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ACFW PRESENTS 2013 CAROL AWARD HONORS FOR CHRISTIAN FICTION
Thursday, September 19, 2013 5:24 PM
FOR RELEASE no sooner than SATURDAY SEPT 15, 2013 AFTER 10 pm EasternACFW PRESENTS 2013 CAROL AWARD HONORS FOR CHRISTIAN FICTION
Sept 15, 2013, Indianapolis: The American Christian Fiction Writers’ (ACFW) 2013 conference concluded September 15 with an awards gala during which the Carol Award honors were presented for the best in Christian Fiction traditionally published in the previous calendar year.
From more than 380 entries in this year’s Carol Awards, the following books and authors received top honors in their category.
DEBUT NOVEL
Wildflowers from Winter by Katie Ganshert, Waterbrook/Multnomah, editor Shannon MarcheseCATEGORY NOVEL
Lost Legacy by Dana Mentik, Love Inspired, editor Emily RodmellCONTEMPORARY
Heart Echoes by Sally John, Tyndale House, editors Karen Watson, Stephanie Broene, and Kathy OlsonHISTORICAL
Where Lilacs Still Bloom by Jane Kirkpatrick, Waterbrook/Multnomah, editor Shannon MarcheseHISTORICAL ROMANCE
A Promise to Love by Serena B. Miller, Revell, editor Vicki CrumptonMYSTERY/SUSPENSE/THRILLER
The Soul Saver by Dineen Miller, Barbour Publishing, editors Rebecca Germany and Jaime ChavezNOVELLA
A Recipe for Hope by Beth Wiseman, Thomas Nelson, editor Natalie HanemannROMANCE
Saving Gideon by Amy Lillard, B&H Publishing, editors Julie Gwinn and Julie CarobiniROMANTIC SUSPENSE
When a Heart Stops by Lynette Eason, Revell, editor Andrea DoeringSPECULATIVE
Daystar by Kathy Tyers, Marcher Lord Press, editor Jeff GerkeYOUNG ADULT
Like Moonlight at Low Tide by Nicole Quigley, Zondervan, editor Jaque AlbertaThe Carol Awards—named for innovative editor Carol Johnson—reflect the impact of skilled storytelling, judged by readers, authors, retailers, librarians, and other industry professionals. ACFW is devoted to training in the craft of Christian fiction, educating in the market, and serving as an advocate in the traditional Christian fiction publishing industry. With 2900 members and 29 local chapters in 21 states, as well as a Beyond-the-Borders e-chapter, ACFW speaks as The Voice of Christian Fiction. member.acfw.com For more information about the Genesis Contest, contact Allison Wilson at ca@acfw.com.