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Returning to writing – shortlisted Debut Dagger writer J. Huw Evans tells how life got in the way of writing
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It all began with the Daggers… by Victoria Selman
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Debut Dagger Adds Polish to Any Writer’s Resumé by Jayne Barnard
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I Have a Dagger by Jody Sabral
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The Debut Dagger Gave Me a Career… by M W Craven
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Debut Dagger Winner’s Journey (So Far) by Sherry Rankin
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Winning the Debut Dagger by Amer Anwar
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Too Stubborn to Give Up, by Graham Brack
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Martin Ungless, twice shortlisted for the Debut Dagger, writes about his novel featuring a robot butler detective. What’s not to love?
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Success by Former Debut Dagger Finalist
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