Meet our Judges!

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Hayden Quinn

Hayden Quinn is a Psychology student and writer from the UK. She writes short horror and romance stories, and YA novels which can be found on Amazon.

Je Rowney

Bestselling author of Charcoal, Derelict and Ghosted, and the Lessons of a Student Midwife series. Winner of the Dinesh Allirajah Prize for Short Fiction 2020.

Gayatri Varma

Writer. Editor. Tea Drinker. Mango Eater.

Amber Lambda

Amber is a children’s and YA fantasy author from the American Midwest. Her favorite things are words, peanut butter coffee, and following her young son on new adventures.

Bar Danino

A mechanical engineer and aspiring author from Israel. Volunteer, sailor, maker, procrastinator. A constant learner and a serial project abandoner. Honored to be on Reedsy's team of judges. C...

A.r. Eakle

⭐️ Reedsy Contest Judge ⭐️ ⭐️ Eakle Reviews ⭐️ To have your story reviewed on my blog, please head to the Requests section of my website, eaklereviews.com! You can also chec...

Anna k Firth

Books mean so much to me, with their stories, their magic, their words. That is why I want to be a writer. I want to make words that make people more alive. Also, once in a great many pages, writin...

C. jay Loren

Full-time English tutor, avid reader, aspiring author and a bit of an art nut. Feedback, both good feedback and (gulp) constructive criticism is appreciated.

Savannah Cordova

Melanie S.

Amy St. pierre

Looking to get involved in a collaborative writing project of some sort. Open to any and all ideas.

Waverley Stark

God save the Queen's broken heart. Age: 20, Scorpio. Appearance: brunette with a nice haircut (finally, the shops are open!!), reading glasses like a grandma, and annoyingly short compared to...

Brandy Dykhuizen

Renee Padmore

Pauline Breatnach

Chris Richter

Elliott Laurence

Just Write...somebody coined the term, patented it, made magnets. I slapped one on to remind me. You can't revise what you haven't written. free write...Just Write. Kaizen.

Karen Kinley

I write because it's impossible not to. A teacher by day and perfectionist by night, I spend most of my time torturing myself in front of my laptop. My first novel is optimistically close to being ...

Asher Littlefield

I mostly write science fiction, or stories that involve wild animals or the natural world and the place Homo sapiens has in it. I read nonfiction for the most part, specifically in the broad subjec...

Gina Burke

Hi there, I am a professional Content Writer and have five published books. I love to guide other writers along their writing journey. I run a blog The Time is Write and a Facebook Group, The ...

Karen Mcdermott

Caution: these stories may contain swear words and scenes of an upsetting nature. But also jokes. Raised by diplomats, currently living in Hove, England, Karen is a former copywriter now turnin...

Abigail Airuedomwinya

Regina Morrison

Hi lovely people! To be honest I have no idea what to write in a bio... I have been writing for my entire life. It all began really with 'Little Women' and the fact that Meg kept a diary. I lov...

Daniella Cressman

My work has appeared on the Freelancers Union blog. It has also appeared in BirdWatching Magazine, Best Poets of 2019, Upon Arrival, and Teen Ink Magazine. I do quite a bit of ghostwriting as well....

Kyle Johnson

Dayna Scott

Hi writers! My name is Dayna, I'm a judge for Reedsy and an author, not only do I enjoy creating works of fiction but I love reading them too! :D

Ai Jiang

An aspiring author who has an equal love for reading and writing. :) I hold a BA from the University of Toronto with a specialization in English Literature and I'm currently pursuing a certifica...

B.w. Harold

Hi! I'm B.W. and it is nice to meet you. I am a freelance virtual assistant and content writer. I love to be creative, but I can never slow my mind down long enough to get the story out. That's why...

Stephanie Meador

I am a college junior majoring in English. I am passionate about writing in many forms such as short stories, poetry, scripts, etc. I am honored to be a part of the Reedsy community and to get to g...

R. K.

A writer who wants to share her work. Always happy to read a good story

Paramie Jayakody

Journalist by day, fiction writer by night. Loves nothing more than a good story, but is frequently distracted by her dog.

Maggie Deese

*Reedsy Contest Judge* Hi there! My name is Maggie and I am a sophomore in college. I am an English major and am currently the editor of my school's online magazine. My projects range from worki...

Gabrielle Gerstley

Copywriter living in NYC. Currently working on first novel.

Alex Griffiths

Erica Hampton

Paige Leppanen

Millennial writer who is passionate about mental health. Semicolon and Oxford comma enthusiast. https://paigeleppanen.wordpress.com https://www.facebook.com/pleppanenauthor

Lynn Penny

Heya! Fellow writer here, livin the life of a newbie adult. I love writing short stories, and I'm currently working on a novel (very slowly) I love reading other's work, so don't be afraid to ask...

Angela Palmer

I am an emerging writer based in Northern Arizona. I have a BA in Psychology with a minor in English and American Literature and an MBA in Global Business. By day, I run the Northern Arizona branch...

Esther Andrews

I'm a freelance writer/editor and blogger. Random stuff happens, I write about it: https://wordpress.com/view/mylifeisacautionarytale.wordpress.com. I'm also published on SharpHeels.com and Jottful...

Kate Le roux

I write short stories to keep writing fit but my first love is YA novels. I've self-published a few. If you liked "To the Lowly Dove", my winning story, look me up on Kindle for more stories set in...

Cheyanne Turner

I love taking classic stories and finding ways to give them new twists. Main author influences include: Gail Carson Levine, Neil Gaiman, Rick Riordan, and Jane Austen. I am open to feedback on my...

Leah Quire

Nj Van vugt

Mia Faulk

Thao Nguyen

Marilyn Carter

As a grandmother of 7, mother of 2 and married for 47 years, I had put off my personal passion for writing. My confidence was broken by teachers during my early school years. However, with my...

Gabriella Ditaranto

Just an education major who loves to write!

Joshua Hopper

Aspiring writer, composer, teacher, and magic bean gatherer.

Yolandi Bester

I'm an avid reader, clearly not an avid writer. I try. Yoda would be disappointed, but luckily my mother is still proud. Aussie based acting student and queen quarantine-er. Stay safe.

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O.S. Schaefer was born in a hollow log in a northern country, and raised by wolves. Today he lives in Greenwich, always knows the time, and makes a nice carbonara like nonna used to make. He is not...

Mackenzie Tastan

Rachel Hudson

Hi! I am a freelance editor and writer, currently pursuing a degree to do both full-time. I am an avid reader and, above all else, a follower of Christ. I hope you enjoy reading my stories as much ...

Kym Ortega

Mom of two humans and two fur babies. I love to read all genres and have just started writing. I love to read comedy but I have never thought of writing anything funny..I wonder if anyone else ...

Iris Silverman

Iris Silverman is a free-spirited, fiery Leo whose Capricorn moon keeps her grounded (mostly). In her free time, you can catch her eating whole limes on her fire escape and people-watching. ...

Kirsty B

A wishful romantic of the light and dark in both this world and those created.

Jo ann Poll

Kevin Dupont

Hello! My name is Kevin DuPont, I am an aspiring fiction writer from New England who is taking the extra-time at home during this spring to get back into writing!

Liz Suggs

I'm a writer, an editor, and a leader in the writing community. I obsessively write each morning, lunch, and evening. When I'm not writing, I'm judging content submissions, or I'm leading a group o...

Mariam Michalak

An aspiring author and game creator, along with artist, and most important of all, Follower of Christ. Also a huge nerd, but I heard guys like that sometimes. Email me: theaviatorshadow@gmail.com

Natalie Strawbridge

I write about lovable idiots just trying their best. 25, she/her, currently based in Pennsylvania if you want to connect about writing or books or whatever, feel free to add me on goodreads.c...

D. Holmes

Dreamy zephyr. Has nebulous thoughts.

Serine Achache

I'm still looking for who I really am.

Kleopatra O

Jess Zintschenko

Laura Clark

Laura enjoys writing when inspiration strikes and isn't flattened by a hectic life in the End Times. She has a few shortlisted stories, which gives her hope that she's not completely terrible but i...

Khushhali Bajaj

T.k. Ellory

"The world always seems brighter when you've just made something that wasn't there before." -Neil Gaiman

Tempest Juvano

I'm a dabbler in many things, Yearning for my wings. I write poems, short stories, fan fiction, and random notes to myself. I love reading fiction, of varied genre, and words that move are what I'...

Mike Irving

Rebecca Lane

Jimmy Irons

New Author-wannabe, I like fantasy, historical fiction, sci-fi, and history. I write a lot of political science and military science in my day job, but my passion is to write a series of flintlock ...

Candice Romero

Newly graduated with a BA in Journalism. Avid reader of multiple genres, including fiction, young adult, and fantasy.

Tain Leonard-peck

Tain Leonard-Peck is a writer, painter, actor, model, and composer, and a competitive sailor, skier, and fencer. He’s a student, and his plays, poems, paintings, and short stories have been perform...

Vinci Lam

Just a work-in-progress human who would rather be a ferret or a mermaid. For book recommendations and actual ferret shenanigans, find me on instagram (x.wingchi)! xwingchi.wordpress.com

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Ayesha Yusuf

Laura Wang

Helen Scott

Neha Vasist

A first year English Literature student, loves indulging in fleeting thoughts to ink them into forms of written work- stories, poems or random half written verses. An enthusiastic writer diving at ...

Jane Green

Georgia Bower

I am an English Literature graduate from Durham University who is an avid reader. I also love to write!

Kate Blakely

Catherine Dent

Lucy Cartwright

Student at Durham University, reading English Literature and History.

Melissa Sutcliffe

Rachael Pimblett

A Durham University student who loves to read, write, and perform poetry. I run a magazine, a blog, and a book instagram - safe to say writing is my life!

George Burnett

A Durham uni student with aspirations to write something important someday

Lucy Lloyd

Kaylynn Lee

A love of words, language, and letters has pursued my mind since I was a child. Reading is great, but writing has always been what my heart asks for. Just getting started, but better late than neve...

Eleanor Warden

I'm a recent English Literature graduate from Durham University.

Eve Lynch

Lauren Hornsey

Alia Shlule

Durham Uni English Lit student who loves reading the works of others, analysing them and learning something insightful in the process. For me, literature is one of the most powerful ways to connect...

Patty Wonderly

Patty Renfro-Wonderly enjoyed twenty-five years teaching fifth-grade gifted students before she retired. During her tenure, she was a mentor, curriculum writer and reviewer, conducted numerous in-s...

Katina Foster

Amelie Mj

Emilie Tenbroek

Zoe Rucker

Jennifer Garcia

Ashley d. Gilyard

I am a drama and thriller writer who doesn’t just use words to describe what she sees. I create novels, short stories, screenplays, flash fiction, articles, and poetry that take readers on imaginat...

Christy Sutton

Wife, mom, teacher, wanna-be author, drinker of coffee, teller of truths. Words are my lifeline and I consistently work on becoming brave enough to write out loud. Reedsy Judge

Heather Van rensburg

Fernando Prezotto

Kj Jackson

Sophie Aay

I love writing; it makes me feel special. I just want to get better at it so please read and criticize my work...I don't mind.

Jace Goosen

Osmond Silva

A history student with a passion for storytelling.

Pene Worth

Chris Nelson

Laura Kerridge

John Carpenter

I am an international competition winning pianist, radio broadcaster, and teacher of piano and broadcasting topics. I reside in Cincinnati, and teach piano at ArtsConnect Cincinnati and online. I ...

Anna Cavouras

Tara Mcclure

Cecilia Shutter

Zubdha Humayun

Life is never boring for a mum, but this mum needs her time too..... and what better way to spend that time than to read.... I love reading books, my favorite being Classical English novels, though...

Christy Chan

If I ever get a book published, I'd like it to be my diary from when I was nine, because that thing is still hilarious to read even after 15 years.

Vesi Nedelcheva

Originally from Bulgaria, I've now settled down in San Francisco, US for the time being after spending the last 4 years in 7 different countries while pursuing a Bachelor Degree in Politics, Psycho...

Katliz Jennings

Kat is a fiction writer from Germany. She loves to write magical realism novels and reads everything she can get her hands on. In her stories she always tries for happy endings, but here and there ...

Mystery Murphy

Elliot P

Hi all! I'm a recent college grad with a B.A. in English, and a minor in French. I'm currently working on my second and third novels, both of which are Young Adult.

Neeti Joshua

Brilliant, outgoing, vivacious, pretty and charming; are all words I would love people to describe me as; while I lounge in my pyjamas and binge-read my weekends away.  Since I'm a Believer, a femi...

Holly Fister

Let’s just say I have an overactive imagination, and writing short stories puts it to good use. My (fully supportive) husband is amazed by the random stories pouring out of me and asks “what else a...

Chelsea Chambers

I love reading, writing, and outside things. I am firm believer in building your own doors of opportunity.

David Francis

Living in beautiful South West of England, I write because the stories keep pushing their way out. I have not published in almost 30 years so this feels like quite the adventure!

Trishna Pandey

Fatima Aladdin

26 New Reedsy judge Writer/Reader/Lover of discussions If you would like any feedback or constructive criticism on your work, feel free to contact me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fa...

Lissa Rose

Chijioke Nwokocha

Joy Wood

Joy Wood (she/her) is a freelance grant and copywriter in the Inland Northwest region of the US. She is also the mother of an energetic toddler and a temperamental cat. In her free time, she enjoys...

Susan Sidell

I have always had little stories pop into my head and now I am finally writing them down. I love the challenge of painting with words.

Fawn Marshall

US-based writer for fun. Editor as a side hustle. Unrelated full-time job. Chaotic good.

Linnea Gradin

Rachel Evans

Geo The writer

I am an avid reader and writer who dreams of publishing three books: a supernatural novel, a collection of short stories, and poetry. I've been writing since I was 10, first in my native Russi...

Uchenna Duru

Hi all! Having churned out a few articles as a Research Writer has stretched my mind to capture the deep nuances that qualify writeups as good!

Ruthie Moreno

Professional Book Reviewer and Bookstagrammer/BookTok @ram_reads Devourer of books and now of Reedsy stories I dream of writing and am bursting at the seams with the stories in my heart but my he...

Donna Quiroz

Donna Quiroz writes on Quora, Google, Yelp, Facebook, and....

Tricia Shulist

Love reading. Trying to be a better writer. Meshing both through Reedsy.

Sakina Petrolwala

Reader. Writer. Coffee lover.

Patricia Sutcliffe

Ruth Forman

Sequential Artist. Illustrator. Writer. Icon by me.

Shannon Ruane

Hi, my name is Shannon Pasotto. I graduated from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte with two degrees. I received a B.A. Degree in Theatre (Cum Laude) and a B.S. Degree in Psychology (Cum...

Erick Mancilla

I'm a published writer of dark fantasy and horror short stories through print and online mediums. I'm working on putting the finishing touches on my first novella. Also, I'm outlining my first nove...

Hannah B

Katrina Mercado

Kristie Deneault

Kristie Lyn Deneault (Mahoney) started publishing at the age of ten with poetry and her passion for writing only grew from that point on, leading her to start a Creative Writing Club at her high sc...

Alayna Snedden

Reedsy Judge✨ I am a U.S. Army Veteran and currently work as a Correctional Officer. However, my true passion is writing and I love to challenge my creative thinking.

Frank Anthony

Hello, my name is Frank, and I have an author website with no published books. I am a Psychology graduate, freelance editor, podcast host, online store owner, and an avid book reviewer. Anything ...

Jessi Randall