2024 Writing Award Finalists

I’m a former teacher from London, juggling my time between raising my three kids, caring for my disabled son, and writing in every spare moment of time I find. A lifelong SFF fan, I’ve written six fantasy and sci-fi novels. I’m currently redrafting the most recent of these to get it ready for the

Jay’s short fiction has appeared in Elevator Stories by Third West Publishing, The Legendary, Pythia Journal, Oblong Magazine and Eunoia Review. You can read more at www.jayhodgkins.com. He is the co-author of "Athlete Brands: How to Benefit from Your Name, Image & Likeness" from Darden Business

My name is Mariela (Ela) Randall, and I currently live in Austin, Texas. I'm a United States Army veteran, accountant, and a writer. I quit my job at The University of Texas at Austin in October 2022 to follow my dream and work full-time on Rayen, my first manuscript. I love writing and will

Tanya's upbringing lacked adult supervision, allowing her to frolic through the 1970s on the sunny beaches of California. She's a real estate Broker, a WFWA mentor, and a freelance editor, but her greatest achievement to date has been raising a decent human. She still sticks her toes in the sand as

Pria Dee aka VPrice ( Victoria Price) is an American author, who lives in Michigan. She writes children’s books, clean new adult/young adult women’s fiction . While not writing, she loves to travel, read and and garden. Pria Dee Social Media https://www.tiktok.com/@priadeeauthor https://www

After fifteen years working in that niche crossover between bookselling and the music business, Vanessa undertook the MA in Creative Writing at Oxford Brookes University, graduating in 2021. She focuses on writing in the crime/thriller genre - she loves to get under the skin of her villains to

I consider myself a collaborator and builder. Working as a leader and member of high-performance teams, I have created tremendous capabilities at financial institutions across Canada and in the U.S. I have been a Chief Risk Officer and a Chief Executive Officer. I also consider myself a creator. I

Mike Darcy is the debut author of the Little Joe series, as such it is not a series yet, but trust him, there is more than one book. He spent the better part of his youth wandering the forest, subsisting on foraging wild berries and the generosity of concerned woodland creatures. He holds degrees in

BMG Tate's publication history is predominantly as a poet. As 'Brian McMahon Gallagher' he has been published by RTÉ, NearFM, and in the collection 'Outstraight', archived in University College Dublin's library. As a spoken word performer he has performed at Glastonbury, First Fortnight, Electric

During my thirty year career in education, I was Head of English and later Headteacher of two schools in the UK, as well as CEO of five international schools in The Hague, the Netherlands. Now, as a “digital nomad” I have travelled extensively in Latin America and have spent a lot of time in Peru

Wendy A. Warren writes upmarket historical fiction set in the Pacific and Inland Northwest. Her short stories and essays have appeared in Bright Flash Literary Review, HerStry, Hare’s Paw Literary Journal and elsewhere. She's querying her award-winning, unpublished debut novel, THE BUTCHER'S

Originally from India, Jay and her husband now live in Worcestershire with their very spoilt cat, Sooty. Her recently published debut novel, I, SAID THE FLY (the first book in The D.I. and The Assassin series ) won the 2022 Page Turner Award in the Crime Genre under its working title The Assassin

Punk Rock had barely left the charts when I moved to London and started a degree in Fine Art Sculpture at Central St Martins. Nearly a decade followed, working at Virgin Records - going to see bands nightly and heaps of obscure films. As with the music of my generation, the films I saw in my youth

Sara is passionate about representation for teenagers who are impacted by the care and justice systems in fiction. She taught English in Scottish High Schools for 15 years before moving into a Child Protection role. She is dedicated to showing children impacted by neglect, abuse and familial

Eric Miller is a former hip-hop artist, former political economist, former medical professional, and a current father of three. His two previous novels, a middle-grade fantasy, and a YA superhero/sci-fi, remain unpublished, yet he soldiers on.

I write queer YA fantasy inspired by Scandinavian folklore, exploring gender, animal welfare, and the importance of knitting. I'm an Oregonian of Scandinavian descent, but currently live in Australia with my fabulous wife and numerous reptile pets. I’ve published four nonfiction books with academic

Growing up on the prairies of Colorado, Rayanne (Rayray) Robison developed a wide taste in literature, which is reflected in her stories. Her goal is to reach people with her stories, and maybe even help them change their thinking, by the grace of God. She is determined to live a purposeful life

Born in Wlingi, Indonesia, Lis Porter has called Adelaide, Belfast, Byron Bay and Oxford home. A former professor with an extensive academic publication record, she now writes fiction. Her writing explores complex family relationships, with strong women as the focus. Lis loves the research and

Holly taught English in UK secondary schools for 15 years before relocating to Hong Kong with her family. The move enabled her to complete a Distance Learning MA in Creative Writing with the University of Lancaster (Distinction; winner of Portfolio Prize 2023). She has had eighteen short stories

Hi, I’m Phil, a former radio and TV reporter/producer in the UK, writing as PN Johnson. My novels, Killer in the Crowd and Run to the Blue are published by Burning Chair, London. Both have been Shortlisted Finalists in these awards. I am just completing a sequel to Run to the Blue as well as a

Jack Chandler is a member of Jericho Writers. In April 2021, her first children's book was published by Carl Ed Schunemann KG in Germany, but her heart belongs to thrillers. She's writing a thriller/psychological thriller series with returning characters, although each book works as a standalone. Ms

Jack Chandler is a member of Jericho Writers. In April 2021, her first children's book was published by Carl Ed Schunemann KG in Germany, but her heart belongs to thrillers. She's writing a thriller/psychological thriller series with returning characters, although each book works as a standalone. Ms

Michael is a graduate in philosophy, politics and economics from Oxford University. He lives and works as a lawyer in London. In between spending time with his wife and chasing after his spirited young son, Michael reads and writes.

Hannah May is a Cornish writer and feature journalist who lives and works in the far wilds of the southwest. She has written for a range of national travel magazines, online literary journals and websites, and is Chief Features Writer at Wed Magazine – Cornwall and Devon’s go-to wedding glossie

A native New Yorker and captivating storyteller with a flair for embellishment, Jennifer Irwin resides in Los Angeles. After earning her BA in Cinema from Denison University, she worked in advertising and marketing. Jennifer taught Pilates while raising three boys and currently works in the

David Imrie is a British author and literary editor who lives in Galicia (NW Spain). His two novels to date are 'The Lost Piece' and 'Ghosts' (both 2024). Born in Oxford in 1973, during his childhood David's family moved first to Dorset and then to Thurso in the Scottish Highlands, where he went to

Writing has always been a part of Hannah Martinez's life, from writing skits in high school to writing a short film called Groom Search. After acting in Los Angeles, she became a Data Specialist while writing her first book. Currently, she's a mother to two beautiful children and is writing a new

Hello I have completed my first novel and am currently working on my second. Aside from writing, I am a mother of five, a wife, and a barista. I reside in the wonderful state of Indiana, but grew up in Canada where I obtained an undergrad in psychology and worked with male young offenders. Before

I started writing for my younger daughter, who was born with one hand. Her complaint was that in children's books any character with a disability like her was either: 1. The baddy (let's face it, you thought of Captain Hook, didn't you?) with the disability used to show how evil they are 2. A

This is my first year entering the Page Turner Awards for a Writers Award with an unfinished manuscript. My book is currently 300 pages and is a patient 's account, my own account, of being struck down with Crohn's Disease, Pericarditis and a Chronic Pain disorder. A fifteen year long, and ongoing

I was born into a working-class family in the North of England. My family on my father's side are Romany Gypsies who lived a travelling lifestyle. Education wasn't a priority in my family but I was fortunate in that I attended a grammar school which enabled me to get a university education. I have

I am an LGBTQ+ writer hailing from Newry in Northern Ireland, right on the border. I graduated with a B.Ed Hons degree in English and Drama in 1995 and have been a Primary School teacher ever since. I am also very lucky to teach and perform Burlesque with my dance troupe, The Scarlet Belles. I have

Pat Sayer studied history and art history as an undergraduate. She practiced medicine as a naturopathic physician. Later, she taught anatomy and microbiology to pre-med students at Washington State University. The inspiration for writing her first historical novel came after reading an article

Hi, I'm Morag Higgins, thank you for taking the time to read my page. I write articles for equestrian magazines and equestrian training books but my real passion is for SciFi and Horror, I absolutely love it, I am a proud Dr Who fanatic (have been all my life and yes I can remember the very first

MULTI-AWARD WINNING SCREENWRITER AND USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR. Samantha Lee Howe began her professional writing career in 2007 and has been working as a freelance writer for small, medium and large publishers ever since. She is a multi-award winning author and screenwriter and a USA Today

Annie R McEwen is a career historian. She’s lived in six countries, under every roof from a canvas tent to a Georgian Era manor house, and driven herself to work in everything from a vintage Peugeot to a donkey cart. It's perfectly natural for her to create stories of desperate love and powerful

Genre: Historical After completing my PhD on the writings of Elizabeth Gaskell, I decided to turn my extensive knowledge of the nineteenth century into a novel, concerning the plight of a young girl whom Gaskell, along with Charles Dickens helped. I have studied with the Faber Academy and The

Claire Dowley read English and American Literature at the University of Warwick. She worked in London for Theatrical and Advertising Agencies during the eighties before packing a rucksack and flying to Australia. There she trained as a teacher and taught English and Literature in schools for 25

I don’t remember the first story I wrote but at high school I do remember writing a ‘science fiction’ story featuring a pair of goggles that allowed you to see inside other people’s minds and reverse their deeds. As a teen I favoured poetry. I relished the straightjacket form of a haiku and the

Steve Rush’s experience includes tenure as homicide detective and chief forensic investigator for a national consulting firm in the field of forensic and environmental pathology and medicine. Once hailed as, “The best forensic investigator in the United States” by the late Joseph L. Burton, M.D

I was born in the south but grew up in Virginia, returning briefly to North Carolina to complete my bachelor’s degree in business. I’ve spent my professional life to date in sales and marketing positions, and as an entrepreneur. Along the way, I discovered my passion for people is only exceeded by

Cameron Thompson is an Editorial Coordinator for the Today Newspaper Group, based in Ipswich, Queensland. He has worked as a journalist since 1981, at regional centres and in capital cities across Australia. Cameron was a Member of the Australian Commonwealth Parliament in the lower house seat of

Madison Hamill is the Ockham award-winning author of Specimen: Personal Essays. She is currently embarking on a PhD in Wellington, New Zealand, where she enjoys speedy ocean dips, painting pictures of her friends and turning her life into bestseller material.

After deciding to make the most of his surname, Bob has been writing modern Gothic fiction for the past few years. Taking inspiration from current authors such as Catriona Ward and Andrew Michael Hurley, he also draws from the classic horrors by Shirley Jackson and Susan Hill. Always putting queer

A born and bred Southern belle, Kay Elam has been a manager for a global company, a travel agent, an office manager, a consultant working with collegiate women across North America, and a high-end technical equipment salesperson—and those were just the jobs that paid. Each position required

Paul's academic focus was urban planning, human geography, environmental studies, and Australian politics. His research essays on urban development issues, human health disparities, population, and pandemic responses in socio-economically disadvantaged communities earned distinctions. But it was

Hi, I'm Morag Higgins, thank you for taking the time to read my page. I write articles for equestrian magazines and equestrian training books but my real passion is for SciFi and Horror, I absolutely love it, I am a proud Dr Who fanatic (have been all my life and yes I can remember the very first

A born and bred Southern belle, Kay Elam has been a manager for a global company, a travel agent, an office manager, a consultant working with collegiate women across North America, and a high-end technical equipment salesperson—and those were just the jobs that paid. Each position required

Maria is a British Zillennial who loves languages, photography and travelling. She has a First Class degree in English Literature and Creative Writing from Lancaster University and works in recruitment. She recently won the ‘Thriller’ category in The People’s Friend Writing Competition (2024), was

Maria is a British Zillennial who loves languages, photography and travelling. She has a First Class degree in English Literature and Creative Writing from Lancaster University and works in recruitment. She recently won the ‘Thriller’ category in The People’s Friend Writing Competition (2024), was