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Wales Book of the Year: Rhian Edwards' Clueless Dogs wins hat-trick Wales Book of the Year: Rhian Edwards' Clueless Dogs wins hat-trick
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A writer has won a hat-trick of prizes at the Wales Book of the Year Awards with her debut collection of poetry.A writer has won a hat-trick of prizes at the Wales Book of the Year Awards with her debut collection of poetry.
Rhian Edwards took the overall English-language title with Clueless Dogs, the English-language People's Choice award and Roland Mathias Prize for Poetry.Rhian Edwards took the overall English-language title with Clueless Dogs, the English-language People's Choice award and Roland Mathias Prize for Poetry.
In Welsh, Heini Gruffudd's Yr Erlid took the book prize, while poet Llion Jones won the People's Choice award with Trydar Mewn Trawiadau.In Welsh, Heini Gruffudd's Yr Erlid took the book prize, while poet Llion Jones won the People's Choice award with Trydar Mewn Trawiadau.
The winners were announced at the Welsh College of Music and Drama in Cardiff.The winners were announced at the Welsh College of Music and Drama in Cardiff.
Rhian Edwards' Clueless Dogs is a poetry collection chronicling her Bridgend childhood and other matters.Rhian Edwards' Clueless Dogs is a poetry collection chronicling her Bridgend childhood and other matters.
Heini Gruffudd's Yr Erlid (which translates as "to chase" or "persecute") is a historical book about his mother and her family's experiences in Nazi Germany.Heini Gruffudd's Yr Erlid (which translates as "to chase" or "persecute") is a historical book about his mother and her family's experiences in Nazi Germany.
Llion Jones' Trydar Mewn Trawiadau is a selection of tweets which the author wrote as short poems.Llion Jones' Trydar Mewn Trawiadau is a selection of tweets which the author wrote as short poems.
The winner of the Fiction Category for 2013 was James Smythe for his novel The Testimony.
John Harrison won the Creative Non-fiction Category Forgotten Footprints.
Category winners receive a cheque for £2,000, while the overall winners receive a further £6,000 each.Category winners receive a cheque for £2,000, while the overall winners receive a further £6,000 each.
Nine works were chosen in the three English-language categories from more than 100 eligible books.Nine works were chosen in the three English-language categories from more than 100 eligible books.
Judges' chair Ffion Hague said they had faced a real challenge as the standard seemed higher than ever.Judges' chair Ffion Hague said they had faced a real challenge as the standard seemed higher than ever.
Meic Stephens was shortlisted in both English and Welsh language categories - a first for the annual award.Meic Stephens was shortlisted in both English and Welsh language categories - a first for the annual award.
His English language contender was a collection of obituaries of 75 prominent Welsh people, and in the Welsh category a story of how a young boy from an English-speaking home grew up to be a Welshman and play a prominent part in Welsh culture.His English language contender was a collection of obituaries of 75 prominent Welsh people, and in the Welsh category a story of how a young boy from an English-speaking home grew up to be a Welshman and play a prominent part in Welsh culture.
This year's shortlist, as in previous years, featured authors at different stages of their writing careers.This year's shortlist, as in previous years, featured authors at different stages of their writing careers.
James Smythe and Deryn Rees-Jones both made the shortlist for the first time, as did winner Rhian Edwards for her debut poetry collection chronicling her Bridgend childhood and other matters.James Smythe and Deryn Rees-Jones both made the shortlist for the first time, as did winner Rhian Edwards for her debut poetry collection chronicling her Bridgend childhood and other matters.
Previous winners John Harrison and Jon Gower - last year's Welsh-language winner - were also nominated for their non-fiction books about Antarctic explorers and a journey around the Welsh coast.Previous winners John Harrison and Jon Gower - last year's Welsh-language winner - were also nominated for their non-fiction books about Antarctic explorers and a journey around the Welsh coast.
Writer and business consultant Ffion Hague chaired the panel of judges.Writer and business consultant Ffion Hague chaired the panel of judges.
Ms Hague said: "All three of us were excited to note the variety of the writing submitted, the number of talented new writers, and the broad range of topics, styles and formats of the work. Ms Hague said: "Our category winners are all books that deserve a wide readership throughout Wales and beyond.
"We believe that yet again, the prize has demonstrated that Welsh writing is diverse, vibrant, and, at its best, highly accomplished." "We were however unanimous in our choice of Wales Book of the Year and are proud to give the award to Rhian Edwards for Clueless Dogs.
Ms Hague said there were examples of excellent writing in more niche categories. "This is a collection of poems that remains truly accessible while not compromising on quality.
Lleucu Siencyn, chief executive of competition organisers Literature Wales, said it gives readers and writers across Wales and beyond the opportunity to experience the richness of Welsh literature. "Its readability is stunning and we are sure that we will read much more of Rhian's work in future."
Lleucu Siencyn, chief executive of competition organisers Literature Wales, said: "Rhian Edwards is a fantastic example of a writer progressing through the literary ranks."
Patrick McGuinness was the 2012 winner with The Last Hundred Days, a novel set in the Romanian capital Bucharest during the 1989 revolution.Patrick McGuinness was the 2012 winner with The Last Hundred Days, a novel set in the Romanian capital Bucharest during the 1989 revolution.
Previous winners of the English award, which was launched in 1992, included Owen Sheers, Robert Minhinnick, Dannie Abse, and Deborah Kay Davies.Previous winners of the English award, which was launched in 1992, included Owen Sheers, Robert Minhinnick, Dannie Abse, and Deborah Kay Davies.