The organisers and the judges are delighted to announce the shortlist in the 2026 edition of the First Novel Prize.
Gareth Molan – Doggerland
Jacqueline Kavanagh – Strangers for Breakfast
Katy Gullestrup – Before it Ends Again
Kevin Roddy – Pumps
Liz Isaacs – The Lucas Lie
M.J. Hines – Earnest
Misty McLaughlin – An Accord of Clades
Naomi de Pear – Runt
S.L. Harris – Buckle
Wayne Middleton – The Snow & Shade
Thank you to all who entered the Prize this year and congratulations to the shortlisted entrants!
We are looking forward to announcing the winners of the First Prize and of the Shortlist Prize on the 15th of September.