On Frederick Buechner’s 100th birthday, we’re remembering how he mentored so many of us.
Front Edge Publishing Editor David Crumm writes about how the prophetic writer Frederick Buechner shaped the lives of many other authors. …
Articles by David Crumm
David Crumm is founding Editor of Front Edge Publishing. Nationally, he is known as a veteran journalist—a top writer and editor—with experience both in the U.S. and overseas. He is based in Canton, Michigan, where he also serves as Editor of Read the Spirit online magazine. His columns on trends in media appear twice a month on our Front Edge Publishing website.
Packing for summer travels? Here are 8 Great Books guaranteed to lift your spirits this summer!
Pack this stack for an inspiring summer! (Or, buy the easier-to-pack Kindle versions.) With these authors, you’ll find the fuel for a wonderfully meaningful journey AS SUMMER STARTS THIS YEAR, millions of Americans are planning to travel—from nearby lakeshore getaways to lengthy road trips to see friends, relatives, national parks …
In Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re publicly sharing a special reader-resource page
For two decades, Front Edge Publishing has produced books that help readers cope with challenging issues, including mental health. …
Authors are discovering those too-good-to-be-true emails are, sadly, too good to be true.
Some of our authors already have experienced these very tempting AI bots that stroke writers’ egos before they try to set a hook. …
The demise of our beloved Goodreads flows from Amazon’s neglect and limitations
Front Edge Publishing’s David Crumm and Susan Stitt write about why, in 2026, we are no longer urging our writers to participate in Goodreads. …
Celebrating Douglas J. Brouwer’s ‘Award of Excellence’ for ‘The Traveler’s Path’
The RCC award for Brouwer’s spiritual memoir about travel is a sign of the thoughtful quality of titles released by Reformed Journal Books. …
In Women’s History Month, we are honored to represent so many women writers
Front Edge Publishing has worked with more than 100 women writers in two decades, both publishing their books and sharing their own stories. …
Najah Bazzy moves from book to YouTube video in sharing wisdom of Ramadan
Highly respected Muslim educator, author and humanitarian Najah Bazzy has released a new 11-minute YouTube video for Ramadan 2026. …
Hoping for peace? Pew Research shows us that, first, we need to understand the world’s religious diversity.
Writing about our world in a way that can contribute to peace depends on understanding the depth and diversity of our religious traditions. …
Front Edge Publishing Announces Departure of Patty Thompson
The FEPublishing leadership collectively wrote this column of appreciation on the departure of long-time financial manager Patty Thompson. …