Two of the authors who will be appearing at the festival, and their books, have recently featured in the media: Nigel Featherstone and Rick Morton.
Two of the authors who will be appearing at the festival, and their books, have recently featured in the media: Nigel Featherstone and Rick Morton.
Good Weekend (May 7-8 issue) had an interesting article on writers festivals -- the highs and lows, the difficulties and rewards, of putting one together. Much of it resonates for us on the Berry Writers Festival committee. The article calls writers festivals 'a speed date with books and big ideas,’ and that captures the excitement of the event.
Some Festival magic this week. One of our most generous and dedicated supporters, Louise Walsh, along with her husband Dave Jordan, hosted a fundraising event for the Festival at their beautiful property in Jaspers Brush.
A week of consolidation, of talking to more potential authors, speakers and workshop convenors and to Berry locals who are enthusiastic and want to get involved, whether by offering their skills or by donating accomodation, services or cash.
