Dylan Thomas Prize: US writer Claire Vaye Watkins wins £30,000

Nov 8 – American short story writer Claire Vaye Watkins has been named the 2013 winner of the £30,000 Dylan Thomas Prize for new writers.

 

Judges said she was an "exceptional" writer and described her collection Battleborn as "infectious".

 

The 29-year-old born in California was one of seven writers aged under 30 shortlisted for the prize.

 

The prize based in Thomas's birthplace of Swansea is one of the largest literary cash awards in the world.

 

"It has been such an honour and a treat to be part of this," Ms Watkins said. "I'm grateful for every single reader I have.

 

Ms Watkins was presented with her prize at a ceremony at the city's National Waterfront Museum.

 

Source: BBC