2007 Long Barn First Novel Competition
Well it was a bit touch and go if there would actually be a shortlist this year. And seemingly this is going to be the last one. But don’t let that dampen your excitement.
PRESS RELEASE
The shortlist of first novels for this year`s First Novel Competition is announced today. The name of the winner will be announced next week.
In alphabetical order
CLIMBING A LADDER BACKWARDS by Kal Bonner
THE STORY UNMAKERS by Sam Burns
THE COMPANY OF FROGS by Ann Cox
TREE HOUSE by Amanda Hodgkinson
TWISTED WING by Ruth Newman
For further details please contact SUSAN HILL at editorial@longbarnbooks.com
Why is it exciting? Well debut novels just don’t get that much fanfare. So when they do it’s something to take notice of. And from what I’ve seen, the previous two winners have been very warmly received. I’m very much looking forward to seeing who wins.
I’ve also got my fingers crossed for one of the entrants but I’m not saying who, at least not yet.
I think you’ll find that’s Burns, not Burn!
Corrected
They all have interesting titles - which in my view is half the battle in attracting the browsing reader.
I hadn’t thought of that but it’s so very true.
Totally agree on the titles thing. Not knowing, well, anything, about any of the above novels, my attention is immediately drawn to anything called ‘The Company of Frogs’.
PS thanks for the link Gav.
Very intriged to read the titled book Climbing a ladder backwards, anyine know the storyline?
I’m hoping more will be revealed when they announce the winner. I like ‘Twisted Wing’. I wonder what that’s about?