Emma Koonse, who joined PW July 6 as religion editor, is also the new editor of Religion BookLine. Koonse, a graduate of West Virginia University, had worked for four years as a reporter with the Christian Post, covering books and other entertainment subjects in the Christian field.


Koonse joins Seth Satterlee, who took over as religion reviews editor this spring, as the new editorial team for PW's coverage of religions and spirituality.


Longtime PW religion editor Lynn Garrett remains with the company as senior religion editor and will focus on features for PW's new monthly Religions and Spirituality department in the magazine. Marcia Nelson, former religion reviews editor, remains a contributing editor following her return to seminary school.