Jenny Rarden

Experienced editor, Jenny Rarden is judging the Page Turner Book Award (for published books) and our Writing Award (for unpublished manuscripts) and is excited to be involved with this unique international writing contest.

She has been married for over 25 years and has a 24-year-old son. She and

Felicity Wren

The Vice President of Development at the ISA, Felicity Wren, is judging the Page Turner Screenplay Award and looking forward to finding screenwriters who have a story to tell and the ability to make it compelling and undeniable.

Felicity is thrilled and honored to be part of the judging

Kelly Lydick

Publisher, Kelly Lydick, is judging the Page Turner Writing Award, hoping to discover talented new non-fiction writers to publish through Pure Carbon Publishers.

Kelly has a Master's degree in Writing & Consciousness and nearly two decades of experience in traditional publishing. Her primary

Martina Mercer

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

Martina Mercer is an award-winning mum of three who has endured many struggles in her life with a smile. Her story is known worldwide, while her business acumen, writing

Lauren Carr

International bestselling author, Lauren Carr, is judging the Page Turner Book Award hoping to discover talented writers for her book tour business, iRead Book Tours.

Selling over half a million books worldwide, Lauren is the international best-selling author of the Mac Faraday, Lovers in Crime

Patricia Fors

Patricia Fors, the Founder of Muse Literary, a small independent traditional publisher based in Chicago, Illinois, is judging the Page Turner Writing Award, hoping to find new writers to publish!

As the founder of Muse Literary Publishing, an independent traditional publisher (they refer to

Tracy Stewart

Tracy Stewart will be judging the Page Turner Awards Writing Mentorship Award, offering a writing mentorship prize to authors and writers.

Tracy is a book coach, developmental editor, ghostwriter, and fiction author. She's passionate about helping to bring untold and underrepresented

Holly Davis

As a young aspiring writer herself, Holly Davis is judging our Young Writer Award.

Holly is a YA fantasy author whose debut novel, A Diamond Bright and Broken, comes out on April 2, 2024 with Inimitable Books, LLC. She started her writing journey as a child, often drawing the book cover

William M. Akers

Author of Your Screenplay Sucks! 100 Ways to Make It Great, William M. Akers, a WGA Lifetime Member, is judging the Page Turner Screenplay Award hoping to discover talented screenwriters.

William has written for studios, independent producers, and network television. He's had three features

Melissa Hope

Melissa Hope is judging the Page Turner Young Writer Award and is the author of SEA OF KINGS, an award-nominated children's fantasy.

Melissa helps aspiring writers improve their craft and connect with the writing community through her free writing tutorials.

Although still a Canadian

Barri Evins

Working film producer and former industry executive with decades of experience, Barri Evins is judging the Screenplay Award in the hope of finding new screenwriting talent.

Barri has sold pitches, specs, articles, and books to all the majors. As a teacher and story consultant, she

Maya Grimley

Blogger and podcaster and reviewer of books, Maya Grimley, is judging the Page Turner Young Writer Award.

She is a blogger and podcaster who reviews all kinds of books and movies. She’s been running her blog since 2020 and her podcast since 2021, both of which are called Maya’s Reviews.

Lauren Cribb Peacock

Accomplished award-winning producer and #1 Amazon author, Lauren Peacock has always gravitated towards storytelling. She has 12+ years’ experience in fim, TV and digital content.

Her expertise in directing production logistics and creative has led her to work with top talent and clients like

Ran Walker

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 creative forms, he serves as an associate professor of creative writing at Hampton University and lives

Tina Sequeira

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 venture that celebrates the joys of reading and writing, and StammerStars, a supportive community

Gale Winskill

Gale Winskill is judging the Page Turner Writing Award in search of exciting, new voices and original storylines.

She has over 30 years of publishing experience in the UK and abroad, both in-house and as a freelancer, and is an Advanced Professional Member of the Chartered Institute of Editing

Juan Padrón

Venezuelan Marketing Licentiate and Book Cover Designer, Juan Padrón is judging the Page Turner Book Cover Award hoping to find the best book covers.

With more than 10 years of experience in cover design, Juan focuses on Horror, Suspense, Paranormal, Urban Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Dystopia, Crime, and

Charlotte Valentine

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 leaving to pursue her love of literature and study for her MA with the Open University.

Ganesh Vancheeswaran ~ Writing Award Judge

Editor, Ganesh Vancheeswaran is judging the 2024 Page Turner Writing Award to discover some talented new writers.

Ganesh Vancheeswaran is a catalyst for people's self-expression. He believes all of us have a fundamental and strong urge to share our thoughts, stories, life's journey and knowledge

Ginger Liu

Film producer, Ginger Liu, is judging the Page Turner Awards Screenplay Award for screenwriters who want to place their screenplays in front of film producers.

Ginger Liu is an author, visual artist, and academic. She is the CEO and Founder of Hollywood and UK film production company and PR

Rick Holland

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 years and has been creating book covers for over 10 years. Rick also has 5 years of professional

Kirstie Long

Literary Agent, Kirstie Long, is judging the Page Turner Writing Award in the hope of finding new writers to represent!

Associate Agent Kirstie Long worked behind the scenes with Annette at A for Authors for three years before taking up the Associate Agent Role. She has signed four new and

Lalitha Ravindran

Lalitha Ravindran is the founder of First Forays Literary Agency, and is judging the Page Turner Writing Award in the hope of finding new writers to represent.

Her literary agency has risen to a prominent position in India since its inception in 2018.

First Forays, with over 60 published

Falguni Jain

Ruth Millington

Award-winning writer and adventure world traveller, Ruth Millington, is judging the Page Turner Book Award and hoping to find authors who have gripping storylines in their contest submissions.

Ruth was the winner of the 2021 Page Turner Writing Award for non-fiction and is the creator and host

Pulane Chaka

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

She is a seasoned journalist and editor known for her keen editorial eye and storytelling prowess. As a former Editor-in-Chief

Jenny Rarden

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 international writing contest.

She has been married for over 25 years and has a 24-year-old son. She and