The Christy Awards recognizes excellence in Christian fiction written by contemporary authors and highlighting the breadth and diversity of Christian fiction. I hope to win one day! Sigh! Here’s a list of Christy Award nominees:<\/p>\n
CONTEMPORARY (STAND ALONE)
Dwelling Places by Vinita Hampton Wright (HarperOne)
Straight Up by Lisa Samson (WaterBrook Press)
Winter Birds by Jamie Langston Turner (Bethany House Publishers) <\/p>\n
CONTEMPORARY (SERIES, SEQUELS AND NOVELLAS)
The Brethren by Beverly Lewis (Bethany House Publishers)
Escape from Fred by Brad Whittington (B&H Publishing Group)
The Proof by Austin Boyd (NavPress) <\/p>\n
HISTORICAL (includes four titles due to a tie)
Glastonbury Tor by LeAnne Hardy (Kregel)
Grace in Thine Eyes by Liz Curtis Higgs (WaterBrook Press)
Madman by Tracy Groot (Moody Press)
Pieces of Silver by Maureen Lang (Kregel) <\/p>\n
ROMANCE
The Measure of a Lady by Deeanne Gist (Bethany House Publishers)
Monday Morning Faith by Lori Copeland (Zondervan)
The Redemption by M. L. Tyndall (Barbour) <\/p>\n
SUSPENSE
The Begotten by Lisa T. Bergren (Berkley)
The Hidden by Kathryn Mackel (Thomas Nelson)
Plague Maker by Tim Downs (Thomas Nelson) <\/p>\n
LITS
The Cubicle Next Door by Siri Mitchell (Harvest House Publishers)
Everything\u2019s Coming Up Josey by Susan May Warren (Steeple Hill Caf\u00e9)
Sisterchicks in Gondolas by Robin Jones Gunn (Multnomah) <\/p>\n
YOUNG ADULT
Bad Idea by Todd and Jedd Hafer (NavPress)
The Way of the Wilderking by Jonathan Rogers (B&H Publishing Group)
William Henry Is a Fine Name by Cathy Gohlke (Moody Press) <\/p>\n
FIRST NOVEL
Watching the Tree Limbs by Mary DeMuth (NavPress)
Where Mercy Flows by Karen Harter (Center Street)
William Henry Is a Fine Name by Cathy Gohlke (Moody Press)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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