Prajwal Parajuly only Asian on the shortlist of 2013 Dylan Thomas Prize for literature

Seven young writers have been named on shortlist for £30,000 literary prize in honour of the legendary Welsh poet and India’s Prajwal Parajuly with his The Gurkha’s Daughter is the only Asian writer on the list.

The other shortlisted writers, also all with debut works, hail from, Africa, the USA and England.

The winner, who gets a £30,000 cheque and a limited edition bronze cast of Dylan Thomas will be announced at an awards ceremony in Swansea in November.