At its annual gala, held in New Orleans, Louisiana, the American Christian Fiction Writers announced its 2024 award winners, including the Carol Awards, the groups recognition for the best Christian fiction published in the previous calendar year. In addition, the ACFW honored author Deborah Raney at the conference with a lifetime achievement award, and feted several more industry players, and also celebrated the winners of the 2024 Genesis Awards for unpublished works. For more, visit the ACFW web site.
The 2024 Carol Award winners:
Contemporary
A Million Little Choices by Tamera Alexander
Tyndale House
Editor: Jerry Jenkins
Historical
Code Name Edelweiss by Stephanie Landsem
Tyndale House
Editor: Kathy Olson
Historical Romance
The Legacy of Longdale Manor by Carrie Turansky
Bethany House
Editors: Jessica Sharpe and Jennifer Veilleux
Mystery/Suspense/Thriller
What Happens Next by Christina Suzann Nelson
Bethany House (Baker Publishing Group)
Editors: Rochelle Gloege and Jennifer Veilleux
Novella
Christmas Snowstorm Standoff by Sami A. Abrams
Sunrise Publishing
Editors: Lynette Eason and Susan May Warren
Romance
Memory Lane by Becky Wade
ACFW QIP (Qualified Independently Published)
Editor: Charlene Patterson
Romantic Suspense
Under Fire by Lynn H. Blackburn
Revell
Editors: Amy Ballor and Kelsey Bowen
Short Novel
Their Holiday Secret by Betsy St. Amant
Love Inspired (Harlequin)
Editors: Emily Rodmell and Caroline Timmings
Speculative
Of Sea and Smoke by Gillian Bronte Adams
Enclave Publishing (Oasis Family Media)
Editor: Lisa Laube
Young Adult
Sky of Seven Colors by Rachelle Nelson
Enclave Publishing (Oasis Family Media)
Editor: Lisa Laube
Debut Author
Dear Henry, Love Edith by Becca Kinzer
Tyndale House
Editor: Kathy Olson
