February 2025 New ReleasesMore in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website Contemporary Romance: Small Town Harmony by Milla Holt — Faith, fame, and family collide as a Christian music power couple hides a secret discord. (Contemporary Romance, Independently Published) Only You Can Love Me by Carolyn Miller — Dr. Jess Martin–Doc Martin to …
Chasing Perfect Optimism
by M.D. House @real_housemd Jesus was an optimist. That seems a trite thing to say, doesn’t it? It was easy for him to be positive all the time, right? He was the Messiah, for heaven’s sake. He had a direct line to God, and angels were on call to help him. And yet, he often wept—not just for what was …
ACFW New Releases: January 2025
January 2025 New ReleasesMore in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website Children/Middle-grade: Feather by Susan Page Davis — Feather is snatched by a fierce tribe and forced to work for them. Her younger brother, Karsh, vows to find her. When Feather learns the arrows she makes will be used against her own people, …
ACFW New Releases: November 2024
November 2024 New ReleasesMore in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website Contemporary Romance: Matchmaking the Cowboy by Emily Conrad — What’s a little covert matchmaking between friends? (Contemporary Romance, Independently Published [ACFW QIP] The Daze Before Christmas by Laurie Germaine — She fled her old life for a new one. Trouble is, she …
ACFW New Releases: October 2024
October 2024 New ReleasesMore in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website General Contemporary: I’ll Be Home by Darlene L. Turner, by Sara Davison, Helena Smrcek, Melanie Stevenson — With chaos and confusion all around them, can they find their way home this Christmas? The people in these four stories are all searching for …
2024 ACFW Christian Fiction and Industry Awards
American Christian Fiction Writers is pleased to announce the 2024 award winners. The awards were presented Saturday, September 7th at the annual ACFW Gala, which was held in New Orleans, Louisiana. American Christian Fiction Writers is a professional organization devoted to the craft of Christian Fiction, and helping writers expand their knowledge of the publishing industry. The winners are as …
ACFW Conference Prayer, Day 1
Please join us in today’s prayer, written by a member of ACFW’s Forty Days of Prayer team. Day 1: Topic: That God’s will be accomplished at conference Scripture: Psalm 115:1–Not to us, O Lord, not to us, but to your name give glory. Prayer: Heavenly Father, Thank you for being a God who is in control of all, who doesn’t …
ACFW Conference Prayer: Day 2
Day 2 – 9/4 Please join us in today’s prayer, written by a member of ACFW’s Forty Days of Prayer team. Day 2 (counting down to Day 1): Topic: for Good Weather for Travel Scripture: Luke 8:24b–And He got up and rebuked the wind and the surging waves, and they stopped, and it became calm. Prayer: Dear Lord, We are …
ACFW Conference Prayer: Day 3
Please join us in today’s prayer, written by a member of ACFW’s Forty Days of Prayer team. Day 3 (counting down to Day 1): Topic: for the Early Bird and Post Conference Sessions Scripture: Proverbs 2:2–Make your ear attentive to wisdom, incline your heart to understanding. Prayer: Father God, we thank You for the chance to learn from experienced authors …
ACFW Conference Prayer: Day 4
Please join us in today’s prayer, written by a member of ACFW’s Forty Days of Prayer team. Day 4 (counting down to Day 1): Topic: Wisdom in decision-making for the Executive Board Scripture: Romans 15:5–Now may the God who gives perseverance and encouragement grant you to be of the same mind with one another according to Christ Jesus. Prayer: Lord, …