The Pinstripe Prisoner, Fiction Award Winner, The Society of Women Writers. NSW.
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From #1 bestselling author Kelly Van Nelson, comes this gripping coming of age novel about a young man battling his inner turmoil about a mistake that changed the course of his life forever. Rich with emotional undertones of overcoming guilt, battling with a strewn identity, and a budding romance that seems doomed from the very beginning, this story unravels an intriguing and touching analysis of what happens to a soul plagued by misfortune. An eloquent reflection of cultural differences and riddled with South African and Scottish language and locations.
The Pinstripe Prisoner is the explosive psychological portrait of an ordinary young man who loses his identity and his life in the aftermath of a harrowing event. From the southern tip of Africa to the shadows of Edinburgh castle, the search for redemption needs to first travel to the darkest corners of the mind. 
The Pinstripe Prisoner is my seventh book and first contemporary fiction novel, scheduled for publication in 2022 with Lusaris (A literary imprint of Serenity Press). After living in South Africa and having family and friends become victims of gun attacks, I was compelled to take readers on a dark mental journey caused by violent crime. The manuscript has received a number of accolades:
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  • Winner of the Fiction Award, 2022 Society of Womens Writers NSW
  • Shortlisted for the 2018 PENfro First Chapter Competition
  • Won third prize in the 2017 Yeovil Literary Prize
  • Long-listed for the 2016 Exeter Novel Award
  • Based on reader reviews, reached the number one coveted position and Bestsellers list within the UK online writer's community, Youwriteon.com.
In September 2018, the manuscript shortlisted in the PENfro First Chapter Competition. The Gwyl Lyfrau PENfro Book Festival is an annual event celebrating the quality and diversity of writing in Wales. 
https://penfrobookfestival.org.uk/competitions/first-chapter.

​The Yeovil Literary Prize, started in 2002, has gained industry recognition as an established fixture in the international literary calendar. To place third in this prestigious award is an exciting milestone, with fierce competition from hundreds of international fiction writers. ​Click here to read feedback from Yeovil Literary Prize Judge, Brianna Beehler: 

https://www.yeovilprize.co.uk/P2017_Results.html

crom castle, northern ireland
book launch

Kelly Van Nelson and Sarah, Duchess of York
Crom Castle, Enniskillen, Northern Ireland, UK
Most of you know, I am a working mum, employed full time in the corporate world., but I also have another hat, as an international number one bestselling author. 

I first held this book in my hands at Crom Castle in Northern Ireland, where I attended the Serenity Press International Authors event with Sarah, The Duchess of York, Lord Erne, The Countess of Erne, my publisher, Karen Mc Dermott, and several fellow Serenity Press authors. Today, The Pinstripe Prisoner is available globally with the help of worldwide distribution via Peribo. You can pick up a copy via Amazon, Dymocks, Booktopia, The Book Depository, QBD Books, Barnes and Noble, Walmart and most major book retailers.

Enormous thanks to the whole team and the many people who have supported my writing career and helped bring this book to life. My dream was always to be at the top of my game as a writer, a corporate businesswoman, and to be a good mum who helps my children know that dreams really can become a reality through hard work and determination. Never give up!
For more information on any of my manuscripts, please contact my literary agent, Clive Newman at The Newman Agency: http://www.newmanagency.com.au