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• 2019 CAROL AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED AND ANGELA HUNT AWARDED ACFW 2019 LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT

  Saturday, September 28, 2019 11:34 PM

  Palm Bay, FL: During the Awards Gala at the 2019 ACFW (American Christian Fiction Writers) Conference in San Antonio, Texas, ACFW announced its 2019 CAROL AWARD WINNERS for the best in Christian Fiction published in the previous calendar year. Also announced during the Awards Gala were winners of the Genesis Award for as-yet- unpublished-authors, and other significant honors within the Christian Fiction community. Included was the ACFW 2019 Lifetime Achievement recognition, which was awarded to prolific author, Angela Hunt.

  The ACFW 2019 Carol Award winners are:

  Contemporary
  Where Hope Begins by Catherine West - HarperCollins Christian Publishing - Editors: Erin Healy and Becky Monds

  Historical
  The Solace of Water by Elizabeth Byler Younts - HarperCollins Christian Publishing - Editors: Jocelyn Bailey and Julee Schwarzburg

  Historical Romance
  A Light on the Hill by Connilyn Cossette - Bethany House (Baker) Publishing - Editors: Raela Schoenherr and Jennifer Veilleux

  Mystery/Suspense/Thriller
  The Reckoning at Gossamer Pond by Jaime Jo Wright - Bethany House (Baker) Publishing - Editor: Raela Schoenherr and Luke Hinrichs

  Novella
  MissTaken Identity from The MissAdventure Brides Collection by Kimberley Woodhouse - Barbour Publishing - Editors: Rebecca Germany and Ellen Tarver

  Romance
  Just Let Go by Courtney Walsh - Tyndale House - Editors: Stephanie Broene and Shaina Turner

  Romantic Suspense
  Hidden Peril by Irene Hannon - Revell – A Division of Baker Publishing - Editors: Kristin Kornoelje and Jennifer Leep

  Short Novel
  The Rancher’s Surprise Daughter by Jill Lynn - Love Inspired (Harlequin) - Editor: Shana Asaro

  Speculative
  Mark of the Raven; Book 1of The Ravenwood Saga by Morgan L. Busse - Bethany House (Baker) Publishing - Editors: Dave Long and Jennifer Veilleux

  Young Adult
  Fawkes by Nadine Brandes - HarperCollins Christian Publishing - Editor: Becky Monds

  Debut Author
  The Story Peddler by Lindsay A. Franklin - Enclave Publishing - Editor: Steve Laube

  The 2019 ACFW Genesis Award winners (unpublished) are:

  Contemporary— Amanda Everett for Where Lupines Bloom

  Historical— Kendy Pearson for Voice of Thunder

  Historical Romance— Renee Ann Smith for If Dreaming Could Bring You Home

  Mystery/Suspense/Thriller— Matt Aynes for The Reaping

  Novella— Erin Gingrich for If Not for the Train

  Romance— Becca Kinzer for Dear Henry, Love Edith

  Romantic Suspense— Angela Carlisle for Secondary Target

  Short Novel— Sami Abrams for Saving Jess

  Speculative— Tanara McCauley for Tainted

  Young Adult— Elizabeth Mertz for Through Deep Waters

  
  ACFW’s 2019 Editor of the Year honor was awarded to Raela Schoenherr from Bethany House Publishers (Baker Publishing).

  ACFW’s 2019 Agent of the Year honor was awarded to Linda Glaz from the Hartline Literary Agency.

  As an expression of gratitude for exceptional contributions, ACFW awarded the following:

  2019 Mentor of the Year: Luana Ehrlich

  2019 Volunteer of the Year: Heather Tipton

  2019 Member Service Award: Emilie Hendryx Haney

  ACFW congratulates each of these honorees as it celebrates Christian Fiction and the influence of storytelling. ACFW’s annual conference is representative of its investment to empower Christian novelists by inspiring them to join with God in the creative process, training them in the craft, and educating them in the publishing industry.

  
  For more information about ACFW, contact acfwrelations@acfw.com or member.acfw.com.