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Thurso writer celebrates prestigious award


Thurso writer celebrates prestigious award
By David G Scott
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Updated: 11:38, 17 February 2021
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Hazel Knox, a children’s occupational therapist from Thurso, was one of 11 new writers given a £2000 cash prize by the Scottish Book Trust (SBT) to help boost her career .
Hazel, who now lives in Edinburgh, has been writing picture books and middle grade books for children for six years and has a passion for humour – shamelessly harvesting material from her two children.
Thurso writer Hazel Knox could not believe it when she received a call informing her that she s won the award. ....

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New writers get four-figure prize from Scottish Book Trust awards


The new writers will receive £2,000 each (Ryan Phillips/PA)
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The Scottish Book Trust has awarded 11 new writers a £2,000 cash prize to help boost their careers.
With funding from Creative Scotland, the charity selected recipients of its New Writers Awards from authors and poets who had not yet published a full-length book or collection.
The judging panel included Scots Makar Jackie Kay and authors Tendai Huchu, Janice Galloway and Denise Mina. ....

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