Dr Paul McDonald
Resident Judge
Dr Paul McDonald is an award-winning poet, author and academic, and Professor of Literature at the University of Wolverhampton. As Resident Judge of the International Rubery Book Award, he plays a central role in recognising excellence in independent publishing and supporting new literary talent. Based in the Midlands, Paul brings both academic expertise and a passion for championing outstanding writing from around the world.
Alan Maha
Award-winning author and publishing professional.
Clare Morrall
Booker Prize shortlisted novelist and acclaimed literary author.
Jeff Phelps
Author, poet and editor.
Judith Allnatt
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Novelist, poet and experienced creative writing tutor.
Pauline
Morgan
Crime writer, reviewer and publishing professional.
Alex Morrall
Novelist
Gaynor Arnold
Award-winning novelist whose work has been longlisted for the Booker Prize.
Emma Purshouse
Award-winning poet, novelist and performer, and former Poet Laureate of Wolverhampton.
Kerry Hadley-Pryce
Award-winning novelist and lecturer in creative writing.
Simon Cheshire
Award-winning children’s author with more than one hundred published books.
Ann Evans
Author of fiction for both adults and children.
Lynn Huggins-Cooper
Award-winning children’s author and educational writer.
Jo Derrick
Novelist and creative writing specialist.
Narinder Dhami
Children’s author and creator of the popular Bindi Babes series.
William Gallagher
Author, journalist and broadcaster.