Michael vick book signings canceled due to threats of. Nelson and now worthykids, said byron williamson, president and publisher at worthy. August, 2018 hachette book group hbg and worthy publishing. The book offers an honest depiction of houston as a treasured friend, and. Were extremely honored to have the opportunity to partner with jerry at. Michael vick book signings canceled due to violent threats. Jerrys influence on christian publishing cant be exaggerated, says byron williamson, president and publisher, worthy publishing. Mark gilroy joins worthy publishing team press release. Worthy publishing is a division of nashvillebased worthy media. Ecpa board chair byron williamson transitions out of role. Byron williamson departs worthy publishing publishers weekly. I had the distinct privilege to launch the yada yada prayer group series while at. Welcome to williamson publishing enterprise web site and blog. Michael vick cancels book tour after death threats the.
Byron williamson, president of worthy publishing, tells that we cannot knowingly put anyone in harms way, and therefore we must announce the cancellation of mr. Worthy publishing president byron williamson said in a statement. Several book signings by eagles quarterback michael vick have been canceled due to threats of violence against vick and his family, according to a family spokesperson. Worthy publishing competitors, revenue and employees. View byron williamsons profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Hachette book group agrees to acquire worthy publishing group. Exword publishing president williamson starting new.
New worthy publishing book, let food be your medicine. Worthy books is an imprint of the hachette nashville division of hachette book group. As a relatively young publisher, worthy has been blessed by an amazing staff and a remarkable list of gifted authors and creative talent, which have driven rapid growth and an amazing list of bestselling books, said byron williamson, worthy s founding publisher and ceo. Were kind of an anomaly on the publishing scene, said byron williamson. The inspirational book publisher will more than double its space in move. Worthy president and founder byron williamson will remain involved. John hagee focuses on prophetic blessings in new book.
The latest title we have coming out is return to mu by angela williamson. Hachette book group to buy brentwoods worthy publishing. Vicks booksigning appearances, said byron williamson, president of worthy. He is founder and publisher emeritus of the worthy publishing group, now an imprint of hachette book group usa. Heading up the new publishing company will be ceopublisher byron williamson, svpmarketing rob birkhead, svpsales dale. The new book will offer a much needed prophetic word of encouragement and blessing for todays readers and the generations to come, says. John hagees four blood moons hits bestsellers lists, now. Byron williamson, worthys president and ceo, said the museums publishing program will enable people to discover the bibles impact on science, art, government, faith, fashion, music and many. Worthy publishing heads to one franklin park the tennessean. Williamson born january 5, 1946 is an american publisher and entrepreneur. Worthy books hachette book group worthy publishing group. Jim gash book divine collision nominated for audie award. Byron williamson, founder and ceo of worthy publishing group.
David moberg and byron williamson, previously leaders of harpercollins christian publishing and worthy publishing, respectively, are launching a publishing consulting firm. Sales have actually accelerated in the past few weeks. According to a news release, worthy will be sold to new yorkbased hachette book. Worthy publishing launches inspired, acquires ideals. Dietary changes proven to prevent and reverse disease, the latest book from new york times bestselling author don colbert, m. Former falcons quarterback michael vick has called off scheduled booksigning appearances because of threats, according to phillymag. Worthy president and founder byron williamson will remain involved, but further. Hachette book group agrees to acquire worthy publishing. Worthy publishing group, the brentwoodbased publisher of christian books, has reached a deal to be sold. As we continue to build worthy publishing, we want to attract strong, energetic leaders and mark gilroy fits that bill, said byron williamson, president and ceo of worthy. Franklin publisher gets partnership with bible museum.
Prweb march 17, 2016 worthy publishing announces that let food be your medicine. Michael vick book appearances nixed due to threats. Byron williamson, worthys president and ceo, said the museums. Worthy president and founder byron williamson will remain. The worthy publishing group, a division of hachette nashville, is a trade book. Hachette book group hbg and worthy publishing group announced today hbgs agreement to acquire the assets of worthy. When the acquisition is complete, worthy will join. Museum of the bible books fall 2017 catalog by worthy publishing. Hachette book group has agreed to acquire worthy publishing, a christian press based in nashville, tenn. Im honored to work with neta and dave jackson once again, said byron williamson, president of worthy publishing.
View byron williamson s profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Byron williamson, president of worthy publishing, tells that, we cannot knowingly put anyone in harms way, and therefore we must announce the cancellation of mr. In the heart of the new york metropolis, janet ragozzino, a. Religious publishers raking in rewards with justin bieber and the bible. Retha powers joins the imprint as editor at large on may 1. Im blessed in almost every way possible, among them the opportunity to serve on the. Worthy publishing signs neta and dave jackson family fiction. Worthy publishing is proud to share jim and henrys inspiring story in divine collision, so to receive national of recognition in the audiobook category is a thrill, said byron williamson, president and. Following the acquisition, worthy will join hbgs faithwords and center street. My roots in childrens books are more than two decades deep, having launched wordkids, tommy nelson and now worthykids, said byron williamson, president and publisher at worthy. Ecpa board chair byron williamson has decided to transition out of hachette nashville, effective october 1. Hachette book group hbg has agreed to acquire worthy publishing, a christian press based in nashville, tenn. Worthy focuses on a boutique list of books across a broad spectrum.
Byron williamson, the founder of worthy publishing who remained involved with the company after it was acquired by hachette last year, has announced his intention to focus on consulting, effective. New york times bestselling author mike huckabee to release new legacy book with worthy publishing in fall 2018 a person who has no standard to live by other than the culture of the moment. Nashville publicity january 26, 2011 nashville, tennessee a respected team of executives with a well established record in the christian book industry has. Worthy publishings top competitors are berrettkoehler, workman publishing and page street. At story to screen we know that you want to be an accomplished writer, producer or content creator. Report michael vicks book tour canceled due to threats. Hachette book group agrees to acquire worthy publishing group worthy to join with hachettes nashville publishing division. She previously ran the sarah crichton books imprint until the line was eliminated. Byron williamson, president of worthy publishing group, stated, we are thrilled to publish john hagee and four blood moons. Hachette to buy worthy publishing publishers weekly. August, 2018 hachette book group hbg and worthy publishing group announced today hbgs agreement to acquire the. Both in dollars and units sold, the industry is back in line with its historical growth of the last decade, since the recession, said byron williamson, head of worthy publishing in nashville, a.
Worthy focuses on a boutique list of books across a broad. Dietary changes proven to prevent and reverse disease, the latest book from new. Michael vicks booksigning tour axed after threats for. Worthy is an inspirational adult and childrens book publisher specializing in christian authors and bestselling nonfiction and fiction books. The worthy publishing group, a division of hachette nashville, is a trade book publisher whose mission is helping people experience the heart of god. Worthy to join with hachettes nashville publishing division. Franklin publisher gets partnership with bible museum news. Worthy is a christian book publisher specializing in christian authors and bestselling nonfiction and fiction books. In order to do that, you need the right tools and relationships to move your projects forward. Following the acquisition, worthy will join hbgs faithwords and center street imprints as part of its nashville publishing division. Worthy publishing heads to cool springs the tennessean. Museum of the bible and worthy publishing group have teamed up to form a new book publishing imprint. The worthy publishing group, a division of hachette nashville, is a trade book publisher whose. Hachette to buy worthy publishing publishersweekly.
A franklinbased inspirational book publisher expects to add staff and. Byron williamson, head of worthy publishing in nashville, a center for religious publishing in the united. Williamson born january 5, 1946, is an american publisher. Byron williamson, the former president of thomas nelsons word publishing unit, is creating a new christian book publishing company here for integrity inc. According to a news release, worthy will be sold to new yorkbased hachette book group. Hachette book group hbg and worthy publishing group announced. See worthy publishings revenue, employees, and funding info on owler, the worlds largest community. April 12, 2011 emi christian music group and worthy publishing have signed a longterm fulfillment and retail distribution agreement.
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