Litfest, ah Litfest, now in its fourth year as part of Fantasy Faire and getting better by the minute.
I found myself in a hall of story with many other attendees to await the arrival of author Tom Lloyd. A few technical glitches later and Tom arrived, to read from his new book.
There was much talk of britches in this reading, seemed like the sort of bawdy tale that could be told in a tavern. I therefore enjoyed it very much.
Later Tom engaged in an interview with David Abbott and took questions from the audience. Tom later told me :
Never had my computer refuse to work quite so comprehensively before, but in the end that was great fun!
Great fun indeed, but that’s the beauty of Litfest and there’s plenty left in the tank for this year.
Tomorrow, April 25th, is George R.R. Martin day with discussions, readings and of course a party planned.
The day after David Abbott will be back talking to another author in the shape and form of Danie Ware.
On top of that there’s creative writing, poetry, region tours and they even have time to organise a couple of Shakespeare plays in the shape and form of Much Ado About Nothing and A Misummer Night’s Dream.
For my part, I found myself talking to a talking unicorn.
There’s a story there I’m sure, I just haven’t worked out how to tell it yet.
There’s still plenty of time for you to visit Litfest, check out the Litfest Agenda.
Stories, writing, reading, performances, this is all such a lot of fun, don’t be shy, most participants don’t bite.