Great novel openings: the shortlist

***drum roll***… And the six shortlisted writers are:

C Hepworth-Wain

Leigh Chambers

Ann Goodridge

Sue Tingey

Alexander Velkey

Vicky Delderfield

Congratulations all of you.

Now I have the unenviable task of selecting just one winner. The field has been very strong. Thank you again to everyone who has entered. Some observations from reading the entries and the winner announcement coming soon.