Ngaio Marsh Awards
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Edition 15 (2024) Winner
David James Steven Bishop
デイビッド・ジェームズ・スティーブン・ビショップ
Deibiddo Jēmuzu Sutībun Bishop
Aliases:
D. V. Bishop
Pen Names:
D. V. Bishop（Pen name for historical fiction works）
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1966-09-27 （Cambridge, New Zealand）
- Nationality
- New Zealander
- Languages
- English
- Residence History
- Cambridge, New Zealand → Auckland, New Zealand → United Kingdom
Career
- Occupations
- Editor, Comic book writer, Novelist, Screenwriter, Lecturer
- Active Years
- 1991-2024
- Affiliations
- Rebellion Developments, Pan Macmillan
- Influenced
- Andy Diggle, Frank Quitely
- Nominations
- McIlvanney Prize 2024 Finalist (A Divine Fury)
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland University of Technology (formerly Auckland Technical Institute) | — | Journalism | — | — | New Zealand |
| Edinburgh Napier University | — | Screenwriting | MA | — | United Kingdom |
| Lancaster University | — | Creative Writing | PhD | 現在進行中 | United Kingdom |
Auckland University of Technology (formerly Auckland Technical Institute)
Journalism
Country:
New Zealand
Studied journalism
Edinburgh Napier University
Screenwriting
Degree:
MA
Year of Graduation:
2007
Country:
United Kingdom
MA in Screenwriting
Lancaster University
Creative Writing
Degree:
PhD
Period:
現在進行中
Country:
United Kingdom
Completing PhD in Creative Writing
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Ngaio Marsh Award | Ritual of Fire | Best New Zealand Crime Novel | Ngaio Marsh Award | winner |
| 2023 | CWA Historical Dagger | The Darkest Sin | — | Crime Writers' Association | winner |
| 2022 | New Zealand Booklovers Award | City of Vengeance | Best Adult Novel | NZ Booklovers | winner |
| 2020 | Sir Julius Vogel Award | The Elysian Blade | Best Dramatic Presentation | — | winner |
| 2007 | PAGE International Screenwriting Award | Danny's Toys | Short Film | PAGE Awards | winner |
Ngaio Marsh Award
2024
Work:
Ritual of Fire
Category:
Best New Zealand Crime Novel
Organization:
Ngaio Marsh Award
Result:
winner
CWA Historical Dagger
2023
Work:
The Darkest Sin
Organization:
Crime Writers' Association
Result:
winner
New Zealand Booklovers Award
2022
Work:
City of Vengeance
Category:
Best Adult Novel
Organization:
NZ Booklovers
Result:
winner
Sir Julius Vogel Award
2020
Work:
The Elysian Blade
Category:
Best Dramatic Presentation
Result:
winner
PAGE International Screenwriting Award
2007
Work:
Danny's Toys
Category:
Short Film
Organization:
PAGE Awards
Result:
winner
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Ritual of Fire
2024 Historical MysteryThird in the Cesare Aldo series set in Renaissance Florence, involving a ritual of fire mystery.
IntrigueBetrayalRenaissance Florence
The Darkest Sin
2023 Historical MysterySecond Cesare Aldo mystery.
SinHistory
City of Vengeance
2021 Historical Mystery 416 pagesFirst Cesare Aldo mystery set in 1530s Florence with LGBTQ+ sleuth.
VengeanceLGBTQ+Mystery
Bibliography
- City of Vengeance
- The Darkest Sin
- Ritual of Fire
- A Divine Fury
- Carnival of Lies
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Detailed historical researchThrilling plots
- Recurring Motifs
- Renaissance ItalyLGBTQ+ themes
Legacy
Transitioned from comic editor to award-winning historical mystery author.
Trivia
- Won over £1500 on BBC's The Weakest Link in 2008.
- Emigrated to UK in 1990.