2024 ACFW Christian Fiction and Industry Awards

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American Christian Fiction Writers is pleased to announce the 2024 award winners.  The awards were presented Saturday, September 7th at the annual ACFW Gala, which was held in New Orleans, Louisiana. American Christian Fiction Writers is a professional organization devoted to the craft of Christian Fiction, and helping writers expand their knowledge of the publishing industry.

The winners are as follows:

Lifetime Achievement Award – Deborah Raney

Mentor of the Year – Dani Pettrey

Agent of the Year – Kristy Cambron (Gardner Literary)

Editor of the Year – Teresa Crumpton (AuthorSpark)

Volunteer of the Year – Ian Acheson

Martha Rogers Member Service Award – Linda Yezak

 

2024 Genesis Awards

Contemporary – Deena Adams (The Cellophane Bridge)

Historical – Carrie Hachadurian (A Few Lines to Say Hello)

Historical Romance – Bailey Cornell (A Place for Grace)

Mystery/Suspense/Thriller – J. A. Webb (Settlement)

Novella – Erin Mifflin (Just As You Are)

Romance – Jeanne Takenaka (The Innkeeper’s Second Chance)

Romantic Suspense – Kelly Lobato (Parting Glass Lore)

Speculative – Pat Schantz (Sword Asher)

Young Adult – B. Anne Stevens (The Rabbit’s Foot: The Tales of Ella Strawberry, Book 1)

 

2024 Carol Awards

Contemporary
A Million Little Choices by Tamera Alexander
Tyndale House
Editor – Jerry Jenkins

Historical
Code Name Edelweiss by Stephanie Landsem
Tyndale House
Editor – Kathy Olson

Historical Romance
The Legacy of Longdale Manor – Carrie Turansky
Bethany House (Baker Publishing Group)
Editors – Jessica Sharpe and Jennifer Veilleux

Mystery/Suspense/Thriller
What Happens Next by Christina Suzann Nelson
Bethany House (Baker Publishing Group)
Editors – Rochelle Gloege and Jennifer Veilleux

Novella
Christmas Snowstorm Standoff by Sami A. Abrams
Sunrise Publishing
Editors – Lynette Eason and Susan May Warren

Romance 
Memory Lane by Becky Wade
ACFW QIP (Qualified Independently Published)
Editor – Charlene Patterson

Romantic Suspense
Under Fire by Lynn H. Blackburn
Revell
Editors – Amy Ballor and Kelsey Bowen

Short Novel
Their Holiday Secret by Betsy St. Amant
Love Inspired (Harlequin)
Editors – Emily Rodmell and Caroline Timmings

Speculative
Of Sea and Smoke by Gillian Bronte Adams
Enclave Publishing (Oasis Family Media)
Editor – Lisa Laube

Young Adult
Sky of Seven Colors by Rachelle Nelson
Enclave Publishing (Oasis Family Media)
Editor – Lisa Laube

Debut Author
Dear Henry, Love Edith by Becca Kinzer
Tyndale House
Editor – Kathy Olson

 

Media Contact:  
Jeane Burgess – Tall Oak Media
918-630-9695  – jeane@mytalloak.com 
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