2007 Genesis contest finalists, take two

Captain's Log, Stardate 08.08.2007

Now that the final round scores are in, we are able to announce the titles of the finaling manuscripts for the ACFW 2007 Genesis contest! The winners will be announced at the 2007 ACFW conference in September.

Contemporary Romance (includes romantic comedy)
Jennifer Lynn Cary, On The Court
Audra Harders, Rough Ride
Catherine Hershberger, The Nun and the Narc
Roxanne Sherwood, A Perfect Love
Jennifer Hudson Taylor, By His Plan

Historical Romance
Linda Fulkerson, Wings of the Dawn
Audra Harders, Precious Possessions
Pam Hillman, Eyes of the Heart and Stealing Jake's Heart
Jennifer Hudson Taylor, Promised Blessings

Romantic Suspense
Sally Bradley, Shelf Life
Marci J. Burke, Shadow of Doubt
Dineen Miller, Manna Reign
Dani Pettrey, Artifact
Suzan Robertson, The Circle Game

Sci-Fi/Fantasy/Allegory
Sally A. Apokedak, The Kisses of an Enemy
Valerie Comer, Marks of Repentance
Rebecca Grabill, Out of Darkness
Shannon McNear, The Gift of the Stranger
Chris Mikesell, Revival

Historical Fiction (not romance)
Yvonne Anderson, Mom's Mirror
Marcia Gruver, Love Never Fails
Tina Helmuth, Hidden Snares
Carla Stewart, A Dandelion Day
Erica Vetsch, Drums of the North Star

Young Adult
Sally Apokedak, Prisoners of the Throne
Leigh DeLozier, The Friend Game
Linda Fulkerson, The Rod of Schmazel
Charlene Glatkowski, Stay Tuned
Rachael Phillips, Song of the Orphan Train

Contemporary Fiction
Michael Ehret, Beyond December
Jennifer Griffith, Gumbo Ya Ya
Kathy Harris, The Road to Mercy
Myra Johnson, Pearl of Great Price
Angie Poole, Gravehopping With Myrna

Women's Fiction
Lynne Gentry, Fate
Ane Mulligan, When the Wind Blows
Kristine Pratt, Identity Theft
Kathleen Sprout, The Choice
Ginger Vaughan, Jamison Family Values

Mystery/Suspense/Thriller
Martha Pope Gorris, Survival Creek
Gina Holmes, Deception Burning and Ruthless Mercy
Jane Robertson, Curst Be the Tie
Janet Rubin, Beneath the Steeple

Chick/Mom/Hen/Lady Lit
Georgiana Daniels, Honey Do Inc.
Annalisa Daughety, A Walk in the Park
Sabrina Fox-Butcher, Rock Bottom
Carrie Padgett, Oh Shop It
Jenness Walker and Tracy Bowen, Bliss

Congratulations to all the 2007 Genesis finalists!

For more information on the contest, check out the 2007 ACFW Genesis guidelines here.

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