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News!News!News! Gilroy Moves to Thomas Nelson The last two years have been interesting for Mark Gilroy and family to say the least. After moving from Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Brentwood, Tennessee, and putting his company, Mark Gilroy Communications, Inc., on "autopilot" (no new independent projects and no new clients) to start the new Integrity House imprint, he awoke on day to discover that the entire Integrity book publishing division was being acquired by Thomas Nelson. After a few weeks of wondering where he would fit within the transition, the good news came in that Mark had been named vice president and publisher for the Thomas Nelson gift division. To find out more about Nelson and for an archive of past new stories, click here. Gilroy Announces Move to Integrity Publishers Integrity Publishers announces the addition of Mark Gilroy to their executive team, effective January 1, 2006, as senior vice president and publisher of the brand new Integrity House imprint.
Integrity House will compliment the trade and family divisions of Integrity by offering a unique blend of high concept and package-enhanced books that are both authored and created by the in-house team.
“We are pleased to bring in someone with Mark's creativity and experiences to launch this new venture,” said Byron Williamson, Integrity Publishing President and CEO. “He's had a lot of success with the kind of products we want to develop and within the market channels that we reach as part of our corporate vision of helping people worldwide experience the manifest presence of God.” Gilroy is a 20-year veteran in the Christian publishing industry, owning his own book packaging and literary management company for the past four years. His books have placement in the full gamut of sales channels and have scored numerous appearances on bestsellers lists. Previously he was executive vice president and publisher for Eagle Communications International in Tulsa , serving in the Honor Books, Albury, and RiverOak divisions, the latter of which he founded. Gilroy got his start in publishing as an editor in the youth department of Nazarene Publishing House in Kansas City , and after holding various editorial, marketing, and management positions, became the company director for the WordAction curriculum division.
“I'm very pleased with this opportunity to work with the incredible team that Byron has put together at Integrity,” said Gilroy . “I've enjoyed having my own company these past few years, but after looking at just how much Integrity has accomplished as a new book publisher and more importantly what the future holds based on their vision to help people experience God's presence, I feel a very strong sense that this is exactly where God has called me to be.”
Gilroy is a graduate of Olivet Nazarene University with degrees in journalism and Biblical literature. He also holds the Master of Business Administration and Master of Divinity degrees, Gilroy and his wife Amy have six children, ranging from age 11 to 24, and has relocated to Nashville from Tulsa , Oklahoma. Gilroy can still be reached at mark@markgilroy.com. His new contact information at Integrity Publishers is: 660 Bakers Bridge Avenue Suite 200 Franklin, Tennessee 37067 (615) 250-4783 MarkG@IntegrityPublishers.com
Major Women's Health Initiative to Be Published by Integrity Dr. Teresa Dorian has created a major women's health initiative designed to teach every woman how to get well, stay well, and reach her full potential. By embracing a physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual regimen based on her own unique identity, every woman who reads New Medicine's Comprehensive and Holistic Save-Your-Life Plan for Women will discover how to live a deeper, richer, and healthier life. The book will provide documentation for safe, effective, non-toxic, and non-invasive healing strategies. Moreover, it celebrates God's abundant provision for “miracle cures,” health and healing through the plants and animals that He created – and highlights the latest research conducted at our nation's leading universities (Duke University, Georgetown University, and Harvard, to name only a few) documenting the healing power of faith, prayer, religious devotion, and spirituality. New Medicine's Comprehensive and Holistic Save-Your-Life Plan for Women helps women from all backgrounds and walks of life discover the healing power of God at work in the lives of 21 st century women. Dorian's co-developer is Dr. Jorges Flechas. Mark Gilroy agented the book, which was purchased by veteran publisher, Joey Paul, of Integrity Publishers in Nashville, Tennessee. Story added November 23, 2005 A Christian Man's Guide to Sex According to Pasadena, California, psychologists Steve Simpson, Richard Rupp, and Ryan Howes, the Bible has a lot to say about sex, but most men are only familiar with the prohibitions. This leaves them feeling that sex is “permissible” rather than important. However, much of the Bible emphasizes the importance of a healthy sex life. The Song of Songs, in particular, reveals that passionate love making is an integral part of marriage. Both the Church and the secular world have perpetuated myths about male sexuality that need to be dispelled and replaced with Biblical truth if a man is to become a great lover. Their book project, Becoming the World's Greatest Lover: A Christian Man's Guide to Sex, caught the attention of senior editor, Robert Hosack, of Baker Books in Grand Rapids, Michigan, one of the largest and most respected Christian publishers in the world. Mark Gilroy, the agent for the project, is pleased to announce that the deal points have been approved by all parties and a contract will be signed in early December, 2005. Story added November 23, 2005 Crazy About My Friend # 5 on CBA Bestsellers List Crazy About My Friend is the #5 book on the CBA November 2005 bestsellers list. This is the sixth appearance by a Crazy title. Story added November 23, 2005 Gilroy Works with Soderquist to Create Wal-Mart Way When Don Soderquist joined Sam Walton's team in 1980, Wal-Mart had 276 stores and was a $1.2 billion company. Today, the chain has grown to 4,906 stores with almost $257 billion in sales. Wal-Mart is truly one of the greatest success stories in the history of American business. Don served as executive vice president, vice chairman and chief operating officer, and finally senior vice chairman. Mark Gilroy was priviledged to work with the author on preparing a world-class manuscript that is now being met with great reviews in the marketplace. "Mark, a gifted writer, was extremely helpful in taking my manuscript in rough form and challenging my organization and structure, smoothing the transitions, clarifying my thoughts and words, and articulating the principles," said Soderquist. Since the release of Wal-Mart Way, Gilroy has worked with Soderquist on a second title, Live, Learn, and Lead, which will be released in fall 2005. Story added July 7, 2005 Amy Hagberg Signs Three-Book Deal With Destiny Image MGC client, Amy Hammond Hagberg, has signed a three-book deal with Destiny Image Publishers for her How Do You Know He's Real? series. Featuring the stories of celebrities like Curt Schilling (pitcher, Boston Red Sox), David Carr (quarterback, Houston Texans), David Downing (champion snowboarder), Josh Davis (5 time Olympic swimmer), Jonny Lang (blues singer), T-Bone (rapper), George Huff (American Idol finalist), John Schneider (actor and Broadway star), Billy Ray Cyrus (actor and singer), Ricky Skaggs (country and bluegrass singer), Gary Burghoff ("Radar O'Reilly from M*A*S*H), Charlie Daniels (country legend), Gloria Gaynor (disco singer), John Smoltz (pitcher, Atlanta braves), Kirk Cameron (actor), Jackie Zeman (actress from General Hospital), and many others the purpose of the book is to present Christian role models to a wide audience. Destiny Image, a relatively young but rapidly growing Christian publisher located in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, has published books by bestselling authors Bishop T.D. Jakes, Myles Munroe, Elmer Towns, Tommy Tenny, Oral Roberts, and many others. Story added June 30, 2005 Get Off My Honor! Now Available Hans Zeiger's remarkable new book, Get Off My Honor, was released by publisher Broadman Holman in June 2005. The foreword was written by Colonel Oliver North. Zeiger is now a sophomore at Hillsdale University in Hillsdale, Michigan. He is currently finishing the manuscript for his second book, also with Broadman Holman, Children of the Reagan Revolution. From its original core of Bibles, textbooks, and reference titles, Broadman & Holman has blossomed into a major publisher of youth and children's books, Christian fiction, humor, financial management, history, and other categories. Most recently, Broadman & Holman is best known for publishing books by Dr. Henry Blackaby (Experiencing God) and Beth Moore (Praying God's Word) as well as New York Times bestsellers Payne Stewart: The Authorized Biography and Lt.Col Oliver North's Mission Compromised and The Jericho Sanction. The company's Holman Bible Publishers division has developed the new Holman Christian Standard Bible translation and is also the largest publisher of Spanish language Bibles in the United States. Story added June 30, 2005 Streams of Grace Series to J. Countryman
Mark Gilroy Communications has just sold a beautiful new gift book series, Streams of Grace, and the stand-alone title, The Rainy Day Book, to J. Countryman, a division of Thomas Nelson Publisher of Nashville, Tennessee. The first three books in the series are: • Fields of Abundance: Simple Words of Wisdom to Receive God's Blessings for Your Every Need • Pathways of Peace: Simple Words of Comfort to Encounter God's Presence in the Midst of Life's Storms • Streams of Grace: Simple Words of Assurance to Experience God's Love in Your Heart Each title combines simple and elegant black and white nature photography with unique, compelling, surprising, and powerful expressions of assurance and challenge. J. Countryman, the inspirational gift book division of Thomas Nelson Inc., is devoted to touching and changing lives through spiritual messages packaged in beautiful gift products. J. Countryman is the top-selling inspirational gift book publisher in the country and publishes best-selling authors and brands like Max Lucado, John Maxwell, Charles Swindoll, Anne Graham Lotz and God's Promises. Story added January 25, 2004 The Nightstand Reader Series Returns to Costco Price Clubs All four titles of the Nightstand Reader Series, the first books created by Mark Gilroy Communications when the company was launched in January 2002, return to Costco Price Clubs on February 15. Costco Wholesale Corporation, based in Seattle, Washington, is an international chain of membership warehouses that carry quality, brand name merchandise at substantially lower prices than are typically found at conventional retail sources. Story added January 25, 2005 Soul Matters Series to J. Countryman Mark Gilroy Communications has just sold a new series, Soul Matters, to J Countryman, the gift book division of Thomas Nelson Publisher of Nashville, Tennessee. The first four titles will be an original edition, and then specialized editions for Men, Teens, and Women. Story added January 25, 2005
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