NEON ROSES by Rachel Dawson has been shortlisted for the Wales Book of the Year Award for English Language Fiction.

Each year, the Wales Book of the Year Award celebrates talented Welsh writers who excel in diverse literary forms in both Welsh and English. There are four categories in both languages – Poetry, Fiction, Creative Non-Fiction and Children and Young People, with one of the category winners going on to win the Overall Award and claiming the title, Wales Book of the Year.

Leusa Llewelyn, Artistic Director of Literature Wales, said: “What a feast the shortlists selected by this year’s judges present. Twenty-four books by experienced and new writers, each presenting a different aspect on Welsh literature. It is impossible to summarize so many books, and so many authors – I would encourage you to read them all, each and every one! Congratulations to all the shortlisted writers for your achievement and for entertaining us. We look forward to seeing you all at the Wales Book of the Year Award Ceremony at the Galeri, Caernarfon in July.”

NEON ROSES is one of three shortlisted books for The Rhys Davies Trust Fiction Award.