Awards

 The Royal Geographical Society of Qld's annual writing competition this year had a theme of 'Changing environments in Queensland.'

My story was voted the winner of this prestigious competition.

"That gave me chills."

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 The PenCraft Book Award honors outstanding works across a variety of genres, recognizing authors who demonstrate exceptional talent and creativity. Winners will gain valuable exposure, credibility, and accolades within the literary community. Submissions are open to both self-published and traditionally published authors, ensuring that all voices have the opportunity to shine. 

"We are proud to announce that Unmade has been chosen as the Winner of the 2026 PenCraft Seasonal Book Award – Summer Competition in the Fiction - Horror category!"

 PenCraft Book Award Winners for Summer 2026 - PenCraftAward.com 

"This is an extraordinary accomplishment. The PenCraft Seasonal Book Awards honor works that shine with literary excellence, artistic distinction, and strong reader appeal — and your book met those standards. Your clarity, insight, and ability to empower readers made “Unmade” stand out in a highly competitive field."

 The Literary Titan Gold Book Award is bestowed upon books that exemplify exceptional standards in the presentation of original content. For both fiction and non-fiction works, this award appreciates the meticulous development of unique characters or subjects presented in an authentically engaging context. Whether it is an innovative narrative structure for a fiction book or a compelling argumentation in a non-fiction work, we value the ability to support fresh themes and ideas. The award also honours the craft of elegant prose, showcasing a talent for transforming simple words into compelling, beautifully constructed text. This prestigious accolade is our tribute to books that represent an extraordinary achievement in the literary world. 

https://literarytitan.com/2025/05/12/the-reckoning-of-jason/ 

"The way Wingham describes the smell of “dust, gun oil, and the faint remnants of whiskey” paints more than just a room. It’s a portrait of grief made physical. I felt suffocated just reading it."

"One moment that stuck with me was when Jason presses his thumbs into a man’s eyes in an alley not out of rage, but because it “felt like the right thing to do.” That’s the kind of moral vacuum the book thrives in. And what’s wild is that it never feels gratuitous. It feels… honest. Ugly, disturbing, but honest."

"The moment Jason mutters, “This wasn’t just a contract. This was personal,” I got chills. It’s that shift from killer-for-hire to grim executioner that sets this book apart."

"This novel left me a little numb, a little shaken, but it stuck with me. It’s not for the faint of heart; the gore gets intense, but it’s also not mindless. It’s a slow dive into moral decay and grief so deep it turns a man into a myth."

"I’d recommend The Reckoning of Jason to anyone who likes their thrillers gritty, their characters broken, and their villains not so easily defined." 

The Distinct Book Club is a community of readers who value meaningful and emotionally resonant storytelling. 

"Your book stood out for its depth, atmosphere, and the genuine connection it created among our readers. "

"What deeply stood out to our readers is how the novel gently invites us into what appears to be a fulfilled life: a man surrounded by love, legacy, and family and then slowly, almost painfully, reveals the fragile layers beneath that surface. Daniel Walker’s reflections, especially at the edge of life, struck a profound emotional chord with our community. Many readers spoke about how the story made them question memory, truth, and the quiet power the mind holds over the life we believe we’ve lived.

Your exploration of love, deception, and inner reality feels both intimate and haunting, and it sparked meaningful discussion within our circle not just about the story, but about our own lives, choices, and unseen truths. That depth of impact is exactly what The Distinct Book Club seeks to recognise through this award."