Recent News
- Wendi Lou Lee: Little House on the Prairie Devotional to Thomas Nelson
- Becky Keife: No Better Mom for the Job to Bethany House
- Ashley Mays: Happy Heart Devotional to Zonderkidz
- Dan Short with Rene Gutteridge: The Santa Claus Chronicles to Harvest House
- Phylicia Masonheimer: Stop Calling Me Beautiful to Harvest House
- Ryan Lokkesmoe: The Keys to a Small Group: An Uncomplicated Guide to Leading (and Enjoying) Your Gathering to Bethany House
- Rachel Held Evans: Title to Be Determined to HarperOne
Notable Awards or Recognition
New York Times Bestselling Books
- Sober Mercies by Heather Kopp, 2014
- Wishing on Willows by Katie Ganshert, 2013
- The Power of Understanding People by Dave Mitchell, 2013
- Jesus Feminist by Sarah Bessey, 2013
- When We Were on Fire by Addie Zierman, 2013
- The Year of Biblical Womanhood by Rachel Held Evans, 2012
- A Log Cabin Christmas Collection with stories by Liz Johnson, Michelle Ule and Erica Vetsch, 2011
- Murder by Family by Kent Whitaker, 2009
ECPA Top-50 Bestselling Books
- Sober Mercies by Heather Kopp, 2014
- Manual to Manhood by Jonathan Catherman, 2014
- Wishing on Willows by Katie Ganshert, 2013
- The Power of Understanding People by Dave Mitchell, 2013
- Jesus Feminist by Sarah Bessey, 2013
- When We Were on Fire by Addie Zierman, 2013
- Patchwork Christmas by Judith Miller, Stephanie Grace Whitson and Nancy Moser, 2012
- The Husband Project by Kathi Lipp, 2009
- Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World by Joanna Weaver, 2000
- The Sister Circle by Nancy Moser and Vonette Bright, 2000
USA Today Bestsellers
- Sober Mercies by Heather Kopp, 2014
- Wishing on Willows by Katie Ganshert, 2013
- The Power of Understanding People by Dave Mitchell, 2013
- Jesus Feminist by Sarah Bessey, 2013
- When We Were on Fire by Addie Zierman, 2013
- The Memory Jar by Tricia Goyer, 2012
Publisher’s Weekly Bestsellers
- Lauraine Snelling, A Breath of Hope, 2018
- Olivia Newport and Rachael Phillips, novellas in Plain & Sweet Romance Collection, 2018
- Dani Pettrey, Still Life, 2017
- Kathi Lipp, The Husband Project, 2016
- Liz Johnson, Navy Seal Security, 2016
- Mary Alford, Rocky Mountain Pursuit, 2016
- Davalynn Spencer, Jaime Jo Wright, novellas in The Cowboy’s Bride collection, 2016
Publisher’s Weekly Starred Reviews
- Tessa Afshar, Thief of Corinth, 2018
- Katie Ganshert, No One Ever Asked, 2018
- Austin Channing Brown, I’m Still Here, 2018
- Cynthia Ruchti, A Fragile Hope, 2017
- Catherine West The Memory of You, 2017
- Kristy Cambron, The Illusionist’s Apprentice, 2017
- Erica Vetsch, The Cactus Creek Challenge, 2015
- Ann Gabhart, Love Comes Home, 2014
- Beth Vogt, Somebody Like You, 2014
- Addie Zierman, When We Were on Fire, 2013
- Rachel Held Evans, A Year of Biblical Womanhood, 2012
- Dale Cramer, Levi’s Will, 2009
- Jennifer Valent, Fireflies in December, 2008
- Joanna Weaver, Having a Mary Spirit, 2006
Christy Award Winners
- Laura Frantz, The Lacemaker, 2018
- Katie Ganshert, Life After, 2018
- Michelle Griep, 12 Days at Bleakly Manor, 2018
- Jaime Jo Wright, The House on Foster Hill, 2018
- Beth Vogt, Crazy Little Thing Called Love, 2016
- Lori Benton, Burning Sky for Historical, First Novel, and Book of the Year, 2014
- Tessa Afshar, Harvest of Gold, 2014
- Anne Elisabeth Stengl, Dragonwitch, 2014
- Anne Elisabeth Stengl, Starflower, 2013
- Anne Elisabeth Stengl, Veiled Rose, 2012
- Julie Klassen, The Maid of Fairbourne Hall, 2012
- DiAnn Mills, Sworn to Protect, 2011
- Anne Elisabeth Stengl, Heartless, 2011
- Julie Klassen, The Girl in the Gatehouse, 2011
- Jennifer Valent, Fireflies in December, 2010
- DiAnn Mills, Breach of Trust, 2010
- Julie Klassen, The Silent Governess, 2010
- Robin Jones Gunn, Sisterchicks in Gondolas, 2007
- Dale Cramer, Levi’s Will, 2006
- Dale Cramer, Bad Ground, 2005
- Nancy Moser, Time Lottery, 2003
RITA Award Winners
- Gayle Roper, Autumn Dreams, 2004
ACFW Carol Award Winners
- Sarah Tipton, Betrayal of the Band, 2018
- Cynthia Ruchti, Restoring Christmas, 2017
- Michelle Griep, Courageous Brides Collection novella, 2017
- Karen Witemeyer, A Worthy Pursuit, 2016
- Beth Vogt, Crazy Little Thing Called Love, 2016
- Katie Ganshert, The Art of Losing Yourself, 2015; An October Bride, 2015;
- Erica Vetsch, novella in The Convenient Bride Collection, 2015
- Katie Ganshert, Wildflowers from Winter, 2013
- Lisa Jordan, Lakeside Reunion, 2012
- Karen Witemeyer, To Win Her Heart, 2012
- Sharon Dunn, Night Prey, 2011
- Rene Gutteridge and Cheryl McKay, Never the Bride, 2010
- Kathryn Springer, Family Treasures, 2009
- Gayle Roper, Caught Redhanded, 2008
- Camy Tang, Sushi for One, 2008
Holt Medallion
- Seeds of Evidence by Linda J. White, 2014
- Submerged by Dani Pettrey, 2013
- To Win Her Heart by Karen Witemeyer, 2012
- Caught in a Bind by Gayle Roper, 2009
- Autumn Dreams by Gayle Roper, 2003
- The Decision by Gayle Roper, 1999
Other Noteworthy Awards or Recognition
- Kristin Schell, The Turquoise Table, 2017, merchandising through Tuesday Morning and Dayspring; partnerships with Chick-Fil-A, The Samaritan’s Purse (Operation Christmas Child)
- Kristy Cambron, The Illusionist’s Apprentice, 2017, Library Journal starred review
- Sarah Sundin, Through Waters Deep, Library Journal starred review, 2015
- Beth Vogt, Somebody Like You, Publishers Weekly Best 101 Books of 2014
- Addie Zierman, When We Were on Fire, Publishers Weekly Best 101 Books of 2013
- Sarah Loudin Thomas, Miracle in a Dry Season, 2014, Library Journal starred review
- Phil Cooke, One Big Thing: Discovering What You Were Born to Do, One of the Top 5
- Business Books of 2012, Washington Post
- Jennifer Valent, Fireflies in December, 2011 Audie Award
- Gayle Roper, Career Achievement Award, Romantic Times Book Report, 2003
- Kevin Belmonte, William Wilberforce, winner of the John Pollock Award for Christian Biography, 2003
Library Journal’s Best Christian Fiction
- Christine Suzann Nelson, If We Make It Home, 2017
- Dale Cramer, Levi’s Will, 2009
- Cindy Martinusen Coloma, The Salt Garden, 2004
Authors with film deals
- Robin Jones Gunn, Marrying Father Christmas, Hallmark, 2018
- Tricia Goyer, Big Sky Series, Netflix TV series, 2018
- Robin Jones Gunn, Engaging Father Christmas, Hallmark, 2017
- Robin Jones Gunn, Finding Father Christmas, Hallmark, 2016
- Rene Gutteridge, My Life as a Doormat, Hallmark, 2016
- Cathy LaGrow with Cindy Coloma, The Waiting, Sixth Sense Productions, 2015
Authors receiving major media coverage
- Debbie Alsdorf and Joan Edwards Kay, It’s Momplicated interview on The Today Show, 2018
- Natalie Gwyn, Okayest Mom, NBC’s Today Show, 2018
- Lia Huber, Nourished, 2017—Parade Magazine, New York Times book review, FoxNews Radio—Fox & Food interview, Buzzfeed’s Best Books Gift Guide for 2017
- Kristin Schell, The Turquoise Table, 2017–NBC’s Today Show with Mr. Manners; Good Housekeeping
- Cathy LaGrow with Cindy Coloma, The Waiting, NBC’s Today Show, 2015
- Phil Cooke, One Big Thing: Discovering What You Were Born to Do, 2012, NBC’s Today Show, MSNBC, Wired Magazine, Fast Company Magazine
- Kent Whitaker, Murder by Family, Oprah, 48 Hours, 20/20, 2009
