Palm Bay, FL: The American Christian Fiction Writers virtual conference included a virtual gala, during which their 2021 honors were awarded. Among them were the winners of the 2021 Carol Awards, honoring Christian fiction published in the previous calendar year.
Congratulations to these Carol Award winning authors and their publishing houses and editors.
Contemporary
The Promised Land by Elizabeth Musser; Bethany House (Baker) Publishing; Editor: L. B. Norton
Historical
Things We Didn’t Say by Amy Lynn Green; Bethany House (Baker) Publishing; Editors: Dave Horton and Rochelle Gloege
Historical Romance
Like Flames in the Night by Connilyn Cossette; Bethany House (Baker) Publishing; Editors: Raela Schoenherr and Jennifer Veilleux
Mystery/Suspense/Thriller
Dead End by Nancy Mehl; Bethany House (Baker) Publishing; Editors: Raela Schoenherr and Jean Bloom
Novella
Far as the Curse is Found (from The Joy to the World Collection) by Amanda Barratt; Kregel Publications; Editors: Janyre Tromp and Dori De Vries Harrell
Romance
Love and a Little White Lie by Tammy L. Gray; Bethany House (Baker) Publishing; Editor: Raela Schoenherr
Romantic Suspense
Lost Down Deep by Sara Davison; ACFW QIP (Qualified Independently Published); Editors: Ines Jimenez and Deb Elkink
Short Novel
The Christmas Bargain by Lisa Carter; Love Inspired (Harlequin); Editor: Melissa Endlich
Speculative
Stealing Embers by Julie Hall; ACFW QIP (Qualified Independently Published); Editors: Rebecca Heyman and Janelle Leonard
Young Adult
Mortal Sight by Sandra Fernandez Rhoads; Enclave Publishing; Editors: Steve Laube and Lisa Laube
Debut Author
Things We Didn’t Say by Amy Lynn Green; Bethany House (Baker) Publishing; Editors: Dave Horton and Rochelle Gloege
Congratulations also go to the winners of the 2021 Genesis Contest for to-date unpublished Christian fiction, as follows:
Contemporary
Terri McAdoo – Tattooed Woman at the Well
Historical
Jamie Ogle – Of Love and Treason
Historical Romance
Savanna Kaiser – Son of the Shepherd
Mystery/Suspense/Thriller
Andra Loy – The Memory of Lillian Grey
Novella
Stephanie Rose Finsterbush – Christmas at Fort Bennett
Romance
Deborah Clack – Love Painted
Romantic Suspense
Kelly Borjas – Slippery Slope
Short Novel
Stephanie Atkins – Cowboy’s Redemption
Speculative
Sara C. Anderson – Sook
Young Adult
Kelly Fernlake – Legend Lost
Also announced during the virtual gala were the following:
- Editor of the Year—Jessica Sharpe, Bethany House
- Agent of the Year—Terrie Wolf, AKA Literary Management
- Mentor of the Year—Betsy St. Amant Haddox
Special thanks to the contest coordinators: Genesis Contest Coordinator—Teresa Haugh, Carol Award Coordinator—Nick Kording, ACFW Contests Administrator—Robert Turner, and to the judges, assistants, and ACFW staff.
ACFW (American Christian Fiction Writers) is a professional organization devoted to the craft of Christian Fiction. Its mission is to “help you tell your stories by inspiring you to partner with God in the creative process, learn the craft, and find your audience.” For more information about ACFW: https://www.acfw.com/
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