I’ve had the privilege of reading 12 of the nominated novels and I must say they have been chosen well.
Click on the title links for reviews by myself and Tracy here at Relz Reviewz.
Would love to hear your thoughts on the nominations ~ are your favourites there?
AND there is BIG news to come at Relz Reviewz regarding the Christy Award winners ~ stay tuned!!
Keynote Speaker Announced
Tickets to the event are $30. For more information about the awards reception and to make reservations (beginning Apr. 30), visit the Christy Award website at www.christyawards.com.
The 2010 Christy Award nominees are:
CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE
Breach of Trust by DiAnn Mills • Tyndale House Publishers
How Sweet It Is by Alice J. Wisler • Bethany House Publishers: a Division of Baker Publishing Group
Stand-In Groom by Kaye Dacus • Barbour Publishing
CONTEMPORARY SERIES, SEQUELS, AND NOVELLAS
Who Do I Talk To? by Neta Jackson • Thomas Nelson
The Hope of Refuge by Cindy Woodsmall • WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group
Daisy Chain by Mary DeMuth • Zondervan
CONTEMPORARY STANDALONE
June Bug by Chris Fabry • Tyndale House Publishers
The Passion of Mary-Margaret by Lisa Samson • Thomas Nelson
Veiled Freedom by Jeanette Windle • Tyndale House Publishers
FIRST NOVEL
The Familiar Stranger by Christina Berry • Moody Publishers
Fireflies in December by Jennifer Erin Valent • Tyndale House Publishers
Scared by Tom Davis • David C. Cook
HISTORICAL
A Flickering Light by Jane Kirkpatrick • WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group
Though Waters Roar by Lynn Austin • Bethany House Publishers: a Division of Baker Publishing Group
The Swiss Courier by Tricia Goyer & Mike Yorkey • Revell Books: a Division of Baker Publishing Group
HISTORICAL ROMANCE †
Beyond This Moment by Tamera Alexander • Bethany House Publishers: a Division of Baker Publishing Group
A Bride in the Bargain by Deeanne Gist • Bethany House Publishers: a Division of Baker Publishing Group
The Inheritance by Tamera Alexander • Thomas Nelson
The Silent Governess by Julie Klassen • Bethany House Publishers: a Division of Baker Publishing Group
SUSPENSE
Intervention by Terri Blackstock • Zondervan
Lost
The Night Watchman by Mark Mynheir • WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group
VISIONARY
By Darkness Hid by Jill Williamson • Marcher Lord Press
The Enclave by Karen Hancock • Bethany House Publishers: a Division of Baker Publishing Group
Valley of the Shadow by Tom Pawlik • Tyndale House Publishers
YOUNG ADULT
Beautiful by Cindy Martinusen-Coloma • Thomas Nelson
The Blue Umbrella by Mike Mason • David C. Cook
North! or Be Eaten by Andrew Peterson • WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group
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Twitter: www.twitter.com/ChristyAward
† Historical Romance includes four nominees due to a tie in scoring.
Media Inquiries:
Jeane Wynn
Wynn~Wynn Media, LLC
918-283-1834
jeane@wynnwynnmedia.com
Reservations:
Donna Kehoe
donna.kehoe@christyawards.com
With thanks to the amazing Jeane Wynn at Wynn~Wynn Media for this press release
April 30, 2010 at 3:13 am
I actually haven't read any of the nominees, though I am in the middle of reading North or Be Eaten aloud to my four kids. We loved Peterson's first Wingfeather Saga book. I am also especially happy to see Lisa Samson and Athol Dickson's names on the list – they are two of my favorite authors of Christian fiction.
April 30, 2010 at 4:05 am
The Passion of Mary Margaret was one of my top reads last year. I haven't loved all of the nominees, but that's okay. Will be interesting to see how it all turns out.
April 30, 2010 at 4:20 am
Ooohhh how painful is that list?! I always want the ones I've read to win….but June Bug and Veiled Freedom are in the same category!!!
I can't wait to see which books win ~ although I'd love to know how they pick. It's very exciting seeing how many of those I've read.
April 30, 2010 at 3:17 pm
I'd love to see Cindy Woodsmall win. I have to say she is one of the best Amish authors I've read.
And then Lynn Austin and Terri Blackstock. In the historical romance, I've read all the books. My pick would have to be Julie Klassen.
I've read a good majority of these books.
April 30, 2010 at 4:30 pm
Way cool. I've often wondered about these.
April 30, 2010 at 5:16 pm
I love what I've read of Tamera Alexander's work! However, I have a copy of The Inheritance that I haven't read yet, so I'll have to get on it!
Thanks for sharing this information with us!
~Amber
April 30, 2010 at 5:37 pm
I've read and reviewed "The Familiar Stranger." A terrific book, written by a terrific woman. You go, Christina!
Also read "The Silent Governess." Another good read.
I'm happy for all the nominees. 🙂
May 1, 2010 at 2:21 am
I have only read Stand-in Groom but have one of Tamara Alexanders to read.
Looks like some good books mentioned.
(I do check here often just dont comment as much)