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blogging about some news of the industry: (1) a brand new fiction line you'll want to hear about, and (2) a contest for unpublished authors with a wonderful grand prize.
Tom Morrisey, Christy Finalist
Sarah Sumpolec, Sharon Ewell Foster
Robin Lee Hatcher, Tammy Alexander (Christy winner)
Robin Jones Gunn
Randy Alcorn
Nancy Rue, Randy Singer
Nancy Moser, Creston Mapes
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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