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Comments from Authors/Publishers

’Please tell anyone and everyone that The Wishing Shelf Awards provided me with the most trustworthy, specific, and helpful reviews I have ever received on my books. The information, evaluation, and encouragement of the expert Wishing Shelf readers was of phenomenally high quality. It’s worth entering just to receive the amazing and honest feedback. Thank you, Billy Bob Buttons and the Wishing Shelf Awards team.’

Iris Chacon, author of Cracker

’This award process was really helpful. The organizers are good at keeping you posted about the timing of the award and followed through with all of their promises. I leaned that my book is strong but my cover is confusing, that is something I can change. What a great way to get reader feedback! Thank you.’

Jacci Turner, author of Cracker

’The Wishing Shelf Book Awards are professionally run, efficient and very helpful for an indie author. For a modest fee, the author is given reader feedback, specific for their category, and reviews and comments uploaded to Goodreads. As a finalist, I will add the medallion and contest quote to my updated cover. The private Facebook page was very supportive for all contestants, with Edward keeping us informed and providing writers a place to connect and share. An enormous thank-you to Edward and his Wishing Shelf team!’

P J Byer, author of Collision

’The Wishing Shelf Book Awards were a huge help to this panda bear. I loved reading the comments from the panel of young readers. Getting my paws on this type of constructive feedback will be very useful as I continue with my series of adventure mysteries. It was a wild and woolly experience, and I recommend it highly to other indie authors.’

Jake G. Panda, author of The Case of the Cursed Dodo

’Just wanted to send a short paragraph to say how helpful I found the feedback and entering the award overall. It had been important to me to get the reaction and opinion of children/young readers and teachers/ parents for my children’s books. This is what is invaluable for children’s authors. I will definitely be keeping their comments in mind for future writing. It was an encouraging experience - and, obviously, winning a bronze for one of my books was just wonderful! I will be recommending The Wishing Shelf Awards to other writers who want real, honest feedback/reviews. Thank you.’

Hilary Hawkes, author of The Forever Tree, Just Be with Bizzy Bee and Stories for Feelings...