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Oct 20, 2026
Greg JohnstonHOST
We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.
Greg JohnstonHOST
In this series of podcasts, we'll be hearing from the winners of the ARA Historical Novel Prize 2025, both adult and CYA categories.
Greg JohnstonHOST
But we'll also be hearing from some other authors of historical fiction.
Greg JohnstonHOST
The ARA Historical Novel Prize is now the richest genre-based literary award in Australasia, a staggering $155,000, divided between the adult and CYA categories and the Reader's Choice Award.
Greg JohnstonHOST
The Historical Novel Society Australasia promotes the reading and writing and publishing of historical fiction through our biennial conferences and online programs.
Greg JohnstonHOST
Imagining the Past is commercial free.
Meg CaddyGUEST
I'm so excited.
Greg DobbsHOST
Congratulations on winning the ARA Historical Novel Prize for 2026.
Meg CaddyGUEST
Thank you so much.
Greg DobbsHOST
What does the prize mean for you and your work as an author?
Bernice BarryGUEST
Thanks for inviting me.
Greg DobbsHOST
Bernice, first things first, congratulations on taking out the ARA Historical Novel Prize for 2026.
Bernice BarryGUEST
[laughs] Thank you.
Bernice BarryGUEST
I think, um, we're in beyond wildest dreams territory here.