Category Archives: Awards

ACFW Genesis 2017 – Semi-Finalist

Posted on May 5, 2017 by Debra Garland

I’m honored to be named a Semi-Finalist in the Historical Romance category of the ACFW Genesis 2017 contest. Thanks to my critique partners, Mary Hamilton and Peggy Wirgau. Thank you to my wonderful coaches at My Book Therapy: Susan May Warren, Rachel Hauck, and … Continue reading →

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Maggie Award – Honorable Mention for Laundress by Day

Posted on October 12, 2016 by Debra Garland

 Maggie Award – Honorable Mention for Laundress by Day I’m thrilled to receive an Honorable Mention for Laundress by Day in the Georgia Romance Writers’ 2016 Maggie Award for Excellence contest for unpublished manuscripts in Inspirational Romance. Congrats to Inspirational Maggie Awardee … Continue reading →

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GRW’s 2016 Unpublished Maggie Award for Excellence in Inspirational Romance Finalist

Posted on July 13, 2016 by Debra Garland

 Maggie Finalist I’m excited to be a finalist in the Georgia Romance Writers’ 2016 Maggie Award for Excellence contest for unpublished manuscripts in the Inspirational Romance category. Thank you to my special friends and critique partners, Mary Hamilton and Peggy Wirgau, for sifting through … Continue reading →

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Promising Beginnings Writers’ Contest 2015 Finalist

Posted on January 20, 2016 by Debra Garland

Great news! I submitted two entries to Kathy Ide’s 2015 “Promising Beginnings” Christian Writers’ Contest and I’m a Finalist! Thank you, Kathy Ide, for evaluating my submissions and for inviting unpublished authors to compete for a full scholarship to the Mount Hermon Writers’ Conference. … Continue reading →

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ACFW First Impressions 2015 Historical Romance Winner

Posted on December 30, 2015 by Debra Garland

I’m honored to win the historical romance category in the American Christian Fiction Writer’s First Impressions 2015 contest for the second time. A special thank you to Mary Hamilton and Peggy Wirgau for their friendship, prayers, and valuable critiques. And … Continue reading →

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ACFW First Impressions 2015 Finalist

Posted on November 16, 2015 by Debra Garland

I’m excited to be a finalist in American Christian Fiction Writer’s 2015 First Impressions Contest in the historical romance genre. I’ve received lots of help from my critique partners, Mary Hamilton and Peggy Wirgau, and my writing friends in ACFW and My Book Therapy. Thank … Continue reading →

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My Book Therapy Frasier Contest 2015 Bronze Medalist

Posted on June 13, 2015 by Debra Garland

   I’m a Bronze Medalist in My Book Therapy’s 2015 Frasier Contest! Thank you to my critique partners and fellow writers in ACFW and My Book Therapy, who’ve shared their expertise. And to the Lord Jesus Christ for blessing me with this award.  

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ACFW First Impressions 2014 Historical Romance Winner

Posted on December 16, 2014 by Debra Garland

   I recently received the great news that my entry in American Christian Fiction Writer’s 2014 First Impressions Contest had been awarded first place in the Historical Romance category! This would not have been possible without all the help I’ve received … Continue reading →

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