I’m so honored to find The Belle of Chatham among the finalists for the renowned Christy Award!
My first Christy final was for Love’s Reckoning back in 2013. I remember sitting beside my agent at that glittering gala in St. Louis. Though I didn’t win, simply being a finalist felt like such a gift.
Fast-forward a few years, and I’m deeply grateful for my wins—& now, another final.
I used to think I’d stop writing if I won just once. But I’ve come to see it differently. As long as God gifts me stories to tell, I want to keep trying to shine even the tiniest fictional light into a world of darkness.
For His glory. In the end, that’s all that truly matters.
Thank you to the Christy Award for your dedication recognizing and encouraging edifying fiction—& thank you, dear readers, for making these stories possible. 💛