SUCCESS STORIES

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 "I am honored to receive the American Writing Award.

When I heard about the American Writing Awards a few years back, I was encouraged by my family to enter. When I won a finalist award in 2021 for my first love story, I was not only thrilled, but it also gave me a sense of validation, beyond just family and friends, that my writing was deemed a worthy effort by others. I won another finalist award the following year in the Legacy category.

Receiving these awards from the AWA has meant a great deal to me. When working in the self-publishing realm, creating covers and editing one’s own material can be a daunting task at times even with the help and encouragement of family and friends. The awards lift the spirit, put wind in your writing sails and help make the difficult writing days palatable.

Since receiving the awards and placing the seals on the covers and within my website (www.jmdprods.com), more occurrences have transpired.  It has opened new worlds to me. I was recognized with my own display at our local bookstore.  I was asked to present a  writing and publishing class at our library, and am in a writers group there as well that looks to me for encouragement and suggestions. The exposure AWA adds along with winning an award will broadcast my books beyond what I could achieve on my own. And hopefully, make it possible someday to have one turned into a movie as so many readers have suggested to me that they should.

It is rewarding to be able to assist others in developing their own writing, due in part  because the awards have lent an additional level of acceptance and recognition among my peers as well as my readers.

I would encourage anyone to enter the contests. There are enough categories that you will find a place for your book." 

~James M. DeHaven, author of TERRAGON STAR DATE 2050 and A Love Lost in Time 

"Special love and thanks goes out to the American Writing Awards for considering and believing in our words, photographs, and illustrations - thank you for helping a dream full circle to reality. 

Much Peace, Love, and Gratitude."

~Joseph McGovern (J.A. McGovern), author of Perception

 "AmericanWritingAwards.com gave me an invaluable opportunity to submit for the Children's Book International award--and my book won. I feel immensely honored by this recognition and am inspired to continue writing stories that children can relate to, learn from, and enjoy.  Thank you AWA for opening the doors of possibilities for me in my writing journey!"

~Vy Lien, author of Onward Oat

 " In November 2012, I embarked on an unforeseen journey into the realm of novel writing, penning my first book in Chinese without harbouring any grand expectations. Amidst the solitude of my writing sanctuary, I battled the shadows of a deep depression, pouring my emotions onto the pages. Little did I anticipate the transformative power my words would hold. The narrative transcended linguistic boundaries as it was translated into English, capturing the attention of readers across cultures. The culmination of this arduous but cathartic endeavour manifested in unexpected recognition. In 2023, my novel emerged as a finalist in the prestigious American Writing Awards in the Fiction-New Age category, and I proudly clinched the title of runner-up winner at the Halloween Book Festival. These accolades serve as poignant reminders that even in the darkest moments, creativity has the potential to illuminate a path to success."

~Luminescence Goh, author of  Chronicles of the Enchanted Vanguard: Seraphina and the Divine Mandate