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Sceptre Judges

posted 1 Apr 2010 06:27 by John Jennett [ updated 1 Apr 2010 06:28 ]

"The judges felt that the ambition, confidence and storytelling power displayed by John Jennett made him the worthy recipient of the 2010 Sceptre Prize. What impressed most were John’s utterly distinctive prose and skilful manipulation of a complex plot, the panel felt this was a novel with huge potential."

Janice Galloway

posted 27 Jan 2010 01:24 by John Jennett [ updated 2 Feb 2010 05:57 ]

"Bravura surreality married to startling powers of down-to-earth description"

Judges - HISAAC Competition

posted 27 Jan 2010 01:24 by John Jennett [ updated 2 Feb 2010 05:58 ]

"a masterful portrayal of post-natal depression, and one man’s search of himself, his landscape and his past to try to find a solution and an outlet for his anger..."

Clio Gray

posted 27 Jan 2010 01:23 by John Jennett [ updated 2 Feb 2010 05:58 ]

"The judges were unanimous in their praise of Caroline Anne and in the beauty of its prose. The skill with which the story unfolded could not be faulted, and it well deserves the award it has been given. We hope Mr Jennett will continue with the writing that has afforded us all with so much pleasure"

Gutter Magazine Editorial Board

posted 27 Jan 2010 01:22 by John Jennett [ updated 2 Feb 2010 05:58 ]

"An excellent, moving story that is very well written and paced perfectly"

Amanda Leduc

posted 27 Jan 2010 01:21 by John Jennett [ updated 2 Feb 2010 05:59 ]

"A man and a broken white bird, the heavy smell of the sea, and the fate that all of this plays on the life of one small girl. It’s masterful writing, absolutely...Take heed of these names — I’m sure they’ll soon be everywhere!"

AL Kennedy

posted 26 Jan 2010 08:27 by John Jennett [ updated 2 Feb 2010 05:59 ]

"Gets a special mention"

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