Nicola Dinan’s ‘Bellies’ Triumphs at Polari Debut Prize, Celebrating Trans Narratives in Queer Literature
London, UK – Emerging writer Nicola Dinan achieved significant recognition by winning the Polari Debut Prize for her novel “Bellies,” a narrative centered on the youthful entanglements of Tom and Ming, who find their relationship challenged as they navigate adulthood and personal truth in London. Dinan’s portrayal of Ming’s transition has struck a chord within the queer literary community, elevating trans experiences through her narrative. Dinan’s literary journey benefited greatly from her time at the Faber Academy, where she embraced the identity of a writer and shed any inhibitions about taking her craft seriously. Her … Read more