The Catholic Writers Guild recently conferred the Seal of Approval on the following books:
- Breastplate of Righteousness, Theresa Linden
- Lucia of Fatima, Kathryn Swegart
- Eyes of Fire, Mina Ambrose
- Van Horn, Jim Sano
- A Saint in the Family, Corinna Turner
The purpose of the Catholic Writers Guild Seal of Approval is to help Catholic bookstores and venues in their determination of the Catholicity of a work. This reassurance from a professional organization can assist authors in marketing and promoting their works. Books are also judged by their editorial integrity as well. Books that are not professionally edited or publication-ready are not eligible for the Seal of Approval.
Authors looking to reach a Catholic audience, but whose books do not qualify for an imprimatur (like fiction), or authors who do not have access to the process to get an Imprimatur, can submit their book for the SoA. It provides a tangible reassurance to readers and bookstore owners that the book does support Catholic beliefs and values; and in the case that it does not, it gives the author some useful feedback.
Readers can be assured that SoA books will not offend their faith and have a certain level of editorial quality.
Store owners can be assured that they can stock the book on their shelves, host the author for a signing, etc. without compromising their appearance or mission as a faithful Catholic apostolate.
Get more information on the Seal of Approval, including when and how to apply, at CatholicWritersGuild.org/seal-approval.
Katelin Cummins
Katelin Cummins is a volunteer coordinator for the Catholic Writers Guild blog. An Author Accelerator certified book coach, she helps writers plan, write, and revise their books. When not helping other writers, she writes her own fantasy and supernatural women’s fiction. She lives in Wisconsin with her husband and pet rabbit. Besides stories, she enjoys hiking, sailing, kayaking, and playing tabletop games. Find out more at www.katelincummins.com.