{"id":11195,"date":"2022-08-09T14:34:51","date_gmt":"2022-08-09T18:34:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bestindiebookaward.com\/submit\/?page_id=11195"},"modified":"2022-08-09T14:34:53","modified_gmt":"2022-08-09T18:34:53","slug":"what-people-are-saying-about-biba","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bestindiebookaward.com\/submit\/what-people-are-saying-about-biba\/","title":{"rendered":"What People Are Saying About BIBA"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Testimonials for Best Indie Book award.<\/p>\n\n\n<style id=\"sp_testimonial_dynamic_css11232\">#sp-testimonial-pro-11232.sp-testimonial-pro-section .sp-testimonial-pro-item{margin-bottom: 0px;}#sp-testimonial-pro-11232.sp-testimonial-pro-section .sp-testimonial-pro-item:not(.swiper-slide){padding-right:0px; } #sp-testimonial-pro-11232.sp-testimonial-pro-section .sp-tpro-items{ margin-right:-0px;width: calc( 100% + 0px );}#sp-testimonial-pro-11232.sp-testimonial-pro-section .swiper-slide.sp-testimonial-pro-item{ 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tpro-style-theme-three\"><div class=\"sp-tpro-items\"><div class=\"sp-testimonial-pro-item tpro-col-xl-1 tpro-col-lg-1 tpro-col-md-1 tpro-col-sm-1 tpro-col-xs-1 post-11785 spt_testimonial type-spt_testimonial status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry\"><div class=\"sp-testimonial-pro\"><div class=\"tpro-client-image tpro-image-style-three\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bestindiebookaward.com\/submit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Melanie.jpg?resize=120%2C120&#038;ssl=1\" width=\"120\" height=\"120\" alt=\"\" class=\"tpro-img-tag tpro-grayscale-none\" ><\/div><div class=\"tpro-testimonial-title\"><h3 class=\"sp-tpro-testimonial-title \">Recommended!<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"tpro-client-testimonial\"><div class=\"tpro-testimonial-text\"><p>&#8220;A wonderful way to celebrate indie authors. &#8220;<\/p><\/div><\/div><h4 class=\"tpro-client-name\">Melanie ann <\/h4><div class=\"tpro-client-rating\"><i class=\"sptpro-icon-star_fill\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"sptpro-icon-star_fill\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"sptpro-icon-star_fill\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"sptpro-icon-star_fill\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"sptpro-icon-star_fill\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"tpro-client-designation-company\">Melanie ann arts Author and Illustrator<\/div><div class=\"tpro-testimonial-date\">Sep 21, 2022<\/div><\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"sp-testimonial-pro-item tpro-col-xl-1 tpro-col-lg-1 tpro-col-md-1 tpro-col-sm-1 tpro-col-xs-1 post-17135 spt_testimonial type-spt_testimonial status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry\"><div class=\"sp-testimonial-pro\"><div class=\"tpro-client-image tpro-image-style-three\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bestindiebookaward.com\/submit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/4-scaled.jpg?resize=120%2C120&#038;ssl=1\" width=\"120\" height=\"120\" alt=\"\" class=\"tpro-img-tag tpro-grayscale-none\" ><\/div><div class=\"tpro-testimonial-title\"><h3 class=\"sp-tpro-testimonial-title \"><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"tpro-client-testimonial\"><div class=\"tpro-testimonial-text\"><p>I may not have been a winner in the 2024 Award competition, but I am completely satisfied with the process and the communication.<br \/>I feel encouraged to have known that my book, Power Your Vision, made Round 4.<br \/>Thank you for the feedback.<br \/>See you in 2025 \ud83d\ude42<\/p><\/div><\/div><h4 class=\"tpro-client-name\">Judy Mzungu Jabali<\/h4><div class=\"tpro-client-rating\"><i class=\"sptpro-icon-star_fill\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"sptpro-icon-star_fill\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"sptpro-icon-star_fill\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"sptpro-icon-star_fill\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"sptpro-icon-star_fill\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"tpro-client-designation-company\">Author - Power Your Vision Publishing<\/div><div class=\"tpro-testimonial-date\">Nov 12, 2024<\/div><div class=\"tpro-client-website\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.judymzungu.com\">http:\/\/www.judymzungu.com<\/a><\/div><\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"sp-testimonial-pro-item tpro-col-xl-1 tpro-col-lg-1 tpro-col-md-1 tpro-col-sm-1 tpro-col-xs-1 post-15994 spt_testimonial type-spt_testimonial status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry\"><div class=\"sp-testimonial-pro\"><div class=\"tpro-client-image tpro-image-style-three\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bestindiebookaward.com\/submit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Gary-Burke-1200-x-1800-2.jpg?resize=120%2C120&#038;ssl=1\" width=\"120\" height=\"120\" alt=\"\" class=\"tpro-img-tag tpro-grayscale-none\" ><\/div><div class=\"tpro-testimonial-title\"><h3 class=\"sp-tpro-testimonial-title \">A great outlet for independent authors<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"tpro-client-testimonial\"><div class=\"tpro-testimonial-text\"><p>Writing a book as an independent author is hard, particularly if it&#8217;s your first book and writing is not your main job! The Best Indie Book Awards is a great way for independent authors to be noticed, get their message to a wider audience and receive the recognition they deserve.<\/p><\/div><\/div><h4 class=\"tpro-client-name\">Gary Burke<\/h4><div class=\"tpro-client-rating\"><i class=\"sptpro-icon-star_fill\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"sptpro-icon-star_fill\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"sptpro-icon-star_fill\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"sptpro-icon-star_fill\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"sptpro-icon-star_fill\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"tpro-client-designation-company\">Managing Director - Rabbits From Hats<\/div><div class=\"tpro-testimonial-date\">Jun 29, 2024<\/div><div class=\"tpro-client-website\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rabbitsfromhats.co.uk\">https:\/\/www.rabbitsfromhats.co.uk<\/a><\/div><\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"sp-testimonial-pro-item tpro-col-xl-1 tpro-col-lg-1 tpro-col-md-1 tpro-col-sm-1 tpro-col-xs-1 post-11209 spt_testimonial type-spt_testimonial status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry\"><div class=\"sp-testimonial-pro\"><div class=\"tpro-client-image tpro-image-style-three\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bestindiebookaward.com\/submit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Uhl.jpg?resize=120%2C120&#038;ssl=1\" width=\"120\" height=\"120\" alt=\"\" class=\"tpro-img-tag tpro-grayscale-none\" ><\/div><div class=\"tpro-testimonial-title\"><h3 class=\"sp-tpro-testimonial-title \">I highly recommend them!<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"tpro-client-testimonial\"><div class=\"tpro-testimonial-text\"><p>&#8220;They are super friendly and a fantastic opportunity for my authors to submit their books for a chance to get noticed.&#8221;<\/p><\/div><\/div><h4 class=\"tpro-client-name\">Sam Uhl<\/h4><div class=\"tpro-client-rating\"><i class=\"sptpro-icon-star_fill\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"sptpro-icon-star_fill\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"sptpro-icon-star_fill\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"sptpro-icon-star_fill\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"sptpro-icon-star_fill\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"tpro-client-designation-company\">The Cheerful Word<\/div><div class=\"tpro-testimonial-date\">Aug 9, 2022<\/div><\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"sp-testimonial-pro-item tpro-col-xl-1 tpro-col-lg-1 tpro-col-md-1 tpro-col-sm-1 tpro-col-xs-1 post-11225 spt_testimonial type-spt_testimonial status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry\"><div class=\"sp-testimonial-pro\"><div class=\"tpro-client-image tpro-image-style-three\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bestindiebookaward.com\/submit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Joseph-Ferguson.jpg?resize=120%2C120&#038;ssl=1\" width=\"120\" height=\"120\" alt=\"\" class=\"tpro-img-tag tpro-grayscale-none\" ><\/div><div class=\"tpro-testimonial-title\"><h3 class=\"sp-tpro-testimonial-title \">Highly Recommended<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"tpro-client-testimonial\"><div class=\"tpro-testimonial-text\"><p>&#8220;A great contest for unappreciated authors.&#8221;<\/p><\/div><\/div><h4 class=\"tpro-client-name\">Joseph Ferguson<\/h4><div class=\"tpro-client-rating\"><i class=\"sptpro-icon-star_fill\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"sptpro-icon-star_fill\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"sptpro-icon-star_fill\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"sptpro-icon-star_fill\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"sptpro-icon-star_fill\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"tpro-client-designation-company\">Author<\/div><div class=\"tpro-testimonial-date\">Aug 9, 2022<\/div><\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"sp-testimonial-pro-item tpro-col-xl-1 tpro-col-lg-1 tpro-col-md-1 tpro-col-sm-1 tpro-col-xs-1 post-11220 spt_testimonial type-spt_testimonial status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry\"><div class=\"sp-testimonial-pro\"><div class=\"tpro-client-image tpro-image-style-three\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bestindiebookaward.com\/submit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/RashadMalikDavis.jpg?resize=120%2C120&#038;ssl=1\" width=\"120\" height=\"120\" alt=\"\" class=\"tpro-img-tag tpro-grayscale-none\" ><\/div><div class=\"tpro-testimonial-title\"><h3 class=\"sp-tpro-testimonial-title \">Highly Recommended<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"tpro-client-testimonial\"><div class=\"tpro-testimonial-text\"><p>&#8220;I was honored to win the 2017 Children&#8217;s Award, and ever since then BIBA has done an excellent job of maintaining a connection and supporting me (and all other) authors in incredible ways. They constantly retweet my big announcements and work and help to get the word out about most things that I do! I&#8217;m not sure if this is typical of indie book awards, but regardless it is incredibly supportive and kind. Highly recommend them for their support of indie authors!&#8221;<\/p><\/div><\/div><h4 class=\"tpro-client-name\">Rashad Malik Davis<\/h4><div class=\"tpro-client-rating\"><i class=\"sptpro-icon-star_fill\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"sptpro-icon-star_fill\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"sptpro-icon-star_fill\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"sptpro-icon-star_fill\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"sptpro-icon-star_fill\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"tpro-client-designation-company\">RaMalik Illustrations<\/div><div class=\"tpro-testimonial-date\">Aug 9, 2022<\/div><\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"sp-testimonial-pro-item tpro-col-xl-1 tpro-col-lg-1 tpro-col-md-1 tpro-col-sm-1 tpro-col-xs-1 post-14812 spt_testimonial type-spt_testimonial status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry\"><div class=\"sp-testimonial-pro\"><div class=\"tpro-client-image tpro-image-style-three\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bestindiebookaward.com\/submit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_3994.jpg?resize=120%2C120&#038;ssl=1\" width=\"120\" height=\"120\" alt=\"\" class=\"tpro-img-tag tpro-grayscale-none\" ><\/div><div class=\"tpro-testimonial-title\"><h3 class=\"sp-tpro-testimonial-title \">Testimonial for the Best Indie Book Award<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"tpro-client-testimonial\"><div class=\"tpro-testimonial-text\"><p>It&#8217;s with immense gratitude that I pen down my appreciation for the team at Best Indie Book Award. The relentless support and promotion of my book have been beyond exceptional.<br \/>The spotlighting of indie authors has been incredible. The frequent features on both BIBA&#8217;s Facebook page and Instagram channel have not only given my book visibility but have also connected me with a wider audience of passionate readers.<br \/>Winning the 2023 Best Indie Book Award was an unexpected surprise and a deeply fulfilling moment in my writing journey. The recognition has added a layer of validation to the countless hours spent crafting each word and refining the techniques shared in &#8220;Breaking Through: The Secrets of Bassai Dai Kata.&#8221;<br \/>To the entire Best Indie Book Award team, thank you for championing independent voices in the literary world. Your commitment to celebrating diverse narratives is truly making a difference.<\/p><\/div><\/div><h4 class=\"tpro-client-name\">Colin Wee<\/h4><div class=\"tpro-client-rating\"><i class=\"sptpro-icon-star_fill\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"sptpro-icon-star_fill\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"sptpro-icon-star_fill\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"sptpro-icon-star_fill\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"sptpro-icon-star_fill\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"tpro-client-designation-company\">Chief Instructor - Joong Do Kwan<\/div><div class=\"tpro-testimonial-date\">Dec 19, 2023<\/div><div class=\"tpro-client-website\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/breakingthrough.world\">https:\/\/breakingthrough.world<\/a><\/div><\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"sp-testimonial-pro-item tpro-col-xl-1 tpro-col-lg-1 tpro-col-md-1 tpro-col-sm-1 tpro-col-xs-1 post-11216 spt_testimonial type-spt_testimonial status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry\"><div class=\"sp-testimonial-pro\"><div class=\"tpro-client-image tpro-image-style-three\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bestindiebookaward.com\/submit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Andre-Davis.jpg?resize=120%2C120&#038;ssl=1\" width=\"120\" height=\"120\" alt=\"\" class=\"tpro-img-tag tpro-grayscale-none\" ><\/div><div class=\"tpro-testimonial-title\"><h3 class=\"sp-tpro-testimonial-title \">Awesome Organization for Indie Writers<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"tpro-client-testimonial\"><div class=\"tpro-testimonial-text\"><p>&#8220;The staff is great! The Award is very professional in its appears and the organizations outreach is great for marketing new authors.&#8221;<\/p><\/div><\/div><h4 class=\"tpro-client-name\">Andre Davis<\/h4><div class=\"tpro-client-rating\"><i class=\"sptpro-icon-star_fill\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"sptpro-icon-star_fill\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"sptpro-icon-star_fill\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"sptpro-icon-star_fill\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"sptpro-icon-star_fill\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"tpro-client-designation-company\">Davis Group<\/div><div class=\"tpro-testimonial-date\">Aug 9, 2022<\/div><\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"sp-testimonial-pro-item tpro-col-xl-1 tpro-col-lg-1 tpro-col-md-1 tpro-col-sm-1 tpro-col-xs-1 post-11208 spt_testimonial type-spt_testimonial status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry\"><div class=\"sp-testimonial-pro\"><div class=\"tpro-client-image tpro-image-style-three\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bestindiebookaward.com\/submit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/F3LS6Glm_400x400.jpeg?resize=120%2C120&#038;ssl=1\" width=\"120\" height=\"120\" alt=\"Alex Bernstein\" class=\"tpro-img-tag tpro-grayscale-none\" ><\/div><div class=\"tpro-testimonial-title\"><h3 class=\"sp-tpro-testimonial-title \">A Truly Awesome Experience!<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"tpro-client-testimonial\"><div class=\"tpro-testimonial-text\"><p>I wanted to (once again) express my gratitude to the entire BIBA team for winning one of last year&#8217;s Best Indie Book Awards for my last collection Miserable Adventure Stories. I think it&#8217;s highly likely that last year&#8217;s award caught Skyhorse&#8217;s attention and moved them to offer me a book deal for the series. And for that, I am extremely grateful to BIBA!<br \/>Good luck with this year&#8217;s candidates! It was a truly awesome experience being one of last year&#8217;s winners!<\/p><\/div><\/div><h4 class=\"tpro-client-name\">Alex Bernstein<\/h4><div class=\"tpro-client-rating\"><i class=\"sptpro-icon-star_fill\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"sptpro-icon-star_fill\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"sptpro-icon-star_fill\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"sptpro-icon-star_fill\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"sptpro-icon-star_fill\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"tpro-client-designation-company\">2018 BIBA Winner<\/div><div class=\"tpro-testimonial-date\">Aug 9, 2022<\/div><\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"sp-testimonial-pro-item tpro-col-xl-1 tpro-col-lg-1 tpro-col-md-1 tpro-col-sm-1 tpro-col-xs-1 post-17649 spt_testimonial type-spt_testimonial status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry\"><div class=\"sp-testimonial-pro\"><div class=\"tpro-client-image tpro-image-style-three\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bestindiebookaward.com\/submit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Layer-2.jpg?resize=120%2C120&#038;ssl=1\" width=\"120\" height=\"120\" alt=\"\" class=\"tpro-img-tag tpro-grayscale-none\" ><\/div><div class=\"tpro-testimonial-title\"><h3 class=\"sp-tpro-testimonial-title \">An ally for indie authors<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"tpro-client-testimonial\"><div class=\"tpro-testimonial-text\"><p>It can be challenging as a debut indie author. First you have the hurdle of publishing, then publicity and marketing. Unless you have a huge budget or are well known, getting out there can be hard. BIBA is a great way to put some eyes on your hard work, I&#8217;m grateful for the support.<\/p><\/div><\/div><h4 class=\"tpro-client-name\">Joshua Ferdinand<\/h4><div class=\"tpro-client-rating\"><i class=\"sptpro-icon-star_fill\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"sptpro-icon-star_fill\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"sptpro-icon-star_fill\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"sptpro-icon-star_fill\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"sptpro-icon-star_fill\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"tpro-client-designation-company\">Director - Atomic Academia<\/div><div class=\"tpro-testimonial-date\">Feb 16, 2025<\/div><div class=\"tpro-client-website\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/joshuaferdinand.co.uk\">http:\/\/joshuaferdinand.co.uk<\/a><\/div><\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"sp-testimonial-pro-item tpro-col-xl-1 tpro-col-lg-1 tpro-col-md-1 tpro-col-sm-1 tpro-col-xs-1 post-11213 spt_testimonial type-spt_testimonial status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry\"><div class=\"sp-testimonial-pro\"><div class=\"tpro-client-image tpro-image-style-three\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bestindiebookaward.com\/submit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Michael-D-Lackey.jpg?resize=120%2C120&#038;ssl=1\" width=\"120\" height=\"120\" alt=\"\" class=\"tpro-img-tag tpro-grayscale-none\" ><\/div><div class=\"tpro-testimonial-title\"><h3 class=\"sp-tpro-testimonial-title \">BIBA has become one of the premier awards for indie authors.<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"tpro-client-testimonial\"><div class=\"tpro-testimonial-text\"><p>&#8220;Dedicated to the literary field, helping authors get the recognition they deserve.&#8221;<\/p><\/div><\/div><h4 class=\"tpro-client-name\">Michael D Lackey<\/h4><div class=\"tpro-client-rating\"><i class=\"sptpro-icon-star_fill\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"sptpro-icon-star_fill\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"sptpro-icon-star_fill\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"sptpro-icon-star_fill\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"sptpro-icon-star_fill\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"tpro-client-designation-company\">Author<\/div><div class=\"tpro-testimonial-date\">Aug 9, 2022<\/div><\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"sp-testimonial-pro-item tpro-col-xl-1 tpro-col-lg-1 tpro-col-md-1 tpro-col-sm-1 tpro-col-xs-1 post-11205 spt_testimonial type-spt_testimonial status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry\"><div class=\"sp-testimonial-pro\"><div class=\"tpro-client-image tpro-image-style-three\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bestindiebookaward.com\/submit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Me-with-BIBA-award-scaled.jpg?resize=120%2C120&#038;ssl=1\" width=\"120\" height=\"120\" alt=\"Dana Wayne 2021 Best Indie Book Award Winner\" class=\"tpro-img-tag tpro-grayscale-none\" ><\/div><div class=\"tpro-testimonial-title\"><h3 class=\"sp-tpro-testimonial-title \">Great contest for Indie authors!<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"tpro-client-testimonial\"><div class=\"tpro-testimonial-text\"><p>Highly recommend! Of course, winning is AWESOME!<\/p><\/div><\/div><h4 class=\"tpro-client-name\">Dana Wayne<\/h4><div class=\"tpro-client-rating\"><i class=\"sptpro-icon-star_fill\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"sptpro-icon-star_fill\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"sptpro-icon-star_fill\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"sptpro-icon-star_fill\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"sptpro-icon-star_fill\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"tpro-client-designation-company\">2021 BIBA Winner<\/div><div class=\"tpro-testimonial-date\">Aug 9, 2022<\/div><\/div> <\/div> <\/div><div class=\"tpro-col-xl-1 sp-tpro-pagination-area\"><ul class=\"sp-tpro-pagination\"><li><span aria-current=\"page\" class=\"page-numbers current\">1<\/span><\/li><li><a class=\"page-numbers\" href=\"https:\/\/bestindiebookaward.com\/submit\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/11195\/?paged11232=2\">2<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"page-numbers\" href=\"https:\/\/bestindiebookaward.com\/submit\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/11195\/?paged11232=3\">3<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"next page-numbers\" href=\"https:\/\/bestindiebookaward.com\/submit\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/11195\/?paged11232=2\"><i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Testimonials for Best Indie Book award.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"template-fullwidth.php","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-11195","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/bestindiebookaward.com\/submit\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/11195","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/bestindiebookaward.com\/submit\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/bestindiebookaward.com\/submit\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bestindiebookaward.com\/submit\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bestindiebookaward.com\/submit\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11195"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"https:\/\/bestindiebookaward.com\/submit\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/11195\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11235,"href":"https:\/\/bestindiebookaward.com\/submit\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/11195\/revisions\/11235"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/bestindiebookaward.com\/submit\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11195"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}