News Archive: May 2025

Shortlist Spotlight: Francesca Kay

22nd May, 2025

The fourth author to feature in our series of Shortlist Spotlights is Francesca Kay, who tells us more about writing The Book of Days. Q: How do you feel about being shortlisted for the Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction?  Do you consider yourself an historical novelist? A: I feel deeply honoured. It is a… Read More »

Shortlist Spotlight: Ferdia Lennon

15th May, 2025

Ferdia Lennon, shortlisted for Glorious Exploits, answers our questions. Q: How do you feel about being shortlisted for the Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction?  Do you consider yourself an historical novelist?  I feel incredibly honoured. Many of my favourite novels of the past twenty years have been shortlisted for the prize, and my all-time… Read More »

Shortlist spotlight: Andrew Miller

8th May, 2025

Shortlisted author Andrew Miller tells us more about The Land In Winter and how he came to write it. Q: How do you feel about being shortlisted for the Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction?  Do you consider yourself an historical novelist? Being shortlisted? I couldn’t be more pleased. My third time. I fear I’ve drunk… Read More »

Shortlist spotlight: Yael van der Wouden

1st May, 2025

In the first of our Shortlist Spotlights, Yael van der Wouden answers some of our burning questions about The Safekeep. Q: How do you feel about being shortlisted for the Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction?  Do you consider yourself an historical novelist? A: It’s a huge honour. I have only barely begun to understand myself… Read More »