Claim: David Blacker had a book published in 2005 which later was on the 2007 long list for the International Dublin Literary Award (first award in 1996).
Evidence: Blacker began to write in his spare time, and soon produced A Cause Untrue, a tale of Sri Lankan war. In 2004 the novel in manuscript form was short-listed for the Gratiaen Prize, which led to its publication in 2005. Subsequently, the book won Best Novel at the 2006 State Literary Awards and was on the 2007 long list for the International Dublin Literary Award. 1996