Congrats Christy Winners & Carol Finalists!

I apologize for being late with my posting, but I do have a good reason: I've spent the past two days riding roller coasters with my family. Who has time to be on the web when you're having fun with family? Priorities, right?

But, naturally, in my absence, the Christian literary world hasn't been quiet as the 2012 Christy Award winners and the ACFW Carol finalists have been announced. I'm thrilled that two of my favorite books from last year (Words by Ginny Yttrup and The Queen by Steven James) took home Christy's. And in the Carols, three Minnesotans (Julie Klassen, Erica Vetsch, and Susan May Warren) are represented.

Congratulations to all!

2012 Christy Award Winners & Finalists

2012 Carol Award Finalists

My Flat Stanley Excursion to the 2011 ACFW Conference

Unfortunately I was unable to attend the 2011 ACFW Conference this year, but that doesn't prevent a creative person from being there. :)

Last week, trying to be funny, I sent my Inkspirational Messages blog friends a Flat Stanley version of myself so they could bring me along. (I know, the dress color is really hideous, but it's the best I could do on short notice.)

And they did just that. (You can read about my experiences on Lorna Seilstad's Inkspirational Messages post from yesterday, Bobble-Head Brenda at ACFW.) Sounds like I had an amazingly fun & educational time. I've been truly blessed with amazing friends!

Next year, I hope to leave the Flat Stanley version of myself at home and experience the conference in person--and not wearing yellow.

ACFW Genesis Contest Winners

ACFW Carol Award Winners