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The Dorothy Dunnett Society / HWA Short Story Competition 2020 Shortlist
The Dorothy Dunnett Society / HWA Short Story Competition 2020 We are very excited to share the news! We have a shortlist. Many congratulations to the writers of these magnificent stories, and to all the longlisted authors. The Shortlist Lakshmi... more The HWA Crowns Shortlists for 2020
So these are the shortlists! Many thanks to our judges for their commitment, hardwork and those intense debates. Every book on the longlists was exceptional, so these really are the best of the best. Our congratulations to all the authors, agents... more The HWA Crown Shortlists Announcement: Wednesday 7 October 11am
Keep an eye on Twitter for the announcement of the 2020 Shortlists for the Gold, Non-Fiction and Debut Crown Awards on Wednesday 7 October at around 11am! We can’t wait to share the news. The judging process was tough this year and fans of... moreauthor showcase
Tom Williams
I used to write books for business, covering everything from the gambling industry to new developments in printing technology. Now I write about love and adventure in the 19th century, which is not nearly as well paid, but much more fun. It also allows me to pretend that travelling in the Far East and South America is research. My main interest is avoiding doing any honest work and this leaves me with time to ski, skate and dance tango. The... more
RN Morris
R.N. (Roger) Morris's latest book is Fortune's Hand, a novel about Sir Walter Raleigh. He is also the author of The St. Petersburg Mysteries, a series of novels featuring Porfiry Petrovich, the investigating magistrate from Dostoevsky's Crime and Punishment. Set in nineteenth century Russia, the novels are A Gentle Axe, A Vengeful Longing, A Razor Wrapped in Silk and The Cleansing Flames. His more recent books are set in London immediately... more
Jennifer Macaire
Jennifer Macaire lives with her husband, three children, & various dogs & horses in France. She loves reading, chocolate, biking, and hiking. She grew up in upstate New York, Samoa, and the Virgin Islands. She graduated from St. Peter and Paul high school in St. Thomas and moved to NYC where she modeled for five years for Elite. She met her husband at the polo club. All that is true. But she mostly likes to make up... more
Emily Bullock
Emily won the Bristol Short Story Prize with the story ‘My Girl’, which was also broadcast on BBC Radio 4. She worked in film before pursuing writing full time. She has an MA in 19th Century Literature from King's College, London, and an MA in Creative Writing from the University of East Anglia and completed her PhD at the Open University, where she teaches Creative Writing. Her debut novel, The Longest Fight was shortlisted for the Cross... more
