Don't they play well together?
Thursday, 3 May 2012
Composite Covers
With the arrival of The Curds and Whey Mystery imminent (June 21st), I thought it might be nice to show all three covers together in all their glory. So, without further ado...
Don't they play well together?
Don't they play well together?
I liked it then I still like it now, so there! #2
Possibly one of the finest pop songs ever written...(just ignore the Noel Edmonds waffle at the start!)
Tuesday, 1 May 2012
Review: Brothers to the Death by Darren Shan
The Saga of Larten Crepsley (of which Brothers to the Death is the final volume) has been a thoughtful and restrained series. It still has many of the horrific set pieces that the author is famous for, but they're not as prevalent as in his other series, allowing more time for character development . Focusing more directly on a single main character, Shan has given us a well thought-out and flawed hero, plagued by self-doubt and a blind urge for vengeance but with a strong, albeit somewhat different to ours, moral code.
Without giving too much away, the story itself encompasses the latter half of the 20th Century, particularly World War II. When the Nazis seek an alliance with the Vampires, it's Crepsley's outburst that ultimately determines the Vampires' decision - a decision that will have huge repercussions for the main character and drives the events of the latter half of the book.
Complex family relationships are explored, questions raised in earlier books (and series) are adroitly answered and familiar characters appear (and in some cases have their origins explained) and there's a neat twist towards the end that I never saw coming (and I'm usually good at spotting them!).
One of the things I've always felt that Shan does well is his endings and this one is no exception. Avoiding pathos he skillfully wraps up a big story with a small set-piece that is not only moving but brings the saga full circle, tying it in very neatly with the original Chronicles of Darren Shan. Regular readers will end the book with a smile on their faces.
Overall, this has been a series to savour. Full of great characters, a centuries-encompassing storyline and a truly memorable conclusion, the Saga of Larten Crepsley is a worthy addition to the ranks of great horror series for younger readers.
Without giving too much away, the story itself encompasses the latter half of the 20th Century, particularly World War II. When the Nazis seek an alliance with the Vampires, it's Crepsley's outburst that ultimately determines the Vampires' decision - a decision that will have huge repercussions for the main character and drives the events of the latter half of the book.
book cover illustration courtesy of the book zone
Complex family relationships are explored, questions raised in earlier books (and series) are adroitly answered and familiar characters appear (and in some cases have their origins explained) and there's a neat twist towards the end that I never saw coming (and I'm usually good at spotting them!).
One of the things I've always felt that Shan does well is his endings and this one is no exception. Avoiding pathos he skillfully wraps up a big story with a small set-piece that is not only moving but brings the saga full circle, tying it in very neatly with the original Chronicles of Darren Shan. Regular readers will end the book with a smile on their faces.
Overall, this has been a series to savour. Full of great characters, a centuries-encompassing storyline and a truly memorable conclusion, the Saga of Larten Crepsley is a worthy addition to the ranks of great horror series for younger readers.
Thursday, 19 April 2012
Tuesday, 3 April 2012
The Sequelmeter
I read a lot - especially when I should be writing! This means I get through a lot of books, many of which are the first in a series. I've now worked out a very non-scientific, very-subjective, it's-my-system-and-I'll-use-it-if-I-want-to method of working out if I really enjoyed any book in a series: do I really want to read the sequel/next volume. With that in mind and utilising the hard-science method of my system, here's a run down of some of the books that have been passed through the Sequelmeter - with a yes/no/maybe response as the output!
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins: No. Very underwhelmed by this one. Cannot see what the fuss is all about. Derivative, predictable and dull. Does have a strong main character though. Absolutely no urge to read any more in this series.
The Fury by Alexander Gordon Smith: Yes. A novel take on the zombie story with exciting set-pieces and some really good ideas. Pity I'll have to wait a while for the next one.
Gone by Michael Grant: Definitely yes. Four volumes in and it shows no sign of flagging. A simple idea developed into a very meaty series.
The Enemy by Charlie Higson: Definitely yes. Another twist on the zombie trope where some of the infected have limited intelligence so present more of a threat than the usual shambling brain-seeking mob.
The Dreaming Void by Peter Hamilton: Maybe. I'm a Hamilton fan but 300 pages in and I'm still not sure where this one is going. I'll read on and see what happens.
The Equivoque Principle by Darren Craske: Yes. A belting old-fashioned thriller set in Victorian England and beyond. Great story-telling, great characters and great fun.
The Afrika Reich by Guy Saville: Definitely yes. Possibly the best thriller I read in 2011. Cannot wait for volume 2.
The Istanbul Code by Laurence O'Bryan: Maybe. Enjoyed the book, just not sure I want to read more.
The Left Hand of God by Paul Hoffman: No. Dull fantasy with a middle section where nothing happened and took ages to do so.
Night of Knives by Ian C Esselmont: No. His first foray into the Malazan world is competent but not a patch on his buddy Steven Erikson.
Off Armageddon Reef by David Weber: No. The first fifty pages promised so much; the next five-hundred failed to deliver.
Son of Heaven by David Wingrove: Yes, although this is a rewrite and expansion of his massive Chung Kuo saga, which I'd read quite a few years back, so I know what to expect.
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins: No. Very underwhelmed by this one. Cannot see what the fuss is all about. Derivative, predictable and dull. Does have a strong main character though. Absolutely no urge to read any more in this series.
The Fury by Alexander Gordon Smith: Yes. A novel take on the zombie story with exciting set-pieces and some really good ideas. Pity I'll have to wait a while for the next one.
Gone by Michael Grant: Definitely yes. Four volumes in and it shows no sign of flagging. A simple idea developed into a very meaty series.
The Enemy by Charlie Higson: Definitely yes. Another twist on the zombie trope where some of the infected have limited intelligence so present more of a threat than the usual shambling brain-seeking mob.
The Dreaming Void by Peter Hamilton: Maybe. I'm a Hamilton fan but 300 pages in and I'm still not sure where this one is going. I'll read on and see what happens.
The Equivoque Principle by Darren Craske: Yes. A belting old-fashioned thriller set in Victorian England and beyond. Great story-telling, great characters and great fun.
The Afrika Reich by Guy Saville: Definitely yes. Possibly the best thriller I read in 2011. Cannot wait for volume 2.
The Istanbul Code by Laurence O'Bryan: Maybe. Enjoyed the book, just not sure I want to read more.
The Left Hand of God by Paul Hoffman: No. Dull fantasy with a middle section where nothing happened and took ages to do so.
Night of Knives by Ian C Esselmont: No. His first foray into the Malazan world is competent but not a patch on his buddy Steven Erikson.
Off Armageddon Reef by David Weber: No. The first fifty pages promised so much; the next five-hundred failed to deliver.
Son of Heaven by David Wingrove: Yes, although this is a rewrite and expansion of his massive Chung Kuo saga, which I'd read quite a few years back, so I know what to expect.
Monday, 19 March 2012
The End is Nigh (well, one of them at any rate)
Caroline Smailes (a fellow Friday Project author) is an immensely talented lady. Should you require proof, check out her books In Search of Adam or Black Books (those are the ones I've read) or Like Bees to Honey.
Her latest book, 99 Reasons Why, is, however, a book with a difference: it is only being published as an e-book and comes with 9 different endings which readers can navigate using multiple choice questions on their Kindle or via a spinning story wheel on their iPad or iPhone.
So what, I hear you say. Well, there are also two more endings: One will be handwritten by Caroline and auctioned for charity, the other is being shared across the web on a number of blogs - one of which is mine.
Woohoo.
It's certainly a neat way of promoting the book and hey, if you don't like the ending below, well there are 9 others to choose from. The book is available for both Kindle and iPhone/iPad (via iTunes).
So, roll of drums and trumpet fanfare, I give to you 99 Reasons Why - the Ending!
99: the reason why I was only worth ninety-nine quid
Her latest book, 99 Reasons Why, is, however, a book with a difference: it is only being published as an e-book and comes with 9 different endings which readers can navigate using multiple choice questions on their Kindle or via a spinning story wheel on their iPad or iPhone.
So what, I hear you say. Well, there are also two more endings: One will be handwritten by Caroline and auctioned for charity, the other is being shared across the web on a number of blogs - one of which is mine.
Woohoo.
It's certainly a neat way of promoting the book and hey, if you don't like the ending below, well there are 9 others to choose from. The book is available for both Kindle and iPhone/iPad (via iTunes).
So, roll of drums and trumpet fanfare, I give to you 99 Reasons Why - the Ending!
99: the reason why I was only worth ninety-nine quid
It’s been six days since the little girl in the pink coat went missing and me Uncle Phil’s in me bedroom.
We’ve been watching the little girl in the pink coat’s mam on the news. She was appealing to the public for witnesses.
‘Didn’t realise she had a mam,’ I says, looking at me telly.
‘Everyone’s got a mam, pet,’ me Uncle Phil says to me.
‘She sold her story to The Sun,’ I says, looking at me telly.
‘Got a few quid,’ me Uncle Phil says to me.
I nod.
‘She wanted nowt to do with that bairn before all this,’ me Uncle Phil says, looking at me telly.
‘Do you know where she is?’ I asks me Uncle Phil.
‘Belle?’ me Uncle Phil asks me.
I nod.
‘She’s safe,’ me Uncle Phil says to me. ‘Your mam’s keeping an eye on her.’
‘Can I be her mam?’ I asks me Uncle Phil.
‘No, pet, you’re a filthy whore,’ me Uncle Phil says to me.
I nod.
‘Can you make Andy Douglas come back, Uncle Phil?’ I asks me Uncle Phil.
Me Uncle Phil shakes his head.
‘I love him,’ I tell me Uncle Phil.
‘Andy Douglas is your brother, pet. You didn’t seriously think Princess Di was your mam, did you?’ me Uncle Phil asks me.
I nod.
‘You’re a cradle snatcher just like your mam,’ me Uncle Phil says to me.
I nod.
‘Your mam miscarried when she found out I’d been banging Betty Douglas. Betty was expecting you,’ me Uncle Phil says to me.
I don’t speak.
‘When you was born, your mam went mad and I ended up buying you from Betty Douglas for ninety-nine quid,’ me Uncle Phil says.
‘Ninety-nine quid?’ I asks me Uncle Phil.
‘I paid a hundred but got a quid change for some chips for your mam and dad’s tea,’ me Uncle Phil says to me.
‘You bought me?’ I asks me Uncle Phil.
I’m a little bit sick in me mouth.
‘It was the right thing to do,’ me Uncle Phil says to me. ‘I got Betty Douglas pregnant straight away with Andy.’
‘I’m pregnant,’ I says to me Uncle Phil. ‘I’m pregnant with me brother’s baby,’ I says, and then I throws up on me purple carpet.
‘You’re a filthy whore,’ me Uncle Phil says to me.
‘What am I going to do?’ I asks me Uncle Phil.
‘You’re going to have the baby,’ me Uncle Phil says to me.
‘Have me brother’s baby?’ I asks me Uncle Phil.
‘Then I’m giving it to Betty Douglas to bring up,’ me Uncle Phil says to me.
‘You what?’ I says to me Uncle Phil.
‘It’s the right thing to do,’ me Uncle Phil says to me.
‘I can’t—’ I says to me Uncle Phil.
‘It’s either that or I’ll make you disappear,’ me Uncle Phil says to me.
I don’t speak.
I’m thinking, they’re all a bunch of nutters.
Thursday, 23 February 2012
Cover Me
I'm not sure if this is the final draft or not, but below is the current cover for the Curds and Whey Mystery. Look, cogitate, weep, laugh hysterically etc etc
Monday, 20 February 2012
A Visit from Cornelius Quaint
To mark the release of ‘The Lazarus Curse’, the 3rd book in the Cornelius Quaint Chronicles published exclusively on ebook today, I have organised something a little special, and Bob has kindly allowed me to hijack his blog for the day to explain...
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For the initiated, the Cornelius Quaint series began way back in 2008 and follows the adventures of Victorian conjuror and his troupe of circus performers. Getting himself into trouble is a by-product of Quaint’s inability to leave matters alone, even when his clairvoyant confidante Madame Destine warns him against it. Thankfully, getting himself back out of trouble is a talent that Quaint excels at.
In the first book in the series, ‘The Equivoque Principle’, Cornelius Quaint faces deceit and discord at every turn as he attempts to clear the name of his circus strongman, wrongfully imprisoned for murder, and accidently stumbles into a plot by the villainous Hades Consortium. In the sequel, ‘The Eleventh Plague’, Quaint heads to Egypt where he faces a vicious band of desert thieves, deceit and betrayal, and phantoms of the past rise from the grave. We barely pause for breath before ‘The Lazarus Curse’, the penultimate chapter in the first series arc, before the final part of the story ‘The Romulus Equation’ is released next year.
To celebrate the release of The Lazarus Curse, a new and exclusive Cornelius Quaint short story begins on February 20th on the conjuror’s brand new blog at:
http://thecorneliusquaintchronicles.blogspot.com
and to coincide with the release there will also be weekly competitions to win free ebooks by deciphering a simple code.
To learn more about how to join in and help spread the word, please visit Quaint’s Facebook page at:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Cornelius-Quaint/155138904602523
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For the initiated, the Cornelius Quaint series began way back in 2008 and follows the adventures of Victorian conjuror and his troupe of circus performers. Getting himself into trouble is a by-product of Quaint’s inability to leave matters alone, even when his clairvoyant confidante Madame Destine warns him against it. Thankfully, getting himself back out of trouble is a talent that Quaint excels at.
In the first book in the series, ‘The Equivoque Principle’, Cornelius Quaint faces deceit and discord at every turn as he attempts to clear the name of his circus strongman, wrongfully imprisoned for murder, and accidently stumbles into a plot by the villainous Hades Consortium. In the sequel, ‘The Eleventh Plague’, Quaint heads to Egypt where he faces a vicious band of desert thieves, deceit and betrayal, and phantoms of the past rise from the grave. We barely pause for breath before ‘The Lazarus Curse’, the penultimate chapter in the first series arc, before the final part of the story ‘The Romulus Equation’ is released next year.
To celebrate the release of The Lazarus Curse, a new and exclusive Cornelius Quaint short story begins on February 20th on the conjuror’s brand new blog at:
http://thecorneliusquaintchronicles.blogspot.com
and to coincide with the release there will also be weekly competitions to win free ebooks by deciphering a simple code.
To learn more about how to join in and help spread the word, please visit Quaint’s Facebook page at:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Cornelius-Quaint/155138904602523
Sunday, 19 February 2012
Quick Update from the Land of the Living
It's been a while so a quick update...
I've received the cover for The Curds and Whey Mystery and it's a belter. I'll post it for your delight and delectation over the next few days.
I'm just finishing going through first proofs of the book. Only a few minor tweaks so looking good.
Publication is still May. I don't have an actual date yet but should have shortly.
Also, tomorrow the blog will be hijacked by Darren Craske, author of the spiffing Cornelius Quaint Chronicles. The latest book in the series, The Lazarus Curse, is being released and he wants to tell all about it. Do drop by and say hello. He's a reasonable guy and doesn't bite - at least not on Mondays.
I've received the cover for The Curds and Whey Mystery and it's a belter. I'll post it for your delight and delectation over the next few days.
I'm just finishing going through first proofs of the book. Only a few minor tweaks so looking good.
Publication is still May. I don't have an actual date yet but should have shortly.
Also, tomorrow the blog will be hijacked by Darren Craske, author of the spiffing Cornelius Quaint Chronicles. The latest book in the series, The Lazarus Curse, is being released and he wants to tell all about it. Do drop by and say hello. He's a reasonable guy and doesn't bite - at least not on Mondays.
Wednesday, 23 November 2011
Art for Alexandra Auction
I'm just popping in quickly to mention the post below from fellow author Celine Kiernan. It speaks (quite eloquently) for itself so if anyone is interested...
In 2009, Alexandra Trotsenko, a Russian artist living in Ireland, had her fingers cut off. This happened during the course of a vicious knife attack in her own home. The attacker has since been jailed for 16 years, but without expensive surgery, Alexandra will not draw again. Many artists in the Irish community have come together to donate our work to a special charity auction, hoping to pay for the prosthesis which may help Alexandra resume her career. This Art for Alexandra auction is on the 27th of November (this Sunday coming)
With the permission of my UK/US publishers Orbit, I will be donating my personal copy of the signed limited edition Moorehawke print that Orbit commissioned last year.
As part of the same lot I am also donating a signed copy of the 2008 special limited print run of the Irish first edition of The Poison Throne.
This is the very first printing of The Poison Throne and the one that has the lovely gold embossed covers that fold out into a map.
The artwork will be signed and framed and both it and the book are up for bids as LOT 158 with all the other donated art at Adams Auction house in Blackrock on November 27th 2011. Remember there is no lower limit to any of the bids, the idea is to raise as much money as possible so bid whatever you can because all of it will go towards getting Alexandra back to work. Even if you cannot bid, please support this great cause by tweeting or facebooking it – spread the word.
You can contact Adams Auction house for details of the auction or you can donate directly to
BANK OF IRELAND LIVELINE ACCOUNT (Montrose branch)
ACCOUNT NO. 70546818
SORT CODE 90 13 51
THANK YOU!!!!
In 2009, Alexandra Trotsenko, a Russian artist living in Ireland, had her fingers cut off. This happened during the course of a vicious knife attack in her own home. The attacker has since been jailed for 16 years, but without expensive surgery, Alexandra will not draw again. Many artists in the Irish community have come together to donate our work to a special charity auction, hoping to pay for the prosthesis which may help Alexandra resume her career. This Art for Alexandra auction is on the 27th of November (this Sunday coming)
With the permission of my UK/US publishers Orbit, I will be donating my personal copy of the signed limited edition Moorehawke print that Orbit commissioned last year.
As part of the same lot I am also donating a signed copy of the 2008 special limited print run of the Irish first edition of The Poison Throne.
This is the very first printing of The Poison Throne and the one that has the lovely gold embossed covers that fold out into a map.
The artwork will be signed and framed and both it and the book are up for bids as LOT 158 with all the other donated art at Adams Auction house in Blackrock on November 27th 2011. Remember there is no lower limit to any of the bids, the idea is to raise as much money as possible so bid whatever you can because all of it will go towards getting Alexandra back to work. Even if you cannot bid, please support this great cause by tweeting or facebooking it – spread the word.
You can contact Adams Auction house for details of the auction or you can donate directly to
BANK OF IRELAND LIVELINE ACCOUNT (Montrose branch)
ACCOUNT NO. 70546818
SORT CODE 90 13 51
THANK YOU!!!!
Wednesday, 5 October 2011
Wednesday, 28 September 2011
The Third Pig on Tour
October is Children's Book Month in Ireland and that can only mean one thing...Bookfest. Writers, storytellers, musicians, artists and all other manner of amazing folk will descend on libraries during the month to be all writerly, artistic and musical.
I got involved last year and had a blast. Seemingly I didn't embarrass myself too much either because they've asked me to come back and do some more visits this October.
So then, where shall I be?
I start off in Dublin for a day, courtesy of South Dublin County Libraries. Check out their programme here:
Monday 10th October
10am Castletymon Library
Tallaght
Mid-day Clondalkin Library
Monastery Road
Clondalkin
I'm then back in my home county of Clare again for two days. Their programme for the month is here.
Thursday 13th October:
11:00 am Kilrush Library
O'Gorman Street
Kilrush
1:00pm Kildysart Library
Kildysart
Friday 14th October
11:00am Tulla Library
The Market House
Tulla
1:00pm Scariff Library
Mountshannon Road
Scariff
I wrap up my tour in Kildare with a whopping six visits over two days:
Wednesday 19th October
9.30am Athy Library
Emily Square
Athy
11.15am Newbridge Library
Athgarvan Road
Newbridge
2pm Naas Town Library
Basin Street
Naas
Thursday 20th October
9.45am Maynooth Library
Main St,
Maynooth
11.15am Leixlip Library
Captain's Hill
Leixlip
Co. Kildare
1.15pm Celbridge Library
St. Patrick's Park
Celbridge
Do pop in and say hello if you're around. And if you're not, do check out what events are running in your own local library and visit them instead. They're awfully nice people.
I got involved last year and had a blast. Seemingly I didn't embarrass myself too much either because they've asked me to come back and do some more visits this October.
So then, where shall I be?
I start off in Dublin for a day, courtesy of South Dublin County Libraries. Check out their programme here:
Monday 10th October
10am Castletymon Library
Tallaght
Mid-day Clondalkin Library
Monastery Road
Clondalkin
I'm then back in my home county of Clare again for two days. Their programme for the month is here.
Thursday 13th October:
11:00 am Kilrush Library
O'Gorman Street
Kilrush
1:00pm Kildysart Library
Kildysart
Friday 14th October
11:00am Tulla Library
The Market House
Tulla
1:00pm Scariff Library
Mountshannon Road
Scariff
I wrap up my tour in Kildare with a whopping six visits over two days:
Wednesday 19th October
9.30am Athy Library
Emily Square
Athy
11.15am Newbridge Library
Athgarvan Road
Newbridge
2pm Naas Town Library
Basin Street
Naas
Thursday 20th October
9.45am Maynooth Library
Main St,
Maynooth
11.15am Leixlip Library
Captain's Hill
Leixlip
Co. Kildare
1.15pm Celbridge Library
St. Patrick's Park
Celbridge
Do pop in and say hello if you're around. And if you're not, do check out what events are running in your own local library and visit them instead. They're awfully nice people.
Tuesday, 30 August 2011
Want to Win a Book? Course you do!
The rather excellent Celine Kiernan has a new YA book coming out in September. If anyone fancies snaffling a free signed copy of Into the Grey, along with a signed flat of the Australian cover then do go here and give it a lash...
You know you want to (and it'll be worth it, trust me)
You know you want to (and it'll be worth it, trust me)
Sunday, 31 July 2011
Some Bits and Pieces
So, where are we then?
Well, I've just finished the latest round of edits on The Curds and Whey Mystery (the third Third Pig Detective Novel). They've gone back to the publisher for excising and dismembering so we'll see how that goes. The editing process is an interesting one, Frequently the editor comes up with great ideas that most definitely make the story better and this was no exception. Once the story was tweaked to incorporate the changes - especially in the closing stages of the book - I could see a marked improvement. Hopefully His Lordship Mr Editor will concur!
I'm also looking forward to seeing what they'll do with the cover.
I've also done some reviews and interviews for Inis Magazine, which is a CBI publication. Here are some of the links and one-line summaries for those of you who may be interested:
The Prince of Mist by Carlos Ruiz Zafon not as good as it should have been
The Great Space Race by Joshua Mowll - a fun read
The Dead by Charlie Higson - and I loved this one!!
The Left Hand of God by Paul Hoffman a disappointing entry in the Fantasy genre
Dancing Jax by Robin Jarvis - a cracking horror story.
The Magnificent 12: The Call by Michael Grant - a good laugh
Regular readers (all two of you) will know I'm a huge Darren Shan fan so I was thrilled to get an opportunity to interview him. The results can be seen here.
I have some more reviews that haven't been published yet and have just finished another interview with two more of my literary heroes: Jo Nesbo and John Connolly. This one should hopefully feature in the next issue of Inis and I'll post the link as soon as it's out.
Well, I've just finished the latest round of edits on The Curds and Whey Mystery (the third Third Pig Detective Novel). They've gone back to the publisher for excising and dismembering so we'll see how that goes. The editing process is an interesting one, Frequently the editor comes up with great ideas that most definitely make the story better and this was no exception. Once the story was tweaked to incorporate the changes - especially in the closing stages of the book - I could see a marked improvement. Hopefully His Lordship Mr Editor will concur!
I'm also looking forward to seeing what they'll do with the cover.
I've also done some reviews and interviews for Inis Magazine, which is a CBI publication. Here are some of the links and one-line summaries for those of you who may be interested:
The Prince of Mist by Carlos Ruiz Zafon not as good as it should have been
The Great Space Race by Joshua Mowll - a fun read
The Dead by Charlie Higson - and I loved this one!!
The Left Hand of God by Paul Hoffman a disappointing entry in the Fantasy genre
Dancing Jax by Robin Jarvis - a cracking horror story.
The Magnificent 12: The Call by Michael Grant - a good laugh
Regular readers (all two of you) will know I'm a huge Darren Shan fan so I was thrilled to get an opportunity to interview him. The results can be seen here.
I have some more reviews that haven't been published yet and have just finished another interview with two more of my literary heroes: Jo Nesbo and John Connolly. This one should hopefully feature in the next issue of Inis and I'll post the link as soon as it's out.
Wednesday, 18 May 2011
Bisto Book Awards 2011 - The Winners
And here they are...
The Bisto Book of the Year Award – Chris Haughton’s A Bit Lost
The Eilís Dillon award for a first children’s book – Chris Haughton’s A Bit Lost (as far as I know this is the first time two awards have gone to the same author)
The Honour Award for Fiction – Sheena Wilkinson’s Taking Flight
The Honour Award for Illustration – Caitríona Hastings and Andrew Whitson’s Mac Rí Éireann
The Special Judges Award – Oliver Jeffers’ Heart and the Bottle
The Children’s Choice Award (voted for by children's juries all around the country) - Sheena Wilkinson for Taking Flight!
Congrats to all the winners.
More details can be found on the CBI site here and analysis of the awards (and some books and authors that missed out on a nomination) can be found here on the new-look Inis magazine's web site
The Bisto Book of the Year Award – Chris Haughton’s A Bit Lost
The Eilís Dillon award for a first children’s book – Chris Haughton’s A Bit Lost (as far as I know this is the first time two awards have gone to the same author)
The Honour Award for Fiction – Sheena Wilkinson’s Taking Flight
The Honour Award for Illustration – Caitríona Hastings and Andrew Whitson’s Mac Rí Éireann
The Special Judges Award – Oliver Jeffers’ Heart and the Bottle
The Children’s Choice Award (voted for by children's juries all around the country) - Sheena Wilkinson for Taking Flight!
Congrats to all the winners.
More details can be found on the CBI site here and analysis of the awards (and some books and authors that missed out on a nomination) can be found here on the new-look Inis magazine's web site
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