Previous Finalists

Comments from Authors/Publishers

’As a finalist in the Wishing Shelf Awards for fiction, I’ve promoted my literary mystery The Erotica Book Club for Nice Ladies several ways: in a state wide newspaper press release, in two alumni magazines, on the Nebraska Writers Guild list serve, in the National League of American Pen Women quarterly magazine, and as part of my introduction for appearances as a panelist at a national writing conference in Texas. Also at signings and readings. For an author, this is exceedingly helpful in spreading the word about a book that’s been out awhile, giving it a second wind. I was particularly pleased to be a finalist in the wide category of fiction, against books other than mysteries.’

Connie Spittler, author of The Erotica Book Club for Nice Ladies

’I found the feedback very interesting and encouraging. I feel the award was an excellent opportunity to gain some new readers and hopefully fans as well, since most of them said they would read more of my books. Thanks again for the opportunity.’

Kristin Gleeson, author of Along the Far Shores

’As an independent author it is a rare opportunity to receive feedback from fifteen independent writing professionals (editors, publishers etc.), if not a little daunting. However, if you are going to succeed this is what you need. The comments on my book and my writing have convinced me that I am doing something right, that I am producing material that people will want to read. This encourages me to keep on writing, trying all the time to improve. I now just need to get the marketing right and keep trying to get my books and my name out there.’

Ian Martyn, author of Project Noah

’The Wishing Shelf Book Awards are a great idea, and very useful for the writer. I am revising my book slightly in view of the commentary, which was excellent.’

A H Richards, author of Kronos Duet

’The Wishing Shelf Book Awards are totally unique in how they’re run and managed. I’m a big fan. Not only is the jury of readers in the target age range for your book, but the feedback provided is open, categorised and detailed. You won’t find better value in an award of this nature and if you’re serious about your writing, what your target audience think and getting better, the WSBA is an absolute must.’

Matt Pike, author of Apocalypse