Oregon Christian Writers Founded in 1963, we are an organization of writers, both amateur and professional, who are Christians. Our members write for both ministry and markets.
Oregon Christian Writers Cascade Writing Contest
2022 Finalists
2022 Winners
Unpublished Contemporary Fiction Book
The Knightly Stalker — Annette Griffin
Unpublished Historical Fiction Book
Finding Ten Feathers — Robert J. Pauls
Unpublished Speculative Fiction Book
The Ultimate Escape — Kimberly Solis
Unpublished Nonfiction or Memoir Book
I’m the Brave Girl? — Marlys Johnson Lawry
Unpublished Young Adult Book, Fiction and Nonfiction
Red Rock — Annika Klanderud
Unpublished Middle Grade Book, Fiction and Nonfiction
Liberty Loser: For the Win — Annette Griffin
Unpublished Children’s Picture or Chapter Book, Fiction and Nonfiction
King of the Cabbages — Helen Heavirland
Unpublished Poetry
“What Stayed the Hand of Ancient Strength?” — R.A. Roberts
Unpublished Devotional
“Getting Back on Track Knowing God Provides” — Merry Broughal
Unpublished Article, Column, Nonfiction Short Story
“Fabulous Fabio” — Midge Shaw
Unpublished Fiction Short Story (including Flash Fiction)
“Behind the Blue Swing” — Megan Soja
Published Contemporary Fiction Book
Still the One — Rachel D. Russell
Published Historical Fiction Book
The Mulberry Leaf Whispers — Linda Thompson
Published Speculative Fiction Book
Kingdom Lost — Dawn Shipman
Published Nonfiction or Memoir Book
Faith Unhindered: Finding the Freedom to Trust God Completely — Debbie Ashley
Published Middle Grade Book, Fiction and Nonfiction
Abbie’s Woods: Defending the Nest — Susan Thogerson Maas
Published Children’s Picture or Chapter Book, Fiction and Nonfiction
What Is a Family? — Annette Griffin
Published Poetry
“Invitation” — Julie Kepler
Published Devotional
“I’ll Watch for You” — Kathleen R. Ruckman
Published Article, Column, Blog Post, Nonfiction Short Story
“I Hear Him” — Cheryl Schuermann
Thank you to all 176 contestants who submitted 238 entries. Contestants were from 28 states and two Canadian provinces, as well as one from England and four from South Africa.
Congratulations to all the finalists listed below.
UNPUBLISHED WORKS
Contemporary Fiction Book
The Cellophane Bridge – Deena Adams
The Knightly Stalker – Annette Marie Griffin
His Columbine Girl – Jeanne Takenaka
Historical Fiction Book
Finding Ten Feathers – Robert J. Pauls
Abounding Hope – Cindy Kay Stewart
Codename Vatikan – Frank V. Yates
Speculative Fiction Book
The War Doctor – Rachel Marie Bentz
The White Raven – Julia N. White
The Ultimate Escape – Kimberly Faith Solis
Nonfiction or Memoir Book
Cynddelw* (Kendall) . . . A Story of a Life Well Lived – Robert W. Geister
I’m the Brave Girl? – Marlys Lawry
Really God? Haven’t I Been Through Enough? – Arleen McClean
Young Adult (ages 12–18+), Fiction and Nonfiction
Then Came Delilah – Ellen Dodson
Treeple – Elise J. Haroldson
Red Rock – Annika Klanderud
Middle Grade Book (ages 8–12), Fiction and Nonfiction
Liberty Loser: For the Win – Annette Marie Griffin
Helium Park – Melinda Poling
The Oregon Trail Blazers – Kathy Schuknecht
Children’s Picture or Chapter Book, Fiction and Nonfiction
King of the Cabbages – Helen Heavirland
The Kittens’ Grand Adventure – Kendy L. Pearson
Poppy Puppy Says Goodbye – Kristen Joy Wilks
Poetry
“Graves of Craving” – Susan Mix
“What Stayed the Hand of Ancient Strength?” – Richard Roberts
“Tears Over Paris” – Lindsey Soliday
Devotional
“Kind Words” – Laurie Boyd
“Getting Back on Track Knowing God Provides” – Merry Broughal
“Love That Treasures – Kim Robinson
Article, Column, Nonfiction Short Story
“Grief” – Ann Boyce
“The Backpack” – Grace A. Kyser
“Fabulous Fabio” – Midge Shaw
Fiction Short Story (including Flash Fiction)
“My Name Is Mara” – Laurie Boyd
“Richly Blessed” – Janet L. Christensen
“Behind the Blue Swing” – Megan Soja
PUBLISHED WORKS
Contemporary Fiction Book
The Secret Place – Camille J. Eide
Woman in Shadow – Carrie Stuart Parks
Still the One – Rachel D. Russell
Historical Fiction Book
In Pieces – Rhonda Ortiz
The Mulberry Leaf Whispers – Linda Thompson
The Dearly Beloved: Apphia’s Story – Carole Towriss
Speculative Fiction Book
The Next Fithian: An Ordinary Teen on a Strange, New World – Rick C. Barry
Kingdom Lost – Dawn Alicia Shipman
Mojave Rift – John G. Wozniak
Nonfiction or Memoir Book
Faith Unhindered: Finding the Freedom to Trust God Completely – Debbie M. Ashley
Equal Protection Under God – Tanya Hallford Hendrix
Stepping into God’s Presence – Arenda Prince
Middle Grade Book (ages 8–12), Fiction and Nonfiction
Abbie’s Woods: Defending the Nest – Susan Thogerson Maas
Melanie on the Move – J.D. Rempel
Dandelion Floofums – Kristen Joy Wilks
Children’s Picture Book, Fiction and Nonfiction
Clover’s Wildflower Field Trip – Becky Alexander
Cairo’s Christmas Journey – Janet L. Christensen
What Is a Family? – Annette Marie Griffin
Poetry
“Invitation” – Julie Kepler
“Hometown Church at Christmas” – Kathleen R. Ruckman
“Breaking the Religious Spirit” – Alisa Hope Wagner
Devotional
“Bethie Butterfly” – Becky Alexander
“Nine’s a Crowd” – Marty Magee
“I’ll Watch for You” – Kathleen R. Ruckman
Article, Column, Nonfiction Short Story
“I Hear Him” – Cheryl Schuermann
“I Would Hug You, But . . .” – Garyanna L. Stalick
“Jesus’ Gift of Fiction” – Alisa Hope Wagner
