2023 Genesis Finalists

We are pleased to announce our 2023 Genesis Finalists! Thank you to all who entered our contest. If you don’t see your name listed below, please know we appreciated your entry to the Genesis Contest, and we hope you enter again next year! Winners will be announced Saturday, 8/26, during the Awards Gala at ACFW’s Conference in St. Louis.

Genesis Semifinalists

Contemporary
Kim Banet
Courtney Dailey
Leslie DeVooght

Historical
Jacinta Meredith
Mary Kay Moody
Robert Pauls

Historical Romance
Erin Mifflin
Sherry Shindelar
Christine Hill Suntz

Mystery/Suspense/Thriller
Cindy Rieke
Cathy Rueter
John Tipper

Romance
Charlsie Estess
Lisa Kelley
Erin Kohler

Romantic Suspense
c. joy allen
Elaine Clampitt
Breana Johnson

Speculative
Jebraun Clifford
Annette Marie Griffin
Andra Loy

Young Adult
Emily Gellhaus
Andra Loy
Lauren Thell