At Hookline Books we let serious
book groups select the novels for
publication.
We begin the process with the
Hookline Novel Competition. This is
open only to students and graduates
of MA writing courses. The judges
are book groups from around the UK.
Writers submit the first three
chapters of their work and a brief
synopsis. These are bound in
collections and sent to book groups,
who have three months to read and
review them. The writers whose
works come out on top are then
asked to submit their complete
novels. Again, these are bound and
sent to book groups who rate them
on plot, character development,
writing style and reader satisfaction.
The 2010 competition is beginning,
and we are always in need of book
groups to participate.
If your group is interested please
contact us at:
editor@booklinethinker.com
or call 0845 116 1476
book groups select the novels for
publication.
We begin the process with the
Hookline Novel Competition. This is
open only to students and graduates
of MA writing courses. The judges
are book groups from around the UK.
Writers submit the first three
chapters of their work and a brief
synopsis. These are bound in
collections and sent to book groups,
who have three months to read and
review them. The writers whose
works come out on top are then
asked to submit their complete
novels. Again, these are bound and
sent to book groups who rate them
on plot, character development,
writing style and reader satisfaction.
The 2010 competition is beginning,
and we are always in need of book
groups to participate.
If your group is interested please
contact us at:
editor@booklinethinker.com
or call 0845 116 1476
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The Tartarus Machine
by Frank Kennedy
The story follows a demoted banker who plots revenge on his employers
and is a timely analysis of the banking crisis – with parallels in Greek
mythology!
Readers said: “This is a remarkably quick-off-the-mark and original take
on the origins of the credit crunch and the global recession .“
“Not the sort of book I would normally read, but I was enthralled – learned
something too! I liked the comparison with Hades – thoroughly enjoyed it!”
The Tartarus Machine will be available in paperback and ebook later this
year.
by Frank Kennedy
The story follows a demoted banker who plots revenge on his employers
and is a timely analysis of the banking crisis – with parallels in Greek
mythology!
Readers said: “This is a remarkably quick-off-the-mark and original take
on the origins of the credit crunch and the global recession .“
“Not the sort of book I would normally read, but I was enthralled – learned
something too! I liked the comparison with Hades – thoroughly enjoyed it!”
The Tartarus Machine will be available in paperback and ebook later this
year.
Timeline:
Deadline for writers' submissions: 31 January
Distribution to readers' groups in February
Deadline for readers' ratings: 31 May
All writers contacted in June regarding short list. Readers' reviews
emailed.
Deadline for short-listed writers to submit complete novel: 1 July.
Distribution to readers' groups in July.
Deadline for readers' ratings: 31 October
Winner announced in November.
Deadline for writers' submissions: 31 January
Distribution to readers' groups in February
Deadline for readers' ratings: 31 May
All writers contacted in June regarding short list. Readers' reviews
emailed.
Deadline for short-listed writers to submit complete novel: 1 July.
Distribution to readers' groups in July.
Deadline for readers' ratings: 31 October
Winner announced in November.
Hookline Short list for 2010:
Rita Wheeler of Bournemouth University with Leeward Lady
Rachel Crowther of Oxford Brookes with The Baby in the Phone
Box
Angela Sherlock of University College Falmouth with The Apple
Castle
Ruby Soames of MMU with Seven Days to Tell You
Paula McDonald of MMU with Lost Myself - withdrawn
Rita Wheeler of Bournemouth University with Leeward Lady
Rachel Crowther of Oxford Brookes with The Baby in the Phone
Box
Angela Sherlock of University College Falmouth with The Apple
Castle
Ruby Soames of MMU with Seven Days to Tell You
Paula McDonald of MMU with Lost Myself - withdrawn
| Writers who did not make the short list can read the works of other writers in the competition. The cost of the books of submission compilations are £5 each. Please email editor@booklinethinker.com to order |