Congratulations to the 2021 Serious Writer Contest Semifinalists!

Unpublished Writer of the Year Semifinalists:

Annette-Marie Griffin: The Knightly Stalker
Cheryl Spears Waugh: Way of the Mescalero
Chris Sauter Manion: The Light We Cannot See
Cynthia L. Simmons: Medical And Surgical Care During The Civil War
Debbie Spence: Courageous Kate’s Fearless Day AND Broken Crayons Color Too
Josie Siler: Howie’s Broken Hee-Haw
Kay Em Ellis: CHROMA – A Christian’s Response to Online Bullying
Laurie “L.G.” Westlake: Calculated Risks
Patsy Reiter: Grandma, Rock Me Please
Sally A. Friscea: Over the Hill and Careening Down the Other Side
Sarah Limardo: Game of Gods
Sarah Rexford: The Convergence
Sheryl H. Boldt: Grandma’s Little Helpers
Tammy Kennington: Montana Rescue, Big Prayers for Little People, AND A Selection of Blog Posts

Book of the Year Semifinalists:

Annette-Marie Griffin: What is a Family?
Becky Baudouin: Enjoy Every Minute and Other Ridiculous Things We Say to Moms
Britt Mooney: Say Yes: How God Sized Dreams Take Flight
Christy Hoss: The Rubber Band
Darlene L. Turner: Border Breach
Hallee Bridgeman: Alexandra’s Appeal
Jill Roman Lord: The Quiet Crazy Easter Day AND That Grand Christmas Day
Julie Lavender: 365 Ways to Love Your Child: Turning Little Moments Into Lasting Memories
Lauren Crews: Strength of a Woman Devotional
Mary Potter Kenyon: Called to Be Creative: A Guide to Reigniting Your Creativity
Megan Kinney: Dakota Peace
Michelle Nietert & Lynn Cowell: Loved and Cherished
Starr Ayers: For the Love of Emma
Tori Higa: The Christmas Color

Book of the Decade Semifinalists:

Betty Roberts: Midnight Chronicles: A Love Story
Brett Armstrong: Quest of Fire: The Gathering Dark AND Destitutio Quod Remissio
Carol Grace Stratton: Lake Surrender
Emily Golus: Escape to Vindor
James C. Magruder: The Glimpse
Claire Sanders: Freedom River
Judy DuCharme: The Cheesehead Devotional Hall of Fame Edition, The Cheesehead Devotional Kickoff Edition, AND Blood Moon Redemption
Marian Rizzo: Angela’s Treasures AND In Search of the Beloved
Melissa Calais Lewis: The Nature of Honey: The Woman’s Journey in Connection with God, Blossoms, and Bees
Penny Cooke: Pursuing Prayer – Being Effective in a Busy World
Rebecca Barlow Jordan: Day-votions for Mothers – Heart to Heart Encouragement