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Comments from Authors/Publishers

’The Wishing Shelf Awards is a community spirited competition – with a lot of heart. It is run for, and by, people who really care about lifting and celebrating the quality of independent writing.’

Alexander Wallis, Author of The Way Knight

’The Wishing Shelf Awards are friendly, accessible and well-run. I’ve been really impressed with the attention to detail, receptiveness to authors’ questions and downright friendliness that has been shown by Edward and the rest of the Wishing Shelf community. The feedback from the reading groups I received was tactful, detailed and extremely helpful, and I felt as though my book had been read and judged fairly and thoughtfully. Ironically, I was afraid of receiving the feedback; I’m so glad that I did! I’m a huge fan of the Wishing Shelf Awards and can’t wait to enter another book in the future. Thank you to Edward and to all in the reading groups who dedicate their time to the awards.’

Denise Reich, author of Front of House, Observations from a Decade on the Aisle

’Thank you so much for the opportunity to submit and I have another picture book I wish to submit this year that I think will appeal to both girls and boys. I really appreciate being considered as a "red ribbon" winner and love that your competition was an attainable competition, even though I live in the US. You did exactly what you said you would and this in itself is refreshing. I have entered a few other competitions in the US and after I paid my entry fee, I never heard from anyone again. Thank you for your time and I will submit again this year.’

Nancy Shakespeare, Author of The Tiny Princess and the Missing Chocolates

’The Wishing Shelf Awards were a great experience for me. I got to find out what my readers really thought about my books and I appreciate the honesty shown by the comments. The awards were not too expensive to enter and it was easy to send my book to them. I had a lot of fun and enjoyed every minute. Loved hearing the responses of the readers.’

Madeleine McLaughlin, author of I Want To Go To School

’The Wishing Shelf Award stands apart from other award competitions by offering authors comprehensive feedback from their targeted market. The feedback provided covers everything from cover design to writing style. The feedback I received provided me with ideas for marketing my book and writing new books for my leadership series. Job well done!’

Dr. Artika R. Tyner, Ed.D., M.P.P., J.D. author of The Lawyer as Leader: How to Plant People & Grow Justice