We launched our 2016 program with our valley friends and supporters at the Settlers Arms Inn last night. Our hosts, Gabrielle and Ian Burns-Woods, were most gracious in their words of support for a cultural event and Tilly cooked up amazing indigenous treats. We can look forward to more settler
Q. Meredith, we are all excited awaiting your first novel, ‘The Fence’. The title conjures up so many images of suburbia and childhood. Can you tell us what inspired the subject for you, personally? A: I’d never given the subject of fences much thought until our new neighbours arrived. They not
We can look forward to great food from Simmone Logue at the festival. She sat down with us to answer a few questions: Q: Fabulous book. Congratulations. The title of your book “In the Kitchen” is very evocative. It conjures up so many images, as well as memories of pungent aromas
Q. Ailsa, you have had a varied career within the arts, as an actor, an award winning playwright, a director and now you have published a fascinating book. Please tell us more about the career path and what lead you to this latest challenge. For a woman who loves to make
We caught up with Erik Jensen to ask a few questions: Q. As a journalist you have written award winning articles and series on topics ranging from cultural practices, to politics and the arts. You choose topics of social importance that seek to make a difference. What skills and attributes to
Planning for our 2016 festival program has been underway for months now and we are delighted with the 35 writers who are coming to St Albans this September. The books shown here hint at just a few!