"The Christy Award is designed to nurture and encourage creativity and quality in the writing and publishing of fiction written from a Christian worldview and showcase the diversity of genres." (from the Christy Awards website.)
These 2020 finalists are books published in 2019. You might have read them already. You might not. I haven't read any in this category. :-(
How does this giveaway work?
You select which of the three Christy Award finalists 2020 - Visionary category you would like to receive if your name is drawn. Mention the title in your comment (or an email if you're entering that way.) If you win, that's the book that will be sent to you. Easy Peasy. Here are the three finalists.
Book Three in The Ravenwood Saga series.
Lady Selene Ravenwood has come into her full power as a dreamwalker just as the war with the Dominia Empire begins. Working with the other Great Houses, Selene and Damien use their gifts to secure the borders and save those devastated by the war. But conflict, betrayal, and hatred begin to spread between the Great Houses, destroying their unity as the empire burns a path across their lands. At the same time, Damien Maris starts to lose his ability to raise the waters, leaving the lands vulnerable to the empire's attacks.
The only one who can unite the houses and restore her husband's power is Selene Ravenwood. But it will require that she open her heart to those who have hurt her and let go of her past, despite the one who hunts her and will do anything to stop her power.
Will Selene survive? Or is she destined to fall like the dreamwalkers before her?
Book One of The Dancing Realms series
The dancers of the Order direct their floating world of Meriel with their movements, but are they steering toward destruction?
Calara spent her life learning dance patterns and seeking to become the perfect servant to her people. When she discovers the work of the Order is built on lies, she flees with a rough-edged herder, Brantley of Windswell. Pursued by soldiers, her journey through the suffering villages of the rim leads her to a forgotten truth that sends ripples through her world -- and through her soul.
Calara seeks clues to her forgotten family and discovers newfound courage in the face of danger, while her quest awakens a growing but forbidden affection for Brantley. Yet even his support can't fully be trusted, since he'd rather destroy the Order than bring reform.
She is a lone woman facing opposition from rim villages and treachery from the all-powerful Order. Can she restore the dance to its true purpose and bring freedom and hope to her people?
Book Two in the Weaver Trilogy
Deceiving an empire is a treacherous game.
Tanwen and the Corsyth weavers race to collect the strands of an ancient cure that might save Gryfelle. But Tanwen has a secret -- Gryfelle isn't the only one afflicted by the weaver's curse.
As Queen Braith struggles to assert her rule, a new arrival throws her tenuous claim to the Tirian throne into question. Braith's heart is turned upside down, and she's not sure she can trust anyone -- least of all herself.
The puppet master behind Gareth's rise to power has designs on Tanwen and the story weavers and will stop at nothing to reclaim the throne. A plot to incite the angry peasants of Tir takes shape, and those dearest to Tanwen will be caught in the crosshairs. As the fight for Tir consumes the realm, no one can remain innocent.
GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:
Each title is available in both paperback and ebook format -- winner's choice.
If you would like a chance to win a copy of one of the Christy Award Finalists 2020 -- Visionary Category, leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoreadATyahooDOTca. If you add an email to your comment, remember to use AT and DOT instead of @ and . in order to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email, please add the title to the subject line so it's easy to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Saturday November 14 2020. Offer open to International Readers. Good luck!
I'll pass on these choices Good Luck Everyone
ReplyDeleteIt doesn't help that two are mid series. I find you need to read speculative series in order you are totally lost. :-)
DeleteThat sounds about right
DeleteMaybe the winner will have already read book #1
Good Luck All ☺
Thank you very much for the educational information and the opportunity to participate, but I think I will second Linda's comment. I am kinda happily stuck in my historical or contemporary romance rut. LOL!
ReplyDeleteHa -- you and me both...though I do toe dabble in speculative from time to time. :-)
DeleteCry of the Raven, please.
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I have the second book in that series on hold at my library. Good luck, Jana Leah!
DeleteI’ve read The Ravenwood Saga and really enjoyed that series! Please enter me for Hidden Current (I’ve been looking forward to The Dancing Realms series!)
ReplyDeleteIt's a very unique idea. That would be my choice too. Good luck, Elly!
DeleteI'd love to win Cry of the Raven, I've heard great things about the series! Thanks Kav!
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The series has great reviews -- another totally unique idea which I've never seen before. I don't know how speculative authors come up with them. Good luck, Heidi!
DeleteHidden current by sharon Hinck. It takes my mind away from all the current stuff goijng on. cheetahthecat1986ATgmailDOTcom
ReplyDeleteThere's nothing like an escape read for distraction purposes! Good luck, Kim!
DeleteHidden current by Sharon Hinck. Would love to read that one.
ReplyDeleteMJSH - mindyhoung at msn dot com
I would too. Good luck, Mindy!
DeleteHidden Current since it is book 1. leliamae54(at)aol(dot)com
ReplyDeleteI'm thinking the same thing. Good luck, Lucy!
DeleteThese are not my type of stories, but....I recommended them to my son and he devoured the Raven ones and needs to read "The Story Teller". So I will put my name in the pot for that one.
ReplyDeleteIn case you're wondering, we are an avid reading family 😊
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Oooops... "The Story Raider"
DeleteThe Story Raider. I think my daughter might enjoy this.
ReplyDeletedmandres5 at Gmail dot com
Good luck, Melissa!
DeleteThe story Raider, please! Love that you do this, Kav. lattebooksAThotmailDOTcom
ReplyDeleteIt will be fun to see who the winner's are tonight. Good luck, Susan!
DeleteCry of the Raven sounds amazing!
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I've read the first in the series and it was really good. Good luck, Caryl!
DeleteI'd love to try Sharon Hinck's Hidden Current! Thanks for the giveaway! iwant2save34 at gmail dot com
ReplyDeleteGood luck, Beauty!
DeleteI adored the Ravenwood saga! I’m actually rent The Story Peddler right now so I’d love a chance at The Story Raider.
ReplyDeleteEcriggs1990(at)aol(dot)com
Good luck, Liz!
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