Mike Nappa
Mike Nappa | |
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Born |
Norman, Oklahoma | December 10, 1963
Occupation | Author/Editor/Literary agent |
Genre | Non-fiction, Theology, Writing resources, Church resources, Children's literature, Christian fiction |
Notable works | The Prayer of Jesus, A Heart Like His, Johnny Grav & The Visioneer, 77 Reasons Why Your Book Was Rejected |
Website | |
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Mike Nappa is an author of more than 50 books. He is also the founder of Nappaland Literary Agency, a former book acquisitions editor, and the current publisher of FamilyFans.com “The Free E-Magazine for Parents.” He is known for his work in religious publishing, both as a writer and as an editor.
Biography
Mike Nappa started his career as a youth pastor, and then transitioned to writing church resources at Group Publishing in Colorado. He eventually joined Group as a book acquisitions editor, and has remained active as an author. In 1995, Mike left Group Publishing to start his own company, Nappaland Communications Inc., which became the parent company for Nappaland Literary Agency and FamilyFans.com “The Free E-Magazine for Parents." Since then he has published over 50 books which have collectively sold more than a million copies worldwide. He has also served as a fiction acquisitions editor for Barbour Publishing, as a general acquisitions editor (fiction and non-fiction) for David C. Cook publishers, and as Editor in Chief of the short-lived Destination Magazine (published by Private Escapes Luxury Destination Clubs).[1]
Mike Nappa has also been the supervising editor for several bestselling and award-winning authors within the religious industry, including Alton Gansky, Dr. Timothy Paul Jones, Sharon Carter Rogers, Nancy Moser, and Tim Wesemann.
Current Bibliography
- The Raven (Revell) 2016
- Annabel Lee (Revell) 2016
- VeggieTales Super Comics Volume 4 (B&H Kids) 2015
- Johnny Grav & The Visioneer in Twilight Rising (Walking Carnival Books) 2013
- Nightmare City: Starring Johnny Grav & The Visioneer (Walking Carnival Books) 2013
- God in Slow Motion (Thomas Nelson Publishers) 2013
- Instant Family Devotions (Baker Books) 2012
- When Pigs Fly (Group Publishing) 2012
- The Jesus Survey (Baker Books) 2012
- Sky iOpeners (Group VBS) 2012
- 77 Reasons Why Your Book Was Rejected (Sourcebooks) 2011
- Instant Small Group (Baker Books) 2011
- Pogo’s Prank-a-Palooza Day (Group Publishing) 2011
- PandaMania iOpeners (Group VBS) 2011
- Hometown Nazareth iGrow Chart (Group VBS) 2011
- Interactive Illustrations (Standard Publishing) 2010
- Creative Family Prayer Times (NavPress) 2007
- Make it Stick (Group Publishing) (contributor) 2007
- Heartwarming Christmas Stories' (David C. Cook) (contributor) 2006
- The New Men’s Devotional Bible (Zondervan) (contributor) 2006
- Tuesdays with Matthew (David C. Cook) 2003
- Growing Up Fatherless (Baker Books) 2003
- Faith 4 Life: Getting Along with Others (Group Publishing) 2003
- Who Moved My Church (RiverOak Publishing) (foreword by John Maxwell) 2001
- The Prayer of Jesus (Barbour Publishing) 2001
- Zachary’s Zoo (Zonderkidz) 2000, 2007
- A Mind Like His (Barbour Publishing) 2000
- Lunch Box Promises (Standard Publishing) 2000
- Lunch Box Trivia (Standard Publishing) 2000
- Lunch Box Laughs (Standard Publishing) 2000
- True Stories of Transformed Lives (Tyndale House Publishers) 1999
- True Stories of Answered Prayers (Tyndale House Publishers) 1999
- What I Wish My Youth Leader Knew about Youth Ministry (Standard Publishing) 1999
- A Heart Like His (Barbour Publishing) 1999
- Legacy of Joy (Barbour Publishing) 1998
- The Heart of a Father (Barbour Publishing) 1998
- Imagine That (Augsburg Books) 1998
- Family Nights Tool Chest: Wisdom Life Skills (David C. Cook) 1998
- Family Nights Tool Chest: Christian Character Qualities (David C. Cook) 1998
- It’s a Sheep’s Life (Standard Publishing) 1997
- Faith Happens (Standard Publishing) 1997
- Family Nights Tool Chest: Basic Christian Beliefs (Group Publishing) 1997
- An Introduction to Family Nights (David C. Cook) 1997
- Get Real (Group Publishing) 1996
- 52 Fun Family Prayer Adventures (Augsburg Books) 1996
- Noah, Noah, What’ll We Do? (Group Publishing) 1996
- Do You See the Star? (Group Publishing) 1996
- Jesus What’s for Lunch? (Group Publishing) 1996
- Little Lamb, Where Did You Go? (Group Publishing) 1996
- Bible Hero Adventures: Old Testament (Group Publishing) (contributor) 1996
- Bible Hero Adventures: New Testament (Group Publishing) (contributor) 1996
- Bore No More! (Group Publishing) 1995
- 1996 Just-Plan It Daily Organizer (Group Publishing) 1995
- 1995-1996 Student Plan-It Calendar (Group Publishing) 1995
- 52 Fun Family Devotions (Augsburg Books) 1994
- The Youth Worker’s Encyclopedia of Bible-Teaching Ideas: Old Testament (Group Publishing) (series editor; contributor) 1994
- The Youth Worker’s Encyclopedia of Bible-Teaching Ideas: New Testament (Group Publishing) (series editor; contributor) 1994
- The Church: What am I Doing Here? (Group Publishing) 1993
- 1993-1994 Student Plan-It Calendar (Group Publishing) 1993
- Reaching Out to a Hurting World (Group Publishing) 1992
- Accepting Others (Group Publishing) 1992
- The Youth Bible (Word Publishing) 1991 (contributor)
References
External links
- Nappaland Literary Agency web address: http://www.NappalandLiterary.com
- HarperCollins Publishers website
- Johnny Grav & The Visioneer (Nappa’s children’s cartoon): http://www.clubhousemagazine.com/johnny-grav