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Last week, I had the pleasure of attending the ACFW national conference in St. Louis. Many of our IBLF blogging buddies were there. What fun to see Cara, Deb, and Jody. I heard Angela was there, too, but I don’t think our paths crossed. There is something so energizing about meeting up with writing friends. It renews my passion and my dedication to the writing craft.

Many of my dearest author friends were part of the Baker Publishing breakfast on Saturday morning. This included authors from both Bethany House and Revell. A collection of precious friendships in full flower and new relationships just starting to bud. I wish we could have had more time to catch up with each other.

Not only did I come home renewed from seeing dear friends, but I also brought home some exciting new hardware. My novella, A Texas Christmas Carol, won the prestigious ACFW Carol Award! What a huge honor. Here is a somewhat blurry montage of what happened, captured by various friends in the audience. My mind is still a bit blurry about it all too! You might notice that one of my friends from the breakfast photo, Gabrielle Meyer, is the person who presented the award to me, making the moment extra sweet.

As timing would have it, the e-single version of my winning novella released this week with a new cover.

Since I’m still in a celebratory mood, I’ll give away a Kindle copy of
A Texas Christmas Carol to one reader who leaves a comment today.

If books awards were like the Oscars, and you could create an award category to value the aspects you most enjoy reading, what category would you want to include?

  • Funniest Fictional Moment
  • Most Tear-Jerking Scene
  • Most Swoony Hero
  • Cleverest Heroine
  • Most Heart-Pounding Suspense
  • Biggest Plot Twist
  • Most Surprising Whodunit
  • Best Sigh-Inducing Kissing Scene
  • Most Spiritually Poignant
  • ???
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Karen Witemeyer

For those who love to smile as they read, bestselling author Karen Witemeyer offers warmhearted historical romance with a flair for humor, feisty heroines, and swoon-worthy Texas heroes. Karen is a multiple award-winning author and a firm believer in the power of happy endings. She is an avid cross-stitcher, tea drinker, and gospel hymn singer who makes her home in Abilene, TX with her heroic husband who vanquishes laundry dragons and dirty dish villains whenever she's on deadline. Learn more about Karen and her books at: www.karenwitemeyer.com.
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  1. It was so nice to connect with you again last week Karen. Congratulations on your winning novela. Your writing deserves such recognition. I can’t wait for the next award-winning story!

  2. I like the Funniest Fictional Moment and Most Heart-Pounding Suspense categories. I would add a Character With TheMost Spiritual/Emotional Growth category.

    And, Karen, I am so happy for you and proud of you for the lost deserved award.

  3. Congratulations! I think I would like to include the category: Most Endearing Side-Character. Sometimes those side-characters steal the show! Ha! Funniest Fictional Moment would be one of my favorite categories though. I love books that make me laugh unexpectedly!

    • Yes! I love the addition of the Most Endearing Side-Character. Those are some of my favorites! You’re so right about them stealing the show. In the most delightful way possible.

  5. I think Most Spiritually Poignant would be a good category, but really I like a lot of them. Funniest Fictional Moment, Most Tear-Jerking Scene, Most Swoony Hero and Most Heart-Pounding Suspense would all be great categories. I can’t choose just one.
    And congratulations Karen on a very well deserved win!! I am absolutely thrilled for you!

  10. Congratulations! Your novella sounds fun! I love Christmas stories. In answer to your question, mystery is my favorite genre so Most Surprising Whodunit is definitely up there, but I also love to laugh & I admire any kind of cleverness so I am also leaning towards Funniest Moment & Biggest Plot Twist. Choosing one is too hard! Thank you for the giveaway opportunity!

  12. Congratulations Karen!! So very happy for you!
    This might be cliche, but what about best ending/favorite ending?

    Some of my favorite books of yours have some of my most re-read & enjoyed ending- like “More Than Words Can Say”, “More Than a Pretty Face” & “Heart on the Line”…just to name a few.

  13. SO HAPPY for you, Karen!! And such a well-deserved award!
    I sure missed seeing my writing friends (including you!) at ACFW this year. I still have such wonderful memories from the previous in-person conference in 2019. Maybe next year!
    Hugs, Patti Jo 🙂

  15. I would go with Most Spiritually Poignant. I like a variety of “clean” books, the ones with a good spiritual message speak to me the most.

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