Christy Award Finalist: Drawn by the Current

Finalists for the Christy Award were announced today, and I am thrilled and honored that Drawn by the Current was among them. There are actually four finalists in the historical fiction category, rather than three, since there was a tie between two of them. So many author friends are finalists this year! The Christy Award® is the foremost award honoring and promoting excellence in Christian fiction since 1999, and is named for Catherine Marshall’s novel, Christy, which has sold over 10 million copies since its publication in 1967.

The FINALISTS in the nine fiction categories are:

CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE

All That Really Matters, Nicole Deese
Bethany House/ Baker Publishing Group, 9780764234965

Bookshop by the Sea, Denise Hunter
Thomas Nelson Publishers, 9780785240471

Husband Auditions, Angela Ruth Strong
Kregel Publications, 9780825447105

FIRST NOVEL

All That Is Secret, Patricia Raybon
Tyndale House Publishers, 9781496458384

Recorder, Cathy McCrumb
Enclave Publishing, a division of Oasis Family Media, 9781621841999

Sugar Birds, Cheryl Grey Bostrom
She Writes Press, 9781647420680

GENERAL FICTION

The Letter Keeper, Charles Martin
Thomas Nelson Publishers, 9780785230953

The Secret Keepers of Old Depot Grocery, Amanda Cox
Revell/ Baker Publishing Group, 9780800737412

Under the Magnolias, T. I. Lowe
Tyndale House Publishers, 9781496453617

HISTORICAL – tie

Between the Wild Branches, Connilyn Cossette
Bethany House/ Baker Publishing Group, 9780764234354

Drawn by The Current, Jocelyn Green
Bethany House/ Baker Publishing Group, 9780764233326

The Widows of Champagne, Renee Ryan
Love Inspired, 9781335427076

Yours is the Night, Amanda Dykes
Bethany House/ Baker Publishing Group, 9780764232688

HISTORICAL ROMANCE – tie

As Dawn Breaks, Kate Breslin
Bethany House/ Baker Publishing Group, 9780764234354

Hope Between the Pages, Pepper Basham
Barbour Publishing, 9781643528267

Shadows of Swanford Abbey, Julie Klassen
Bethany House/ Baker Publishing Group, 9780764234248

Until Leaves Fall in Paris, Sarah Sundin
Revell/ Baker Publishing Group, 9780800736378

MYSTERY/SUSPENSE/THRILLER

Aftermath, Terri Blackstock
Thomas Nelson Publishers, 9780310345978

The Barrister and the Letter of Marque, Todd M. Johnson
Bethany House/ Baker Publishing Group, 9780764212369

On the Cliffs of Foxglove Manor, Jaime Jo Wright
Bethany House/ Baker Publishing Group, 9780764233906

SHORT FORM

A Texas Christmas Carol (in Under the Texas Mistletoe), Karen Witemeyer
Bethany House/ Baker Publishing Group, 9780764239311

Mr. Nicholas: A Magical Christmas Tale, Christopher de Vinck
Paraclete Press, 9781640607354

False Pretense, Heather Day Gilbert
WoodHaven Press, 9781735565163

SPECULATIVE – tie

A Time to Seek, Tracy Higley
Stonewater Books LLC, 9781737057901

Dark Intercept, Brian Andrews & Jeffrey Wilson
Tyndale House Publishers, 9781496451354

Recorder, Cathy McCrumb
Enclave Publishing, a division of Oasis Family Media, 9781621841999

Windward Shore, Sharon Hinck
Enclave Publishing, a division of Oasis Family Media, 9781621841678

YOUNG ADULT

A Gently Tyranny, Jess Corban
Wander, an imprint of Tyndale House Publishers, 9781496448347

Realms of Light, Sandra Fernandez Rhoads
Enclave Publishing, a division of Oasis Family Media, 9781621841647

Shadow, Kara Swanson
Enclave Publishing, a division of Oasis Family Media, 9781621841739

Winners will be announced at a ceremony and gala in Nashville on November 17.

Which of these books have you read? Or, which would you like to read?

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About the Author:

Jocelyn Green

Jocelyn Green inspires faith and courage as the award-winning and bestselling author of numerous fiction and nonfiction books, including The Mark of the King; Wedded to War; and The 5 Love Languages Military Edition, which she coauthored with bestselling author Dr. Gary Chapman. Her books have garnered starred reviews from Booklist and Publishers Weekly, and have been honored with the Christy Award, the gold medal from the Military Writers Society of America, and the Golden Scroll Award from the Advanced Writers & Speakers Association. She graduated from Taylor University in Upland, Indiana, with a B.A. in English, concentration in writing. As a speaker, Jocelyn inspires faith and courage in her audiences. She loves Mexican food, Broadway musicals, strawberry-rhubarb pie, the color red, and reading with a cup of tea. Jocelyn lives with her husband Rob and two children in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Visit her at www.jocelyngreen.com.

Comments

I just bought Drawn by the

I just bought Drawn by the Current and Shadows of Swanford Abbey. I also have The Letter Keeper, now just to find time to read them. I have read Between the Wild Branches.

I am looking forward to

I am looking forward to reading Shadows of Swanford Abbey by Julie Klassen & Until Leaves Fall in Paris by Sarah Sundin. I’ve read Aftermath by Terri Blackstock & A Texas Christmas Carol (in Under the Texas Mistletoe) by Karen Witemeyer.

So far, I've read none of

So far, I've read none of these...newly retired with more time now!

All of these look so good!

All of these look so good! Unfortunately, I haven't had a chance to read these yet. Drawn by the Current, Until the Leaves Fall in Paris, Aftermath, and On the Cliffs of Foxglove Manor, are all at the top of my list of books to get.

Although I have read several

Although I have read several of these authors, I have not yet read any of these books. I'm so glad you published the list! There are quite a few I would like to read. I think I will start with Until Leaves Fall in Paris, maybe right after Veiled in Smoke, which is next up on my tbr list.

I would love to read Sara

I would love to read Sara Sundin, Karen Witemeyer, and Jocelyn Green's books. But any on the list would be awesome to read!

So many good books to choose

So many good books to choose from! I have the "Bookshop by the Sea", by Denise Hunter, on my like to read list.

I haven’t read any of these,

I haven’t read any of these, I would love to read Until leaves fall in Paris by Sarah Sundin .I absolutely love her books !

I've read seven of these

I've read seven of these books: Husband Auditions, The Letter Keeper, Under the Magnolias, Yours is the Night, Shadows of Swanford Abbey, Aftermath, and A Texas Christmas Carol.

I haven't read any, but Until

I haven't read any, but Until the Leaves Fall in Paris, and The Widows of Champagne are on my list for sure!

I have read Amanda Dykes'

I have read Amanda Dykes' book "Yours is the Night"; it is one of my favorite books. The writing is beautiful. I am a fan of the writing of Denise Hunter and Kate Breslin, and I hope to read "Bookshop by the Sea" and "As Dawn Breaks".

I would definitely like to

I would definitely like to read all of the historical fiction and historical romance finalists, although I've never heard of The Widows of Champagne. That's one more novel to add to my TBR! CutePolarBear

I have read The Bookshop by

I have read The Bookshop by the Sea by Denise Hinter

I have read, The Secret

I have read, The Secret Keepers of Old Depot Grocery, by Amanda Cox. It was an amazing story that has stayed with me long after I have read it. Please enter me in the giveaway.

I read under the Texas

I read under the Texas Mistletoe and I would like to read most of the other books as well.

I've not read any of these

I've not read any of these books yet, but I've already purchased several of them and have them on my list of TBR including "Drawn by the Current". I'm looking forward to reading them.

I have read Until Leaves Fall

I have read Until Leaves Fall in Paris by Sarah Sundin and Shadow by Kara Swanson. Both friends, both great authors!

Congratulations! I’ve read

Congratulations! I’ve read The Secret Keepers of Old Depot Grocery. On my TBR pile I have Under the Magnolias, On the Cliffs of Foxglove Manor, and All that Really Matters. I definitely want to read Drawn by the Current.

I have not read any of the

I have not read any of the books on the list, but I have read other books by these authors: Julie Klassen, Sarah Sundin, Terri Blackstock, Karen Witemeyer and Sharon Hinck.

I haven't read any yet. :-(

I haven't read any yet. :-( It's been a "slow reading" year for me, but I am getting back into reading now.

I've read several of these,

I've read several of these, Husband Auditions Under the Magnolias Hope Between the Pages And a few others. They were all so good, and very deserving of their nominations, I really can't pick a favorite.

Hi, Congratulations on being

Hi, Congratulations on being a finalist! Unfortunately I have not read any of them.

I would like any

I would like any inspirational,.historical and mysteries. Marilyn

Hi, Congratulations on being

Hi, Congratulations on being a finalist! I have not read any of these books. Have great week.

I would like to read the

I would like to read the Historical books and some of the mystery ones. Joan

I've read As Dawn Breaks,

I've read As Dawn Breaks, Kate Breslin. Wonderful story!

I haven’t read any of these

I haven’t read any of these yet.

I've not read any but have

I've not read any but have read others by some authors. Would love to read all. And review

I would like to read any of

I would like to read any of the Historical ones and the mystery books. Marion

Congratulations to all I have

Congratulations to all I have read The Widows of Champagne and would love to win Under The Texas Mistletoe! Thank you for this amazing giveaway!

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE FINALIST!!! I haven't read any of these books, but many of them are on my TBR list! I am most looking forward to reading...As Dawn Breaks by Kate Breslin, Hope Between the Pages by Pepper Basham, Shadows of Swanford Abbey by Julie Klassen, Until Leaves Fall in Paris by Sarah Sundin, Drawn by The Current by Jocelyn Green, and The Widows of Champagne by Renee Ryan. So many wonderful authors...so many delightful stories to read!! :)

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