WestBow Press awards publishing package to 2010 Orange County Christian Writers Conference. The author plans to publish a book about breaking free from a chronic illness ... Read more
Jan. 26, 2010 - WestBow Press releases inaugural title: strategic partnership provides authors opportunities to bring their books to market quickly. ... Read more
Oct. 13, 2009 - Thomas Nelson partners with Author Solutions to launch self-publishing imprint, WestBow Press: strategic partnership forms Thomas Nelson’s entry into self-publishing ... Read more
Recent News Articles
Oct. 21, 2011 - The Indianapolis Star interviewed independent authors at the 2011 Indie Author Conference hosted by WestBow Press and its parent company Author Solutions, Inc. ... Read more
Aug. 16, 2010 - WestBow Press and the evolving landscape of the self-publishing industry were featured in a Publishers Weekly article that specifically addresses the religious communities' embrace of self-publishing ... Read more
Nov. 3, 2009 - The launch and focus of WestBow Press was featured in an article written in the Tennessean, a Nashville, TN based daily newspaper - "Thomas Nelson Creates Self-Publishing Division" ... Read more