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Monday, July 14, 2008
ChiLibris Retreat/Christy Awards
In case you haven't heard yet, here are the winners of the 2008 Christy Awards:
Contemporary Stand Alone: Charles Martin, Chasing Firelies
Contemporary Series: Jan Karon, Home to Holly Springs
First Novel: Sibella Giorello, The Stones Cry Out
Historical: Lynn Austin, A Proper Pursuit
Lits: Shelly Beach, Hallie's Heart
Romance: Tamera Alexander, Remembered
Suspense: Athol Dickson, The Cure
Visionary: Stephen Lawhead, Scarlet
Young Adult: Lisa Samson, Hollywood Nobody
Today in Orlando ICRS, the International Christian Retail Show, begins. Since last Thursday I've been at a novelist's retreat, hanging out with some of the wonderful people who write fiction for the Christian market. We discuss the craft and the business, encourage each other and generally have a whole lot of fun. There were about 70 in attendance. Below are a few photos I was able to catch.
Tomorrow and the next day I'll be blogging about some news of the industry: (1) a brand new fiction line you'll want to hear about, and (2) a contest for unpublished authors with a wonderful grand prize.
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6 comments:
I love seeing these pics! Thanks much, Brandilyn. :)
Wonderful pictures. Great to put some faces with names I've become familiar with. All those happy smiles. Looks like you all must have had a great time. OK, excited to hear about the new fiction line and contest.
Becky
Someday I'll be there, too!!
How did the book signing with Mike Snyder go? Just curious:-D
Jenny, from my perspective it went great! Not only is Brandilyn very cool, she also has long coattails, which she generously allowed me to ride upon.
She swings a pretty mean book bag too. But that's between BC and somebody else.
Mike
Hi Brandilyn, it was very nice to meet you and sit with you during the Christys. I hope the rest of your week was wonderful.
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