The Southern Christian Writers Conference (in partnership with TAB Media Group) provides inspiration and instruction for aspiring and published writers of faith. The SCWC has brought writers together since 1991 at its annual workshop and other writing events, and is recognized as one of the best conferences in the nation.
We host seasonal workshops throughout the Southeast, and our annual workshop will take place this year on June 3-4, 2022.
The SCWC Notable Book Awards
Congratulations to the finalists and winners in this year's SCWC Notable Book Awards. The winners were announced on Jan. 22 at the book awards ceremony at The Alabama Baptist headquarters in Birmingham.
This year's finalists and winners (in bold) are:
Fiction, Traditionally Published
Love Found in Cranberry Cove, by June Foster
My Dear Miss Dupree, by Grace Hitchcock
Triple Threat, by Jason Rash
Fiction, Self-Published
The Proposal, by Tanya Eavenson
A Place in Time, by Carole Lehr Johnson
The Bachelorettes of the Bible, by Theresa Wilson
Nonfiction, Traditionally Published
Life on Pause: Learning to Wait Well, by Candy Arrington
Sober Cycle: Pedaling through Recovery One Day at a Time, by Sherry Hoppen
Struggling Toward Hope: Life After the Death of a Spouse, by Bob Terry
Nonfiction, Self-Published
The Metanoia Path: A Body, Mind, & Spirit Journey, by Pam Frazier
I Will Rescue You: The Rescuing Ministry of God, by Gary Hardin
Goodnight, Sweetheart: A Story of Faith, Hope, and Love, by Alan Johnston
Devotional
Love the Narrow Path: A 90-Day Devotional for Walking with God, by George Cargill
Health, Healing, and Wholeness: Devotions of Hope in the Midst of Illness, by Tracy Crump (CrossLink Publishing)
Who Will You Be in the Midst of Your Storm: Devotions to Strengthen Your Spirit and Fuel Your Faith, by Virginia Denmark
Children's/Young Adult
I Want a Water Buffalo for Christmas, by Judy Ducharme
The Stars in April, by Peggy Wirgau
Twas the Season of Advent, by Glenys Nellist
Congratulations!
2020 Finalists & Winners:
Fiction, Traditionally Published
The Gray Chamber, by Grace Hitchcock (Barbour Books)
WINNER: The Edge of Everywhen, by A.S. Mackey (B&H Publishing)
In High Cotton, by Ane Mulligan (Heritage Beacon Fiction)
Fiction, Self-Published
Vengeance and Betrayal, by John M. Cunningham, Jr.
The Vanishing of Olivia Beck, by Sara L. Foust
WINNER: Tree of Life, by Ellen C. Maze
Nonfiction, Traditionally Published
Enjoy Today, Own Tomorrow, by Laine Lawson Craft (Ascender Books)
A Woman God Can Bless, by Sharon Norris Elliott (Harambee Press)
WINNER: Called to be Creative, by Mary Potter Kenyon (Familius Publishing)
Inmillennialism: Redefining the Last Days, by Michael A. Rogers (McGahan Pubishing House)
Nonfiction, Self-Published
The Most Wonderful News You Will Hear, by David L. Chancey
WINNER: 100 Days at the Cross, by Terry Long
Everyday Faith for Daily Life, by Jan White
Devotional Book
Mornings with God: My Daily Prayer Journal, by Emily Biggers & Vickie Phelps (Barbour Books)
Auburn Believer and Bama Believer, by Del Deduit (Iron Stream Media)
WINNER: Refresh Your Faith: Uncommon Devotions from Every Book of the Bible, by Lori Hatcher (Our Daily Bread Publishing)
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2019 Finalists & Winners
Fiction, Traditionally-Published
Mind of Mine, by C.F.E. Black (Illuminate YA)
* Murder in the Family, by Ramona Richards (Firefly Southern Fiction)
Off-Script Over-Caffeinated, by Kaley and Rhonda Rhea (Bold Vision Books)
Fiction, Self-Published
* The Girl I Left Behind, by Stephanie Bain
The Rescue, by Tanya Eavenson
Dark Days on the Fairest Isle, by Judith Nembhard
Nonfiction, Traditionally-Published
* The Ground Kisser, by Thang Du'o'ng Boyer with Lisa Worthey Smith (Winged Publications)
The Wayward Way, by Taylor Field (New Hope Publishers)
Life-Giving Choices, by Lucinda Secrest McDowell (New Hope Publishers)
Nonfiction, Self-Published
Because of Whose I am: A Nazi's Daughter, by Helga Allison with Kathleen Jones
* [Un]Intentional, by Doug Smith
God's Extravagant Grace for Extraordinary Grief, by Lettie K. Whisman
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And CONGRATULATIONS to the winners of the 2019 SCWC Writing Contest, announced at the annual SCWC workshop in June:
Short Story (fiction)
1. Bettie Boswell (Bowling Green, Ohio): “Fred’s Gift,” From the Lake to the River (book anthology)
Poetry
1. Rita Moritz (Pell City, Ala.): “And Then the Morning,” Cullman (Ala.) Tribune
2. Harry Moritz (Pell City, Ala.): “Dark Dreadful December,” Cullman (Ala.) Tribune
Newspaper Article
1. Shirley Crowder (Birmingham, Ala.): “Have you danced with the flowers lately?” Gadsden (Ala.) Times
2. Jan White (Andalusia): “Acts of forgiveness in aftermath of genocide,” The Star-News (Andalusia, Ala.)
3. Alan Johnston (Chattanooga, Tenn.): “Adjusting to life with dementia,” The Alabama Baptist
HM. Rita Moritz (Pell City, Ala.): “Toni Bowling — fighting the battle,” St. Clair News-Aegis (Pell City)
Magazine Article
1. Joy Lucius (Belden, Miss.): “Remember the prisoners, as Though in Prison with Them,” AFA Journal
2. Anne Reed (Tupelo, Miss.): “Jews help Christians help Muslims,” AFA Journal
3. Mary Claire Branton (Roswell, Ga.): “Calling Young Writers,” Parents and Kids magazine
HM. Robert Youngblood (Tupelo, Miss.): “The war within,” AFA Journal
First-place winners won cash prizes; other winners received a certificate of recognition.
We had the largest-ever amount of submissions, and the winners were wonderful.