Goodwin inaugural winner of East Midlands Book Award

Written By: Lisa Campbell Publication Date: Tue, 21/06/2011 - 11:30 Mark Goodwin was the “surprise” winner of the first ever East Midland Book Award, presented last night at the Lowdham Book Festival. His poetry book Shod (Nine Arches) beat 45 other entries to receive an engraved trophy and a £1,000 prize. Ross Bradshaw, joint organiser of the Lowdham Book Festival, said: "There is no doubt Shod was a surprise winner, coming from one of the smallest publishers among the original 46 entries from writers across the East Midlands. read more Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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