1/12/09

Kyle Holt Featured in The Kansas City Star

Kyle Holt is not a pastor. He is not a biblical scholar. He’s just a guy who likes to rhyme. His passion for poetry took a turn three years ago when he decided to rewrite the entire Bible in rhyme... Read the Full Article Here

1/11/09

The Bible in Rhyme on Amazon's Kindle

Sections of The Bible in Rhyme are now available on Kindle, Amazon's e-book reader. The sections will be released as one or multiple books at first, and after all are posted, the full e-book for The Bible in Rhyme will be available.

"This is exciting," said Holt. "With more people switching to e-books, this was one of my goals. I want to make this accessible to everyone."

Sections that are currently available include:

• The Bible in Rhyme: Genesis
• The Bible in Rhyme: Exodus & Leviticus
• The Bible in Rhyme: Numbers & Deuteronomy
• The Bible in Rhyme: Joshua, Judges, & Ruth

11/9/09

Interview with Kyle Holt

11/7/09

Homemaker Hero Blog Reviews The Bible In Rhyme

The Homemaker Hero blog posted a review of The Bible in Rhyme on its site today and also is giving away a signed copy of the book.

In the blog posting, Homemaker Hero said, "This rhyming Bible is sure to engage a new audience who might not otherwise read the Bible. It would certainly make a unique Christmas gift for any believer or non-believer. It can be used as a resource for Bible study and as a source of inspiration."

The review also included an interview with Kyle Holt, in which he discussed what inspired the book.  Read the full review.

10/12/09

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Monday, October 12, 2009
Contact:
Kim Oliver
Minor Planet Press
(913) 461-7924
kim.oliver@minorplanetpress.com

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. - Today, upstart publisher Minor Planet Press orbits into the publishing galaxy with a historic product that targets a new audience. From students to teachers, farmers to preachers and Facebook fans to modern moms, people can experience the Bible in a way they never imagined - as rhyming poetry.

With mainline church membership declining worldwide, writer and entrepreneur Kyle Holt was inspired by his own faith and life experience to engage a new kind of audience. He challenged himself to connect with non-religious and nominally religious adults, as well as children, teenagers, young adults and others who might enjoy a new outlet to God’s vision. He rose to the challenge by translating the traditional Holy Bible into a rhyming poem using modern, everyday language.

Available for purchase online through Amazon.com, BarnesAndNoble.com, and BooksaMillion.com, The Bible in Rhyme is an amazing portal into the scriptures. Author Kyle Holt set out to entice people to open this new rhythmic Bible and witness the poetry of the ancient texts come alive.

The Bible in Rhyme is a book-by-book, chapter-by-chapter retelling of Christianity's Holy Scriptures from Genesis to Revelation, all in rhyme. It brings the word of God to individuals and families in a way that is enjoyable and easy to remember. Readers can share the cornerstone of faith in quiet reflection or out loud with friends and family.

At 150,000 words, The Bible in Rhyme is an epic poem with comfortable and entertaining poetry. It contains more than 10,000 rhymes and has many applications - from the private daily devotional, to the public sharing of Bible-inspired text in a church setting. This modern adaptation of the Bible will help bring the scriptures alive for children and adults alike. It can be used as a resource for Bible study and as a source of inspiration.

Beginning in April 2006, Holt embarked on a journey to better understand the Bible. He dedicated a large number of his evenings and weekends to what he felt the Lord was calling him to do. He's not a pastor, a professor, or a prophet.

"Actually, I feel quite humbled," Holt said. "After the idea for The Bible in Rhyme came to me, God just wouldn't let me ignore it. Genesis 1 flowed out of me so naturally - and the words just kept coming."

Holt owns a small business in Overland Park, Kan., where he lives with his wife and two sons.

The Bible in Rhyme is available in paperback, with e-book, and audio formats coming soon. For more information or to purchase a copy, please visit www.thebibleinrhyme.com.

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Title: The Bible in Rhyme
LCCN: 2009907812
ISBN: 978-0-9840920-0-0
Pages: 662
Cover photo: Available at www.minorplanetpress.com/bible-in-rhyme-media
Price: $24.95
Publication: October 6, 2009
Website: www.minorplanetpress.com, www.thebibleinrhyme.com

About Minor Planet Press
Founded in 2009, Minor Planet Press is headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas. The company’s initial publishing pursuits range from religious poetry to suspense thrillers. A complete line of services related to book editing, formatting, cover design, and online distribution is available to Minor Planet authors, with an emphasis on utilizing technological advances available through print-on-demand publishing. Authors maintain control of all rights to their materials.

8/18/09
The Bible in Rhyme will be published and publicly available on October 6th!  Yesterday the book went to press, and we are anticipating a smooth road to publication.  It is a very exciting time. 

6/24/09
After a year and a half, the first draft has turned into the final draft.  The Bible in Rhyme is now available as a free download!

Publication in additional formats such as book, e-book, and audio book are currently being explored, but there's no time like the present to start your exploration of the world's second longest rhyming poem ever written!  God bless you today!

12/10/07
After 20 months of study, work, and re-work, Kyle Holt has completed the first draft of The Bible in Rhyme.

Upon completion, Kyle said, "I really think that this stands in a category of its own. The Bible in Rhyme is not a poetry book - it is one poem.  It is not non-fiction - it is the Truth.  I've been humbled by this whole process.  God gifts each of us with gifts and talents.  Mine I guess is rhyme.  So I'd better use it for His purposes.  Twenty months seems long, and yet it doesn't seem long at all."