Jason Mann

I have worked in newspaper journalism and communications much of my career, most recently as the Head of Regional Communications in England, Scotland and Wales for BT Group plc.

I started writing fiction six years ago. Since 2023, my Cornish novels have won awards or been shortlisted in ten major competitions in the UK and United States.

Cornwall’s landscapes, folklore and history are central to my fiction, inspired by lifelong family connections with the county and my experience as a shore-based RNLI lifeboat volunteer.

Other Awards

(1) North Street Book Prize 2024 – Category Runner Up

(2) Yeovil Novel  Prize 2023 – 3rd Place

(3) Selfies Adult Fiction Award 2024 at London Book Fair – Shortlisted

(4) Selfies Adult Fiction Award 2025 at the London Book Fair – Winner

(5) Holyer an Gof Cornish Novel of the Year Award (General Fiction) 2025 – Shortlisted

(6) Historical Novel Society First Chapters Competition 2026 – Category Winner

(7) Wilbur and Niso Smith Foundation New Voices Award 2026 – Shortlisted

(8) Selfies Adult Fiction Award 2026 – Shortlisted

(9) Yeovil Novel Prize 2026 – Shortlisted

(10) Holyer an Gof Cornish Novel of the Year Award (General Fiction) 2026 – Winner

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