Unthank Books Launch TLC Writer and Unthology No.5
Independent press Unthank Books are this summer enjoying a double-release; the fifth installation of their celebrated short story series Unthology (already pre-release reviewed as ‘flawless’), and the debut novel of […]
Heather Reyes Published by Oxygen Books
We are delighted that Heather Reyes, who came to TLC with a draft of her first book Zade (‘a tender, profound, playful novel. Refreshingly experimental, and a delicious hymn to […]
TLC Mentee Publishes Debut Collection
Emma Lannie, who was mentored by writer Ray Robinson as part of TLC’s Chapter and Verse online mentoring scheme, has had her debut collection of short stories released by independent […]
Two new books by Cynthia Rogerson
Salt Publishing, publishers of Booker-shortlisted The Lighthouse, have released a new title by TLC reader Cynthia Rogerson. Stepping Out is a collection of short stories set in Scotland and California. […]
Rachel Trezise to Judge 2011 Dylan Thomas Prize
TLC reader Rachel Trezise has been chosen as one of the judges for this year’s Dylan Thomas Prize. Trezise won the prize herself in 2006 for her short story collection Fresh Apples. Click […]
TLC Client Included In the Asham Anthology
TLC Client Maggie Ling, who was short-listed for the Asham Anthology in January for her short story Cold Snap, recently learned that she will be included in the Asham anthology […]
BBC Radio 4 to Broadcast Short Story by TLC Client
BBCR4 is set to broadcast Chrissie Gittins’ short story, Just One of the Girls, on 5th February. The short story, which will be broadcast for the second time on BBCR4, […]
TLC Client short-listed for Asham Award
TLC Client Maggie Ling was recently short-listed for the 2010 Asham Award for her short story Cold Snap. The ghost or gothic themed short story award is for stories under 4,000 words that have been written by unpublished women writers. The winning writers will be notified in March 2011 and the first, second and third prizewinner will be announced in September 2011 at the Small Wonder short story festival. In addition, the twelve winning writers will all be published by Virago in the Asham Anthology, alongside specially commissioned stories by Naomi Alderman, Kate Clanchy, Petina Gappah and Polly Sansom.
The Literateur and TLC Announce Competition Winners
It was truly an enjoyable evening with readings by the judges, a discussion about the future of writing and, of course, our awards ceremony. All six of the winners were given a chance to read their short story or poem in front of a fully packed lecture theatre at the Free Word Centre.
The winning submissions will be published in The Literateur and the winners will also receive…
