"Oh Bloomsbury, yes, they publish a few books" (Harry Potter)

Bloomsbury to publish first novel by Vanessa Gebbie 'The Coward's Tale' by Vanessa Gebbie, previous winner of the Willesden short story prize, will be published in hardback in UK byBloomsbury UK, November 2011. Then in paperback late spring 2012, UK and simultaneous trade paperback in USA by Bloomsbury USA. Bloomsbury publishes major writers including J K Rowling.

Labels: own trumpet, blowing

Laura Solomon wins Hong Kong's Proverse prize Another prodigy from our previous competitions, Laura Solomon has won Hong Kong's international Proverse prize, for her novelInstant Messages. "Hilarious! Excellent! Its light and ironic touch makes Instant Messages a page-turner and gives it substance." (International Proverse Prize Judges)