Ada, Mich. (September 9, 2025)—Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group, proudly announces that three of its acclaimed authors—Robin Jones Gunn, Lynette Eason, and Lynn H. Blackburn—received major honors at the 2025 Carol Awards during the American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) awards gala held Saturday, September 6, at the University Plaza Hotel in Springfield, Missouri.
Robin Jones Gunn was bestowed ACFW’s most prestigious recognition, the Lifetime Achievement Award, which celebrated her decades of inspiring readers through fiction and her transformative impact on Christian publishing. The bestselling author of more than 100 books, Gunn has captivated audiences with beloved series including Sisterchicks, the iconic Christy Miller teen series, and her newest Suitcase Sisters series with Revell, featuring Tea with Elephants and Gelato at the Villa.
Lynette Eason claimed the Carol Award in Romantic Suspense for Double Take, which launched her pulse-pounding Lake City Heroes series, followed by Target Acquired, Serial Burn, and Final Approach. Eason is a USA Today bestselling author with many thrilling romantic suspense series including Extreme Measures, Danger Never Sleeps, Blue Justice, Women of Justice, Deadly Reunions, Hidden Identity, and Elite Guardians.
Lynn H. Blackburn received a Carol Award in the Novella category for her gripping work Downfall, featured in the 3-in-1 collection Cornered. Blackburn is the award-winning author of Never Fall Again, as well as the Dive Team Investigations and Defend and Protect series.
Established in 2002, the Carol Awards celebrate excellence in Christian fiction. For the complete list of winners, visit 2025 Carol Award Winners – ACFW.
Baker Publishing Group extends heartfelt appreciation to ACFW for their unwavering dedication to developing and honoring authors in inspirational Christian fiction and congratulates all 2025 Carol Award recipients.
Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group, publishes books that help bring the Christian faith to everyday life. Whether through fiction, Christian living, self-help, marriage, family, or youth resources, each Revell publication reflects relevance, integrity, and excellence.
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