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Shhhh…. The “real” acceptance speech

September 17, 2024 By Tamera Alexander

In Deb's post last week, she shared the story behind her accepting the Carol Award for my novel A Million Little Choices at this year's ACFW Conference. But have you seen the video of her reading that acceptance speech? If you didn't read Deb's post, here's a quick recap of events:* Earlier this summer, I'm notified I'm a finalist for a Carol Award and ask Deb if she'll accept the award for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry Tagged With: A Million Little Choices, ACFW, Carol Award, Tamera Alexander

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

Award Season (and a Giveaway!)

July 5, 2018 By Karen Witemeyer

Applause. It's not the reason we write, but I have to admit, it can certainly uplift a weary spirit and invigorate a flagging confidence. This week, the American Christian Fiction Writers organization announced the finalists for the 2018 Carol Award. I am thrilled and incredibly honored to be listed among the finalists. Even better, two other Inspired by Life and Fiction authors are DOUBLE … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Reading, Writing Tagged With: Carol Award, Excerpt, Heart on the Line

Friends, Awards, and Pancakes

September 1, 2016 By Karen Witemeyer

Last week, I attended the American Christian Fiction Writers conference in Nashville. I felt like I had come full circle. The very first ACFW conference I attended had also been in Nashville, back in 2005. Four years before I signed my first contract. Now that I'm published, the conference is less about pitching book ideas and more about networking, sharing fellowship with other authors, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Friendship, Writing Tagged With: A Worthy Pursuit, ACFW, Carol Award, giveaway

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