I'm writing to you wearing my hat as Chair of the New England Writers' Centre, to pass on some exciting news about a fantastic new prize for historical fiction which we are assisting with.
The ARA Historical Novel Prize, which is for published historical novels, including those for children and young adults, by Australian and New Zealand authors, will be worth $30,000 to the winning author. With entries opening on May 1, it is a partnership between generous sponsor, the ARA Group, and the Historical Novel Society of Australasia, in association with the New England Writers' Centre. NEWC is delighted and proud to be part of such an exciting new initiative, which celebrates the diversity and strength of an increasingly popular and acclaimed genre.
I attach here a press release announcing the Prize details. It includes quotes from Ed Federman (ARA founder, Executive Chair and MD), as well as HNSA Chair Elisabeth Storrs(cc'ed in this email) and myself, as Chair of NEWC. I also attach a jpeg of the ARA Historical Novel Prize logo.
For any further information or an interview, please contact Elisabeth Storrs on contact@hnsa.org.au, mob 0414867673