Pacific Festival of the Book Gets Underway
The Pacific Festival of the Book will dominate the Victoria, British Columbia arts scene from March 10th through the 20th. Organizers say that the festival “seeks to deepen awareness, experience and appreciation of the literary arts by embracing a collaborative and interdisciplinary approach to artistic expression and creativity in the Pacific Region.”
And make no mistake: if you’re traveling to the festival from outside of the area, this is the best time of the year to hit the city by the sea. While a lot of the balance of Canada huddles near their hearths waiting out the snow, Victoria is already groaning under the weight of all its spring blossoms.
Of course, weather isn’t the only thing going for the fledgling festival. In its second year, the festival is offering a vibrant line-up including John Barton (Seminal), Robert Bringhurst (Everywhere Being is Dancing), Ken Cathers (World of Strangers), Vicki Delany (In the Shadow of the Glacier), M.A.C Farrant (The Breakdown So Far), Andrea MacPherson (Beyond the Blue), P.K. Page (Up on the Roof), Sharon Rowse (The Silk Train Murder) and many, many others.
You can see the full list of presenters and their bios here. You will find the full list of workshops here.
And make no mistake: if you’re traveling to the festival from outside of the area, this is the best time of the year to hit the city by the sea. While a lot of the balance of Canada huddles near their hearths waiting out the snow, Victoria is already groaning under the weight of all its spring blossoms.
Of course, weather isn’t the only thing going for the fledgling festival. In its second year, the festival is offering a vibrant line-up including John Barton (Seminal), Robert Bringhurst (Everywhere Being is Dancing), Ken Cathers (World of Strangers), Vicki Delany (In the Shadow of the Glacier), M.A.C Farrant (The Breakdown So Far), Andrea MacPherson (Beyond the Blue), P.K. Page (Up on the Roof), Sharon Rowse (The Silk Train Murder) and many, many others.
You can see the full list of presenters and their bios here. You will find the full list of workshops here.
posted by Linda L. Richards at 10:28 PM
1 Comments:
Interesting to note so many poets and self-published writers listed [with bios0, while very little attention is given to genre writers, especially mystery authors [only 2, I believe]. Why is that, I wonder?
Best,
Denise Dietz, bestselling author of crime fiction [and historical fiction], who will be talking - and reading - at the Festival.
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