Best Unpublished Manuscript 2020 - Shortlist

Six manuscripts were selected for the 2020 Best Unpublished Manuscript award. Select each writer below to find out more about them and their work:

WINNER - Jacob P. Avila (AUSTRALIA) Cave Diver WINNER - Jacob P. Avila (AUSTRALIA) Cave Diver
Dan Cross (UK/COLOMBIA) The Lioness and the Flame Dan Cross (UK/COLOMBIA) The Lioness and the Flame
Tony Durrant (UK) Veldt Hunter Tony Durrant (UK) Veldt Hunter
Gail Kirkpatrick (CANADA) Sleepers and Ties Gail Kirkpatrick (CANADA) Sleepers and Ties
Jack Rees (UK/USA) The Secret City of the Sun Jack Rees (UK/USA) The Secret City of the Sun
Joe Totten (USA) The Law of Capture Joe Totten (USA) The Law of Capture

If you are a literary agent and interested to find out more about these writers and their manuscripts, please contact the Foundation Manager, Georgina Brown on georgina@wilbur-niso-smithfoundation.org