Frances Hardinge has written eight novels for children and young adults. Her first two, Fly by Night and Twilight Robbery, were shortlisted for the Guardian Children’s Fiction Prize. Her seventh book, The Lie Tree, won the Costa Book of the Year 2015 award, and several other awards. Her latest book is A Skinful of Shadows, which was recently shortlisted for Waterstones Book of the Year. Her short stories have appeared in magazines and a number of anthologies.
Fellows are nominated by peers and elected by our Council of writers – our governing Board. Being elected a Fellow of the RSL is a lifetime honour. This role gives them the opportunity to support other writers, readers and the future of literature. The RSL connects writers in the Fellowship to one another, and to a wider readership.
