My Heart Is a Battlefield
Wednesday, 21 October 2020
This poem by Ivanova Nono Fotso of Cameroon placed first in our September writing contest. Contest participants were invited to respond to this prompt in 400 words or less: “Write a psalm or poem that expresses to God your pain over injustice, racism, violence, poverty or some other challenge in your country and your cry for His- Published in Africa, Blog, Christian writer, poetry, writing contest
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10 Reasons Why I Write
Wednesday, 30 September 2020
By Hankuri Tawus Gaya, Nigeria There is a drummer behind every piece of writing. Writers dance to the tune of the drum as they write. The drummer dictates the content and all that the book represents, while the writers bring the interpretation of the tune to life. Anyone who buys or reads the book, in- Published in Africa, Christian writer, writing
The Dawning of Hope
Wednesday, 12 August 2020
This parable by Roland Cubahiro of Burundi garnered runner-up honors in our first of five writing contests. Contest judge Mary Horner Collins, a freelance editor with more than 20 years’ editorial experience at major Christian publishing houses, called it “a fantasy-like parable with beautiful imagery and imaginative use of language. The story is complete and satisfying,- Published in Africa, Blog, Christian writer, Uncategorized, writing, writing contest, writing fiction
LittWorld 2021: Hungary to host world conference of Christian publishing
Monday, 08 June 2020
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Eyes of Faith in Francophone Africa: Interview with children’s author Ivanova Nono Fotso
Wednesday, 29 April 2020
“I have been considered a perfect failure in my society,” confesses 34-year-old author Ivanova Nono Fotso of Cameroon. “Still single, living in my parents’ house, and writing children’s stories from home don’t meet for the criteria for success here.” And yet, despite her challenges, Ivanova’s writing career has flourished over the last decade with international- Published in Africa, Christian writer, LittWorld, MAI, writing for children
Christian Publishers across Globe Serve Readers, Strategize amid Pandemic
Friday, 03 April 2020
The coronavirus pandemic’s impact on global publishing and bookselling has been severe, but authors and publishers are seeking creative means to reach online readers and develop new strategies to stay afloat. Christian publishing leaders from seven nations, including China and Italy, gave updates and prayed for each other in MAI’s online “Global Townhall Prayer Meeting”- Published in Africa, Asia, Christian writer, Europe, finance, John Maust, Latin America, MAI, Middle East, Prayer, publishing, sales, Uncategorized
Redeeming the Time and Reaching Our Readers
Friday, 20 March 2020
By John Maust Just before some borders were closed to control the spread of the coronavirus, MAI held a series of productive trainings in West Africa. Staff member Ramon Rocha III co-led MAI-Africa workshops for Christian publishers and writers in Nigeria, Cameroon and Côte d’Ivoire in early March. Some 52 Christian booksellers and publishers attended- Published in Africa, Asia, Christian writer, devotional, Europe, John Maust, Latin America, MAI, personal development, publishing, training
Nigeria: One publisher’s quest to curb religious violence and promote reconciliation
Monday, 02 March 2020
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Banished
Friday, 20 December 2019
By Joan Campbell, South African author and MAI trainer I walk in Eden. Dappled light paints shifting patterns on my legs and arms as my feet sink into a lush moss carpet. My steps unleash the scent of green growth; it mingles with the hints of lemon and spice lacing the air in this part- Published in Africa, Christian writer, Uncategorized, writing fiction
“I have always been best friends with books”
Monday, 16 December 2019
“Writer, translator, editor and poet, I have always been best friends with books,” Agnes Singine said. But she never imagined a 25-year career in publishing or starting a Christian publishing house. During a hard time as a jobless young woman, Agnes heard that MacMillan Publishers was hiring from a stranger who pitied her. Agnes lacked- Published in Africa, Christian writer, publishing
