Book Award Judges 2026

Humanitarian, entrepreneur and scientist, Asal Shirazi BEM, is judging the 2024 Page Turner Book Awards and hoping to discover some great new talented authors

Humanitarian, published author, entrepreneur, and scientist, Asal Shirazi BEM, Founder of Autoimmune Support and Awareness Foundation, is judging the Page Turner Book Award and hoping to discover

Editor, poet, and novelist, Unoma Azuah, is judging the Page Turner Book Award hoping to find authors who will take her on a roller coaster ride with their stories.

Editor, poet, and novelist, Unoma Azuah, is judging the Page Turner Book Award, hoping to find authors who will take her on a roller coaster ride with their stories.

She is a Professor of English at

Rick Holland is judging the Page Turner Book Award for Best Book Cover and hoping to see compelling covers that draw readers in.

Rick Holland is judging the Page Turner Book Award for Best Book Cover and hoping to see compelling covers that draw readers in.

Rick is the owner of Vision Press. He has been designing for over 20

Stewart Carry Page Turner Awards writing award, book award and screenplay award judge

As a retired schoolteacher turned script and screenwriter, Stewart Carry's forty-year career included extensive overseas teaching, lecturing, and drama training, which he credits as providing a deep

 Jessica Hatch Page Turner Awards 2026 Judge

Author Jessica Hatch is judging the 2026 Page Turner Book Award with the hope of finding published novels that wraps her up in the story.

Jessica has a passion for writing laugh-out-loud fiction with

Katja Kaine Is judging the Page Turner Awards 2026

Katja Kaine is judging our 2026 Page Turner Awards Book award.

Katja Kaine is a Yorkshire-based writer of feminist YA fantasy novels. She has won multiple awards for writing, including the Northern

Author Charlotte Valentine is judging the Page Turner Book Award

Author Charlotte Valentine is judging the Page Turner Book Award.

After studying Law in London, Charlotte moved into the corporate world where she was a Managing Director in Investment Banking before

Kristen Martin is judging Page Turner Awards Book Award for published authors looking for a writing contest with high-value author support prizes.

Kristen Martin is judging Page Turner Awards Book Award for published authors looking for a writing contest with high-value author support prizes.

Kristen is the International Amazon Bestselling

Martina Mercer is judging our 2021 Book Award for published authors

Working Mum of the Year, Freelance PR Manager and editor of Sunday Woman, Martina Mercer is judging our Book Award in 2021.

Martina Mercer is an award-winning mum of three who has endured many

Judging our new Culture Award, Angela Thomas Smith is a renowned professional speaker, author, and life coach, known as the Queen of Collaborations and The Purpose Pusher

Judging our new Culture Award, Angela Thomas Smith is a renowned professional speaker, author, and life coach, known as the Queen of Collaborations and The Purpose Pusher. With her extensive

Experienced editor, Jenny Rarden is judging the Page Turner Book and Writing Awards and is excited to be involved with this unique international writing contest.

Experienced editor, Jenny Rarden is judging the Page Turner Book Award (for published books) and our Writing Award (for unpublished manuscripts) and is excited to be involved with this unique

Tina Sequeira, an award-winning author, founder of the Write Away Workshop and marketer, is judging the international Page Turner Book Award hoping to discover talented authors.

Award-winning writer, Tina Sequeira is judging the international Page Turner Book Award hoping to discover talented authors.

Tina is an author, poet, and the founder of Read Write Away, a creative

HeyitsCarlyRae will be judging the 2025 Page Turner Book Awards

HeyitsCarlyRae will be judging the 2025 Page Turner Book Awards, hoping to find new talented authors to read.

Carly-Rae has a Bachelor of Liberal Arts from Harvard University Extension School with a

Rick Holland is judging the Page Turner Book Award for Best Book Cover and hoping to see compelling covers that draw readers in.

Rick Holland is judging the Page Turner Book Award for Best Book Cover and hoping to see compelling covers that draw readers in.

Rick is the owner of Vision Press. He has been designing for over 20

Pulane Irene Chaka is judging Page Turner Awards Book Award for aspiring authors who are looking for their published work to be recognized by industry professionals.

Pulane (Laney) Chaka is judging Page Turner Awards Book Award for aspiring authors who are looking for their published work to be recognised by industry professionals.

She is a seasoned journalist

Humanitarian Laureate, Pramudith D. Rupasinghe, is judging the 2024 Page Turner Book Award hoping to find cultural stories that cross the borders of human interests

Humanitarian Laureate Pramudith D. Rupasinghe is judging the Page Turner Book Awards, hoping to find cultural stories that cross the borders of human interest.

Laureate of the Golden Aster Award for

Kelly Boyer Sagert is judging our 2021 Page Turner Awards Book Award

Kelly Boyer Sagert is judging our Page Turner Awards Book Award.

She's a professional writer, editor, and coach with decades of experience, and is a member of the prestigious American Society of

Ran Walker is judging The Page Turner Awards Book Award for published authors

Ran Walker is judging the Page Turner Awards Book Award for published authors.

Ran (he/him) is an award-winning author and filmmaker, who has written over 30 books. Specializing in very short

Author, Shirley Fedorak, is judging the Page Turner Book Award hoping to find exciting new author voices.

Author, Shirley Fedorak, is judging the Page Turner Book Award, hoping to find exciting new author voices.

A former anthropology instructor, curriculum developer, and academic author at the

Lisa V. Proulx is judging the Page Turner Book Award

Lisa V. Proulx is judging the Page Turner Book Award. Lisa is an award-winning and international bestselling author, an award-winning speaker and storyteller, a publishing consultant with Indie Author

Charlotte Tomic is judging the Page Turner Book Award in the hope of representing more authors who need to amplify their voices through publicity.

Charlotte Tomic is judging the Page Turner Book Award in the hope of representing more authors who need to amplify their voices through publicity. She is a senior-level public relations consultant who

Stuart Wakefield Is judging the Page Turner Awards 2026 (C)

With 26 years of experience in theatre, broadcast media, and coaching, Stuart has developed a deep love of character. His journey began with a passion for comic books, TV, and diverse literature

 Falguni Jain is judging the Page Turner Awards international writing contest.

Falguni Jain is judging the Page Turner Awards international writing contest. She is an editor and writing consultant. But, most importantly, she is a compulsive reader, who loves to live in the

Juan is judging the 2026 Page Turner Book Award to find the best book covers

Juan is a Marketing graduate and professional book cover designer with over 10 years of experience. He specializes in creating covers for major platforms like Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and IngramSpark

Ran Walker is judging The Page Turner Awards Book Award for published authors

Ran Walker is judging the Page Turner Awards Book Award for published authors.

Ran Walker (he/him) is an award-winning author of over 40 books, a contributing editor for Writer’s Digest magazine, and