John Harwood (writer)
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John Harwood (born 1946) is an Australian novelist, a son of the poet Gwen Harwood. Educated at the University of Tasmania and Cambridge University, he has worked as an academic at Flinders University in South Australia.
Better known as a poet, Harwood made an impact with his first novel, The Ghost Writer, which was commended in literary awards in Australia and which was a winner of a major International Horror award.
[edit] Awards
- The Miles Franklin Award for The Ghost Writer, longlisted 2005
- The Commonwealth Writers Prize The Ghost Writer, commended South East Asia and South Pacific Region, Best First Book section, 2005
- International Horror Guild Awards for The Ghost Writer, Best First Novel winner 2005
- Dracula Society Awards, Children of the Night Award for The Ghost Writer, winner 2004
[edit] Bibliography
Novels
- The Ghost Writer (2004)
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| NAME | Harwood, John |
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| SHORT DESCRIPTION | Contemporary Australian novelist |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 1946 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Hobart, Tasmania, Australia |
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