Sep 28, 2013 ... 10.30am-11.30am - Adele Parks book signing. Venue: Noa's Bakehouse, Fort
Street, Douglas. Tickets: Free event. Notes: Come along and ...
Event schedule SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 9.30am-4.30pm - Writers’ Day Venue: King William’s College Tickets: £10 for the talks, available via
[email protected]; agent/publisher pitch sessions are now SOLD OUT Notes: A day in two parts - first, talks for writers by authors Matt Haig and Alan Bradley, literary agent Madeleine Milburn and publisher Mark Lloyd. The second part sees writers pitch their manuscripts to Madeleine and Mark in a series of one-on-one sessions.
Event sponsored by Pokerstars (www.pokerstars.com)
10.30am-4.30pm - Winnie the Pooh (and friends!) Family Day Venue: Arboretum, St John’s Tickets: Free - donations welcome on the day Notes: Following the success of the Gruffalo Hunt during last year’s Litfest, this year it’s the turn of Winnie the Pooh and his friends from the Hundred Acre Wood to entertain families at the Arboretum, as we celebrate the enduring brilliance of AA Milne’s literary creations. There will be activity trails, storytelling, face-painting and games, and please feel free to bring your own picnic (including honey sandwiches, in case you bump into Pooh...). Pop along at any time during the day! Accredited as an IOM Children’s University ‘learning destination’
Event sponsored by Sure (www.sure.com)
10.30am-11.30am - Poetry is not Pants! - madcap fun with Craig Bradley Venue: Family Library, Westmoreland Road, Douglas Tickets: Contact the library for details (Tel: 640650) Notes: Craig - aka That Poetry Bloke - has promised us laughs galore in this performance for younger children. A former stand-up comedian, Craig is now a professional performer, visiting hundreds of schools, libraries, prisons and festivals each year. Includes a signing. www.thatpoetrybloke.com
10.30am-12.00pm - Talk and brunch with Barbara Erskine Venue: Swiss House restaurant, Glen Helen Tickets: £15 (includes a light brunch) - limited capacity, available from the Swiss House and via
[email protected] Notes: With twelve novels and three collections of short stories published since 1986, Barbara is one of the most popular female writers in the UK. Her books blend historical and present-day settings and storylines. Includes a signing. www.barbara-erskine.co.uk
Event schedule SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28
10.30am-11.30am - Adele Parks book signing Venue: Noa’s Bakehouse, Fort Street, Douglas Tickets: Free event Notes: Come along and meet Adele, prolific author of a string of bestselling novels. She will be signing copies of her latest book, The State We’re In, which was published this summer. www.adeleparks.com
10.30am-11.30am - Children’s author Elen Caldecott - The Great Ice-Cream Heist! Venue: Ramsey Library Tickets: Contact the library for details (Tel: 810146) Notes: The author of five children’s novels, Elen’s debut, How Kirsty Jenkins Stole the Elephant, was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize in 2009, and longlisted for the Carnegie Medal. She followed that with How Ali Ferguson Saved Houdini, Operation Eiffel Tower, The Mystery of Wickworth Manor and her latest, The Great Ice-Cream Heist. An interactive, fun event for all the family. Includes a signing. www.elencaldecott.com
1.30pm-2.30pm - Maisie Hitchin, Victorian detective - with children’s author Holly Webb Venue: Henry Bloom Noble Library, Douglas Tickets: Contact the library for details (Tel: 696461) Notes: Holly is one of the UK’s most prolific children’s writers, with several series of books. These include Animal Magic, Magic Molly, the ‘Stripes’ series (including Lost in the Snow), My Naughty Little Puppy, and her new Maisie Hitchins series (for age 7-10), about a Victorian girl detective, which will be the focus of this event - with puzzles to solve and disguises to create! Includes a signing. www.holly-webb.com
1.30pm-3.00pm - Tudor Historical Fiction, with author Victoria Lamb Venue: Promenade Suite, Villa Marina Tickets: £5.50 - available from Villa Marina box office on 01624 600555, the Villa Gaiety website - cfvg.gov.im - the Villa Marina reception or the Welcome Centre at the Sea Terminal, Douglas, and via
[email protected] Notes: Award-winning historical fiction author Victoria Lamb delves into the Tudors, looking at why they remain so popular with readers and what inspired her to write her two Tudor series. Victoria
Event schedule SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 writes for adults and young adults; her first YA novel, Witchstruck, was named best young adult book of the year by the Romantic Novelists’ Association, and the sequel, Witchfall, was published this summer. Victoria is the pseudonym of writer and poet Jane Holland, who lived in the Island for many years at Crogga on the Old Castletown Road. She is the daughter of the late bestselling romance writer Sheila Holland, who also wrote as Charlotte Lamb. Includes a signing. www.victorialambbooks.com
Event sponsored by Lingua Franca (www.linguafranca.im)
2.00pm-3.00pm - Barbara Erskine book signing Venue: Bridge Bookshop, Port Erin Tickets: Free event Notes: A chance to meet Barbara and pick up a signed copy of her books, including her latest, River of Destiny.
4.00pm-5.30pm - Get Wild and Wacky with That Poetry Bloke! Venue: Villa Marina Promenade Suite Tickets: £5.50 - available from Villa Marina box office on 01624 600555, the Villa Gaiety website - cfvg.gov.im - the Villa Marina reception or the Welcome Centre at the Sea Terminal, Douglas, and via
[email protected] Notes: One for all the family - performance poet Craig has promised a wonderfully wild and wacky show, with poetry, music, comedy and probably lots he hasn’t even told us about. Craig was a stand-up comedian in a former life, and now tours schools, libraries, prisons and festivals throughout the year, raising plenty of smiles wherever he goes. Includes a signing. www.thatpoetrybloke.com
4.00pm-5.30pm - Matt Haig’s The Humans: A story of aliens, love and life Venue: The Embassy Room, The British Hotel, North Quay, Douglas Tickets: £5.00 - available from The British Hotel, Lexicon Bookshop in Douglas, Bridge Bookshop in Port Erin, Shakti Man in Ramsey, Celtic Gold in Peel and
[email protected] Notes: One of the most acclaimed writers working in the UK today, Matt’s latest book, The Humans, has drawn widespread praise from peers and critics alike and the movie rights have been snapped up by one of the producers of the Harry Potter movies. His previous books include The Last Family in England, The Dead Fathers Club and The Radleys, a tale of suburban vampires which is being developed into a feature film by BBC Films, with Alfonso Cuaron attached as producer. Includes a signing. www.matthaig.com
Event schedule SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 8.00pm-10.00pm - Killing People for Pleasure and Profit - with crime authors Andrew Taylor and Alan Bradley Venue: Promenade Suite, Villa Marina Tickets: £8.50 - Available from Villa Marina box office on 01624 600555, the Villa Gaiety website - cfvg.gov.im - the Villa Marina reception or the Welcome Centre at the Sea Terminal, Douglas, and via
[email protected] Notes: A must for all crime fiction fans - an evening with two leading award-winning crime writers. Andrew and Alan discuss their work and careers, with Manx Radio presenter Bob Harrision asking the questions. Andrew has won most of the leading crime-writing awards over the last thirty years for books including The American Boy, Bleeding Heart Square, the Lydmouth series and his most recent, The Scent of Death. Alan is the author of the five Flavia de Luce series of novels, including the most recent, Speaking From Among the Bones, which have been picked up for TV by Skyfall director Sam Mendes. Includes a signing. www.andrew-taylor.co.uk www.flaviadeluce.com
Event sponsored by IQE (www.iqe.im)
8.00pm-10.00pm - Gilgamesh - performance storytelling by Ben Haggarty Venue: The Studio Theatre, Ballakermeen High School (doors open 7.30pm) Tickets: £8.50 - Available from Villa Marina box office on 01624 600555, the Villa Gaiety website - cfvg.gov.im - the Villa Marina reception or the Welcome Centre at the Sea Terminal, Douglas, and via
[email protected] Notes: An internationally-acclaimed storyteller, Ben is artistic director of the Crick Crack Club, the UK’s leading performance storytelling promoter. Renowned for his dynamic and challenging performances, Ben brings this epic story to the stage in an extraordinary and powerful performance. The story of a bored tyrant ruling a city so beautiful that even the Gods choose to make it their home, Gilgamesh is a beguiling exploraton into the nature of power; the search for eternal life; the threat of apocalypse, and the deepest secrets of the Gods. Packed with passion and quickwitted humour, Gilgamesh is suitable for adult audiences (children 12+). Ben is also the author of a graphic novel, Mezolith, and Ben will be signing copies. www.benhaggarty.com
