2024 ACFW Genesis & Carol Award Winners
American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) held their annual conference September 4-7 in New Orleans. I wasn’t able to attend this year because our church’s twenty-fifth anniversary was the same weekend. (Click here if you’re interested in watching our eight-minute celebration video highlighting the past twenty-five years at Sonlight Church).
Back in the spring, I found out I was a double semi-finalist in the Genesis Awards, which is ACFW’s contest for unpublished fiction writers. Finalists were announced at the conference on Thursday evening during the Milestones Dinner, and several friends in attendance texted to let me know I was a finalist. Super exciting!
As a finalist, I wish I could’ve been there in person, but I was thankful they provided a live stream to watch the awards ceremony during the gala banquet Saturday night. To say I was shocked when they called my name as the winner is an understatement! Such a cool, fun moment, even if I was in my bedroom by myself.
I immediately received texts and messages from friends who were there, sending their congratulations. I’m so grateful to my critique partner, Paula Peckham, for recording the moment. Check out the video if you’d like to see the announcement.
Sure, it’s fun to win, but it’s also a joy to celebrate others, so this post is focused on tooting a horn for every Genesis contest winner, as well as the amazing published authors who won the Carol Award in their category.
Be sure to join the conversation below by September 24 for a chance to win an ebook of any 2024 Carol Award-winning book! (US residents only)
Genesis Award Winners
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
Carol Award Winners
Contemporary
A Million Little Choices by Tamera Alexander
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Historical
Code Name Edelweiss by Stephanie Landsem
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Historical Romance
The Legacy of Longdale Manor by Carrie Turansky
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Mystery/Suspense/Thriller
What Happens Next by Christina Suzann Nelson
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Novella
Christmas Snowstorm Standoff by Sami A. Abrams
Part of the Christmas in the Crosshairs Anthology
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Romance
Memory Lane by Becky Wade
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Romantic Suspense
Under Fire by Lynn H. Blackburn
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Short Novel
Their Holiday Secret by Betsy St. Amant
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Speculative
Of Sea and Smoke by Gillian Bronte Adams
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Young Adult
Sky of Seven Colors by Rachelle Nelson
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Debut
Dear Henry, Love Edith by Becca Kinzer
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Comment on this #2024ACFWCarolAward winners post by 9/24 for a chance to win your choice of the books! (US only; Ebook format) #giveaway
TweetJoin the conversation. Which of these award-winning books have you read? Are any on your want-to-read list? Which covers do you love?
I’ve only read A Million Little Choices, Memory Lane, and Dear Henry, Love Edith so far. I loved all three!
Be sure to comment below by September 24 for a chance to win your choice of these Carol Award-winning novels! (US winner only; ebook format)
If you missed Kit Tosello’s interview last week introducing her debut novel, The Color of Home, find it here.
Deena Adams
As a Jesus girl for more than thirty years, Deena Adams understands how important hope is to daily life, which fuels her passion to inspire others through hope-filled fiction based on true to life stories. She is represented by Tamela Hancock Murray of the Steve Laube Agency and is a multi-award-winning writer, an active ACFW member, and ACFW Virginia president. Connect with Deena through her website, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
33 Comments
Deena Adams
Congratulations to the giveaway winner, Gina Holder! You should have an email from me with info on how to claim your book. Thanks to all who engaged in conversation!
Amy Bradsher
Congratulations!
I’ve read the romance, romantic suspense, and novella winners. I really want to read the mystery – that’s one of my favorite genres!
Deena Adams
Thank you, Amy! I really enjoy mystery too. Best of luck in the giveaway!
Rosalyn Schlabach
Congratulations on being a winner!!
As far as The Carol awards books… so many really good books!! I’ve read quite a few but some others I’m hoping to read soon! Thanks for doing a giveaway!
Deena Adams
Thank you, Rosalyn! You’re welcome!
Lynn Moore
CONGRATULATIONS MY WRITING PAL! ✍️
All your hard work is gonna be a blessing to so many as your “BOOKS” are published one by one! 📚 And, congrats to all the other winners!
Speaking of books…..that’s quite the list to choose from. But here’s my top “3” chosen by Title & Cover:
– The Legacy of Longdale Manor
– What Happens Next
– Dear Henry, Love Edith
In the meantime….Keep on writing! ✍️
Deena Adams
Thanks, my friend!! What Happens Next is at the top of my list!
Sandy Avery
Congratulations Deena!
I’ve read and loved A Million Little Choices, Memory Lane, and Dear Henry Love Edith. I have a few already on my book pile to read, including Code Name Edelweiss and The Legacy of Longdale Manor. I need to add the others too, all sound really good!
Deena Adams
Hi, Sandy. Since we’ve both read the same three novels and loved them, we must have similar book taste. 🙂
E.V. Sparrow
Congratulations, Deena! I’d read any of these books. 🙂
Deena Adams
Thank you, E.V.! Best of luck in the giveaway. 🙂
Gina Holder
Code Name Edelweiss and Under Fire!!
Deena Adams
Thanks for chiming in, Gina!
Beverly Smith
Congratulations, Deena, and all the winners–published and unpublished. I love reading romantic suspense, Christmas stories, and YA. Thanks for sharing the info on all the books.
Deena Adams
Thank you, Beverly! It’s my pleasure to share about these wonderful authors and their books.
Kera bell
I would like to read any of these authors haven’t heard of some of them, but any that win awards would be good
Deena Adams
I hope you get a chance to read some of them, Kera!
Philip Page
A Million Little Choices is an excellent book. The story engaged me from beggining to end with mystery, history, and realistic events.
Thank you for the enjoyable read!
Deena Adams
I loved A Million Little Choices too, Philip. Tamara’s an exceptional writer.
Priscilla Bettis
Congratulations to you and all the Genesis and Carol Awards winners!
Deena Adams
Thank you, Priscilla!
Paula Shreckhise
I have read Code Name Edelweiss, The Legacy of Longdale Manor, What Happens Nex, Under Fire and have Dear Henry, Love Edith on my kindle. The ones I most want to read are Tamara Alexander’s and Christmas in the Crosshairs.
Several others look good too!
Deena Adams
There are definitely some great reads to choose from, Paula. I think you’ll love Tamara’s book. It was so good!
CoraVee Caswell
I just learned my oldest great granddaughter is into Christian young adult, and now I see a new one here she should like.
Deena Adams
That’s great, CoraVee! Thanks so much for reading the post and commenting.
Jeanette Davis
Ahh so many books! A Million Choices, Dear Henry Love Edith, Sky of Seven Colors they all sound wonderful! I love the cover on Sky of Seven Colors as well as A Million Choices
and The Legacy of Longside Manor. I have read Code Name Edeweiss If chosen I would love to read A Million Choices. Many are going on my TBR on Goodreads
Thank you Deena
Deena Adams
You’re welcome, Jeanette. It’s such a blessing to have so many wonderful Christian Fiction books available to us!
Traci Winget
New Authors for me to check out! The best cover, in my opinion, was Legacy of Longdale Manor which I’m very interested to read.
I’m also interested to read Christmas in the Crosshairs by Lynette Eason and Code Name Edelweiss by Stephanie lansam.
I’ve read 2: A Million Little Choices & Dear Henry, Love Edith.
Exciting!!!
Deena Adams
Thanks for your comment, Traci. I don’t think we can go wrong reading any of these! They all have something about them that makes me want to pick them up.
Dana McReynolds
I read Memory Lane and Dear Henry Love Edith. I want to read Legacy of Longdale Manor and What Happens Next (love the cover!)
Deena Adams
Hi, Dana. I also love the cover of What Happens Next. It’s definitely on my radar!
Elizabeth Litton
I’ve read 4 of these award winners. Christmas Snowstorm Standoff by Sami Abrams is on my tbr list!
Deena Adams
That looks like a good one, Elizabeth!