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Thurso writer celebrates prestigious award By David G Scott
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Updated: 11:38, 17 February 2021
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Hazel Knox, a childrenâs occupational therapist from Thurso, was one of 11 new writers given a £2000 cash prize by the Scottish Book Trust (SBT) to help boost her career .
Hazel, who now lives in Edinburgh, has been writing picture books and middle grade books for children for six years and has a passion for humour â shamelessly harvesting material from her two children.
Thurso writer Hazel Knox could not believe it when she received a call informing her that she s won the award.