Congratulations to last year’s winner of the Award, Carolyn Kirby whose historical thriller Half of You was recently acquired by No Exit Press in the UK and Commonwealth with North American rights snapped up by Dzanc Books. Caroline describes winning the Award as “a real breakthrough in my writing life.” She is represented by the Andrew Lownie Literary Agency.
Shortlisted author, Gill Thompson, represented by Anne Williams at the Kate Horden Agency has also found success with her novel, Somebody’s Child, which has just been acquired by Headline in a two book deal. Well done Gill.
