Announcing the 2023 Touched by Love Award Winners
OVERALL WINNER
A Hope to Build On by Josee Telfer
Josee Telfer will receive a two month mentorship with award-winning author Deborah Raney.
CATEGORY WINNERS:
Contemporary Christian Romance
A Hope to Build On by Josee Telfer
A Hope to Build On will be sent to Karen Watson, Senior Acquisitions Editor with Tyndale for review.
Historical Christian Romance
Lottie’s War by Jeanne M. Dickson
Lottie’s War will be sent to Karen Watson, Senior Acquisitions Editor with Tyndale for review.
Sweet Romance
Beautiful Carolina by Zachary Shaw
Beautiful Carolina will be sent to Kathryn Lye, Editor with Harlequin Heartwarming for review.
The contest is now closed to entries. Check back in 2024
HOW TO ENTER THE TBLA
Step One:
Read the TBLA rules and complete the entry form. Click the “Enter the TBLA” button to submit. Then use the appropriate PayPal button to pay for your entry.
Step Two:
Visit the google form to upload your entry (see the link at the bottom of the Entry Form page or find it in the menu). Before you upload your manuscript file, be sure to review the guidelines found here regarding the formatting of your manuscript and synopsis. If you are entering more than one manuscript, a separate entry form must be completed for each submission.
Step Three:
Watch your inbox for a confirmation that your submission has been received and reviewed to ensure it meets the guidelines of the contest. If it has been more than five days since you sent your submission, reach out to the contest coordinator, Jennifer Looft, to check on your entry.
Step Four:
Relax! You should be proud of yourself! You wrote something from your heart and were brave enough to submit it for others to read and critique. This takes a good amount of moxie, and you’ve done it. Congratulations!