Her Christian novels have been awarded or nominated for numerous awards including the RITA Award the Christy Award the ECPA Gold Medallion and the Holt Medallion in Honor of Outstanding Literary Talent. First published by Bantam Books and then re-released by Multnomah Publishers in the mid- 1990s this retelling of the biblical story of Gomer and Hosea set during the time of the California Gold Rush is now considered a classic work of Christian fiction and continues to be one of the Christian Booksellers Association’s top-selling titles it has held a spot on the Christian bestseller list for nearly a decade.Since Redeeming Love Francine has published more than 20 novels with Christian themes - all bestsellers- and she has continued to win both industry acclaim and reader loyalty around the globe. Shortly after becoming a born-again Christian in 1986 Francine wrote Redeeming Love as her statement of faith. Although raised in a religious home Francine did not truly encounter Christ until later in life when she was already a wife mother of three and an established romance novelist. From 1976 to 1985 she had a successful writing career in the general market and her books were awarded or nominated for numerous awards and prizes. She is a member of Romance Writers of America's coveted Hall of Fame as well as a recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award from American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW).AUTHOR- Francine Rivers has published more than 20 novels with Christian themes - all bestsellers -Francine Rivers began her literary career at the University of Nevada Reno where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Journalism. Her numerous bestsellers include Redeeming Love, A Voice in the Wind, and Bridge to Haven, and her work has been translated into more than thirty different languages. Twitter: New York Times bestselling author Francine Rivers continues to win both industry acclaim and reader loyalty around the globe. She is a member of Romance Writers of America's coveted Hall of Fame as well as a recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award from American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW). New York Times bestselling author Francine Rivers continues to win both industry acclaim and reader loyalty around the globe.

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