The Aleppo Code by Terry Brennan, Kregel Publications, editors Dawn Anderson, Jannelle Trompīlessings in Disguise by Nancy Mehl, Guideposts Publications, editors Susan Downs, JoAnne Simmonsįinding Amanda by Robin Patchen, ACFW QIP (Independently Published), editor Holly LorinczĪ Bride for Bear from The Convenient Bride Collection by Erica Vetsch, Barbour Publishing, editor Rebecca GermanyĪ Palace on the Plains from The Homestead Brides Collection by Erica Vetsch, Barbour Publishing, editor Rebecca Germany Through Waters Deep by Sarah Sundin, Revell – A Division of Baker Publishing Group, editor Vicki CrumptonĪ Worthy Pursuit by Karen Witemeyer, Bethany House (Baker) Publishing, editors Dave Long, Charlene Patterson Luther and Katharina by Jody Hedlund, Waterbrook/Multnomah (Random House), editor Shannon Marcheseīeyond All Dreams by Elizabeth Camden, Bethany House (Baker) Publishing, editor Raela Schoenherr Secrets She Kept by Cathy Gohlke, Tyndale House, editors Stephanie Broene, Sarah Riche

Shadows of Ladenbrooke Manor by Melanie Dobson, Howard (Simon & Schuster), editors Beth Adams, Jenny Baumgartner The Art of Losing Yourself by Katie Ganshert, Waterbrook/Multnomah (Random House), editors Shannon Marchese, Lissa Halls-JohnsonĪs Waters Gone By by Cynthia Ruchti, Abingdon Press, editors Ramona Richards, Jamie Chavez The 2016 Carol Award finalists, listed by author in alphabetical order by category:įinding Me by Kathryn Cushman, Bethany House (Baker) Publishing, editors David Long, Charlene Patterson “American Christian Fiction Writers is thrilled to award Janette Oke with our Lifetime Achievement Award,” said Coble.Īt the press conference, ACFW also announced the finalists for the 2016 Carol Awards-named for editor Carol Johnson, Janette Oke’s first editor-in eleven categories of Christian fiction published in the previous calendar year. Hallmark turned her novel When Calls the Heart into a best-selling series about to begin its fourth season. Though her initial novel launched in 1979, Oke’s books continue to delight readers in every generation since.

“Janette Oke’s Love Comes Softly series opened untold opportunities for faith-based novels,” said ACFW CEO Colleen Coble, “Would any of us who write for that market be writing today if not for the impact of her novels?” JANETTE OKE NAMED ACFW LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT RECIPIENT/CAROL AWARD FINALISTS ANNOUNCEDĬINCINNATI, OH: At a press conference at CBA’s UNITE International Christian Retail Show in Cincinnati, OH, American Christian Fiction Writers announced the 2016 ACFW Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient-Janette Oke.

Carol Award Finalists and Lifetime Achievement Award.

Angelhood by A.J. Cattapan