AWSA (Advanced Writers and Speakers Association) announced the winners of the 2022 Golden Scroll Awards at the Golden Scroll Banquet, Sunday, August 14, at the Lexington Convention Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Awards were presented by Linda Evans Shepherd, founder and CEO of AWSA, with Carol Kent and Dawn Scott Damon.

This is the 14th year that AWSA has presented the Golden Scroll Awards. The Golden Scroll Awards are open to the nearly 800 members of the Advanced Writers and Speakers Association.

Sharon Tedford was named AWSA of the Year. The Jennifer Kennedy Dean Award went to Lee Ann Mancini.

Eva Marie Everson was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award. She is the author of over 40 books, a former nurse and a seminary graduate. When she’s not writing or editing, she’s running Word Weavers International, an international membership group of writers who, using the art of critique, become iron sharpening iron.

She’s one of the original members and a founding board member of AWSA and the director of the Florida Christian Writers Conference. She speaks at writers conferences across America and to women’s groups as well as to congregations.

She’s written some amazing books, including The Third Path—Intimacy with God on the Path of Questioning, her latest novel, Five Brides, her new children’s book, My God is Bigger Than That (with Michelle Medlock Adams) and The Potluck Club series (with Linda Evans Shepherd).

The Golden Scrolls Book of the Year was awarded to Julie Coleman for “On Purpose: Understanding God’s Freedom for Women through Scripture” (Kregel).

The Nonfiction Book of the Year Award went to Michelle Nietert and Denise Pass for “Make Up Your Mind: Unlock Your Thoughts, Transform Your Life” (Randall House).

The Novel of the Year Award went to DiAnn Mills for “Trace of Doubt” (Tyndale).

The Children’s Book of the Year was awarded to Teresa Janzen, illustrated by Samuel But Agot, for “Little Mango in a Big World” (Abundance Books LLC).

The Children’s Nonfiction Book of the Year was awarded to Susan U. Neal, illustrated by Courtney Smith, for “Eat God’s Food” (Elk Lake).

Second place for Children’s Nonfiction Book of the Year went to Julie Lavender, illustrated by Shahar Kober for “Children’s Bible Stories for Bedtime” (Random House). Third place went to Karen Whiting and Jesse Florea for “Devos for Brave Boys” (Tyndale).

The Children’s Fiction Book of the Year was awarded to Tricia Goyer and Amy Parker, illustrated by Monica De Rivas for “The Grumbles” (Running Press Kids).

Second place for Children’s Fiction Book of the Year went to Michelle Medlock Adams, illustrated by Ana Sebastián, for “Dachshund through the Snow” (End Game Press). Third place went to Jeanne Dennis, illustrated by Jeannie St. John Taylor, for “Matt’s Compusonic” (Elk Lake).

The Christian Education Book of the Year was awarded to Karen Whiting for “52 Weekly Devotions for Family Prayer” (RoseKidz).

Second place for Christian Educational Book of the Year went to Rebecca White and Karen Whiting for “The Super-Sized Book of Bible Craft Gifts” (RoseKidz). Third place went to DiAnn Mills for “Exploring the Art of Plotting” (Bold Vision Books).

The Christian Living Book of the Year went to Tracy Hester for “Get Up, Girl, Let’s Go: Getting Unstuck and Living Free” (Elk Lake).

Second place for Christian Living Book of the Year was a tie with Lynn Eib for “When God and Cancer Meet” (Tyndale) and Tricia Goyer for “Heart Happy” (Salem Books). Third place went to Jennifer Hand for “My Yes Is on the Table” (Moody).

The Bible Study Book of the Year was awarded to Karen Whiting for “Growing a Mother’s Heart Bible Study” (AMG).

Second place for Bible Study Book of the Year went to Shadia Hrichi for “Tamar: Rediscovering the God Who Redeems Me” (Leafwood). Third place went to Andy Lee for “Radiant Influence: How an Ordinary Girl Changed the World” (CrossRiver Media).

The Memoir of the Year was awarded to Sandra Flack for “Orphans No More” (Brookstone Publishing).

Second place for Memoir of the Year went to Kris Rystrom Emmert with Julie Voudrie for “Providing Promise: A Navy Widow’s Journey to Hope” (Carpenter and Son). Third place went to Lucinda Kinsinger for “Turtle Heart: Unlikely Friends with a Life-Changing Bond” (Elk Lake).

The Inspirational Gift Book of the Year was awarded to Kathy Howard for “Heirloom: Living and Leaving a Legacy of Faith” (Tyndale).

Second place for Inspirational Gift Book of the Year went to Karen Whiting for “Growing a Mother’s Heart: Devotions of Faith, Hope, and Love from Mothers” (AMG). Third place went to Blythe Daniel and Helen McIntosh for “I Love You, Mom!” (Tyndale).

The Devotional Book of the Year went to Grace Fox “Keeping Hope Alive: Devotions for Strength in the Storm” (Aspire Press).

Second place for Devotional Book of the Year Danita Jenae for “When Mountains Crumble: Rebuilding Your Life after Losing Someone You Love” (Moody). Third place went to Ava Pennington for “Reflections on the Name of God” (Revell).

The Mystery/Suspense Novel of the Year was awarded to Kimberley Woodhouse for “Bridge of God” (Barbour).

Second place for the Mystery/Suspense Novel of the Year went to Lynette Eason for “Peril on the Ranch” (Love Inspired Suspense). Third place went to Lisa Betz for “Fountains and Secrets” (Redemption Press).

The Contemporary Novel of the Year was awarded to Terri Gillespie for “Really Bad Hair Day: The Hair Mavens, Book 3” (Terri Gillespie).

Second place for Contemporary Novel of the Year went to Cynthia Ruchti for “Facing the Dawn” (Revell). Third place went to Christina Suzann Nelson “Shaped by the Waves” (Bethany House).

The Historical Novel of the Year was awarded to Tricia Goyer for “The Elder Sister” (Guideposts).

Second place for Historical Novel of the Year went to Jocelyn Green for “Drawn by the Current” (Bethany House). Third place went to Cynthia L. Simmons for “Reflecting Gold” (Elk Lake).

The Romance Novel of the Year was awarded to Lane Jordan for “Evangeline” (Elk Lake).

The Novella of the Year was awarded to T. E. Bradford for “Awakened” (Elk Lake).

The Arise Daily Writer of the Year was awarded to A. C. Williams.

AWSA’s official magazine, “Leading Hearts,” won their eighth straight Evangelical Press Association Merit award. The “Leading Hearts” Contributor of the Year went to Cynthia L. Simmons. Feature Article of the Year went to Christine Trimpe for her article “Protégé to Published Author.” The EPA Higher Goals Award went to Mabel Ninan for her article “Lockdown Lessons: How the Pandemic Reshaped My Understanding of the Church.”

The 2022 graduating Certified Coaches were recognized: Lauren Crews, Loretta Eidson, Virginia Grounds, Sarah Hatmaker and Lisa Worthey Smith.

New ASWA P.O.W.E.R. Speakers were recognized: Sandy Austin, Sandi Banks, Karin Beery, Joan Benson, Penny Carlevato, Laine Craft, Julie Coleman, Cheri Cowell, Tammy Dove, Joy Dunlap, Catherine Finger, Donna Frisinger, Tricia Goyer, Teresa Janzen, Janet Johnson, Betty Kulrich, Lee Ann Mancini, Michele McCarthy, Laura McPherson, Edie Melson, Susan Neal, Carolyn Newell, Cindy Noonan, Joy A. Schneider, Evelyn Taylor and Jessica Van Roekel.

This is the third year to present the Christian Market Book Awards. These awards are open to all authors who publish in the Christian market.

The Christian Market Book of the Year was awarded to Natalie Ford for “Seeking Answers—Finding Peace” (Elk Lake).

The Christian Market Christian Living Book of the Year was awarded to Edie Melson for “Soul Care When You’re Grieving” (Bold Vision Books).

The Christian Market Devotional of the Year was awarded to Michelle Medlock Adams and Andy Clapp for “Springtime for Your Spirit: 90 Devotions of Hope, Joy & New Beginnings” (Good Books).

The Christian Market Children’s Book of the Year was awarded to Julie Lavender, illustrated by Shahar Kober for “Children’s Bible Stories for Bedtime” (Random House).

The Christian Market Children’s Nonfiction Book of the Year was awarded to Bethany Jett and Victoria Duerstock for “Navigating Mindfields” (End Game Press).

Second place for the Christian Market Children’s Nonfiction Book of the Year went to Caris Snider for “Anxiety Elephants for Tween Girls: A 90 Day Devotional” (End Game Press). Third place went to Caris Snider for “Anxiety Elephants for Tween Boys: A 90 Day Devotional” (End Game Press).

The Christian Market Children’s Fiction Book of the Year was awarded to Michelle Medlock Adams, illustrated by Ana Sebastián, for “Dachshund through the Snow” (End Game Press).

Second place for the Christian Market Children’s Fiction Book of the Year went to Nancy I. Sanders, illustrated by Felia Hanakata, for “Bedtime with Mommy” (End Game Press). Third place went to Teresa Janzen, illustrated by Samuel But Agot, for “Little Mango in a Big World” (Abundance Books LLC).

The Christian Market Nonfiction Book of the Year was awarded to Dr. Craig von Buseck for “Victor! The Final Battle of Ulysses S. Grant” (Iron Stream Media).

Second place for the Christian Market Nonfiction Book of the Year went to Kathy Howard for “Deep Rooted: Growing through the Book of Acts” (Bold Vision Books). Third place went to Christine Trimpe for “Seeking Joy through the Gospel of Luke: A Christmas to Calvary Advent Countdown” (Redemption Press).

The Christian Market Novel of the Year was awarded to Kimberley Woodhouse for “A Deep Divide” (Bethany House).

Second place for the Christian Market Novel of the Year was awarded to Anne Greene for “Trail of Tears: The Story of John Ross” (Elk Lake). Third place went to Janet Morris Grimes for “Solomon’s Porch” (Elk Lake).

The Christian Market Bible Study of the Year was awarded to Leigh Powers for “Unforgotten: Lessons from Lesser-Known Women of the Bible on Leaving a Legacy of Faith” (AMG).

A parody, written by Martha Bolton, was performed by Sharon Tedford. Eva Marie Everson delivered the keynote address.

AWSA, the sponsor of the Golden Scroll Awards Banquet, is an outreach of Right to the Heart Ministries and consists of nearly 800 top women authors who both publish and speak nationally. See www.AWSA.com.

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Karen Porter and I are so excited that you are joining us as Founders for our first The P.O.W.E.R. Speaker Certification Course. For that, you will get the lowest price we will ever offer for this certification.

But besides our best price, you will also become a P.O.W.E.R. Certified Speaker; something you can add to your credentials, put on your marketing and website, something that will distinguish you from the thousands of other speakers who are hoping to get picked for the gig you win!

Why? Because you have earned the right to be called a P.O.W.E.R. Certified Speaker.

One day, I was visiting a church and I happened to meet the women’s ministry director. I was so excited and I couldn’t wait to tell her, ‘Hey! I could speak to your group!”

But when I tried to tell her that I was a Christian author and speaker, I could see she was thinking, So what?!

Maybe I could have tried to say, “Hey, I’m a wonderful, a really, really wonderful speaker!

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• Learn exciting storytelling techniques to spellbind and move an audience. (Value $497)
• Learn how to create radiant audience transformation. (Value $497)
• Live Q&A and coaching with Linda and Karen  (Value $597)
• Personal Performance Skills Coaching (Value $997)

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We’ll see you in September, either live or via our replays!

Linda Evans Shepherd and Karen Porter

Thursday, August 12

• Around lunch time? Drop in at the hotel restaurant and have lunch with the earliest early birds.
• 7:00 Come as you are – dinner out

FRIDAY, August 13

• 8:30 On Site Check In Begins- Downstairs Outside Junior Ballroom C
• 9:00 Emcee: Beth Deuwel
• 9:00 Prayer Warrior Class — Linda Evans Shepherd and Team- Junior Ballroom C
• 10:30- Devotional: Erica Wiggenhorn- How to Get Unstuck
• 11:00 Professional Seminar One: Kathy Howard: How to Sell More Books by Serving Your Tribe or Protege Seminar: Honing Your Message and Your Mission with Carole Leathem (Executive Board Room Floor 2)

12:00—FRIDAY LUNCH– Boxed Lunch with Us (If you registered for it) or on your own

• 1:00 Emcee: Sabrina Black
• 1:00 –4:00 Seminar: Edie Melson: Recent Changes to Social Media & How to Adapt to Future Changes- Junior Ballroom C
• 4:00- 4:15 Arise Daily and Leading Heart Reports

Friday Day Sessions END – Check in moves upstairs to outside Ballroom C

• 4:15 New AWSA Pro Member Meeting- Junior Ballroom C
• 4:15 NEW AWSA Protege Member meeting- Executive Boardroom Floor 2

6:00 —FRIDAY DINNER (Reception at 5:45)– Ballroom C

• Emcee Dawn Scott Damon
• Worship Babbie Mason
• Keynote Babbie Mason
• 8:00 Members & Protégé Introductions

SATURDAY, August 14

• Emcee: Tammy Whitehurst- Ballroom C
• Worship Babbie Mason
• Devotional: Laine Craft
• 9:00 Special AWSA Prayer Time — Tina Yeager
• 10:00 Break
• 10:15 Professional Seminar Choose 1:
  • Kaley Rhea: Write to Your Strengths: Building Fiction Muscles with Less Fatigue- D1
  • Jeanette Windle: A Story to Tell: Writing Compelling True-Life Memoir Title- D2
  • Protege Session: Making the Most out of your Protege Membership, Get a Jumpstart to Getting It Done, Encouragement from Former Protege Christine Trimpe- Executive Boardroom

11:30—SATURDAY LUNCH– Ballroom C

• Emcee
• Special Announcements- Linda Evans Shepherd

SATURDAY PM Seminar– Ballroom C

• Emcee: Carole Leathem
• 1:00 – 2:00 Seminar: Carol Kent- Pro Speaking Tips- D1
• 2:00- 3:30  Professional Roundtables (listed below)- Ballroom C and D3
  • Vlogging  – Christine Trimpe
  • Marketing Your Book from Pre-/writing to Post-Release; Develop the right plans that use Your Strengths and Connect to Your Readers. – Karen Whiting
  • Children’s Books – Crystal Bowman 
  • A Coaching Perspective: Close to the Heart of God – Phylis Mantelli
  • A Guide to Finding Healing by Telling Your Abuse Story – Dawn Scott Damon
  • Podcasting – Janell Rardon 
  • Branding Secrets – Sharon Norris Elliot 
  • How to Create Landing Pages that Convert – Patricia Durgin
  • Effective Devotionals – Julie Coleman
  •  Getting God’s Word Right in Your Writing – Kathy Howard
  • Detours, Roadblocks, and Speed Bumps – How to get back on Track After a Difficult Season. – Cynthia Cavanaugh
• 3:30-4:30- State of the Industry Panel: Karen Porter (Moderator), Sharon Elliot, Eva Marie Everson, Cherri Cowellm Edwina Perkins, Athena Dean, Cynthia Ruchti- Ballroom C
• 4:30- 5:30 Counseling Panel: Sabrina Black (moderator), Deborah Maxey, Michelle Nietert, Tina Yeager- Ballroom C
• 5:30-6:00 Final Charge – Karen Porter
• 6:00-6:10 Announcements
• 6:30 Girl’s Night Out- led by Tine Yeager
• 6:30 AWSA Steering Committee Meeting
• 8:30-9:30- Meet for Fun Discussion Groups- D3

SUNDAY, August 16 AM

• 10:00 Prayer and Worship AWSA invites Bookstores to join us!
  • Worship: Babbie Mason
  • Speaker: Erica Wiggenhorn

11:30 GOLDEN SCROLLS AWARD BRUNCH

• Emcee
• Music — Babbie Mason
• Award Announcements: Carol Kent and Dawn Scott Damon
• Keynote — Cynthia Ruchti

AWSA CONFERENCE OFFICIALLY ENDS

MUNCE Christian Product Expo Officially Opens

Sunday August 16, Afternoon

AWSA-Led CPE Christian Writers Conference

• Afternoon Session with Susan Neal- Upstairs Room 101
• CPE Personality Party

MUNCE EXPO STARTS

• CPE Banquet Starts

Monday

• Christian Product Expo Opens
• AWSA Booth – with booksignings open
• AWSA Led CPE Christian Writers Conference AM Session-Edie Melson: How to Get the Most out of Social Media- D1
• Lunch on the floor
• AWSA Led CPE Christian Writers Conference PM Session- Cheri Cowell: Discover the Real Secret to Marketing- D1
• CPE Banquet

Tuesday at CPE

• Christian Product Expo Opens
• AWSA Booth – with booksignings open
• AWSA Led CPE Christian Writers Conference AM Session- Suzanne Kuhn: How to Build Your Brand- D1
• Lunch on the floor
• END CPE Christian Writers Conference.

Registration not yet open.

Last Years’ schedule below as a place holder.

• St. Charles Convention Center, St. Charles, MO (just outside St. Louis)
• August 13 – 15 for AWSA (see full schedule here)
• August 15 – 17 for CPE (see details below)

Transportation from the Airport to Hotel!!!

• A friend  (anyone with a car willing to pick up?  Please post and say if you can do an airport run)
• Uber
• Lyft
• Taxi – Ace Cab- 636-935-1838 has a special deal with the embassy suites for a flat rate of $20 to or from the airport. They have a website and an app people can use Ace Cab Online – Dispatch (acecabstcharles.com). They don’t stay at the airport but if people contact them as they land by the time they get out of the airport they can be waiting (they are not allowed to wait more than 15 minutes though.  It’s a dollar extra per person, and 3$ extra if you are flying out of Southwest Terminal, per the S.W. terminal surcharge.  You can also use them to get to restaurants.
• There is an airport cab service that is at the airport taxi stand – they said the fare is about $28ish dollars to go to the Embassy Suites St Charles. 
• Most expensive is the shuttle and not recommended.
• CAUTION:  Under no circumstances should you take the Metro Link – as you will not end up where you want.

Ready to see the AWSA Sisters? After two long years?

Ready to hug or elbow bump, or just have a conversation with a friend who knows what you life is like?

YES!!!

You can refresh your soul, your heart, and your friendships at our upcoming AWSA Conference August 13 – 15 in St. Charles MO.

You’ll get to hear from Babbie Mason, Carol Kent, Linda Evans Shepherd, Erica Wiggenhorn, Dawn Scott Damon, Deb Maxey, Tina Yeager, Edie Melson, Karen Porter, Dr. Sabrina Black and many other sisters who want to pour refreshment into your spirit.

Keynote Speaker Highlights:

Babbie Mason: This Dove-award winner singer and songwriter has a powerful gospel voice and message that will wake up your heart. You may know her from her popular songs or TV show, but Babbie will strengthen your soul.

Carol Kent – From the Woman of Faith stage to events around the country, Carol Kent has a lot to say about the art, ministry, and craft of speaking. The founder of the Speak Up conference is ready to share her insight on following God’ call to writing and speaking ministry.

Erica Wiggenhorn – Erica Wiggenhorn writes Bible studies and teaches biblical principles for life change. She’s passionate about God’s Word and its ability to transform us personally, along with our relationships.

Karen Porter – Karen Porter is an international speaker and an award winning author and a successful business woman. She is President of Advanced Writers and Speakers Association, serves on several boards, and coaches aspiring writers and speakers.

Linda Evans Shepherd – A bestselling author of over 36 books, Linda is also an international speaker with a heart focus on the power of prayer. She founded, the Arise Esther Movement,  Leading Hearts Magazine, and the Arise Daily Devotional.

New: Cynthia Ruchti – Cynthia Ruchti, literary agent and award winning author, tells stories hemmed in Hope through her novels, and writers’ conferences/workshops. She and her husband live in the heart of Wisconsin, not far from their three children and six grandchildren.

Schedule Overview

• Early Bird Dinner: 7:00 pm Thurs. August 12
• Drop In Early Bird Conference: 9:00 am – 4:15, Fri. August 13
• New Member & Protege Orientation: 4:15 pm Fri. August 13
• AWSA Opening Banquet: 6:00 p.m, Fri. August 13
• AWSA Conference day: 8:00 – 5:30, Sat. August 14
• Girls Night Out – go out with the girlfriends with wallet! 5:30 Saturday 14
• AWSAs Night Owl: 8:30 – 9:30, Sat, August 14 – Pop in to share and laugh together.
• AWSA Steering and RTTH Board Meeting with dinner 5:30 –
• Sunday Morning AWSA-led Worship with Booksellers: August 15
• Golden Scroll Banquet: 11:30 am Sun. August 15
• AWSA Conferences Ends: 1:30 pm Sun. August 15
• OPTIONAL AWSA EVENTS IF YOU STAY FOR: CPE (Christian Book Expo)*
  • CPE Starts August 15 pm – August 17 pm
  • NOTE: CPE is a separate event with its own registration, banquets, and product floor show. See below.
• Personality Party at Munce (Author Book Signings): August 15 pm (Sign-ups available at AWSA registration.)
• AWSA led CPE Christian Writers Conference: Sun. August 15 pm – Tues. August 17 am*
• AWSA Booth with Book Signings: August 16 – 17 (Sign-ups Available at AWSA registration!)

Conference Seminars:

• Eddie Melson – Adapting to Ever-Changing Social Media Landscape
• Carol Kent – Pro-Speaking Tips
• Kathy Howard – How to Sell More Books by Serving Your Tribe
• Amber Weigand Buckley – Protege Power-Up Seminars

• Sharon Elliott – Business Secrets for Authors and Speakers
• Patricia Durgin How to Create Landing Pages That Convert

Conference Panels

• State of the Industry Panels with Publishers and Agents led by Karen Porter.
• Our Famous Counseling Panel led by Dr. Sabrina Black

Conference Workshops:

• A Coaching Perspective: Close to the Heart of God: Phylis Mantelli
• A Guide to Finding Healing by Telling Your Abuse Story: Dawn Scott Damon
• Vlogging: Christine Trimpe
• Marketing Your Book: From Pre-Writing to Post-Release: Karen Whiting
• Podcasting: Janell Rardon

• Children’s Books: Crystal Bowman
• Fiction: Kaley Rhea
• Sharon Elliott – Branding Secrets
• Nonfiction: Jeanette Windell
• Devotionals: Julie Coleman

Conference Prayer Times:

• Linda Evans Shepherd’s famous Friday Morning Prayer Warrior Class
• Praying for our Families, Ministries & More with Tina Yeager Saturday AM

Sunday Highlights

• Worship Service with Booksellers
• Golden Scroll Award Banquet
• Personality Party Booksiging (sign up on AWSA registration)
• Munce CPE Starts with Sunday night Banquet – Separate Registration (see below)

More Highlights

1. One on one meetings with publishers, agents, and writing coaches
2. Free hotel breakfasts
3. And MOST OF ALL hanging out with your AWSA Sisters!
4. New Member and Protege Orientation and Meetup
5. AWSA Publishing Perks and Opportunities Announcements
6. Optional Friday Lunch
7. Friday night and Saturday lunch banquets
8. Saturday Night Girls Night Out (bring wallet go to restaurant with AWSAs!)
9. The Golden Scroll & Christian Book Market Award Banquet (Aug 15) (Contest deadline May 31st.)
10. Personality Party Book Signing; Sign up on AWSA Registration Form.
11. Stay for the Christian Product Expo (CPE (Aug 15 – 17)
12. Book Signings in AWSA Booth at CPE (Aug 16 – 17)
13. AWSA Led CPE Writers Conference (Aug 15 – 17)

AWSA-led CPE Conference for AWSAs and CPE Authors (free)

• Sunday, Aug 15; 3 – 4:  Susan Neal – “Making the Most out of a Trade Show”
• Monday, Aug 16; 9 – 10:30: Edie Melson  -“How to Get the Most Out of Social Media”
• Monday, Aug 16; 2 – 3:30: Cheri Cowell   – “Discover the Real Secret to Marketing”
• Tuesday, Aug 17; 9- 10:  Suzanne Kuhn “Build Your Brand”

If you would like to know about advertising opportunities (which include placing articles, book excerpts and reviews) in the CPE Annual print issue of Leading Hearts Magazine, going to every conference attendee at CPE and AWSA as well as the Blue Ridge Writers Conference email Amber.

This is our BIG year. The year we turn 20! The year we sound the call for us and for the women of the church to arise with Arise Esther!   And this year, it will be easier than ever to attend our conference – from your own home, phone, or computer!   Yep, this year, due to the Munce Christian Product Show changing dates, we are staying home, but staying together – via our first VIRTUAL CONFERENCE.   You will even have 48 hours to watch the conference after it ends.   IN FACT, YOU CAN CONTINUE TO WATCH AT YOUR OWN CONVENIENCE!   And besides our program, you can get 9 wonderful pre-recorded workshops! Now, you won’t miss a thing!   BTW, our new schedule is below!         WHEN: AUGUST 14 – 15.WITH OUR VIRTUAL GOLDEN SCROLL AWARDS THE EVENING OF THE 15TH.   Be sure and put the conference on your calendar.   2020 AWSA Virtual ScheduleAugust 14 – 14Schedule is to EASTERN TIMETheme: Fresh Call – “The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do it.” 1 Thess. 5:24

Virtual AWSA CONFERENCE SCHEDULE 2020

REGISTER FOR AWSA VIRTUAL CONFERENCE   FRIDAY 14 – Conference Starts at 10:00 ET/9:00 CT/8:00 MT/7:00 PT   10:00            Prayer Warrior Class —­­­Linda Evans Shepherd 11:00             For Such a Time as This Panel – To discuss the times, and our response. And, how to continue to answer our call. 12:00 –12:05  Five-minute break 12:05 – 1:05  Your Media Presence Seminar – Monica Schmelter   1:05 – 1:30     25-minute LUNCH BREAK   1:30 – 3.00    State of Industry Expert Panel led by Kathy Collard Miller 3:00 – 3:05    Five-minute break. 3:05 – 4:30    The Latest in Social Media – Bethany Jett   5:00 – 5:55 – Fellowship dinner groups.  Eat together in small groups, virtually! Pass the potatoes anyone? 5:55-6:00       Five-minute break before evening program starts.   6:00—FRIDAY DINNER                        Worship —Cheri Keaggy                        Keynote —Carol Kent 7:30 –              10 minute BREAK 7:40 – 8:30   Small Fellowship Groups. – Break into small virtual groups – and introduce yourself and get to know one another.   SATURDAY 15  (all times ET.) 10:00            Worship – Sharon Tedford may intro our new Arise Esther Theme Song! ; ) 10:30             Devotional —Saundra Dalton-Smith 11:00             Special AWSA Prayer Time – Karen Porter with small virtual prayer groups. 12:00 –12:10 Ten-Minute BREAK 12:10 – 1:30   Counseling PANEL with Tina Yeager 1:30 – 1:45    15-minute BREAK   1:45—2:55    SATURDAY LUNCH Speaker; plus Linda Evans Shepherd with Cheri with Surprise Announcements   2:55 – 3:00    Five Minute BREAK 3:00 – 4:00    Promotion, Publicity & Platform – Michelle Adams 4:05 – 5:00     Final Charge – Babbie Mason; Plus Announcements   5:00 – 5:10     Ten-Minute Break 5:10 – 6:15     Dinner Fellowship Small Groups   6:15 – 7:00     45 Minute Break.  

6CT | 7:00 ET Golden Scroll Awards live on Advanced Writers & Speakers– Professional and Protege Page on Facebook   8:30 p.m.      Story Time! Fuzzy Slippers Optional – FUN OPEN MIKE – and celebrate and share your funny ministry stories.      

Prerecorded Workshops Available to watch at your convenience.

  Nine more bonus hours of learning from the sisters with pre-recorded workshops you can watch when you want!  

1. Podcasting – Misty Phillip
2. Basics of Fiction Writing – Lynette Eason
3. Writing Bible Studies that Sell – Kathy Howard
4. Screenwriting Panel – with Dianne Butts & the Hollywood Masterminds
5. What I Learned as an Independent Children’s Book Publisher -Lee Ann Mancini
6. The Business Side of Writing – Pam Christian
7. Using Self Publishing to Land a Traditional Contract – Athena Dean
8. Your Success Wise Business Choices for your Speaking Ministry – Pam Farrel
9. Creating Virtual Content – What Not to Do – Karen Porter & Linda Evans Shepherd with the AWESOME  AWSA PLAYERS

  Click the LINK  below to see what’s available to you through AWSA and register for our virtual AWSA Conference: DON’T BE LEFT OUT!   (Because we’re going to do this again, nationally – for the women of the church, soon! What a great practice run.)

Pick your option below:

The Advanced Virtual Conference Package.  You receive:

• Live Conference (can also watch anytime later)
• All conference recordings,
• All Workshops
• Meeting with Editor.

The cost is $199.00CLICK HERE***** *****

The Virtual Value Package.  You receive:

• Live Conference (can also watch anytime later)
• All conference recordings,
• All Workshops
• NO meeting with Editor.

The cost is $149. CLICK HERE.***** *****

The Live Virtual Event Package.  You receive:

• Live Conference (can watch recording only up to 48 hours later)
• All Workshops
• NO meeting with Editor.

The cost is $119. CLICK HERE.***** *****

BASIC Package.  You receive:

• Live Conference (can watch recording only up to 48 hours later)
• NO Workshops
• NO meeting with Editor.

The cost is $99 CLICK HERE***** ***** If COV!D19 has made the lowest price unaffordable for you, we have special packages and even scholarships to give you a hand.   No worries and confidential.    CLICK HERE to let me know what you need.   Thank you! Love, Linda      

What’s happening at CPE Expo Aug 23 – 25 in Wilmington, DE?

Yes, we will host the Munce Worship service, Sunday morning, Aug 23rd.   We will meet in the living room attached to my room for lunch and fellowship.   We will participate in the personality party Sunday afternoon.   And we will show off our books with book signings at our AWSA booth on the Expo floor show Aug 24 – 25.   You can see the Munce CPE page HERE.   You can see more information about AWSA at Munce at link below and scroll to bottom of page.  

If you have a hotel room on the old dates, don’t forget to cancel or change it.

  If you need a hotel room, please click on the link below.   The hotel address is:Wilmington Westin818 Shipyard Drive, Wilmington, DE 19801   You can fly into the Philadelphia Airport.   Book your Stay at The Westin: Start Date: Sunday, August 23, 2020   End Date: Wednesday, August 26, 2020   NOW $159 per night (plus tax)   Last Day to Book: Monday, July 13, 2020Book your group rate for CPE 

We are planning another print issue of Leading Hearts that will be distributed to every attendee at the CPE conference, and exclusive Christian Book Buzz Facebook Live interview opportunities for AWSA attendees!

See you in Wilmington!

This is our BIG year. The year we turn 20! The year we sound the call for us and for the women of the church to arise with Arise Esther!   And this year, it will be easier than ever to attend our conference – from your own home, phone, or computer!   Yep, this year, due to the Munce Christian Product Show changing dates, we are staying home, but staying together – via our first VIRTUAL CONFERENCE.   You will even have 48 hours to watch the conference after it ends.   IN FACT, YOU CAN CONTINUE TO WATCH AT YOUR OWN CONVENIENCE!   And besides our program, you can get 9 wonderful pre-recorded workshops! Now, you won’t miss a thing!   BTW, our new schedule is below!         WHEN: AUGUST 14 – 15.WITH OUR VIRTUAL GOLDEN SCROLL AWARDS THE EVENING OF THE 15TH.   Be sure and put the conference on your calendar.   2020 AWSA Virtual ScheduleAugust 14 – 14Schedule is to EASTERN TIMETheme: Fresh Call – “The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do it.” 1 Thess. 5:24

Virtual AWSA CONFERENCE SCHEDULE 2020

REGISTER FOR AWSA VIRTUAL CONFERENCE   FRIDAY 14 – Conference Starts at 10:00 ET/9:00 CT/8:00 MT/7:00 PT   10:00            Prayer Warrior Class —­­­Linda Evans Shepherd 11:00             For Such a Time as This Panel – To discuss the times, and our response. And, how to continue to answer our call. 12:00 –12:05  Five-minute break 12:05 – 1:05  Your Media Presence Seminar – Monica Schmelter   1:05 – 1:30     25-minute LUNCH BREAK   1:30 – 3.00    State of Industry Expert Panel led by Kathy Collard Miller 3:00 – 3:05    Five-minute break. 3:05 – 4:30    The Latest in Social Media – Bethany Jett   5:00 – 5:55 – Fellowship dinner groups.  Eat together in small groups, virtually! Pass the potatoes anyone? 5:55-6:00       Five-minute break before evening program starts.   6:00—FRIDAY DINNER                        Worship —Cheri Keaggy                        Keynote —Carol Kent 7:30 –              10 minute BREAK 7:40 – 8:30   Small Fellowship Groups. – Break into small virtual groups – and introduce yourself and get to know one another.   SATURDAY 15  (all times ET.) 10:00            Worship – Sharon Tedford may intro our new Arise Esther Theme Song! ; ) 10:30             Devotional —Saundra Dalton-Smith 11:00             Special AWSA Prayer Time – Karen Porter with small virtual prayer groups. 12:00 –12:10 Ten-Minute BREAK 12:10 – 1:30   Counseling PANEL with Tina Yeager 1:30 – 1:45    15-minute BREAK   1:45—2:55    SATURDAY LUNCH Speaker; plus Linda Evans Shepherd with Cheri with Surprise Announcements   2:55 – 3:00    Five Minute BREAK 3:00 – 4:00    Promotion, Publicity & Platform – Michelle Adams 4:05 – 5:00     Final Charge – Babbie Mason; Plus Announcements   5:00 – 5:10     Ten-Minute Break 5:10 – 6:15     Dinner Fellowship Small Groups   6:15 – 7:00     45 Minute Break.  

6CT | 7:00 ET Golden Scroll Awards live on Advanced Writers & Speakers– Professional and Protege Page on Facebook   8:30 p.m.      Story Time! Fuzzy Slippers Optional – FUN OPEN MIKE – and celebrate and share your funny ministry stories.      

Prerecorded Workshops Available to watch at your convenience.

  Nine more bonus hours of learning from the sisters with pre-recorded workshops you can watch when you want!  

1. Podcasting – Misty Phillip
2. Basics of Fiction Writing – Lynette Eason
3. Writing Bible Studies that Sell – Kathy Howard
4. Screenwriting Panel – with Dianne Butts & the Hollywood Masterminds
5. What I Learned as an Independent Children’s Book Publisher -Lee Ann Mancini
6. The Business Side of Writing – Pam Christian
7. Using Self Publishing to Land a Traditional Contract – Athena Dean
8. Your Success Wise Business Choices for your Speaking Ministry – Pam Farrel
9. Creating Virtual Content – What Not to Do – Karen Porter & Linda Evans Shepherd with the AWESOME  AWSA PLAYERS

  Click the LINK  below to see what’s available to you through AWSA and register for our virtual AWSA Conference: DON’T BE LEFT OUT!   (Because we’re going to do this again, nationally – for the women of the church, soon! What a great practice run.)

Pick your option below:

The Advanced Virtual Conference Package.  You receive:

• Live Conference (can also watch anytime later)
• All conference recordings,
• All Workshops
• Meeting with Editor.

The cost is $199.00CLICK HERE***** *****

The Virtual Value Package.  You receive:

• Live Conference (can also watch anytime later)
• All conference recordings,
• All Workshops
• NO meeting with Editor.

The cost is $149. CLICK HERE.***** *****

The Live Virtual Event Package.  You receive:

• Live Conference (can watch recording only up to 48 hours later)
• All Workshops
• NO meeting with Editor.

The cost is $119. CLICK HERE.***** *****

BASIC Package.  You receive:

• Live Conference (can watch recording only up to 48 hours later)
• NO Workshops
• NO meeting with Editor.

The cost is $99 CLICK HERE***** ***** If COV!D19 has made the lowest price unaffordable for you, we have special packages and even scholarships to give you a hand.   No worries and confidential.    CLICK HERE to let me know what you need.   Thank you! Love, Linda      

What’s happening at CPE Expo Aug 23 – 25 in Wilmington, DE?

Yes, we will host the Munce Worship service, Sunday morning, Aug 23rd.   We will meet in the living room attached to my room for lunch and fellowship.   We will participate in the personality party Sunday afternoon.   And we will show off our books with book signings at our AWSA booth on the Expo floor show Aug 24 – 25.   You can see the Munce CPE page HERE.   You can see more information about AWSA at Munce at link below and scroll to bottom of page.  

If you have a hotel room on the old dates, don’t forget to cancel or change it.

  If you need a hotel room, please click on the link below.   The hotel address is:Wilmington Westin818 Shipyard Drive, Wilmington, DE 19801   You can fly into the Philadelphia Airport.   Book your Stay at The Westin: Start Date: Sunday, August 23, 2020   End Date: Wednesday, August 26, 2020   NOW $159 per night (plus tax)   Last Day to Book: Monday, July 13, 2020Book your group rate for CPE 

We are planning another print issue of Leading Hearts that will be distributed to every attendee at the CPE conference, and exclusive Christian Book Buzz Facebook Live interview opportunities for AWSA attendees!

See you in Wilmington!

• This award is open to ALL Christian authors for books published in the Christian marketplace.
• Books should be published between January 1, 2021 and June 1, 2022.
• Deadline: May 31st, 2022
• You can pay for your entry by check or online, to pay online CLICK HERE.
• If paying by check, may your checks payable to AWSA.
• Download entry form HERE.

This includes the following categories:

• Fiction
• Nonfiction
• Children

Click to see the 2021 Golden Scroll Award Winners.