LitFest – Ciaran Laval

April 28, 2020

Author Fran Wilde Scheduled To Visit Fantasy Faire Today

Author Fran Wilde is scheduled to appear at Fantasy Faire 2020 in Second Life as part of the literary festival event. Fran, is set to be interviewed by Saffia Widdershins at 3pm SLT today, at the Place of Stories at Khawr Maksar on the Drifts of Anamnesis.

Fran Wilde’s short story, “A Catalog of Storms”, has been nominated for a Hugo Award in this year’s best short story category.

Fran Wilde’s “Riverland”, has been nominated for a Lodestar award this year.

April 24, 2020

Fantasy Faire 2020 – Literary Festival

The Literary Festival (AKA Litfest) at Fantasy Faire 2020 returns for the sixth time and this time it has a sandy setting to honour a sandy storyline.

Litfest doesn’t just deal with the written word, it also delves into the spoken word with discussion groups, workshops, author talks, tours of the regions and much more.

The main setting for this year’s Litfest is Drifts of Anamnesis., an appropriate setting because this year Litfest pays homage to Scheherazade and the Tales of 1,001 Nights.

April 25, 2018

Tom Lloyd Visits Litfest

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.

Continue reading “Tom Lloyd Visits Litfest”

April 19, 2018

Fantasy Faire 2018 – The Literary Festival

Fantasy Faire have embraced a literary festival over the last few years and this year is no exception as Litfest returns.

Litfest involves talking about books, creative writing, readings, performances, tours, talks with authors and more.

Last year double hugo nominee Seanan McGuire visited Fantasy Faire, this year another two authors will be visiting.

On Tuesday April 24th Tom Lloyd, author of the Twilight Reign series of novels will be in conversation with David Abbot and on Thursday April 26th Danie Ware, Author of the Ecko series will be in conversation with the very same David Abbot.

Continue reading “Fantasy Faire 2018 – The Literary Festival”

April 28, 2015

Fantasy Faire 2015 – Pratchett Day Events

Today at Fantasy Faire 2015 the literary festival has been concentrating on Pratchett Day. The day is dedicated to the late, great, Sir Terry Pratchett. When this post goes to press you will have missed :

Share your favourite Pratchett extract!
Moderated by Judi Newall
Bring your favourite quotes or longer extracts to share with other Pratchett friends – and join in our discussion. Free Fedora hats

However fear not, there’s more!

If you read this just after I publish it, you will be able to attend (all times in SLT) :

12 noon – 1pm
Who is your favorite Terry Pratchett character?
Moderated by Judi Newall
Come and talk about your favourite Pratchett character – Vetinari or Granny Weatherwax? Samuel Vimes or Nanny Ogg? Susan or Death? Or do you love a character who appeared in just one novel? Free Fedora hats

However if you miss that, fear not, there’s even more!

This afternoon in Second Life you can attend :

2pm – 3pm
What is your favourite Terry Pratchett novel?
Moderated by Judi Newall
A discussion for Terry Pratchett fans. Which is your favourite novel, and why? Come along and share your favourites! Free Fedora hats

Now even if you miss that, you’re not out of luck because there will be more Sir Terry Pratchett related events today and later in the week.

Continue reading “Fantasy Faire 2015 – Pratchett Day Events”