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New Release Spotlight: Amber Wardell

Happy release day to debut author Amber Wardell!   BEYOND SELF CARE POTATO CHIPS addresses the toxic self-care culture that tells women bubble baths and Botox are the route to happiness and fulfillment. Though these types of self-care can fill us up in the moment, they cannot provide long-lasting nourishment. They are empty calories—the potato…
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New Release Spotlight: Ashley Henriott

Podcaster, author, and confidence coach Ashley Henriott knows what it’s like to live a life dictated by what others thought of her. It was her determination to break free from those shackles that led to a profound realization: True confidence is an inside job that begins with a woman embracing her own uniqueness and worthiness.…
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Need a publishing coach? Let’s talk!

Have you ever thought a one-on-one conversation with a publishing professional could get you unstuck and move your writing career forward? Maybe you just have a few questions about the querying process or how to get an agent or find a publisher. I offer publishing coaching for any phase of your career, focused on your…
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New Release Spotlight: Erin Quinn-Kong

Happy release day to debut author Erin Quinn-Kong! “Hate Follow” is a riveting novel that pulls back the curtain on influencer culture to explore issues of child privacy, individual agency, and modern parenting in the age of social media. Influencer Whitney Golden has it all: beautiful children; a handsome new boyfriend; a gorgeous house; and…
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New Release Spotlight: Kathi Lipp

Happy release day to author Kathi Lipp! Wouldn’t it be wonderful to have a day off from cooking, but still be able to serve delicious homemade meals? In this beautifully illustrated guidebook, Kathi gives us easy-to-follow instructions for meal planning and prep, so you can enjoy a full day each week of real rest and…
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New Release Spotlight: April Ajoy

Happy release day to debut author April Ajoy! April wouldn’t have called herself a Christian Nationalist — she just considered herself a good Christian: faithful, Republican, and determined to make America a Christian nation once again. But as her view of the world widened, April began to see the ways her conservative politics and religion…
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New Release Spotlight: Adaeze and Chad Brinkman

Happy release day to Adaeze and Chad Brinkman!   WHITE BOY/BLACK GIRL is a captivating and vulnerable conversation about how we’re different and how we’re the same, and how to talk about it all even when it’s terrifying.   Adaeze and Chad let us into tough discussions that eventually let them discover the trust and…
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Christy Awards Spotlight

Congrats to the following authors, whose Gardner Literary titles are finalists in the 2024 ECPA Christy Awards: — Of Love and Treason, by Jamie Ogle (historical romance) — An American Immigrant by Johanna Rojas Vann (first novel category) — Beauty Bright by Cara Putman (short form category) Winners will be announced at The Christy Award…
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Awards Spotlight

Huge congratulations to our star agent and VP of Gardner Literary, Kristy Cambron.Kristy is an incredible advocate for all her clients – responsive, forward thinking, and dedicated.We are so proud of her and we know this is a well-deserved honor. Congratulations, Kristy!   Congratulations to author Becca Kinzer on winning the Carol Award for your…
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New Release Spotlight: Sarah E. Ladd

Enemies falling in love? A mystery brewing at a Bridgerton-era house party? A counterfeit art scandal? Yes, please! Happy release day to author Sarah Ladd! In “The Cloverton Charade,” a long-held family feud reignites when two rival antiquities brokers arrive at the same house party in Regency England to secretly assess the art collection. Emotions…
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New Release Spotlight: Amy Betters-Midtvedt

Happy Release Day, author Amy Betters-Midtvedt! In her debut book, You’ll Make It (and They Will Too), seasoned educator, mother, and Today Parenting contributor Amy Betters-Midtvedt offers a lifeline of hope for parents of teens who feel adrift on the real and raw parenting journey. Presented with wisdom and faith—and a touch of candid humor—it’s…
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New Release Spotlight: Jill Lynn

Happy release day to author Jill Lynn! THE SUMMER OF KEEPING SECRETS is a captivating story about a single summer that could completely break a family apart—or bring them back together. With a Colorado lakeside setting, plenty of family drama and a murder mystery from the past, this is a captivating summer read perfect for…
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New Release Spotlight: Terry Stokes

Happy release day to author Terry Stokes! Countless people, including (and sometimes especially) those from religious backgrounds, are exploring radical ideas. In Jesus and the Abolitionist, Stokes introduces readers to the ancient practice of anarchy and how it intersects with Christian beliefs and values. We see how beliefs about God, humanity, divine-human interaction, the Bible,…
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New Release Spotlight: Kaitlin B. Curtice

Happy release day to author Kaitlin Curtice!   In this children’s picture book, an Indigenous boy invites new friends to share in beloved traditions as he celebrates the joy of summer and his love for Earth and Creator, reveling in the warmth, light, and fun of the longest days of the year.   Congratulations Kaitlin!
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