2020 Awards
We are so excited to share the list of the 2020 Selah Award Finalists for the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference.
The competition was tough this year, with many excellent entries. Congratulations to the finalists and especially to all who entered!
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Selah Award
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Jessie’s Hope
Jennifer Hallmark
Publisher: Firefly Southern Fiction -
The Dating Charade
Melissa Ferguson
Publisher: Thomas Nelson -
Her Hope Discovered
Cynthia Herron
Publisher: Mountain Brook Ink -
The Secret of Willow Inn
Pat Nichols
Publisher: Guiding Light -
One Woman Falling
Melanie Campbell
Publisher: Mountain Brook Ink -
The Zenia Wood
Carrie Looper Stephens
Publisher: Illuminate YA -
Westward Hope
Kathleen D. Bailey
Publisher: Pelican/White Rose Publishing -
Power Up
Jessie Mattis
Publisher: Elk Lake Publishing -
Rumor of a Werewolf
Eddie Jones
Publisher: Illuminate YA -
Sour Lemon Strikes Out
Julane Fisher
Publisher: TouchPoint Press -
Fire & Thorn
Mary Vee
Publisher: Never Give Up Stories Publication -
Under the Dancing Tree
Chip Mattis
Publisher: Elk Lake Publishing -
Daddy & Me
Michele McCarthy
Publisher: Redemption Press -
What is America?
Michelle Medlock Adams
Publisher: Worthy Kids -
How Much Does God Love You?
Michelle Medlock Adams
Publisher: Worthy Kids -
Penguin & Moose
Hannah Hall
Publisher: Worthy Kids -
Easter is Coming
Tama Fortner
Publisher: B&H Kids -
The Refuge
Ann H. Gabhart
Publisher: Revell -
When Silence Sings
Sarah Loudin Thomas
Publisher: Bethany House -
All Manner of Things
Susie Finkbeiner
Publisher: Revell -
Where I Was Planted
Heather Norman Smith
Publisher: Ambassador International Publishing -
The Art of Rivers
Janet W. Ferguson
Publisher: Southern Sun Press -
Mending Fences
Suzanne Woods Fisher
Publisher: Revell -
Stitches in Time
Suzanne Woods Fisher
Publisher: Revell -
Remembering Daisy
Dana R. Lynn
Publisher: Annie’s Fiction -
Fall Flip
Denise Weimer
Publisher: Candlelight Romance -
Lake Season
Denise Hunter
Publisher: Thomas Nelson -
Cross My Heart
Robin Lee Hatcher
Publisher: Harper Collins Christian Publishing/Thomas Nelson -
Wooing Cadie McCaffrey
Bethany Turner
Publisher: Revell -
Risking Love
Toni Shiloh
Publisher: Celebrate Lit Publishing -
The Dating Charade
Melissa Ferguson
Publisher: Thomas Nelson -
A Worthy Heart
Sara Beth Williams
Publisher: Anaiah Press Publishing -
Pigtails & a Toolbelt
Janetta Fudge Messmer
Publisher: Winged Publications -
Her Hope Discovered
Cynthia Herron
Publisher: Mountain Brook Ink -
Off-Script & Over-Caffeinated
Rhonda Rhea & Kaley Rhea
Publisher: Bold Vision Books -
By the Sea
Claudette Renalds
Publisher: Elk Lake Publishing -
A Glitter of Gold
Liz Johnson
Publisher: Revell -
Taming Petra
Jennifer Uhlarik
Publisher: Barbour -
Restoration
Robin Densmore Fuson
Publisher: Forget Me Not Romances -
In Hot Water
Elizabeth Ludwig
Publisher: Barbour -
Bygones
Mary Davis
Publisher: Barbour -
A Language of Love
Kimberley Woodhouse
Publisher: Barbour -
Sand Creek Serenade
Jennifer Uhlarik
Publisher: Smitten Historical Romance -
Nameless
Tamara Leigh
Publisher: Tamara Leigh -
Fearless
Tamara Leigh
Publisher: Tamara Leigh -
The Golden Bride
Kimberley Woodhouse
Publisher: Barbour -
The Express Bride
Kimberley Woodhouse
Publisher: Barbour -
Love’s Kindling
Elaine Marie Cooper
Publisher: Burnette Young Books -
Feed Your Soul with the Word
Beebe Kauffman & Katy Kauffman
Publisher: Lighthouse Bible Studies -
Pursuing Prayer
Penny Cooke
Publisher: New Hope Publishers -
On Bended Knee
Crickett Keeth
Publisher: Moody -
Seeking Treasures
Donna E. Lane
Publisher: Bear’s Place Publishing -
Cold Pursuit
Gayla K. Hiss
Publisher: Mountain Brook Ink -
Deadly Christmas Pretense
Dana Mentink
Publisher: Love Inspired Suspense -
Guarding the Amish Midwife
Dana R. Lynn
Publisher: Love Inspired Suspense -
Guarding the Amish Midwife
Dana R. Lynn
Publisher: Love Inspired Suspense -
Amish Haven
Dana R. Lynn
Publisher: Love Inspired Suspense -
Edge of Truth
Kimberly Rose Johnson
Publisher: Sweet Rose Press -
Breach of Trust
Rachel Dylan
Publisher: Bethany House -
Justice Mission
Lynette Eason
Publisher: Love Inspired Suspense -
Vow of Justice
Lynette Eason
Publisher: Revell -
Code of Valor
Lynette Eason
Publisher: Revell -
One Final Breath
Lynn H. Blackburn
Publisher: Revell -
Proverbial Tweets
Alisa Hope Wagner
Publisher: Marked Writers Publishing -
These are the Days of My Life
Deb Haggerty
Publisher: Elk Lake Publishing -
Finally Free
Patty Mason
Publisher: EA Books Publishing -
Curtain Call
Lyneta Smith
Publisher: Wordcrafts Publishing -
When Sunday Smiled
Andy M. Davidson
Publisher: Elk Lake Publishing -
Five Truths a Man’s Boots Reveal
Melinda Eye Cooper
Publisher: Crosswalk.com -
Password: Truth
Rhonda Rhea
Publisher: Arise Daily -
Thinking About Jesus
Kaley Rhea
Publisher: Arise Daily -
To Know & Make Known
Julie Zine Coleman
Publisher: Arise Daily -
Politics & Perspective
Leigh Ann Thomas
Publisher: Just18Summers.com -
How to Use Your Faith vs. React
Bethany Jett
Publisher: Crosswalk.com -
Why We Should Refuse to Rest in the Battle Against Abortion
Mary Hollomon
Publisher: The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission -
Admitting Wrong, Asking Forgiveness
Debby Thompson
Publisher: Venue Magazine -
Joy in Serving
Deb DeArmond
Publisher: Mature Living -
Caught by Surprise
Deb DeArmond
Publisher: Mature Living -
Determined Teen Follows Her Dreams
Julie Lavender
Publisher: The Statesboro Herald -
Volunteers Serve the Community at the Averitt
Julie Lavender
Publisher: The Statesboro Herald/Discovering Bulloch Magazine -
D’s Friendly Diner
Dana Smith with Julie Lavender
Publisher: Guideposts -
Word Champion
Julie Lavender
Publisher: Focus on the Family Clubhouse Magazine -
The Fonz Visits the ‘boro
Julie Lavender
Publisher: The Statesboro Herald -
Huge Gift for Hospice
Julie Lavender
Publisher: The Statesboro Herald -
Companions for Heroes
Julie Lavender
Publisher: The Statesboro Herald -
Christmas Card Creations
Julie Lavender
Publisher: Focus on the Family Clubhouse Magazine -
She Came Alone
Sherry Stacy
Publisher: Live Magazine -
Care Companions
Edwina Perkins
Publisher: Guideposts -
Bold and Courageous
Tracy Wilbanks
Publisher: Journey Magazine -
Heaven’s Path
Louise Tucker Jones
Publisher: Angels on Earth -
Unlocking the Parent Trap
Emily Wickham
Publisher: Homelife -
Encouraging Words for Mothers
Michelle Medlock Adams
Publisher: Barbour -
In Her Shoes
Joanie Shawhan
Publisher: Elk Lake Publishing -
Linked for Parents
Linda Gilden & Linda Goldfarb
Publisher: Bold Vision Books -
Heart and Home
Victoria Duerstock
Publisher: Abingdon Press -
Heart and Home for Christmas
Victoria Duerstock
Publisher: Abingdon Press -
Bumper Sticker Be-Attitudes
Deb DeArmond
Publisher: Elk Lake Publishing -
The Birth of Hope (From: Remembering Christmas)
Leigh Ann Thomas
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The Inexcusable in Me (From: When Calls the Heart to Love)
Leigh Ann Thomas
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Roommates by Choice (From: Miracles Do Happen)
Robin Altmand with Julie Lavender
Publisher: Guidepost -
Promise of the Nutcracker (From: The Joys of Christmas)
Heather Whitlock with Julie Lavender
Publisher: Guideposts -
Teaching Moments (From: The Joys of Christmas)
Edwina Perkins
Publisher: Guideposts -
A Rose from the Ashes (Christmas fiction off the beaten path)
J P C Allen
Publisher: Mt. Zion Ridge Press -
On a Summer Tide
Suzanne Woods Fisher
Publisher: Revell -
The Death of Mungo Blackwell
Lauren H. Brandenburg
Publisher: Lion Fiction -
The Encounter
Robin Densmore Fuson
Publisher: Forget Me Not Romances -
The Bridge Between
Lindsey Brackett
Publisher: Firefly Southern Fiction -
Moments We Forget
Beth K. Vogt
Publisher: Tyndale House -
Grasping Hope
Heather Greer
Publisher: Mantle Rock Publishing -
Murder in the Family
Ramona Richards
Publisher: Firefly Southern Fiction -
Garage Sale Secret
Elizabeth Ludwig
Publisher: Guideposts -
The Gryphon Heist
James R. Hannibal
Publisher: Revell -
The Sleuth’s Conundrum
Kimberly Rose Johnson
Publisher: Mountain Brook Ink -
Laine Portland, Retired Spy
Vikki Kestell
Publisher: Faith-filled Fiction -
Hush
Leanna Sain
Publisher: Lamplighter Suspense -
Vigilant
Sara Davison
Publisher: Mountain Brook Ink -
Westward Hope
Kathleen D. Bailey
Publisher: Pelican/White Rose Publishing -
The Daughter’s Predicament
Mary Davis
Publisher: Mountain Brook Ink -
Under Moonlit Skies
Cynthia Roemer
Publisher: Mantle Rock Publishing -
Relational Reset
Dr. Laurel Shaler
Publisher: Moody -
Experiencing God’s Love in a Broken World
Roy & Deb Haggerty
Publisher: Elk Lake Publishing -
Mended: Restoring the Hearts of Mothers and Daughters
Blythe Daniel & Helen McIntosh
Publisher: Harvest House -
Heart Cries of Every Teen
Jackie E. Perry
Publisher: Straight Street Books -
When You Need to Move a Mountain
Linda Evans Shepherd
Publisher: Revell -
I Am a Field
Jeff Davenport
Publisher: Iron Stream Books -
Sweet Moments
Shelley Pierce
Publisher: Elk Lake Publishing -
Soulspeak
Sue Schlesman
Publisher: Lighthouse Publishing of the Carolinas -
Freefall: Holding on to Faith When the Unthinkable Strikes
Rhonda Robinson
Publisher: New Hope Publishers -
The Restored Man
Randy Hemphill
Publisher: New Hope Publishers -
The Art of Hard Conversations
Lori Stanley Roeleveld
Publisher: Kregel Publications -
Quest of Fire: The Gathering Dark
Brett Armstrong
Publisher: Mantle Rock Publishing -
The Reactionary
Kristen Hogrefe
Publisher: Write Integrity Press -
Sky Light Rises: Whispers Book II
Donna E. Lane
Publisher: Bear’s Place Publishing -
Life-giving Choices
Lucinda Secrest McDowell
Publisher: New Hope Publishers -
The Bengal Believer
Del Duduit
Publisher: B Y Books -
First Down Devotions
Del Duduit
Publisher: New Hope Publishers -
Smack-dab in the Mid-life Zone
Leigh Ann Thomas
Publisher: Elk Lake Publishing -
Invincible
Jake McCandless & Rita Halter Thomas
Publisher: Stand Firm Books -
Waiting for God
Xochitl Dixon
Publisher: Discovery House -
They Call Me Mom
Michelle Medlock Adams & Bethany Jett
Publisher: Kregel -
Like Wildflowers, Suddenly
Anne Hamilton
Publisher: Armour Books -
I Am Cyrus
Dr. Craig von Busek
Publisher: Iron Stream Media -
Covered Glory
Audrey Frank
Publisher: Harvest House -
The End of Calico Jack
Eddie Jones
Publisher: Dry Bones Publishing -
Playing on Higher Ground
Ray Santiago III
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The Zenia Wood
Carrie Looper Stephens
Publisher: Illuminate YA -
The Chieftain’s Daughter
Alisa Hope Wagner
Publisher: Marked Writers Publishing -
The Means That Make Us Strangers
Christine Kindberg
Publisher: Bellflower Press
In the category of First Novel, the finalists are:
And the Winners are
Third Place
The Secret of Willow Inn
Pat Nichols Publisher: Guiding Light
Second Place
Her Hope Discovered
Cynthia Herron Publisher: Mountain Brook Ink
First Place
The Dating Charade
Melissa Ferguson Publisher: Thomas Nelson
In the category of Middle Grade Fiction, the finalists are:
And the Winners are
Third Place
Rumor of a Werewolf
Eddie Jones Publisher: Illuminate YA
Second Place
Power Up
Jessie Mattis Publisher: Elk Lake Publishing
First Place
Sour Lemon Strikes Out
Julane Fisher Publisher: TouchPoint Press
In the category of Picture Books, the finalists are:
And the Winners are
Honorable Mention
Daddy & Me
Michele McCarthy Publisher: Redemption Press
Third Place
How Much Does God Love You?
Michelle Medlock Adams Publisher: Worthy Kids
Second Place
Easter is Coming
Tama Fortner Publisher: B&H Kids
First Place
Penguin & Moose
Hannah Hall Publisher: Worthy Kids
In the category of Historical / Biblical, the finalists are:
And the Winners are
Third Place
When Silence Sings
Sarah Loudin Thomas Publisher: Bethany House
Second Place
The Refuge
Ann H. Gabhart Publisher: Revell
First Place
All Manner of Things
Susie Finkbeiner Publisher: Revell
In the category of Contemporary Romance (Large Group), the finalists are:
And the Winners are
Third Place
Wooing Cadie McCaffrey
Bethany Turner Publisher: Revell
Second Place
Stitches in Time
Suzanne Woods Fisher Publisher: Revell
First Place
Remembering Daisy
Dana R. Lynn Publisher: Annie’s Fiction
In the category of Novella, the finalists are:
And the Winners are
Third Place
Taming Petra
Jennifer Uhlarik Publisher: Barbour
Second Place
A Language of Love
Kimberley Woodhouse Publisher: Barbour
First Place
Bygones
Mary Davis Publisher: Barbour
In the category of Historical Romance, the finalists are:
And the Winners are
Third Place
The Express Bride
Kimberley Woodhouse Publisher: Barbour
Second Place
Love’s Kindling
Elaine Marie Cooper Publisher: Burnette Young Books
First Place
Sand Creek Serenade
Jennifer Uhlarik Publisher: Smitten Historical Romance
In the category of Bible Study, the finalists are:
And the Winners are
Third Place
On Bended Knee
Crickett Keeth Publisher: Moody
Second Place
Seeking Treasures
Donna E. Lane Publisher: Bear’s Place Publishing
First Place
Pursuing Prayer
Penny Cooke Publisher: New Hope Publishers
In the category of Romantic Suspense (Another Large Group), the finalists are:
And the Winners are
Third Place (tie)
Breach of Trust
Rachel Dylan Publisher: Bethany House
Third Place (tie)
Justice Mission
Lynette Eason Publisher: Love Inspired Suspense
Third Place (tie)
One Final Breath
Lynn H. Blackburn Publisher: Revell
Second Place
Amish Haven
Dana R. Lynn Publisher: Love Inspired Suspense
First Place
Edge of Truth
Kimberly Rose Johnson Publisher: Sweet Rose Press
In the category of Memoir, the finalists are:
And the Winners are
Third Place
Finally Free
Patty Mason Publisher: EA Books Publishing
Second Place
When Sunday Smiled
Andy M. Davidson Publisher: Elk Lake Publishing
First Place
Curtain Call
Lyneta Smith Publisher: Wordcrafts Publishing
In the category of Articles Online, the finalists are:
And the Winners are
Third Place
Why We Should Refuse to Rest in the Battle Against Abortion
Mary Hollomon Publisher: The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission
Second Place
Thinking About Jesus
Kaley Rhea Publisher: Arise Daily
First Place
How to Use Your Faith vs. React
Bethany Jett Publisher: Crosswalk.com
In the category of Articles in Print, the finalists are:
And the Winners are
Honorable Mention
She Came Alone
Sherry Stacy Publisher: Live Magazine
Third Place
The Fonz Visits the ‘boro
Julie Lavender Publisher: The Statesboro Herald
Second Place
Unlocking the Parent Trap
Emily Wickham Publisher: Homelife
First Place
Admitting Wrong, Asking Forgiveness
Debby Thompson Publisher: Venue Magazine
In the category of Inspiration & Gift, the finalists are:
And the Winners are
Third Place
Encouraging Words for Mothers
Michelle Medlock Adams Publisher: Barbour
Second Place
Heart and Home for Christmas
Victoria Duerstock Publisher: Abingdon Press
First Place
Heart and Home
Victoria Duerstock Publisher: Abingdon Press
In the category of Anthologies, the finalists are:
And the Winners are
Third Place
Promise of the Nutcracker (From: The Joys of Christmas)
Heather Whitlock with Julie Lavender Publisher: Guideposts
Second Place
Teaching Moments (From: The Joys of Christmas)
Edwina Perkins Publisher: Guideposts
First Place
The Inexcusable in Me (From: When Calls the Heart to Love)
Leigh Ann Thomas In the category of Women's Contemporary, the finalists are:
And the Winners are
Third Place
Moments We Forget
Beth K. Vogt Publisher: Tyndale House
Second Place
The Bridge Between
Lindsey Brackett Publisher: Firefly Southern Fiction
First Place
On a Summer Tide
Suzanne Woods Fisher Publisher: Revell
In the category of Mystery / Suspense, the finalists are:
And the Winners are
Honorable Mention
The Gryphon Heist
James R. Hannibal Publisher: Revell
Third Place
Hush
Leanna Sain Publisher: Lamplighter Suspense
Second Place
Garage Sale Secret
Elizabeth Ludwig Publisher: Guideposts
First Place
Murder in the Family
Ramona Richards Publisher: Firefly Southern Fiction
In the category of Western, the finalists are:
And the Winners are
Second Place
Westward Hope
Kathleen D. Bailey Publisher: Pelican/White Rose Publishing
Second Place
The Daughter’s Predicament
Mary Davis Publisher: Mountain Brook Ink
First Place
Under Moonlit Skies
Cynthia Roemer Publisher: Mantle Rock Publishing
In the category of Christian Life, the finalists are:
And the Winners are
Third Place
Soulspeak
Sue Schlesman Publisher: Lighthouse Publishing of the Carolinas
Second Place
The Restored Man
Randy Hemphill Publisher: New Hope Publishers
First Place
Sweet Moments
Shelley Pierce Publisher: Elk Lake Publishing
In the category of Speculative Fiction, the finalists are:
And the Winners are
Third Place
Sky Light Rises: Whispers Book II
Donna E. Lane Publisher: Bear’s Place Publishing
Second Place
Quest of Fire: The Gathering Dark
Brett Armstrong Publisher: Mantle Rock Publishing
First Place
The Reactionary
Kristen Hogrefe Publisher: Write Integrity Press
In the category of Devos, the finalists are:
And the Winners are
Third Place
They Call Me Mom
Michelle Medlock Adams & Bethany Jett Publisher: Kregel
Second Place
Waiting for God
Xochitl Dixon Publisher: Discovery House
First Place
First Down Devotions
Del Duduit Publisher: New Hope Publishers
In the category of General Nonfiction, the finalists are:
And the Winners are
Third Place
Covered Glory
Audrey Frank Publisher: Harvest House
Second Place
Like Wildflowers, Suddenly
Anne Hamilton Publisher: Armour Books
First Place
I Am Cyrus
Dr. Craig von Busek Publisher: Iron Stream Media
In the category of YA Fiction / Nonfiction, the finalists are:
And the Winners are
Honorable Mention
The Means That Make Us Strangers
Christine Kindberg Publisher: Bellflower Press
Third Place
The Zenia Wood
Carrie Looper Stephens Publisher: Illuminate YA
Second Place
Playing on Higher Ground
Ray Santiago III First Place
The End of Calico Jack
Eddie Jones Publisher: Dry Bones Publishing
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The 2020 Selah Book of the Year
Nonfiction
Heart & Home
Victoria Duerstock
Abingdon Press
Fiction (Tied)
Sand Creek Serenade
Jennifer Uhlarik
Smitten Historical Romance
Murder in the Family
Ramona Richards
Firefly Southern Fiction,
Editor: Jessica Everson
The 2020 Directors’ Choice Awards
Nonfiction/Devos, Journals, Bible Studies
Third Place TIE
Tina Yeager
Beautiful Warrior
New Hope Publishers
Victoria Duerstock
Heart & Home
Abingdon Press
Second Place
Michelle Medlock Adams & Bethany Jett
They Call Me Mom
Kregel Publishing
First Place
Adria Wilkins
The Joy Box
Hatchette Book Group
NONFICTION: CHRISTIAN LIVING
Third Place TIE
Audrey Frank
Covered Glory
Harvest House Publishers
Michelle Medlock Adams & Bethany Jett
Platinum Faith
Abingdon Press
Second Place
Sue Schlesman
Soulspeak, Praying Change Into Unexpected Places
Straight Street Books
First Place
Lori Stanley Roeleveld
The Art of Hard Conversations
Kregel Publications
FICTION
Third Place
Lindsey Brackett
The Bridge Between
Firefly Southern Fiction
Second Place
Lynn H. Blackburn
One Final Breath
Revell
First Place
James R. Hannibal
The Gryphon Heist
Revell
The Foundation Awards
Category: Poetry
THIRD:
Catherine Posey
He Maketh the Storm a Calm
SECOND:
Jamin Christian Baldwin
I Visited My Dad Today
FIRST:
Patricia Tiffany Morris
A Psalm of Praise
Category: Devotions
Honorable Mention:
Shirley E. Gould
By His Stripes
THIRD:
Mary McQueen
Ed and Frances Wake the Dawn
SECOND:
Joyce Dunaway
Waiting for a Diagnosis
FIRST:
Penny Cooke
Yo-Yo Love
Category: Articles
THIRD:
Penny Cooke
What Might Pilgrims Say to Us Today
SECOND:
Suzanne Montgomery
Taste and See
FIRST:
Clare Campbell
The Great I Am & The Magic of Christ
Category: Essays
THIRD:
Joyce Dunaway
The Bread of Life
SECOND:
Amy Nordhues
Give Me a Sign
FIRST:
Mary McQueen
God Loves Us! He Does!
Category: Bible Studies & Nonfiction Books
THIRD:
Christy Lynne Wood
Imposter Jesus
SECOND:
Lisa Kibler
Someplace to Be Someone
FIRST:
Constance Hastings
The Trouble With Jesus
Category: Children’s Literature
THIRD:
Sandra Bunch
Gee Gee’s Glasses
SECOND:
Becky Antkowiak
Jennie’s Hope
FIRST:
Shirley E. Gould
Tubby Can’t Swim
Category: Middle Grade Literature
THIRD:
Melinda Eye Cooper
Becoming Amethyst Stone
SECOND:
Annette Marie Griffin
Rebecca and Abbie: Sisters of the Light
FIRST:
Sue Schlesman
Justice Kids: 26 Reasons Kids Can Change the World
Category: YA Literature
SECOND:
Alycia W. Morales
At the Well
FIRST:
Theresa Parker Pierce
Up Dunn’s Mountain
Category: Flash Fiction
SECOND:
Suzanne Montgomery
Gone Fishing
FIRST:
Benjamin A. Compton
Light
Category: Short Stories
THIRD:
Robert F. Boeck
Unintended Consequences
SECOND:
Patricia Tiffany Morris
Waves of Hope
Category: Novella
THIRD:
Jamin Christian Baldwin
Pike
SECOND:
Patty Nicholas-Boyte
Flowers for Layne
FIRST:
Shirley E. Gould
The Kissing Ball
Category: Historical Romance/Historical Biblical
THIRD:
Ginger Takamiga
Naught Forsaken
SECOND:
Melissa Anne Robertson
Voice of Fire
FIRST:
Cam Molinex
The Spirit of the Revolution
Category: Mystery Suspense
THIRD:
Patricia Tiffany Morris
Potemkin Masks: Finding Theo
SECOND:
Loretta Eidson
Betrayed Trust
FIRST:
Joni Vance
Repercussions
Category: Romantic Suspense
THIRD:
Shirley E. Gould
The Sahar of Zanzibar
SECOND:
Laura DeBow
The Wedding Belle
FIRST:
Alycia W. Morales
Her Courageous Hero
Category: Contemporary Romance
THIRD:
Leslie DeVooght
Coastal Christmas
SECOND:
Clare Campbell
The Adjustment Period
FIRST:
Caroline Powers
More Than Ashes
Category: Contemporary Fiction
SECOND:
Leslie DeVooght
Scripting Love
FIRST:
Timothy A. Richards
Return to Restless Creek
Category: Speculative Fiction
SECOND:
Katherine Briggs
Key to Heaven
FIRST:
Daniel Tweddell
Holes in the Sky
The Foundation II Awards
Category: CHILDREN’S AND MIDDLE GRADE LITERATURE
THIRD PLACE
Josie Siler
Hallie’s Broken Haw-Haw
SECOND PLACE
Theresa Parker Pierce
Dean and Dad Go Fishing
FIRST PLACE
Shannon Cook
Keep on the Sunny Side
Category: DEVOTIONS
SECOND PLACE
Cherrilynn Bisbano
Obed Edom
FIRST PLACE
Greg Davis
The Mirror of the Word
Category: ARTICLES AND ESSAYS
THIRD PLACE
Becky Antkowiak
We All Need to be Like Kenny
SECOND PLACE
Josie Siler
An Icy Miracle
FIRST PLACE
Rachael M. Colby
Onward
Category: BIBLE STUDIES AND NONFICTION BOOKS
THIRD PLACE
Cindy Saab
Beyond: Finding Strength & Hope Through Unexpected Storms
SECOND PLACE
Sylvia Schroeder
Isn’t it Grand? Grandparenting’s Sweet Paradox
FIRST PLACE
Carol B. Ghattas
When Doors Close: Changing Course in Missions Without Losing Your Way
Category: POETRY
THIRD PLACE
Rachael M. Colby
He Is Risen
SECOND PLACE
Theresa Parker Pierce
Mrs. Claus Bakes
FIRST PLACE
Rachael M. Colby
Walking Notes
Category: FLASH FICTION
FIRST PLACE
Karen Lynn Nolan
The Pit
Category: SHORT STORIES
THIRD PLACE
Becky Antkowiak
The Contract
SECOND PLACE
Karen Lynn Nolan
The Legend of Mag Bailey
FIRST PLACE
Deborah Sprinkle
A Second Chance at Love
Category: MYSTERY SUSPENSE/ ROMANTIC SUSPENSE
THIRD PLACE
Ryan Cook
The Aftermath
SECOND PLACE
Annette Marie Griffin
The Knightly Stalker
FIRST PLACE
Patty Nicholas-Boyte
Finding Ren
Category: CONTEMPORARY & HISTORICAL ROMANCE / HISTORICAL
THIRD PLACE
Lauren A. Harrison
None So Blind
SECOND PLACE
Jessie Mattis
A Mess of Dreams
FIRST PLACE
Linda Didzans
A Certain Man