In breaking literary news this morning: the longlist for the prestigious Miles Franklin Literary Award has been announced. The 10 authors competing for the $60,000 prize are: Elizabeth Harrower, In Certain Circles Sonya Hartnett, Golden Boys Sofie Laguna, The Eye of the Sheep Joan London, The Golden Age Suzanne McCourt, The Lost Child Omar Musa, Here Come the Dogs Favel Parrett, When the Night Comes Christine Piper, After Darkness Craig Sherborne, Tree Palace Inga Simpson, Nest To read more about the Miles Franklin Literary Award and the longlisted authors, click here.