Author Spotlight: The 2023 Word Awards Shortlisted Authors
Every year The Word Guild hosts The Word Awards, a Canadian Christian writing competition that honors the best in Canadian Christian writing. The Word Awards has three main categories: Unpublished Works, Published Works, and Specialty Awards. Within these categories are numerous subcategories based on genre and type of work, and each category is judged by judges who are industry leaders. This competition is an excellent opportunity for writers to gain recognition and receive feedback on their work.
Word Alive Press is proud to have published numerous books that have been entered into the 2023 Word Awards and many of our authors have been shortlisted. This month, we are shining a spotlight on these shortlisted authors and the fantastic work they have done in writing and publishing their books.
Word Alive Press is thrilled to celebrate with the following recognized authors:
Books - Christian Fiction: Children
Strawberry Tea by Susan Reimer
Books - Christian Fiction: Contemporary
Lilly's Promise by Terrie Todd
Books - Christian Fiction: Historical
The Light Keeper by Katherine J. Le Gresley
Emma's Call by Donna Mann
Books - Christian Fiction: Young Adult
Penelope by Susan Reimer
Books - Christian Non-Fiction: Christian Living - Spiritual Formation
Flame of God by Darla Milne
Books - Christian Non-Fiction: Devotional
Cross+Walk by Ron Mahler
Prayers For You by Shireen Spencer
Rebuild, Restore, Renew by Gladys Thompson
Books - Christian Non-Fiction: Inspirational
Captivated by Angilee Clarke
A Ministry Survival Guide by Lisa Elliott
My Father's House by Sterling A. Penney
Books - Christian Non-Fiction: Instructional
Shifting Perspectives by Ruth Esau
Crouching Moses, Hidden Jesus by R.J. Robertson
Books - Christian Non-Fiction: Life Stories - Memoir
No One Brings You a Casserole When Your Husband Goes to Rehab by Leah Grey
God of the Valleys by Janet Williamson
Books - Christian Non-Fiction: Personal Growth
A Ministry Survival Guide by Lisa Elliott
Cross+Walk by Ron Mahler
Rebuild, Restore, Renew by Gladys Thompson
Books - General Market Non-Fiction: Life Stories
People Are Not Your Problem, They Are Your Purpose by Marcia Magee McClelland
Debra Fieguth Social Justice Award
No One Brings You a Casserole When Your Husband Goes to Rehab by Leah Grey
Harvey/Mackey Journalism Award
My Father's House by Sterling Penney
Writer of Colour
Captivated by Angilee Clarke
Prayers For You by Shireen Spencer
Copies of these books may be purchased by clicking on the book title, or by visiting our online bookstore.
Congratulations to everyone who was recognized! The Word Guild will announce the winners of The Word Awards on September 16, 2023.