AND THE WINNER IS… – “The Crimson Spine Pocket Book 05″

Well, I have to say that the Crimson Spines are truly the most gorgeous of things, and I am so pleased that the fifth competition has produced such stunning work.

I am rather chuffed then to announce that the shortlisted poets are:

1. 1. 1. Kate Young
      2. Shakira Newton
      3. Rachel Burrows (Highly Commended)
      4. Amanda Hill
      5. Louise Longson
      6. Carmella De Keyser (Commended)
      7. Laura Seymour
      8. Marian Kilcoyne
      9. Isabel Miles (Highly Commended)
      10. Will Kemp
      11. Ewen Glass
      12. Benjamin Oldcorn
      13. Laura Cooney
      14. Dr Rachel David
      15. Liz Kendall (Commended)

But there can only be One Winner, and I am so pleased to say that this time it is:

KATE YOUNG

for

“Laying Down Bones”

Many thanks to everybody who took part – and of course, congratulations to Kate and all that made the Shortlist :)