The finalists for the 2014 Genesis Writing Contest for Unpublished Writers.
These finalists will now move on to the final round of judging, and the winner of each category will be announced during the gala at the 2014 ACFW National Conference in St. Louis this coming September.
All semifinalists who are not moving on will receive their first and second round judged entries within the next week. Please be patient, as we get these out to you as fast as we can.
Congratulations to our finalists and thank you to all who entered Genesis 2014 this year.
Contemporary
Sally Bradley
Brandy Heineman
Jennifer Sienes


Historical (Through Vietnam Era)
Heidi Chiavaroli
Jennifer Lamont Leo
Cynthia Roemer
 
Historical Romance (Through Vietnam Era)
Kristi Ann Hunter
Marilyn Rhoads
Abigail Wilson
 
Mystery/Suspense/Thriller
Andrew Huff
Timothy Moynihan
Dennis Ricci
 
Novella
Nicole Deese
Grace Olson
Peggy Trotter
 
Romance
Susan Crawford
Tari Faris
Laurie Tomlinson
 Romantic Suspense
 Loretta Eidson
Michelle Lim
Carolyn Miller
 
Short Novel
Peggy Miracle Consolver
Candee Fick (double finalist)
 
Speculative
Megan Ebba
Jennifer Gallagher
Clint Hall


Young Adult
Sara Ella
Ashley Mays
Sarah E. Morin