Advanced Writers & Speakers Association
For Christian Women Authors & Speakers
Loretta Eidson
BIO:
Loretta Eidson is an award-winning author who loves writing romantic suspense. Tamela Hancock Murray of The Steve Laube Agency is her agent. Loretta is also a member of ACFW, BRMCWC, the new FHL, SinC, and HACWN. She loves chocolate, caramel, and coffee. Loretta lives in Olive Branch, Mississippi with her husband, Ken, a retired Police Captain.
www.lorettaeidson.com
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!
(But do you think that would have helped my cause?)
The answer is ‘NO!’ because my social proof was only me, myself and I.
But now, when I find myself with an opportunity for an introduction, I can say, I am a certified P.O.W.E.R. speaker.
Now she raises one eyebrow. “What’s that?” she asks.
And then I explain I have been trained and certified in:
•Powerful Presentations – how to create and deliver them.
•Outstanding Messages – messages with power to make a difference.
•Winning hearts for Christ – making sure you leave no one behind.
•Exciting Stories. –it’s a sin to bore an audience, but that will never happen when you learn powerful storytelling techniques.
•Radiant Audience Transformation – Don’t just tell them they show change, lead them into transformation.
Now that’s a WOW MOMENT. The meeting planner is interested, she’s engaged, and her next question is ready, “What are your speaking topics?”
Now I can go deeper into the heart of my speaking and ministry, and hopefully soon hold a microphone in front of her audiences!
This could happen to you if you become a P.O.W.E.R. Certified Speaker. Are you in?
Here’s what you’ll get:
Plus our sign up bonus:
Our acclaimed session: How to speak without notes.
We are not charging you the $5000 this program is worth, and not even the $1000 we will charge in the future. Click below to see how much you will pay for our lowest Founder’s price, as you will be in our Founding Class!
You can pay in three easy payments. CLICK HERE
We’ll see you in September, either live or via our replays!
Linda Evans Shepherd and Karen Porter
Thursday, August 12
FRIDAY, August 13
12:00—FRIDAY LUNCH– Boxed Lunch with Us (If you registered for it) or on your own
Friday Day Sessions END – Check in moves upstairs to outside Ballroom C
6:00 —FRIDAY DINNER (Reception at 5:45)– Ballroom C
SATURDAY, August 14
11:30—SATURDAY LUNCH– Ballroom C
SATURDAY PM Seminar– Ballroom C
SUNDAY, August 16 AM
11:30 GOLDEN SCROLLS AWARD BRUNCH
AWSA CONFERENCE OFFICIALLY ENDS
Sunday August 16, Afternoon
AWSA-Led CPE Christian Writers Conference
MUNCE EXPO STARTS
Monday
Tuesday at CPE
Welcome to the heart of AWSA, this is where you’ll meet the incredible group of women that make AWSA the great organization that it is.
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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.
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.
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
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.
Nine more bonus hours of learning from the sisters with pre-recorded workshops you can watch when you want!
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 cost is $199.00CLICK HERE***** *****
The cost is $149. CLICK HERE.***** *****
The cost is $119. CLICK HERE.***** *****
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
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 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
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.
Nine more bonus hours of learning from the sisters with pre-recorded workshops you can watch when you want!
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 cost is $199.00CLICK HERE***** *****
The cost is $149. CLICK HERE.***** *****
The cost is $119. CLICK HERE.***** *****
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
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 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!
AWSA (Advanced Writers and Speakers Association) announced the winners of the 2021 Golden Scroll Awards at the Golden Scroll Banquet, Sunday, August 15, at the St. Charles Convention Center in St. Charles, Missouri. Awards were presented by Linda Evans Shepherd, founder and CEO of AWSA, best-selling authors and international speakers Carol Kent, Dawn Scott Damon, and Rhonda Rhea.
This is the 13th year that AWSA has presented the Golden Scroll Awards which were open to the nearly 800 members of the Advanced Writers and Speakers Association.
Martha Bolton was named AWSA member of the Year. The Jennifer Kennedy Dean Award went to Karen Porter.
Two-time Dove-award winning recording artist and author Babbie Mason was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award.
The Golden Scroll Awards included the Book of the Year was awarded to Carol and Gene Kent and Cindy and David Lambert for “Staying Power: Building a Stronger Marriage When Life Sends Its Worst” (Revell).
The Nonfiction Book of the Year Award went to Janell Rardon for “Stronger Every Day: 9 Tools for an Emotionally Healthy You” (Revell).
The Novel of the Year Award went to Lisa Betz for “Death and a Crocodile” (Crosslink Publishing).
The Children’s Book of the Year was awarded to Crystal Bowman and Douglas Groothuis, illustrated by Robert Sauber, for “I Love You to the Stars: When Grandma Forgets, Love Remembers” (Kregel).
The Children’s Nonfiction Book of the Year was awarded to Michelle Nietert and Lynn Cowell for “Loved and Cherished: 100 Devotionals for Girls” (ZonderKidz).
Second place for Children’s Nonfiction Book of the Year went to Tama Fortner (illustrated by Wazza Pink) for “Christmas is Coming!” (BH Kids).
The Children’s Fiction Book of the Year was awarded to Michele McCarthy for “Aunt Ida Clare” (Elk Lake Publishing).
Second place for Children’s Fiction Book of the Year went to Michelle Lazurek for “Mommy, Am I Strong?” (Bowker). Third place went to Crystal Bowman and Teri McKinley (illustrated by Anna Kubaszewska) for “My Arms Will Hold You Tight” (Tyndale Kids).
The Christian Education Book of the Year was awarded to DiAnn Mills for “Exploring the Art of Character” (Bold Vision Books).
Second place for Christian Educational Book of the Year went to Linda Gilden and Linda Goldfarb for “Linked for Couples” (Bold Vision Books). Third place went to Karen Porter for “Amplify: Secrets for Successful Speaking” (Bold Vision Books).
The Christian Living Book of the Year went to Michelle Rayburn with commentary by Phil Rayburn for “Classic Marriage: Staying in Love as Your Odometer Climbs” (Faith Creative Life Books).
Second place for Christian Living Book of the Year went to Margot Starbuck for “The Grown Woman’s Guide to Online Dating: Lessons Learned While Swiping Right, Snapping Selfies, and Analyzing Emojis” (Thomas Nelson). Third place went to Lynn Eib for “When Grief and God Meet: Comfort and Courage for Your Journey” (Tyndale Publishers).
The Bible Study Book of the Year was awarded to Carol Tetzlaff for “Ezra Unleashing the Power of Praise: A 7 Week Bible Study” (Redemption Press).
Second place for Bible Study Book of the Year went to Joyce Ainsworth and June Chapko for “Count it All Joy: Wellness and Health, A Study in James” (Joyce Ainsworth and June Chapko). Third place went to Stephanie Pavalantos for “Jewels of Hebrews” (Mt. Zion Ridge Press).
The Memoir of the Year was awarded to Martha Bolton and Linda Hope for “Dear Bob: Bob Hope’s Wartime Correspondence with the G.I.s of World War II” (University Press of Mississippi).
Second place for Memoir of the Year went to Annie Farris for “That One Person: The True Story of a God Appointed Stranger Who Saved the Life of a Little Girl with Her Love” (Crosslink Publishing). Third place went to Jeanette Windle and Abe Cruz for “Forever Faith: The Abe Cruz Story, Mindset of Champions” (Forever Faith Press).
The Inspirational Gift Book of the Year was awarded to Mary Potter Kenyon for “Called to Be Creative” (Familius).
Second place for Inspirational Gift Book of the Year went to Cynthia Cavanaugh, editor, for “She Writes for Him: Black Voices of Wisdom” (Redemption Press). Third place went to Cynthia Cavanaugh, editor, for “She Writes for Him: Stories of Living Hope” (Redemption Press).
The Devotional Book of the Year went to Grace Fox “Finding Hope in Crisis: Devotions for Calm in the Chaos” (Aspire Press).
Second place for Devotional Book of the Year was a tie with Karen Whiting for “Growing a Mother’s Heart: Devotions of Faith, Hope, and Love from Mothers Past, Present, and Future” (AMG Publishers) and Kathy Collard and Larry Miller for “God’s Intriguing Questions: 60 New Testament Devotions Revealing Jesus’ Nature” (Elk Lake Publishing, Inc.).
Third place was also a tie with Carla Wicks for “That Still Small Whisper” (Motivation Champs Publishing) and Kathy Howard for “Deep Rooted: Growing Through the Gospel of Mark” (Bold Vision Books).
The Mystery/Suspense Novel of the Year was awarded to Lynette Eason for “Acceptable Risk” (Baker).
Second place for the Mystery/Suspense Novel of the Year went to Carrie Stuart Parks for “Relative Silence” (Thomas Nelson). Third place went to Lynette Eason for “Collateral Damage” (Baker).
The Contemporary Novel of the Year was awarded to Deborah Maxey for “The Endling: A Novel” (Firefly Southern Fiction).
Second place for Contemporary Novel of the Year went to Deborah Raney for “Finding Wings” (Kregel Publications). Third place went to Carol Stratton for “Deep End of the Lake” (LPC Books).
The Historical Novel of the Year was awarded to Rebecca Price Janney for “Easton at the Pass” (Elk Lake Publishing).
Second place for Historical Novel of the Year went to Jocelyn Green for “Shadows of the White City (Bethany House Publishers). Third place went to Starr Ayers for “For the Love of Emma” (Mountain Brook Ink).
The Romance Novel of the Year was awarded to Sandra P. Aldrich for “Embracing Eden: Zetta’s Granddaughter Returns Home” (Bold Words, Inc.).
Second place for Romance Novel of the Year went to Konnie K. Viner for “Amaryllis Journey” (Redemption Press).
The Novella of the Year was awarded to Deborah Raney for “Making Room at the Inn” (Barbour).
The Arise Daily Writer of the Year was awarded to Patti Richter.
AWSA’s official magazine, “Leading Hearts,” won their seventh straight Evangelical Press Association Merit award. The “Leading Hearts” Columnist of the Year went to Edie Melson. Feature Article of the Year went to Michelle S. Lazurek for her article, “Arise to Contentment.”
The 2021 graduating Certified AWSA Coaches were recognized: Michelle Bengtson, Patricia Durgin, Debora Coty, Michelle Lazurek, and Janet McHenry
This is the second 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 Martha Bolton with Linda Hope for “Dear Bob: Bob Hope’s Wartime Correspondence with the G.I.s of World War II” (University Press of Mississippi).
The Christian Market Christian Living Book of the Year was awarded to Carol and Gene Kent, Cindy and David Lambert for “Staying Power: Building a Stronger Marriage When Life Sends Its Worst” (Revell).
The Christian Market Devotional of the Year was awarded to Rachel Dodge “The Anne of Green Gables Devotional: A Chapter-by-Chapter Companion for Kindred Spirits” (Barbour Books).
The Christian Market Memoir of the Year was awarded to Abe Cruz and Jeanette Windle for “Forever Faith: The Abe Cruz Story, Mindset of Champions” (Forever Faith Press).
The Christian Market Children’s Book of the Year was awarded to Michelle Medlock Adams, illustrated by Mernie Gallagher-Cole for “Cuddle-Up Prayers” (Worthy Kids).
The Christian Market Children’s Nonfiction Book of the Year was awarded to Michelle Nietert and Lynn Cowell for “Loved and Cherished: 100 Devotionals for Girls” (Zonderkidz).
Second place for the Christian Market Children’s Nonfiction Book of the Year went to Tim Shorey, illustrated by Dan Lee, for “An ABC Prayer to Jesus: Praise for Hearts Both Young and Old” (Redemption Press).
The Christian Market Children’s Fiction Book of the Year was awarded to Jill Roman Lord for “Dream Big, My Precious One” (WorthyKids).
Second place for the Christian Market Children’s Fiction Book of the Year was a tie with Crystal Bowman and Douglas Groothuis, illustrated by Robert Sauber, for “I Love You to the Stars: When Grandma Forgets, Love Remembers” (Kregel) and Michele McCarthy, illustrated by Kerri-Jean Malmsten, for “Aunt Ida Clare” (Elk Lake Publishing). Third place went to Jill Roman Lord, illustrated by Sarah Demonteverde, for “You’re More Than a Sprout” (BH Kids).
The Christian Market Nonfiction Book of the Year was awarded to Michelle Rayburn with Commentary by Phil Rayburn for “Classic Marriage: Staying in Love as Your Odometer Climbs” (Faith Creative Life Books).
Second place for the Christian Market Nonfiction Book of the Year was a tie with Lynn Eib for “When God and Grief Meet: Comfort and Courage for Your Journey” (Tyndale Publishers) and Julie Lavender for “365 Ways to Love Your Child: Turning Little Moments into Lasting Memories” (Revell). Third place went to Sheryl Giesbrecht Turner for “Unraveling the Lie-Knot: Finding Freedom from the Tangles of Discouragement, Deception, and Depression” (Freedom in Christ Ministries International).
The Christian Market Novel of the Year was a tie. Cindy K. Sproles wrote “What Momma Left Behind” (Baker Revell), and Deborah Maxey wrote “The Endling: A Novel” (Firefly Southern Fiction).
Second place for the Christian Market Novel of the Year was awarded to Susan Miura for “Surviving Carmelita” (CrossRiver Media). Third place went to Billie Fulton, illustrated by John Fulton, for “Just a Moment: Changes a Life Forever” (Elk
A parody, written by Martha Bolton, was performed by Babbie Mason, Rhonda Rhea and Karen Porter. Cynthia Ruchti 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.
To see last year’s winners, click HERE.
To see 2019 winners, click HERE.
See the 2018 winners, click HERE.
See the 2017 winners, click HERE.
See the 2016 winners, click HERE.
See the 2015 winners, click HERE.
See the 2014 winners, click HERE.
See the 2013 winners, click HERE.
See the 2012 winners, click HERE.
See the 2011 winners, click HERE.
See the 2010 winners, click HERE.
See the 2009 winners, click HERE.
To apply for AWSA membership, click HERE.
This includes the following categories:
Click to see the 2021 Golden Scroll Award Winners.
The Advanced Writers & Speakers Association (AWSA) announces the following book contests are now open:
Directions on how to enter contests is included below for first the Golden Scroll Awards, followed by The Christian Market Book Awards.
This includes the following categories:
FictionWith individual categories in:
NonfictionWith individual categories in:
The Christian Market Book AwardsThis includes the following categories:
To Apply for AWSA membership, CLICK HERE.
Click to see the 2021 Golden Scroll Award Winners.
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