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AWSA Announces 2022 Golden Scroll and Christian Market Book Awards
February 23, 2023 by Leave a Comment
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.
See 2021 winners, click HERE,
See 2020 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.
2021 AWSA Conference Schedule
July 27, 2021 by Leave a Comment
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.
AWSA Member Directory
May 13, 2021 by Leave a Comment
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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AWSA Directory Below.
AWSA- Members last name beginning with A
AWSA- Members with last names beginning with B
Dianne ButtsAWSA members with last names beginning with C.
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AWSA members with last names beginning with N.
| Donna Nabors | Peggy Nickels |
| Michelle Nietert | |
| Mabel Ninan | |
| Susan Neal | Brenda Nixon, M.A. |
| Christina Suzann Nelson | Cindy Noonan |
| Lani Netter | Becky Nordquist |
| Carolyn Dale Newell | Debbie Norred |
| Debra Newell |
AWSA members with last names beginning with O.
AWSA members with last names beginning with P.
AWSA members with last names beginning with Q.
AWSA members with last names beginning with R.
AWSA members with last names beginning with S.
| AWSA members with last names beginning with T. |
AWSA members with last names beginning with V.
| Kaitrin Valencia | Jessica VanRoekel |
| Susan VandePol | Leslie S. Vernick |
| Lisa Vanderkwaak | Konnie Viner |
| Dawn Van Beck | Lori Vober |
| Rebecca VanDeMark | Beth K. Vogt |
AWSA members with last names beginning with W.
AWSA members with last names beginning with Y.
AWSA members with last names beginning with Z.
Save the Date!
May 9, 2021 by Leave a Comment
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
- One on one meetings with publishers, agents, and writing coaches
- Free hotel breakfasts
- And MOST OF ALL hanging out with your AWSA Sisters!
- New Member and Protege Orientation and Meetup
- AWSA Publishing Perks and Opportunities Announcements
- Optional Friday Lunch
- Friday night and Saturday lunch banquets
- Saturday Night Girls Night Out (bring wallet go to restaurant with AWSAs!)
- The Golden Scroll & Christian Book Market Award Banquet (Aug 15) (Contest deadline May 31st.)
- Personality Party Book Signing; Sign up on AWSA Registration Form.
- Stay for the Christian Product Expo (CPE (Aug 15 – 17)
- Book Signings in AWSA Booth at CPE (Aug 16 – 17)
- 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.
Winners of the 2019 Golden Scroll Awards
September 7, 2019 by Leave a Comment
AWSA (Advanced Writers and Speakers Association) announced the winners of the 2019 Golden Scroll Awards at the Golden Scroll Banquet, Sunday, August 25, at the Embassy Suites Conference Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
The Golden Scrolls Book of the Year was awarded to Jennifer Kennedy Dean for “SEEK: 28 Days of Extraordinary Prayer” from New Hope Publishers.
The Nonfiction Book of the Year Award went to Linda Rooks for “Fighting for Your Marriage While Separated” (New Growth Press).
The Novel of the Year Award went to Cynthia Ruchti for “Miles from Where We Started” (Gilead Publishing).
The Children’s Book of the Year was awarded to two authors: Michelle Medlock Adams for “Dinosaur Devotionals” (Thomas Nelson) and Michelle Lazurek for “Uniquely You” (Elk Lake Publishing). Second place went to Michelle Medlock Adams for “C is for Christmas” (Little Lamb Books).
The Bible Study Book of the Year was awarded to Kim de Blecourt for “I Call You Mine” (New Hope Publishers). Second place went to Susan Neal for “Christian Study Guide for 7 Steps to Get Off Sugar and Carbohydrates” (Christian Yoga, LLC). Honorable mention went to Dawn Scott Damon for “The Freedom Challenge” (Redemption Press).
The Memoir of the Year was awarded to Becky Yates Spenser for “A Bruised Reed: Memoirs of African Orphans and Their Rescuers” (Grand Staff Publishing). Second place went to Patty Mason for “Finally Free: Breaking the Bonds of Depression Without Drugs” (Living Parables of Central Florida, Inc.). Honorable mention went to Kris Rystrom Emmert for “Providing Promise – A Navy Widow’s Journey of Hope” (Create Space Independent Publishing).
The Christian Living Book of the Year went to Lori Roeleveld for “The Art of Hard Conversation: Biblical Tools for the Tough Talks That Matter” (Kregel Publications). Second place went to Janet Holm McHenry for “The Complete Guide to the Prayers of Jesus” (Bethany House Publishers). Honorable mention went to Blyth Daniels and Helen McIntosh for “Mended: Restoring the Hearts of Mothers and Daughters” (Harvest House Publishers).
The Inspirational Gift Book of the Year was awarded to two authors: Jill Swanson for “Simply Stylish — Look Great Spend Less” (Bold Vision Books) and Susan U. Neal for “Healthy Living Journal” (Christian Yoga, LLC). Second place went to Sarah Forgrave for “Prayers of Hope for Caregivers” (Harvest House Publishers).
The Historical Novel of the Year was awarded to Rebecca Price Janney for “Easton at the Crossroads” (Elk Lake Publishers).
The Romance Novel of the Year was awarded to Edie Melson for “Maiden of Iron: A Steampunk Fable” (Elk Lake Publishing).
Murfreesboro, TN – The Contemporary Novel of the Year was awarded to Beth Vogt for “Things I Never Told You” (Tyndale House Publishers). Second place went to Deborah Raney for “Reasons to Breathe” (Gilead Publishing). Honorable mention went to Amy Williams for “Saving Sparrows” (Crosshair Press).
The Mystery/Suspense Novel of the Year went to DiAnn Mills for “High Treason” (Tyndale House Publishers). Second place went to Lynette Eason for “Holiday Amnesia” (Harlequin Digital Sales Corp.). Honorable mention went to Lynette Eason for “Called to Protect” (Revell of Baker Publishing Group).
The Arise Daily Writer of the Year was awarded to Jennifer Slattery.
AWSA’s official magazine, “Leading Hearts,” won their fifth straight Evangelical Press Association Merit award. The “Leading Hearts” Columnist of the Year went to Karen Porter for her column, “In the Lead.” Feature Article of the Year went to Janell Rardon for her article, “Do the One Thing That Changes Everything.”
The 2019 AWSA Member of the Year Award went to Julie Coleman. AWSA founder Linda Evans Shepherd said, “Julie Coleman loves to teach the Word of God! With contagious enthusiasm, she brings hope and encouragement to her audience through rich biblical teaching.”
The Jennifer Kennedy Dean Award went to Pam Farrel. This award, according to Linda Evans Shepherd, is in honor of the late Jennifer Kennedy Dean, an AWSA author who recently passed away. “This special award recognizes someone who carries the light with excellence to a hurting world.
The Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Michael W. Smith in honor of his 35th year in ministry. He has been honored with three Grammy Awards, 45 Dove Awards, and American
Music Award. Smith ministered in song and participated in a question-and-answer session hosted by CTN host Monica Schmelter, who served as emcee for the event.
Monica Schmelter and Linda Evans Shepherd, author and AWSA founder, presented the awards and Josh Huisman, pastor of New Hope Community Church in Brentwood, performed a parody.
AWSA, the sponsor of the Golden Scroll Awards Banquet, is an outreach of Right to the Heart Ministries and consists of over 600 top women authors who both publish and speak nationally. See www.AWSA.com.
The Awards Show will be broadcast on CTN’s Roku Channels at a date TBA.
See winners from past years:
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.
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The hardest part of successful stepping out into the publishing world or building new momentum for your ministry is having a medium in which to introduce new material to your potential audience.
As an AWSA, we are not only helping you connect with a network of sisters who will give you encouragement and prayer support, our Right to the Heart Media Network can help extend your ministry reach.
Our opportunities various opportunities to publish or be promoted in our multi-award-winning publication, Leading Hearts Magazine (leadinghearts.com), Arise DAILY e-devos (arisedaily.com) and multiple professional training and ministry newsletters and such as the Advanced Writers & Speakers Association (awsa.com), gottopray.com (Linda Evans Shepherd Ministries), Women’s Ministry Cafe (coming soon), Page Turner Christian Books (coming soon) and social media platforms which in total reaches an audience of over 160,000 daily
AWSA-insider pricing and package deals to advertise in our publications and newsletter is available at AWSA.com under Right to the Heart Ministry Network “Members Only Promotion”
ARISE DAILY—AWSA Protégé and Professional Members are giving the opportunity to submit devotionals for publication via our ARISE Daily e-devotional ministry, which is delivered to inboxes across the nation and around the world every day! To find out more about Arise Daily go to arisedaily.com and email our Arise Daily editor Julie Coleman for Writers Guidelines jcoleman@gmail.com.
LEADING HEARTS—AWSA Professional Members are given opportunity to voluntarily submit feature articles and books for publication and review consideration. AWSA Members who are continuing columnists are picked by publisher to fit specific editorial needs of the magazine.
ARISE SPEAKERS BUREAU Do you want to know how to book more speaking engagements? AWSA Professional Members can join our ARISE Speakers directory and concierge service to be directly promoted to women’s leadership events and conference coordinators. Email Linda at lindareply@gmail.com for details, including membership fees.
CREATIVE SERVICES
Protégé and Professional Members have access to AWSA-insider pricing from #barefacedcreative for Brand and Communications Consulting as well as design service, who branded and sponsored registration for this year’s conference. As a member of AWSA, #barefacedcreative founder Amber Weigand-Buckley has over 20 years of award-winning media experience. Currently, she serves full time as the Marketing, Communications and Art Director for the Right to the Heart Ministry Network. She also is the founding editor and Art Director of Leading Hearts Magazine. She has the heart to help her AWSA sisters put their best foot forward in the ministry that God has called each one to serve.
2018 AWSA Golden Scroll Winners
September 15, 2018 by Leave a Comment
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2018 Golden Scroll Award Winners
AWSA (Advanced Writers and Speakers Association) announced the winners of the 2018 Golden Scroll Awards at the Golden Scroll Banquet, Sunday, September 9, at the Music City Sheraton Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee.
The Golden Scrolls Book of the Year was awarded to Cindy K. Sproles for Liar’s Winter from Kregel Publications.
The Nonfiction Book of the Year Award went to authors of two books: Cynthia Cavanaugh for Anchored: Leading Through the Storms (New Hope Publishers) and Linda Gilden and Linda Goldfarb for Linked (Bold Vision Books).
Second place for Nonfiction Book of the Year was awarded to Janell Rardon for Overcoming Hurtful Words from Worthy Inspired and the honorable mention was awarded to Janet Holm McHenry for 50 Lessons for Grads from Worthy Publishing.
The Novel of the Year Award went to Eva Marie Everson for The One True Love of Alice-Ann from Tyndale House Publishing.
Second place for Novel of the Year went to Deborah Raney for Home at Last (Abingdon Press); honorable mention was awarded to Lynette Eason for Chasing Secrets from Revell of Baker Publishing Group.
The Novel of the Year Award went to Eva Marie Everson for The One True Love of Alice-Ann from Tyndale House Publishing.
The Children’s Book of the Year was awarded to Michelle Adams for My First Day of School from Worthy Kids.
Congratulations to our 2018 Golden Scroll Award Winners
Second place for Children’s Book of the Year went to Sheri Schofield for The Prince and the Plan from Carpenter’s Son Publishing and third place went to LeeAnn Mancini for Forever With Jesus from GLM Publishing.
The Bible Study Book of the Year was awarded to Pam Farrel for Discovering the Hope in the Psalms from Harvest House Publishers.
The Devotional Book of the Year was awarded to Leigh Powers for Renewed: A 40-Day Devotional for Healing From Church Hurt and for Loving Well in Ministry from FaithWords, a division of Hachette Book Group.
The Memoir of the Year was awarded to Eleanor Isaacson and Jeanette Windle for Dancing From Darkness from Eleanor Isaacson Publications.
Julie Coleman, the editor of Arise Daily, AWSA’s online devotional, awarded Rhonda Rhea the Devotional Writer of the Year.
AWSA’s official magazine, Leading Hearts, won their fourth straight Evangelical Press Association Merit award and honored their columnists, including Pam Farrel, Michelle S. Cox, Penelope Carlevato, Saundra Dalton-Smith, Sharon Elliot, Karen Porter, Rhonda Rhea, Karen Whiting, and Cynthia L. Simmons and Edie Melson. Leading Hearts also honored Tom Young as the 2018 AWSA MVP.
The 2018 AWSA Member of the Year Award went to Erica Wiggenhorn. AWSA founder Linda Evans Shepherd said, “Besides her busy schedule, which included the launch of her latest Bible study, The Unexplainable Church, Erica volunteered behind the scenes at our conference.”
The Beyond Me Award went to Sioni Rodriguez, an advocate for women who have been sexually assaulted and victims of domestic violence. She is a dedicated team member of Our Freedom Journey Ministries (Stand against Human Trafficking).
Dr. Erwin Lutzer, who received the Golden Scrolls Lifetime Achievement Award, served as the keynote speaker.
Professor, author and Life Coach Cynthia Cavanaugh announced the first class of AWSA certified speaking and writing coaches including Yvonne Ortega, Jayme Hull, Cynthia L. Simmons, Karen Whiting, Faith Blatchford, Debbie Wilson, Debbie DeArmond, and Linda Gilden.
Recording artists Dick and Mel Tunney performed the special music. AWSA President Karen Porter served as emcee. CTN host Monica Schmelter and author and AWSA founder Linda Evans Shepherd presented the awards and Mel Tunney performed a parody written by Martha Bolton and dedicated to bookstores.AWSA, the sponsor of the Golden Scroll Awards Banquet, is an outreach of Right to the Heart Ministries and consists of over 500 top women authors who both publish and speak nationally. See www.AWSA.com.
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Golden Scroll Awards 2014
October 17, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The 2014 Golden Scroll Awards & Banquet
Atlanta, GA – AWSA (Advanced Writers and Speakers Association) announced the winners for the 2014 Golden Scroll Awards for Publisher, Editor, and Fiction Editor of the Year as well as the winners of their Books of the Year contests at the 2014 Golden Scroll Awards, Sunday afternoon, June 22 nd at the World Congress Convention Center. Honored for outstanding ministry partnerships with their authors, the Golden Scroll Publisher of the Year went to Abingdon Press.
The winner of the Nonfiction Editor of the Year went to Katara Patton of Tyndale House Publishers.
The Fiction Editor of the Year was awarded to Stephanie Broene of Tyndale House.
AWSA Nonfiction Book of the Year Award winners were named as Dena Dyer and Tina Samples for Wounded Women of the Bible from Kregal Publications which tied for first place with Julie Zine Coleman for Unexpected Love from Thomas Nelson. Second place went to Cynthia Ruchti for Ragged Hope published by Abingdon Press. Third place went to Emily Parke Chase for Standing Tall After Falling Short from Wingspread.
The Novel of the Year first place award went to Eva Marie Everson for Slow Moon Rising: A Cedar Key Novel from Revell which also tied with The Ohana by C. W. Schutter from River Ranch Publishing. Second place was awarded to Sarah Sundin for On Distant Shores from Revell, and third place was awarded to The Survivor by DiAnn Mills from Zondervan.
CAN (Christian Authors Network) also announced their Nonfiction and Novel Books of the Year awards. The CAN Nonfiction Book of the Year first place award went to Kathy Collard Miller for Partly Cloudy with Scattered Worries published by Lighthouse Publishing of the Carolinas. Second place was awarded to Cecil Murphey and Twila Belk for I Believe in Heaven from Regal. The third place winner was Dianne Barker for I Don’t Chase the Garbage Truck Down the Street in My Bathrobe Anymore.
The first place CAN Fiction Book of the Year was awarded to Cynthia Ruchti for All My Belongings from Abingdon Press, second place went to On Distant Shores by Sarah Sundin from Revell , and third place was awarded to Lena Nelson Dooley for Catherine’s Pursuit from Charisma House Book Group.
In addition, the 2014 AWSA Member of the Year Award went to Arlene Pellicane and the Beyond Me Award went to Grace Fox. The prestigious 2014 Golden Scroll Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Jerry B. Jenkins.
Jenkins served as the keynote speaker with Stacy Hawkins Adams as emcee. Authors Carol Kent, Pam Farrel, Linda Evans Shepherd and Kathy Macias presented the awards. Recording artist Gwen Smith performed a parody written by Martha Bolton dedicated to editors and publishers
AWSA, the sponsors of the Golden Scroll Awards Banquet, is an outreach of Right to the Heart Ministries and consists of over 400 top ICRS women authors who both publish and speak nationally. See www.AWSA.com.
Watch our 2014 Conference and Golden Scroll Banquet Highlights:
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See the 2012 winners, click HERE.
See the 2011 winners, click HERE.
See the 2010 winners, click HERE.
See the 2009 winners, click HERE.