Jack Lowden to read extracts from shortlist at Walter Scott Prize ceremony
23rd May, 2019
We have some exciting news for fans of stage and screen – Jack Lowden, one of today’s finest young actors, will be reading extracts from the shortlisted books at this year’s Walter Scott Prize ceremony at the Borders Book Festival. At just 28, Jack has already built an impressive body of work with critically acclaimed… Read More »
Robin Robertson – on being shortlisted
9th May, 2019
In the final post in the series, Robin Robertson gives us a fascinating insight into the writing of his shortlisted book The Long Take. What do you think about being shortlisted for the Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction? Do you see yourself as a historical novelist? It’s a great honour and a delightful surprise –… Read More »
Michael Ondaatje – on being shortlisted
8th May, 2019
The fifth in our exclusive series of Q&As with shortlisted authors is Michael Ondaatje on the creation of Warlight. 1. What do you think about being shortlisted for the Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction? Do you see yourself as a historical novelist? I am thrilled! I am not sure if I am a historical novelist, but… Read More »
Andrew Miller – on being shortlisted
7th May, 2019
Andrew Miller, author of Now We Shall Be Entirely Free, gives us his thoughts on being shortlisted for the Walter Scott Prize. 1. What do you think about being shortlisted for the Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction? Do you see yourself as a historical novelist? I am very happy to be noticed by the Walter Scott!… Read More »
Samantha Harvey – on being shortlisted
6th May, 2019
What do you think about being shortlisted for the Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction? Do you see yourself as a historical novelist? I think it’s pretty wonderful; I am honoured and elated to be on this shortlist, and to stand among the five other shortlisted authors. Do I see myself as a historical novelist?… Read More »
Cressida Connolly – on being shortlisted
3rd May, 2019
The second in our series of Q&As is from Cressida Connolly, author of the shortlisted novel After the Party. What do you think about being shortlisted for the Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction? Do you see yourself as a historical novelist? I thought: “Oh, lucky me! What a delightful thing to have happened.” I also… Read More »
Peter Carey – on being shortlisted
2nd May, 2019
The Prize is honoured to publish a series of exclusive Q&As revealing the inner thoughts and inspirations of the 2019 shortlisted authors. First in our series is Australian author Peter Carey, shortlisted for A Long Way from Home. Do you see yourself as a historical novelist? Given the dirty secret (that I want to win the Walter… Read More »