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• Virtual Gala Reveals 2020 ACFW Christian Fiction and Industry Awards

  Saturday, September 19, 2020 6:26 PM

  Virtual Gala Reveals 2020 ACFW Christian Fiction and Industry Awards

  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; 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  Congratulations also go to the winners of the 2020 Genesis Contest for to-date unpublished Christian fiction, as follows: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://member.acfw.com/