There will be an announcement this week in the press and on my websites and this blog about a terrific development, to the advantage of the winning author, the shortlisted authors, and Long Barn Books  in general. I am sorry that this has been slightly delayed but it always takes longer to dot the i and cross the t than you imagine.

We will be announcing the name of the winning book next week - just to steal some thunder from the Booker.

And everyone who visits the blog will have a very special opportunity t get a special copy of the winning novel.

As they say, Watch this Space.