The Polari LGBT First Book Prize Longlist 2013

  

Polari founder and jury chair Paul Burston has revealed today this year's longlist for The Polari First Book Prize with some truly excellent choices.

 
The January Flower [Kindle] by Orla Broderick 

Five to One by Chris Chalmers 

Counting Eggs by Peter Daniels 

Realisations by Andie Davidson 

The Governess by Rachael Eyre 

The Murder Wall by Mari Hannah

Tony Hogan Bought Me an Ice-Cream Float Before He Stole My Ma by Kerry Hudson 

The Sitar by Rebecca Idris  

Catching Bullets: Memoirs of a Gay Bond Fan by Mark O’Connell

Readings from the Book of Exile by Pádraig Ó Tuama 

The Tale of Raw Head and Bloody Bones by Jack Wolf

Burston said: “The judges were impressed with the range and overall quality of submissions this year. There were also far more books by women than in previous years, which is reflected in the longlist. In the end, it was difficult to narrow the list down to ten books, which is why we have eleven – all of which deserve a place on the longlist. We would also like to extend our sincere thanks to Société Générale UK LGBT Network for their generous sponsorship. LGBT writing goes from strength to strength, as does The Polari First Book Prize.”