Previous Finalists

Comments from Authors/Publishers

’The Wishing Shelf Book Awards is extremely professional and above all, independent, giving them growing credibility in the world of self-publishing. Organizer Edward Trayer goes out of his way to make sure that the awards will help authors in their efforts to get their book noticed.’

Clare Pedrick, author of Chickens Eat Pasta

’The Wishing Shelf Awards are flying the flag for the independent author. They are friendly, focused and provide valuable feedback. I wholeheartedly recommend them.’

Robin Richards author of The Piltdown Picasso

’Having a book which now has an Award attached to it has already been fantastic for sharpening interest in it and in me from e.g. librarians, teachers and children who wish to buy it. After such a long slog to self-publish it also is so heartening to know that everyone who read the book thought my efforts were worthwhile. Without doubt the best response from my feedback by the young judges was that the child who did not usually like poetry really enjoyed my book. That is just the kind of person I am aiming at and knowing I have been on target is a signal for me to do more of the same.’

Neal Zetter author of Bees in my Bananas

’We were over the moon to be listed as a finalist and then a Bronze Winner in the Wishing Shelf Book Awards. The awards have given us a new network of people also on their self-publishing journey to share advice and stories with. The feedback from the judges was brilliant, giving us something to work on for our future books. Thank you to the Wishing Shelf Awards Team.’

Kerrine Bryan, Author of My Mummy is an Engineer, Butterfly Books

’The Wishing Shelf Independent Book award is certainly a boost for the indie author community. Edward works
hard to promote and push the awareness of our indie books, whilst giving advice to those lost in the publishing
wilderness. Entering this award was great for my author confidence and developing my book character.
Although not a winner it’s still an honour to be chosen as a finalist and the feedback has been essential for my
growth as an author.
It’s important that we continue to support Edward and The Wishing Shelf Independent Book Awards and I will
most certainly be entering my new books in the future.
Thank you for all your hard work.’

Samantha Bertish, author of Zuma the Dog