Comments from Authors/Publishers
270 Comments from Authors/Publishers
'The Wishing Shelf Awards gave me wonderful feedback, reviews and an award that is helping me improve my writing and marketing. It was such a delight to have my YA Fantasy book in front of actual teen readers in my target base who spent time assessing my cover, blurb, editing, writing and overall content. It also have me, as a USA author, a platform to UK teen readers. Thanks so much for providing an affordable option that has high value return for a new indie author.'
'The Wishing Shelf Awards is unique is several ways. First, the judges are not industry insiders (publishers, agents, etc.) but rather they are enthusiastic readers. Which I think makes them more representative of the actual audience for any give novel. The other thing that makes the award unique is that the authors get feedback from the judges, and that is invaluable. Furthermore Edward Trayer (aka Billy Bob Buttons) provides regular updates and progress reports. Finally the whole thing is handled with a great deal of enthusiasm, and it's great fun.'
'It has been a great pleasure to be part of The Wishing Shelf Awards.
It is an incredible amount of work for you and the readers, my hat is off to you for a job very well done!'
'The Wishing Shelf Book Awards is a dream award and feedback venue for writers. Not only do we get to build community among other writers, the award contest becomes like a liaison, connecting writers to readers who love to read! We receive an amazing critique according to our chosen genre; plus, we get genuine feedback from our readers. The comments are both encouraging and constructive, motivating us to become more excellent at our craft. The founder of The Wishing Shelf Book Awards, Edward Trayer, is an award-winning writer himself, and he is very hands-on and involved in all aspects of the book contest, communicating effectively with both readers and writers. I highly recommend The Wishing Shelf Book Award contest as a genuine and valuable aspect of book writing, publishing, marketing and reading.'
“I had never entered my books into a competition before and so I was unsure as to what to expect. I was thrilled when I received the feedback from the judges; it was more than I expected. All the comments were so helpful and positive, it has spurred me on to consider writing more. Highly recommended.â€
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Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
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The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
SUKIE – QUEEN OF CATS
A warm rescue-cat picture book
about finding family.
by Jan Falconer
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
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1066 WHAT FATES IMPOSE
An epic struggle for
the English Crown
by G. K. Holloway
The Jumperell
A mysterious Jumperell
and a clever frog
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The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
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Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
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THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
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Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
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From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
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If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
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Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
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Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
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Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
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THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
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