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LlandeiloLitFest Pictures for Saturday

30 Sunday Apr 2017

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A busy and buzzing day, the busiest in town this year with plenty of fantastic sessions and great discussons. Here are just a few pctures from Saturday

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A beautiful poetry session in the Horeb Chapel with Mel Perry and Mark Mordey, supported excellently by the magnificent music duo Fiddlebox

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The talented and charismatic Sion Tomos Owen gave a fantastic recital of his work, in Welsh and English to a packed and hypnotised audience. Diolch yn fawr!

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An inspiring and entertainign discussion between two very witty time travel authors: Jodi Taylor and Jasper Fforde. A definite highlight of the festival with a large crowd and a lively discussion, moderated by Accent Press mastermind Hazel Cushion.

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Jo Mazelis gave a mesmerising performance of her often dark and always evocative stories and poetry, supported by Elsa Davies, Ceri Owen Jones and Jason Lawday on fiddle, harp and flute.

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Welsh learner Sarah Reynolds on writing her book in Welsh

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Nuria Otte’s workshop for children

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Popular Children’s events in Eve’s Toy Shop

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Lucky Book Hunters in Mari Thomas Jewellery and the Red Cross Book Shop

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The buzzing Book Fair and the award ceremony for the short story competition, which was chaired by judge Graham Watkins and honoured by the Town Major who handed out the prizes.

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Some of the many volunteers

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Second day of #LlandeiloLitFest in pictures

29 Saturday Apr 2017

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Once again our Welsh event proved the most popular event of the day. An evening of entertainment by Carmarthenshire’s brightest and best young Welsh poets: Eurig Salisbury, Elinor Wyn Reynolds, Miriam Elin Jones and Endaf Griffiths. Torri Tir had the audience bursting with laughter. 

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Fans of Sherlock Holmes gathered to a fabulous performance by David Stuart Davies, who delivered a top event with “The Game’s Afoot”, where Author and creation Sherlock Holmes meet in a hugely entertaining encounter. A truly remarkable evening with a long queue for signed copies of his books.

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David Ebsworth held an informative and well presented speech about the Spanish Civil War, with a lively Question and Answer session. David was so involved in the talk that he forgot to plug his new book, and had to be helped by the festival staff to draw attention to his fabulous and critically acclaimed writing.

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Now on to the full festival days. Hope to see you there!

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Llandeilo LitFest – first day in pictures

28 Friday Apr 2017

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The LitFest started off tremendously well with three excellent events. Th electure on Welsh Hymn writer William Williams in the Welsh language opened the festival to a packed and enthusiastic audience.
Kate Glanville and Brenda Squires created a lively discussion with their audience when they talked with Christoph Fischer about the genre romance and their books. Some lucky readers managed to get their copies signed.
Lisa Fearn talked about her cooking book and gave a demonstration of her skills  to a crammed Ginhaus Deli, proving her popularity and Llandeilo’s unsatiable appetite for delicious food and gin.
All in all, a fantastic start to the Festival.

William Williams event at Llandeilo Library

Brenda Squires signing copies of her novels after the discussion

Another packed event: Cooking demonstration with Lisa Fearn at the Ginhaus Deli

An artistic impression of the Library event

It’s finally here: The Llandeilo LitFest

27 Thursday Apr 2017

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16444161_10212036955621561_1356546103_oThe Llandeilo Lit Fest is kicking off today!Image result for today

Over 50 events between today and Sunday evening. For full details see here: https://llandeilolitfest.org/calendar/ 

We have plenty of Welsh language (translation facilities available for non-speakers) and Welsh interest events

A day’s worth of readings and workshops for children

Workshops for writers 

and plenty of poetry events

Here is some info on Parking, Shopping, Getting there and tickets 

Our two main events today are:

7pm at the Angel Inn

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Is romance dead? Bringing depth to romance novels – a discussion with Kate Glanville and Brenda Squires

Eventbrite - Is romance dead? Bringing depth to romance novels – a discussion with Kate Glanville and Brenda Squires £5,90 Is Romance Dead?
With Brenda Squires and Kate Glanville, local authors of romances that also contain strong historical and thriller elements. They discuss the subject and read from their latest books.
Dau awdur lleol sy’n arbenigo mewn rhamant yn trafod eu gwaith 

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Cook Book author Lisa Fearn with a cooking demonstration at the Ginhaus Deli

Eventbrite - Cook Book author Lisa Fearn with a cooking demonstration at the Ginhaus Deli  £5,90 Cooking Demonstration
With Lisa Fearn, from the Pumpkin Patch gardening and cookery school. A regular on radio, S4C and a Carmarthen Journal columnist and author of Blas. Cookery demonstration and discussion.
Ychydig o goginio a thrafod bwyd a garddio gyda Lisa Fearn, awdures y llyfr coginio bendigedig, Blas.

Is Romance dead? Presenting: Kate Glanville and Brenda Squires tonight at the #LlandeiloLitFest

27 Thursday Apr 2017

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I will be interviewing Kate Glanville and Brenda Squires tonight at the Llandeilo LitFest, two local authors of romances with historical and thriller elements. They discuss the subject and read from their latest books.
Dau awdur lleol sy’n arbenigo mewn rhamant yn trafod eu gwaith 

Thursday April 27th 7pm at the Angel Inn
Is romance dead? Bringing depth to romance novels – a discussion with Kate Glanville and Brenda Squires

Eventbrite - Is romance dead? Bringing depth to romance novels – a discussion with Kate Glanville and Brenda Squires £5,90 Is Romance Dead?

We’ll be discussing the genre, it’s reputation, the best and the worst, what makes it appealing and can it survive continuing literary snobbery and criticism from feminists, to name but a few of its critics? What do we make of this genre?

I hope to see some of you at the event tonight. To whet your appetite, let me introduce Brenda and some of Kate’s novels:

img_2046Stargazing is really enjoyable as family drama with a strong romantic component that will appeal largely but not exclusively to female readers. The changing viewpoints provide depth to the unexpected separation of Daniel and Nesta. It affects their daughter Seren, too, who tries to find dirt on her father’s new mistress, only to find surprises.
Quite slowly burning suspense builds up and comes to a riveting crescendo.
I really enjoyed the characters in this novel and the impersonations by the narrator. Although I started this book in a busy period of my life, I raced through it, taking every opportunity to listen (to the recently released audio version).
Most, I enjoyed the profound goodness of some of the characters and their admirable way to deal with bad situations in the right way. In our time of suing culture and increased self-involvement I found this book a refreshing reminder of human values, a cosy refuge with some amazing role models.kate-glenville
Full of great scene setting, from the anniversary party of her parents to family mornings, a cosiness remains within the thriller element that slowly but surely protrudes as the story progresses. Innocence comes through the perspective of a young woman watching a marriage dissolve and getting mixed up in something bigger than she thought.
Seren is a fabulous character and what adds to the greatness of this novel is the balanced portrayal of the unpleasantness of a break-up and the element of hope and moving forward. Never simplistic in its message, the novel is inspirational as it is lovely. Told from various perspectives, i.e. Seren’s mother and the love rival, we get the whole picture and create sympathy for all of them.
This is a wonderful, entertaining and gripping read that I cannot recommend enough.
Pace and plotting are well handled and the narrator is making this a pleasure to read. Hugely enjoyable

Scratch the surface and life is never as perfect as it seems…Three women, connected by one man: Daniel is father to Seren, husband to Nesta and lover to Frankie. When he leaves Nesta and their beautiful home in the middle of the party to celebrate their fortieth wedding anniversary Seren’s world begins to crumble. Only the continuation of the family ideal can make things right. But Nesta isn’t so sure. And for Frankie, Daniel offers hope of a safe and secure future. But all three women are carrying secrets that they’ve kept hidden even from those closest to them. Secrets that might even threaten a life.

22012011Heartstones is a beautifully told story of new beginnings and old secrets. Phoebe’s grieving for her secret lover – nobody knows they were an item, so she needs to get away from it all and seeks shelter in a small village in West Ireland.
Keeping secrets there is possible apparently – as she stumbles on one via a diary she finds – but difficult, as she soon gets involved in the village life.
An unlikely romance might be on the card, while Phoebe tries to uncover what happened in 1948.
If you ever lived in a small village or in Ireland you will appreciate the scene setting by Kate, the characters and the wit. This is a very engaging and compelling read, long enough to allow character development and depth to the cast, while fast enough to keep you turning the pages to find out what has happened.
This is an inner journey of recovery and a coming of age tale, full of love for life and all kinds of people. A wonderful read.

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For me this is romantic literature with far better characters than the average romance novel. It reminded me of the great adventure spirit in some of Enid Blyton’s novels and her work will remain for me an “Enid Blyton for grownups”

brenda-squiresBrenda Squires won the Romantic Novelists Association’s New Writers Award with her first book, Landsker, which was a coming-of-age novel set again the upheaval of the General Strike in 1926. Her new novel “The Love of Geli Raubal” love-of-geliis set in 193os Berlin and revolves around the mysterious death of Hitler’s niece in 1932.

After a degree in modern languages and working as a teacher and translator, Brenda retrained as a psychotherapist.In 2000 she did an MA in the Practice and Teaching of Creative Writing at Cardiff University. Brenda is chair of the Penfro Book festival and is actively engaged in the Rhosygilwen arts’ programme, with particular interest in the written and spoken word. She is currently working on a novel set in 1920s London amongst the artistic community. Also a love story and look at culture at that time…

 

 

 

 

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Latest addition to the programme: “Dingledum Dragon/ Dyfrig Y Ddraig “

26 Wednesday Apr 2017

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New addition to #LlandeiloLitFest “Dingledum Dragon/ Dyfrig Y Ddraig“ #Welsh #Childrensevent https://llandeilolitfest.org/2017/04/26/latest-addition-to-the-programme-dingledum-dragon-dyfrig-y-ddraig/ @cispmultimedia

Taking part in the #LlandeiloLitFest – My Book Fair Interview

26 Wednesday Apr 2017

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Lisa Shambrook: One of the many talented authors you can meet at the Llandeilo Book Fair during the Llandeilo LitFest

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I’m heading to the #LlandeiloLitFest next week – a Literary Festival from 27th – 30th April in the gorgeous Welsh market town of Llandeilo. I’ll be signing and selling books on Saturday 29th April in the Civic Hall, Crescent Road (SA19 6HN if you need SatNav directions). I’ll be offering some great deals too. While stocks last, I will be giving everyone who buys ‘A Symphony of Dragons’ paperback a free copy of ‘Beneath the Rainbow’ too…and who doesn’t want a free paperback?

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So, in preparation I thought I’d share the interview I did for Llandeilo Book Fair (find the original interview here) with you:

Please tell us about the books you’ll be bringing to the Book Fair.
L_Shambrook_Beneath_the_Rainbow_AmazonBeneath the Rainbow: Freya won’t let anything stand in her way. Not even death. Freya’s family are left to fulfil her dreams, but as time…

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Llandeilo Litfest Writers’ Day: Workshops and talks for writers

24 Monday Apr 2017

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Llandeilo Litfest Writers’ Day: Workshops and talks for writers

On Sunday April 30th our focus is on writer’s and we have a series of workshops ready for them:

 

 

Sunday April 30th at 11am at the Angel Inn
Rhys Milsom: Verse Poetry Workshopmnz1oure

Eventbrite - Verse Poetry Workshop with Rhys Milsom  £5,90 Poetry Workshop Rhys Milsom
Personal moments combined with the ongoing evolution or de-evolution of nature are the focal points of Rhys’ poetry. He will be using these themes in his workshop. Each participant will craft a poem of their own mindset and experiences.
Gweithdy barddoniaeth gyda Rhys Milsom. Bydd cyfle ichi fynd ati I gyfansoddi cerdd yn y gweithdy hwn.

Sunday April 30th at 12 noon at the Fountain Fine Art Gallery
Kate Murray: “Writing my way out of dyslexia” 

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Eventbrite - Kate Murray: “Writing my way out of dyslexia”  Admission is Free 

Kate Murray: Writing My Way Out of Dyslexia
Kate was told she would never write and at the age of twenty-four she was diagnosed with dyslexia. Suddenly the world of the written word opened its door to her. Now Kate is writing her way out of dyslexia and will tell her story and advise others to do the same.
Er bod Kate Murray yn dyslexic, mae’i wedi ymroi I ysgrifennu yn greadigol er gwaethaf hynny. Dyma gyfle I glywed ei gwaith.

Sunday April 30th at 1pm in at the Angel Inn
Self Publishing and marketing: Christoph Fischer and Philippa Davies

Eventbrite - Self Publishing and Marketing: Christoph Fischer And Philippa Davies £2,71 Self-publishing and marketing.
Where do you start with self-publishing? What should your priorities be? Is there a sequence of steps that can be critical to success? Find answers from Christoph Fischer and Philippa Davies. Christoph has successfully self-published 11 books and Philippa has had novels filmed for S4C film and serialised by The Times.
Wedi ystyried hunan-gyhoeddi? Beth yw y blaenoriaethau? Mae Christoph a Philippa yn hen lawiau ar y broses.

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Sunday April 30th at 2pm at the Angel Inn
J A Corrigan and David Evans on their journey to published authors

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Making it in the challenging world of publishing is hard. Considering taking the plunge? Wondering how a publishing contract can be obtained. Authors, David Evans and J A Corrigan, discuss their road to publishing success.
Mae y byd cyhoeddi llyfrau yn un cystadleuol dros ben. Ydych chi am fentro? Bydd David Evans a JA Corrigan yn agor y llen ac yn cynnig canllawiau gwerthfawr.

Sunday April 30th at 3pm at the Angel Inn
Writing for TV and Film Q&A panel with Julian Dutton, Catrin Collier and Rob Gittins, hosted by Sarah Reynolds

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Eventbrite - Writing for TV and Film: Q&A panel with Julian Dutton, Rob Gittins, hosted by Sarah Reynolds  £5,90
Writing for TV and Film
What is the difference between writing a book and writing for film or TV? We’ve invited award winning writers, Julian Dutton, Catrin Collier and Rob Gittins to share their vast experience.
Sut mae addasu llyfrau ar gyfer cyfrwng y teledu neu ysgrifennu sgript yn hytrach na nofel? Dyma gyfle I glywed dau hen law yn y maes yn trafod y pwnc.rob-2

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Moderator is Sarah Reynolds, a fellow author and PhD student in creative writing at Aberystwyth

Sunday, April 30th at 4pm at the Angel Inn
“Improving your writing skills” with Alys Einion

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Eventbrite - Improving Your Writing Skills with Alys Einion  £5,90 Improving Your Writing Skills
A workshop with Alys Einion, author of Inshallah. Alys, who has a PhD in creative writing, will offer tips on how to improve your writing skills, and how to take an idea from initial draft to final manuscript. She will also talk about her experience with creative writing courses and give advice on researching and choosing the right writing course for you.
Eisiau gwella eich sgiliau ysgrifennu? Dyma gyfle I wneud gyda Alys Einion, awdures Inshallah.

Sunday April 30th at 5pm at the Angel Inn
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Eventbrite - Memoir writer Sarah Jane Butfield

£5,90 Sarah Jane Butfield
Sarah will share her experience in memoir writing. Don’t we all have a story to tell? Isn’t there a book in all of us? Maybe not one of made-up stories but one of our experience and our truth?
Sarah Jane Butfield yn trafod ysgrifennu hunangofiant.

 

And let’s not forget our workshops for children on Saturday:

Saturday April 29th at 2pm at the Angel Inn
Nuria Otte: a workshop for children to create their own stories and then illustrate it

Eventbrite - Nuria Otte: a workshop for children to create their own stories and then illustrate it   Admission is Free Children’s workshop
Create and illustrate a short story with artist Nuria Otte, suitable for ages 7-11.
Gweithdy creu stori a lluniau gyda Nuria Otte, yn addas ar gyfer plant 7-11 oed.

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Nuria will work with the children to create a short illustrated story through free play. The participants will choose an object to convert it into a character. They will create a story around him or her (or it). Nuria will help the children to create illustrations using different materials. “

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A reading of Karla Brading’s latest children’s book ‘The Valley of Whispers,’ followed by writing exercises (Age 10+)

Eventbrite - A reading of Karla Brading’s latest children’s book ‘The Valley of Whispers,’ followed by writing exercises  Admission is Free

The Valley of Whispers
Karla Brading reads from her latest book, The Valley of Whispers, followed by writing exercises to get the wheels in your head turning. Recommended for ages 10 +.
Darlleniad o lyfr diweddaraf Kara, The Valley Of Whispers, gyda chyfle I ymarfer eich creadigrwydd chi. Ar gyfer plant 10 +.

 

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Good news: The #Llandeilo shops will stay open on Sunday 30th for the LitFest

23 Sunday Apr 2017

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Unsure what to do next bank holiday weekend? Llandeilo shops and restaurants will be open to welcome its visitors #LlandeiloLitFest

New event: “Penny Lane and All That” by Ann Carlton

23 Sunday Apr 2017

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