Posts by Carol Tetzlaff

This past August, six of our Redemption Press authors stepped into the Christian Product Expo to share their books with retailers. Each handshake, conversation, and book placed in a store wasn’t just a transaction; it was a connection.

When an author’s words move beyond the page and into the hands of a retailer, the message begins to multiply. One retailer shares it with a customer. That customer takes it home. A family is encouraged. A life is changed.

That’s the ripple effect of your message.
It’s why we keep writing and why we keep showing up. And why we keep saying yes when God asks us to share His truth through story.

When we celebrate award-winning books, it’s easy to think only the polished, published stories matter. But here’s the truth: every story that honors God is worthy—whether it’s holding a trophy or holding space in someone’s heart.

What made these Selah Award–winning books stand out wasn’t just craft. It was courage. Obedience. The willingness to share hard truths, sacred moments, and God’s redemption—beautifully and boldly.

Every great book begins with a burden—a message that won’t let go. But in the whirlwind of outlines, edits, and imposter syndrome, it’s easy to forget why we’re writing in the first place.

Whether you’re staring at a blank page or preparing your book for launch, never lose sight of this: your message matters. Someone is waiting for the hope, healing, wisdom, or encouragement only you can offer. It doesn’t need to be perfect. It needs to be honest—and obedient to the call God placed in your heart.

So wherever you are in your writing journey, keep going. Keep writing. God is not just using the finished product—He’s using the process to shape you and your readers.