Clea’s novel-in-progress has been shortlisted for the HarperCollins/UBC Best New Fiction prize.
Listen to an interview with Clea here: https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-81-airplay/clip/15797260-yukon-author-shortlisted-prize
The winner, chosen by CookeMcDermid and the editorial team of HarperCollins, will be offered representation by CookeMcDermid and a standard contract to publish from HarperCollins, with a negotiated advance. The shortlisted authors will all have the opportunity to engage in an editorial discussion about their work with a HarperCollins editor.
The contest, now in its sixth year, continues to attract submissions from UBC Creative Writing students and graduates, with a new record of 65 manuscripts this year. Rachel Letofsky, one of Cooke McDermid’s team of literary agents said, “We can’t wait to see what comes next for these authors! We were all so impressed with the quality of the submissions this year.”
Jennifer Lambert, Senior Editorial Director of Harper Collins Canada said, “What an impressive and accomplished shortlist we have here. We at HC are thrilled with the quality and number of submissions and response to the prize.”
The winner will be announced later this fall. The HarperCollinsPublishersLtd/UBC Prize for Best New Fiction is awarded bi-annually. The next opportunity will be in 2022.
The shortlist for the 2020 HarperCollins/UBC Best New Fiction Prize.
Tammy Armstrong: URSULA
Clea Roberts: GLADYS OWENS
Jasmine Sealy: A FAIR WIND TO TAKE YOU HOME