I’m “over the moon” to learn that my middle grade manuscript, THE ALIENS ARE COMING! (I’m 99.36% sure this time.) has won the Yeovil Literary Prize in the Children’s & Young Adult category.

Judged by the brilliant Hannah Gold, author of multi-award winning novels THE LAST BEAR, the newly released sequel FINDING BEAR and THE LOST WHALE (all highly recommended middle grade novels), here’s what she had to say about ALIENS…

“Not only did this feel original and quirky in concept, I loved the voice and tone of the writing and it felt like something middle-grade readers would really enjoy. It also made me laugh out loud which is always a good thing!”

A HUGE thank you to Hannah Gold and the Yeovil Community Arts Association for coordinating the wonderful contest and congratulations to all of the finalists and entrants.

For details about the 2023 contest, visit https://www.yeovilprize.co.uk/P2023_Results.html.