Tonight was the ACFW Gala at their annual conference. Although I was unable to attend this year, I was excited to be able to tune in and watch on their Live Blog as the awards were presented at the Gaylord Hotel in Grapevine, Texas.
Listed below are the winners. Congrats to all!
Contemporary
The Feathered Bone by Julie Cantrell, HarperCollins Christian Publishing (Thomas Nelson and Zondervan), editor Amanda Bostic
Historical
Like a River from Its Course by Kelli Stuart, Kregel Publications, editors Dawn Jackson and Janyre Tromp
Historical Romance
The Lady and the Lionheart by Joanne Bischof, ACFW QIP (Qualified Independently Published), editors Denise Harmer and Kara Swanson
Mystery/Suspense/Thriller
When Death Draws Near by Carrie Stuart Parks, HarperCollins Christian Publishing (Thomas Nelson and Zondervan), editors Amanda Bostic and Natalie Hanneman
Novella
The Doctor’s Woman (The Courageous Brides Collection) by Michelle Griep, Barbour Publishing, editor Becky Germany
Romance
A Season to Love by Nicole Deese, Waterfall Press, editors Amy Hosford and Kristin Mehus-Roe
Romantic Suspense
Always Watching (Elite Guardians) by Lynette Eason, Revell – A Division of Baker Publishing, editor Andrea Doering (Click the title for my review)
Short Novel
Restoring Christmas by Cynthia Ruchti, Worthy Inspired, editors Pamela Clements and Jamie Chavez (Click the title for my review)
Speculative
The Long Journey to Jake Palmer by James L. Rubart, HarperCollins Christian Publishing (Thomas Nelson and Zondervan), editors Amanda Bostic and Erin Healy
Debut
You’re the Cream in my Coffee by Jennifer Lamont Leo, Lighthouse Publishing of the Carolinas, editor Kathryn Davis
The evening began with the presentation of the 2017 ACFW Lifetime Achievement Award to Jerry Jenkins. Awards for Mentor of the Year, Agent of the Year, Editor of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, and the 2017 Member Service Award were also presented as well as the
Genesis Awards, which were presented to unpublished authors.
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