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A Dream Come True

December 1, 2022 By Karen Witemeyer

The Christy Award is considered the most prestigious award for Christian fiction. Named in honor of Catherine Marshal's groundbreaking novel, Christy, this award was established in 1999 to acknowledge the value and impact of the novel of faith in contemporary culture. Christy was published in 1967. An historical novel set in the fictional Appalachian village of Cutter Gap, Tennessee in 1912, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Reading, Writing Tagged With: A Texas Christmas Carol, Christy Award

Happy Dancing

September 15, 2022 By Karen Witemeyer

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 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Friendship, Reading, Writing Tagged With: A Texas Christmas Carol, Carol Award, Writing Conferences

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