About Mike Nappa

“Mike Nappa is an old friend and a very talented writer. I recommend him highly.”
— Scott Derrickson
Director of Marvel Studios’ Dr. Strange

Mike Nappa (M.A.B.T, M.A.E., B.A.C.E.)is an award-winning theologian known for writing “coffee-shop theology” and insightful Christian Living books. A bestselling and award-winning author of numerous books and over 1,000 articles, his works have been translated into many languages, with millions of copies sold worldwide.

Mike is proud to be a person of color (Arab-American) active in the Christian publishing industry. Learn more about Mikey by Googling his name or checking him out on Wikipedia.

Mike Nappa Career Highlights

Books on Bestseller Lists

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“Mike Nappa’s Annabel Lee is a fast-paced thriller … From the first chapter on, I found it impossible to put down.”
— Lois Duncan
New York Times bestselling author of I Know What You Did Last Summer

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Awards for Writing and/or Editorial

Mike Nappa has received dozens of publishing awards, for both his writing and editorial work. Those awards fall into three categories, and are indicated in the chart below:

1. Nonfiction Awards
2. Fiction Awards
3. Children and Family Awards

Other Notable Achievements

• Mike and his work have attracted positive media coverage in many prominent outlets, including People magazine, US News & World Report, Publisher’s Weekly, The Pat Williams Show, CBN News, Foreword Reviews, The Writer magazine, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution newspaper, and more.

• Mike’s work has been translated into many languages worldwide, including Dutch, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish and Turkish.

• Mike has been the supervising and/or acquisitions editor for a number of bestselling and award-winning authors within the CBA industry, including Alton Ganksy, Dr. Timothy Paul Jones, Dr. Gregory Coles, Glenys Nellist, Crystal Bowman, Tim Ladwig, Dr. John A. Beck, Nancy Moser, Tim Wesemann, and others.

• In 2009, Mike was also awarded the Group Publishing “Moose Award” for marketing copywriting excellence.

• In 2000, a Clubhouse Magazine contest for Mike Nappa’s serialized comic, Johnny Grav & The Visioneer, set the “Highest Reader Response Record” in that periodical’s history. As of 2025, that record still stands.

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Top-Selling Books & Products

Significant Positions within the Publishing Industry

• President, Nappaland Communications Inc.
• Chief Agent, Nappaland Literary Agency (a division of Nappaland Communications Inc.)
• Publisher, NerdFans.com E-Magazine (a publication of Nappaland Communications Inc.)
• Founder, Bible-Smart.com
• Features writer, Beliefnet.com, Christianity.com, and Crosswalk.com
• Editor in Chief, Ultimate Escapes DESTINATION Magazine
• Senior Creative Specialist in Marketing Copywriting, Group Publishing
• Acquisitions & Editorial Director of Suspense Fiction, Barbour Publishing
• Acquisitions Editor, David C. Cook
• Acquisitions Editor, Group Publishing
• Contributing Editor, CBA Frontline magazine
• Judge, Christy Awards (for excellence in Christian fiction)
• Movie Critic/Radio Personality (weekly), KPXQ Radio Station (Phoenix, AZ)
• Columnist/Cultural Commentator, HomeLife magazine
• Columnist/Parenting Expert, Focus on the Family magazine (Growing Years Edition)
• Columnist/Music Critic, FaithWorks magazine
• Columnist, ParentLife magazine, Living with Teenagers magazine, Christian Single magazine, Youth 97, 98 magazine, CBN.com
• Regular Contributor (Celebrity Features), Crosswalk.com
• Regular Contributor (Feature Articles & Reviews), CBA Marketplace magazine
• Regular Contributor (children’s fiction and comics), Focus on the Family Clubhouse magazine
• Music critic, CCM magazine
• Contributor, Writer’s Digest magazine

Significant Media Coverage for Mike Nappa

The following is a partial list of places that have covered Mike Nappa and/or his work in their publications or broadcasts:

• People magazine
• US News & World Report
• Publisher’s Weekly
• Marriage Partnership (cover story)
• Guide to Literary Agents
• The Pat Williams Show
• AnnVoskamp.com
• CBA Marketplace
• Christian Retailing
• CBA Frontline
• The 700 Club television show (twice)
• CBN News
• Decision Today syndicated radio program
• Jesus Calling Podcast
• UP TV
• Moody Radio
• Faith Radio Network
• Foreword Reviews magazine
• The Writer magazine
• MOPS Momsense and First Edition syndicated radio programs
• Focus on the Family syndicated radio program

Learn more about Mikey by Googling his name or checking him out on Wikipedia.

What People Are Saying About Mike Nappa

“Mike Nappa is an old friend and a very talented writer. I recommend him highly!”
—Scott Derrickson, Director of Marvel Studios Dr. Strange

“Mike Nappa’s Annabel Lee is a fast-paced thriller, filled with unexpected twists and peopled by unique and memorable characters. From the first chapter on, I found it impossible to put down.”
—Lois Duncan, Mystery Writers of America Grand Master and New York Times bestselling author (I Know What You Did Last Summer)

“If you are taking the hard way home, you will find encouragement here. If you are a friend of one who is walking that road, it will remind you that there is no greater gift than friendship.”
—Gary Chapman, PhD, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Five Love Languages

“[Mike Nappa’s] Drift is brooding, ghostly, romantic and utterly sexy—something to read on cold nights under warm blankets!”
—Ethan Van Sciver, award-winning comic book artist (Green Lantern and Superman/Batman)

“[Mike Nappa] leaves you bound and helpless against the need to turn the page. Great stuff!”
—Gail Simone, award-winning comic book writer (Wonder Woman; Action Comics)

“Mike Nappa [knows] every conceivable reason why a publisher would reject your book as well as sage advice on what to do about it. Invaluable for both novice and experienced authors alike.”
—Robert Bly, “America’s Top Copywriter,” and author of The Copywriter’s Handbook

“During the time I’ve known Mike, I’ve seen him develop some of the most creative and progressive children’s content in the marketplace.”
—Jesse Florea, Editorial Director of Clubhouse and Clubhouse Jr. kids’ magazines

“Mike Nappa: Your agenting and mentoring have transformed my writing life … so worth the perspiration.”
—Dr. Gregory Coles, bestselling author of Single, Gay, Christian

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