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Tim Tebow announces first children’s book

September 28, 2020 by Sheri Toomb

WaterBrook, an imprint of Random House, is delighted to announce the upcoming publication of the first children’s book from New York Times bestselling author Tim Tebow. To be published on January 5, 2021, BRONCO AND FRIENDS: A PARTY TO REMEMBER, is an illustrated storybook for readers ages 3-7. Tebow is a Heisman Trophy winner, multi-sport athlete, the author of several books for adults and teens, and a positive role model known especially for his work on behalf of children with special needs.

In BRONCO AND FRIENDS: A PARTY TO REMEMBER, which will be illustrated by award-winning artist Jane Chapman, Tebow shares a sweet story of animals with different challenges and abilities who work together and discover the joy of embracing each one’s unique qualities. The central character is based on Tebow’s own dog, Bronco. The story, which encourages children to celebrate their individual purpose and design, subtly points to the annual Night to Shine, an unforgettable prom night experience for people with special needs ages 14 and older, sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation. In 2019, 655 churches from around the world hosted Night to Shine events for approximately 100,000 honored guests through the support of 200,000 volunteers. As Bronco and his friends learn, getting invited to the party is exciting–but bringing your own particular gifts makes it more fun for everyone. For more information, please go to BroncoAndFriends.com.

The Tim Tebow Foundation exists to bring Faith, Hope, and Love to those needing a brighter day in their darkest hour of need.

For rights queries, please contact Denise Cronin, decronin@prh.com.

WaterBrook is an imprint of Random House, a division of Penguin Random House LLC.

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Kathie Lee Gifford releasing new book — Hello, Little Dreamer

September 28, 2020 by Sheri Toomb

Four-time, Emmy Award winner and New York Times bestselling author encourages little ones to become their dream

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Sept. 24, 2020) – Beloved television personality and author Kathie Lee Gifford hopes to inspire children to follow God’s dreams for them in her new children’s book, Hello, Little Dreamer. The book goes on sale wherever books are sold, Tuesday, Oct. 13.

Each child has dreams to discover over their lifetime, and Hello, Little Dreamer helps families celebrate each child’s God-given purpose in the world. Children glow with joy and a sense of security when they know God made them for a purpose. Gifford reminds her young readers that God has been dreaming for them their entire lives. Some dreams reveal themselves quickly while others take time to develop, but each dream adds to the beautiful picture of who a child is meant to be.

With a bright, decorative cover and wonder-filled illustrations from Anita Schmidt, Hello, Little Dreamer helps children rest in God’s love for them. With its affirming message of purpose, Hello, Little Dreamer will encourage any child to trust that they have an amazing role in God’s story.

Hello, Little Dreamer (ISBN # 9781400209262) will be available in hardcover ($18.99) and board book ($9.99) formats.

In addition, Kathie Lee will be releasing a second book, It’s Never Too Late: Make the Next Act of Your Life the Best Act of Your Life (release date Dec. 1, 2020; Thomas Nelson), sharing never-before-told personal stories along with insights, wisdom and inspiration for anyone facing their own life changes.

When Kathie Lee Gifford stepped down as cohost of the fourth hour of the Today show with Hoda Kotb, you might have thought her best days were behind her. It turns out, she was just getting started. As Kathie Lee says, “I’m not retiring; I’m refiring!” But she was just getting started. With her hard-earned wisdom and signature warmth, It’s Never Too Late offers readers insights and inspiration to live out their own dreams, change direction, speak out for what they believe and pursue what truly matters. For more information about It’s Never Too Late, visit www. KathieLeeGifford.com.

About the Author:
Kathie Lee Gifford is the four-time Emmy award winning former co-host of the fourth hour of “TODAY,” alongside Hoda Kotb. After 11 years together, Gifford stepped down from that role to pursue other creative endeavors. The Gifford-Kotb hour had been hailed as “appointment television” by Entertainment Weekly, and “TODAY’s happy hour” by USA Today.

Prior to NBC News, Gifford served as the co-host of “Live with Regis and Kathie Lee” for 15 years, where she received 11 Emmy nominations. In 2015 Gifford was inducted into the Broadcast & Cable Hall of Fame. She has been chosen to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2020.

A playwright, producer, singer, songwriter and actress, Gifford has starred in numerous television programs and movies in her 45-year career. She has her own record label and has written several musicals including Broadway’s SCANDALOUS, which received a Tony nomination for Best Actress in 2012.  Gifford also starred on Broadway in “Putting it Together” and “Annie.” In the fall of 2018, she wrapped post-production on “Then Came You,” a film she has written, produced and starred in alongside Craig Ferguson. In April of 2019, she made her directorial debut with “THE GOD WHO SEES” the short film, shot in Israel and based on a song she co-wrote with Grammy-nominated Nicole C. Mullen. The song was nominated for a Dove award.

Gifford authored four NY Times bestselling books including “The Rock, The Road and the Rabbi”, “Just When I Thought I’d Dropped My Last Egg,” “I Can’t Believe I Said That,” and the popular children’s book “Party Animals.” In October of 2018, she released the children’s book, “The Gift That I Can Give” with all proceeds going to Childhelp. She also launched GIFFT, a line of wine with the Scheid Family Vineyards in Monterey, CA.

Gifford lends support to numerous children’s organizations including Childhelp, the International Justice Mission, and the Association to Benefit Children, which spawned Cassidy’s Place and Cody House, named after her two children. She received an honorary degree from Marymount University for her humanitarian work in labor relations.

Gifford is on Twitter and Instagram at @KathieLGifford.

About the Illustrator:
Anita Schmidt lives in Northern Germany surrounded by seven seas. Her passion for drawing began early in life from the moment when she first held a pencil. Since then, Anita went on to study graphic design, but after having two children, she rekindled her passion for illustrating and now can’t stop drawing!

About Tommy Nelson:
Tommy Nelson® is the children’s division of Thomas Nelson. As a leading provider of Christian content, Tommy Nelson publishes a wide variety of high-quality, enjoyable products that are consistent with the teachings found in the Bible. Tommy Nelson’s award-winning products are designed to expand children’s imaginations and nurture their faith while inspiring them to develop a personal relationship with Jesus. For more information, visit www.tommynelson.com.

Contact: Natividad Lewis, Publicist, 931.698.9620 natividad.lewis@harpercollins.com

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Art of Writing webinar series adds four renown Christian novelists to present 5-minute devotionals at start of each session

September 21, 2020 by Sheri Toomb

First 100 to register to receive Christy Celebration Kit for November 12 winners webcast

Award-winning and bestselling Christian novelists Tessa Afshar, Terri Blackstock, Tracie Peterson, and Cynthia Ruchti will each present a 5-minute devotional as part of the ART OF WRITING WEBINAR SERIES for writers, storytellers, and publishing curators interested in Christian fiction.

They join renown novelists Lisa Wingate, William Kent Krueger, Steven James, Rachel McMillan – along with editors, publishers, and experts in Christian storytelling – to present five webinar intensives, scheduled each Thursday at 7 pm central from October 8 to November 5.  They are:

October 8:

The Power of Story to Change Hearts and Minds with New York Times bestselling authors Lisa Wingate and William Kent Krueger

October 15:

The Essence of Story: Pathway to Transformation with writing coach and award-winning novelist Steven James with devotional by author Tracie Peterson.

October 22:

Tips for Cross-Promotional Strategies with author Rachel McMillan, marketer Thomas Umstattd, and fiction book buyer for Baker Book House, Chris Jager.  Including a devotional by novelist Tessa Afshar.

October 29:

Conversations about Diversity in Christian Fiction with literary agent Jevon Bolden and a panel of editors, authors, and marketers; including a devotional by novelist Cynthia Ruchti.

November 5:

Learning from Fresh Voices with a panel of editors from the named finalists in the First Novel category — on what makes a proposal shine.  Moderated by Art of Writing curator and Bethany House senior fiction publicist, Amy Lokkesmoe.   Bestselling author Terri Blackstock will give a devotional at the start of this session.

The Christy Award®

 

The series is priced at $79 and the first 100 to register receive a Christy Celebration Kit for the free Winners Webcast on November 12 of The Christy Award program, featuring bestselling authors Chris Fabry, Lisa Wingate, Tamera Alexander, and Steve James.

The Finalist Reveal Webcast with Chris Fabry is scheduled for October 8 at 11 am central.

Registration is required for all events and available at ChristyAwards.com/registration.html.  Recordings will be made available to all who register.


 

The Christy Award® is the foremost award honoring and promoting excellence in Christian fiction since 1999, and is named for Catherine Marshall’s novel, Christy, which has sold over 10 million copies since its publication in 1967. ECPA assumed ownership and administration of the award in 2017 to focus and grow the unique opportunity of fiction in Christian publishing. TheChristyAward.com  Facebook.com/ChristyAward  @ChristyAward  IG: @thechristyaward

The Evangelical Christian Publishers Association (ECPA) is an international non-profit trade organization comprised of member companies that are involved in the publishing and distribution of Christian content worldwide. Since 1974, ECPA has strengthened Christian publishing by building networking, information, and advocacy opportunities within the industry and throughout multiple channels so that our members can more effectively produce and deliver transformational Christian content. ECPA.org

Media contacts:
  Stan Jantz, ECPA President and CEO, sjantz@ecpa.org, 480-966-3998 ext. 101
Cindy Carter, ECPA Awards & Recognition Manager, ccarter@ecpa.org, 480-966-3998 ext. 103

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Iron Stream Media announces publishing agreement with The Readable Bible

September 21, 2020 by Sheri Toomb

September 15, 2020 — Iron Stream Media is excited to announce a publishing agreement with The Readable Bible. The collaboration will begin with the release of Psalms, along with a special edition of Psalms–filled with inspirational reflections–for the Women’s Missionary Union (WMU), an auxiliary of the Southern Baptist Convention.

Many people struggle to read traditional Bibles where everything is in paragraph form. The first of its kind, The Readable Bible makes the Word easier to understand through the use of modern formatting. The Readable Bible contains diagrams, pictures, charts, tables, and more, making the Scripture easier to comprehend. For example, a genealogy is represented through a family tree diagram, and building and furniture details are presented as specification documents.

Rodney S. Laughlin, founder of The Readable Bible, and a team of scholars and theologians, have created this new Bible format. Laughlin says “My hope is that this new way of presenting Scripture will make God’s Word more appealing to those who already read it, and more inviting to those who don’t. Iron Stream Media’s commitment to meet people where they are on their faith journey and offer content that points them to Christ makes them the perfect publisher for The Readable Bible.”

Iron Stream Media derives its name from Proverbs 27:17, “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.” This sharpening describes the process of discipleship, one to another. Iron Stream Media provides a variety of solutions for churches, ministry leaders, and nonprofits that include in-depth Bible study curriculum, Christian book publishing, and consultative services. Iron Stream Media is the home of New Hope Publishers, Iron Stream Books, Ascender Books, LPC Books, and New Hope Kidz. Through the popular Life Bible Study and Student Life Bible Study brands, they also provide web-based, full-year and short-term Bible study teaching plans as well as printed devotionals, Bibles, and discipleship curriculum.

Media Contact:  Kim McCulla, kim.mcculla@ironstreammedia.com

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Focus on the Family to release #26 in The Imagination Station series: “Swept into the Sea”

September 21, 2020 by Sheri Toomb

Swept into the Sea: The Imagination Station Series #26

Carol Stream, Ill. (September 17, 2020)—Focus on the Family, in alliance with Tyndale House Publishers, will release Swept into the Sea, #26 in the Imagination Station series, on October 6, 2020.

With over 1 million copies sold in the series, The Imagination Station Series continues with cousins Beth and Patrick on a storm-tossed grain ship in the Mediterranean Sea during the first century. On the ship, the cousins meet Paul, a prisoner on his way to Rome for trial, and his traveling companions. Despite the threat of shipwreck, Paul says that God has told him that everyone on the ship will be saved, if they stick together. Yet, when the passengers are forced to abandon ship and swim for shore, God’s promise seems doubtful.

The Imagination Station series, a spin-off of the beloved Adventures in Odyssey audio dramas, teaches history and a biblical worldview through time-travel adventure stories. Every book includes a secret word puzzle; readers then head to TheImaginationStation.com to enter their answer to unlock a prize.

Swept into the Sea is co-authored by Chris Brack and Sheila Seifert. Brack is a published author of stories, crafts, and short nonfiction. Seifert is the director of parenting content for Focus on the Family magazine, a content strategist for its online parenting channel, and the book review editor for PluggedIn.com.

Swept into the Sea by Chris Brack and Sheila Seifert
ISBN: 978-1-64607-000-8
Hardcover: $9.99
October 2020
FocusontheFamily.com
Tyndale.com 

Since its founding in 1962, Tyndale House Publishers has been a voice to trust for generations of readers. Today, Tyndale is one of the largest independent Christian publishers in the world. Tyndale’s mission is to make the Bible accessible to as many people as possible in language that they can relate and respond to. Tyndale publishes the Holy Bible, New Living Translation (NLT) and offers nonfiction books that equip readers with Christ-centered insight, counsel, and life-improving stories. In addition, Tyndale publishes fiction from fresh new voices and celebrated authors alike, capturing the imagination of millions of readers. With a deep understanding of the importance of nurturing future generations, Tyndale also publishes children’s products that make God’s Word and wisdom come alive. Tyndale’s independent status allows it to follow its founding model, giving a majority of annual revenue—more than $100 million throughout its history—to charitable missions. With every book purchased, Tyndale readers help meet the physical and spiritual needs of people around the world.

Focus on the Family, which reaches about 38 million people in 120 countries, is a global faith-based ministry that helps families thrive. Tyndale House Publishers is pleased to partner with Focus on the Family to help provide trusted resources for strengthening believers in their faith and sharing the gospel; building resilient marriages that reflect God’s design; equipping parents to raise their children with a thriving faith; advocating for the preborn, orphaned and life at every stage; and engaging the culture through a biblical worldview. Visit Focus at FocusontheFamily.com or on Facebook and Twitter.

 

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Christianity Today adds veteran publishing leader to executive team

September 21, 2020 by Sheri Toomb

Carol Stream, IL September 17, 2020 – Christianity Today hired Edward Gilbreath to serve on the ministry’s executive team as Vice President of Strategic Partnerships, starting October 1.

Gilbreath brings with him over twenty-five years of leadership in publishing, editorial, and marketing. He has served in various capacities with Strang Communications (now Charisma Media), Urban Ministries Inc, the Evangelical Covenant Church, and most recently as Executive Editor at InterVarsity Press. This will be his third stint at CT, having previously served in editorial roles with a variety of publications, including Christianity Today and Leadership Journal.

In this new role on the executive team, Gilbreath will help to shape the strategic plan for the organization. He will identify and cultivate editorial, distribution, funding, and project partnerships that ultimately elevate storytellers and thought leaders to bring their stories and ideas forward for the encouragement and edification of the Church.

President and CEO Timothy Dalrymple adds, “Christianity Today is entering a season in which it is evolving its strategy and reaching new audiences domestically and globally. Ed is the perfect person to help us refine our strategic thinking and build significant partnerships. Among his many other responsibilities, Ed will lead what we call internally our Big Tent Initiative, which is an effort to better represent the diversity of the North American Church across our content, contributors, and audience. We could not be more thrilled to work with Ed again.”

Gilbreath shares, “I started my career at Christianity Today as a college intern, and it’s where I spent many of my most formative professional years. I’ve continued to be a big fan of CT’s ministry, so I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to return in this strategic role. It’s vital to CT’s future that its content and audience reflect the church’s rich diversity, so I look forward to serving with CT’s amazing team to help advance the mission of telling the full array of eye-opening, inspiring, and empowering stories of God at work in the world.”

As an award-winning author, Gilbreath is also a frequent speaker at churches, conferences, and universities across the country. He wrote “Birmingham Revolution: Martin Luther King Jr.’s Epic Challenge to the Church” (IVP, 2013) and “Reconciliation Blues: A Black Evangelical’s Inside View of White Christianity” (IVP, 2006), an Award of Merit in Christianity Today’s annual Book Awards.

Christianity Today is an acclaimed and award-winning media ministry that elevates the storytellers and sages of the global Church. Each month, across a variety of digital and print media, the ministry carries the most important stories and ideas of the kingdom of God to over 4.5 million people all around the planet.

Contact: Cory Whitehead, 630-260-6200 x4220, cwhitehead@christianitytoday.com

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Joni Eareckson Tada signs Childrens’ book deal with The Good Book Company

September 21, 2020 by Sheri Toomb

CHARLOTTE, NC—The Good Book Company is excited to announce that Joni Eareckson Tada, founder of the international ministry Joni and Friends and author of several notable books, has signed a Childrens’ book deal with TGBC.

Tada’s childrens’ book will be a new addition to the hugely popular Tales that Tell the Truth series. Combining stunning illustration from the award-winning Catalina Echeverri with faithful, Bible-centered story-telling, the series includes God’s Very Good Idea by Trillia Newbell and The Garden, the Curtain and the Cross by Carl Laferton. Joni’s book will share the glory of heaven with kids and help them to get excited about their resurrected future with Jesus in a way that encourages them to navigate trials and difficulties in this life.

Reflecting on writing this book about heaven for 3 to 6 year olds, Tada, who is represented by Andrew Wolgemuth of Wolgemuth & Associates Literary Agency, says, “When it comes to gripping hearts for heaven, I always jump at the chance to help young readers grasp a picture of their eternal destiny. I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to capture the hearts of boys and girls for their glorious future with the Lord Jesus, and to be part of the family of authors who are writing for Tales that Tell the Truth, this exceptional series which highlights powerful Bible-based stories illustrated with whimsical illustrations.”

Carl Laferton, Executive Vice President of Publishing at TGBC, says, “When we first dreamed of producing a book for kids about resurrection life, the first and obvious choice as author was Joni. The impact for God’s kingdom of her personal witness and wonderful ministry is incalculable, and so we are both delighted and honored that she has chosen to publish this book with The Good Book Company.”

The book is due to launch in the fall of 2022. Other forthcoming titles in the series include “The God Contest,” launching in February 2021, and a book helping kids to pray, authored by Laura Wifler, that releases in fall 2021.

About the Author
Joni Eareckson Tada is an author, artist, speaker, and the founder of the international ministry Joni and Friends, which has been advancing disability ministry for more than 40 years.

About the Illustrator
Catalina Echeverri is a Colombian freelance illustrator specializing in children’s books. She is based in London, UK, and illustrated the bestselling The Garden, The Curtain and the Cross.

About The Good Book Company
Founded in 1991, The Good Book Company (TGBC) is an international Christian publisher. Their Bible studies, books, devotionals, videos, tracts, evangelistic courses, and training materials are used throughout the English-speaking world, and in translation in over 35 languages worldwide. Everyone at TGBC is passionate about the Lord Jesus, His word, His church, and His gospel of grace. They create and publish biblical, relevant, and accessible resources that will encourage Christians to keep going, keep growing, and keep sharing their faith

Contact:  For media inquiries and access to promotional assets, contact publicity@thegoodbook.com.

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Esau McCaulley kicks off second season of The Disrupters with special guest Lecrae

September 21, 2020 by Sheri Toomb

WESTMONT, IL—InterVarsity Press is pleased to announce a second season of The Disrupters, a podcast series hosted by Fr. Esau McCaulley. The season will kick off on September 24 as McCaulley interviews special guest, Lecrae.

“Season two of The Disrupters comes at a time of crisis and uncertainty,” said Richard Clark, producer of The Disrupters and director of media innovation at Useful Group. “A global pandemic and racial protests have exposed our deep need for massive shifts in our approach to our neighbor and our world. That’s why I was so excited to reconnect with Esau to pursue conversations with some of the most urgent voices in the church today. This season is all about what to do when the disruption is well underway. What do you do next?”

The Disrupters focuses on a specific disruption—a break, interruption, or disturbance—in the church. McCaulley and his guests explore how that issue will reshape the church’s culture and its witness. In addition to Lecrae, confirmed guests for this season include:

  • Beth Moore, prolific author and Bible teacher, founder of Living Proof Ministries, a Bible-based organization for women, based in Houston
  • Justin Giboney, cofounder of the AND Campaign, an attorney, and a political strategist in Atlanta, coauthor of Compassion (&) Conviction
  • Taylor Schumann, a freelance writer and author of When Thoughts and Prayers Aren’t Enough: A Shooting Survivor’s Journey into the Realities of Gun Violence (IVP, June 2021)
  • Robert Chao Romero, associate professor in the Departments of Chicana/o Studies and Asian American Studies at the University of California at Los Angeles and author of Brown Church
  • David Swanson, pastor of New Community Covenant Church, a multicultural congregation in Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood and author of Rediscipling the White Church

Clark said, “The conversations Esau has with the guests on The Disrupters are eye-opening and unvarnished. I’ve produced a number of interview podcasts, but I’ve never heard conversations as candid and bracing as these.”

McCaulley, who received his PhD from the University of St. Andrews, currently serves as assistant professor of New Testament at Wheaton College. He is also a priest in the Anglican Church in North America and a contributing opinion writer for The New York Times. His publications include Reading While Black (2020), Sharing in the Son’s Inheritance, and numerous articles in outlets such as Christianity Today, The Witness, and The Washington Post.

The Disrupters will be available via iTunes, SoundCloud, Google Play, and Spotify. For a sneak peek, check out the trailer for the second season of The Disrupters here.

Contact: Krista Clayton, 630.734.4013,  kclayton@ivpress.com

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InterVarsity Press signs book contract with Best Christian Workplaces Institute

September 21, 2020 by Sheri Toomb

WESTMONT, IL— InterVarsity Press has signed a contract with the Best Christian Workplaces Institute (BCWI) for the release of The Road to Flourishing written by Al Lopus.

Lopus is the president and cofounder of the BCWI, which provides research-based measurement tools and strategic advisory services with a single vision: to help Christian organizations set the standard as the best, most effective workplaces in the world. At BCWI, Lopus pioneered the broadest-ever employee engagement survey of Christian workers. To date, the survey has involved more than one thousand Christian organizations and with employees completing over three hundred thousand survey questionnaires.

Prior to cofounding BCWI, Lopus served for over twenty years in leadership roles with the global human resource consulting firm Watson Wyatt (now known as Willis Towers Watson), where he built a reputation for his vision and implementation of human capital programs for clients such as the Boeing Company, Alaska Airlines, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), and Christian Leadership Alliance, where Lopus currently serves on the association’s advisory council. He also served on the board of trustees for Virginia Mason Medical Center, a five thousand­­–employee, award-winning healthcare organization.

The Road to Flourishing, releasing in Winter 2022, is about building a workplace culture that drives success and well-being. Lopus helps professionals discover the proven, systematic approach hundreds of Christian-led businesses, ministries, and churches have used to create a flourishing workplace culture that drives an organization’s success.

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Virtual Gala reveals 2020 ACFW Christian Fiction and Industry Awards

September 21, 2020 by Sheri Toomb

Palm Bay, FL: The American Christian Fiction Writers first virtual conference included a virtual gala, during which their 2020 honors were awarded. Among them were the winners of the 2020 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 Death of Mungo Blackwell by Lauren H. Brandenburg; Lion Fiction (Monarch Publishing); Editor – Jessica Gladwell


Historical

Memories of Glass by Melanie Dobson; Tyndale House; Editors – Stephanie Broene and Kathryn Olson


Historical Romance

The Sky Above Us by Sarah Sundin; Revell – A Division of Baker Publishing Group; Editors: Vicki Crumpton and Kristin Kornoelje


Mystery/Suspense/Thriller

The Gryphon Heist by James R. Hannibal; Revell – A Division of Baker Publishing Group; Editor – Andrea Doering


Novella

The Groom She’d Thought She Left Behind (from The Runaway Brides Collection) by Darlene Panzera; Barbour Publishing; Editors: Rebecca Germany and Ellen Tarver


Romance

Driftwood Bay by Irene Hannon; Revell – A Division of Baker Publishing Group; Editors: Kristin Kornoelje and Jennifer Leep


Romantic Suspense

The Killing Tide by Dani Pettrey; Bethany House (Baker) Publishing; Editor: Dave Long


Short Novel

A Rancher to Trust by Laurel Blount; Love Inspired (Harlequin); Editor: Connolly Bottum


Speculative

Brand of Light by Ronie Kendig; Enclave Publishing; Editor: Reagen Reed


Young Adult

Romanov by Nadine Brandes; HarperCollins Christian Publishing (Thomas Nelson and Zondervan); Editor: Becky Monds


Debut Author

Shadow Among Sheaves by Naomi Stephens; Shiloh Run Press – An Imprint of Barbour Publishing, Inc.; Editor: Annie Tipton

 

Congratulations also go to the winners of the 2020 Genesis Contest for to-date unpublished Christian fiction, as follows:

Contemporary

Sara Brunsvold – The Indelible Deaths of Mrs. Kip


Historical

Jessica Sly – Puppet Master


Historical Romance

Rhonda Ortiz – The Life We Greet


Mystery/Suspense/Thriller

Andy Brodrick – Sober


Novella

Joey Rudder – Especially Now


Romance

Kerry Johnson – Mary and Bright


Romantic Suspense

Hope Welborn – Out of Sight


Short Novel

Sami Abrams – Deadly Cold Case Reunion


Speculative

Paige Reed – Rending


Young Adult

Jill K. Willis – The Demons Among Us

 

Also announced during the virtual gala were the following:

  • Editor of the Year—Jocelyn Bailey, HarperCollins Christian Publishing
  • Agent of the Year—Cynthia Ruchti, Books & Such Literary Management
  • Mentor of the Year—Chautona Havig

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/

You can find a link to this press release at https://www.acfw.com/about/press_room/

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