Bryn wins Prose Medal fo his 'true talent'

BRYN Jones is this year’s winner of the Prose Medal, in a competition that attracted 16 entrants.

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The theme for this year’s competition was a volume of creative prose of no more than 40,000 words on the subject ‘Border | Borders’ The judges were Aled Lewis Evans, Bethan Mair, and Elin Llwyd Morgan.

The medal was presented in memory of the Honourable Dafydd Hughes, who spent many happy years in Wrecsam with his family - Ann Tegwen, Catrin, Mari, Gerallt, and Ann Lloyd - and the monetary prize of £750 was sponsored by Bangor University.

Aled Lewis Evans said in his adjudication: “A volume of wide-ranging micro-literature, crafted with subtlety. There is heart, frustration, and true talent in this work. The author is immersed in everyday situations and has a broadminded perspective. The work is divided into four sections, and the spoken language is evident and appropriate to the context. It’s clear the author understands the nuances of the medium, which speaks volumes. A skilful writer - entertaining, lively, and full of unfiltered expression. There is an ability here to get under the skin of a range of contemporary situations, as well as pieces that prompt us to question.