The Pentlands Book Festival returns in November, bigger than ever, and this year introduces some new features. The first event recalls the first POSt Art Trail, which we hope will repeat in years to come.
Rachel Huggins of Dragon Song Productions, Elspeth MacGregor, and Sana Faqir will appeal to the very youngest (parents can come too), while Richard Wiseman will entertain and baffle all ages.
Rebecca Lawrence will discuss more serious mind matters but also how one can flourish even in the most difficult circumstances. Gavin Francis, in a welcome return, discusses how bridges – metaphorical and literal, help support us and build our communities.
But for those of you in a criminal fraternity (or sorority), we have Caro Ramsay, Denise Mina, Stuart Johnstone, Tony Black, Craig Robertson and Alexandra Sokoloff. And if you want to test your own crime-solving abilities, you should join our own Stef Lyons for an evening of sleuthing.
Less gritty but still a mystery is Janis Mackay’s first adult novel, with the same Selkie folklore that made her YA novels so popular.
And if you’re just an old geezer/geezerette then Gordon Lawrie is the event for you, while visits to the Edinburgh Museums Collection Centre and the Museum of Musical Instruments will bring back memories.
Also looking back to our past is Fiona Valpy, with her descriptions of the challenges her female characters faced in WWII.
Very different from all of the above, PBF is are proud to welcome an impassioned voice for the conscience of Scotland, Hannah Lavery, distinguished poet and playwright.
If this all makes you want to write, you should come and chat to the newest local authors for inspiration and then sign up to Sandra Ireland’s workshop for the practical learning.
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