2019 10.00 - 4.00pm
09.11.2019
S AT U R D AY 9 t h N O V E M B E R
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Welcome!
2019
After the huge success of the festival last year, we are very excited to introduce the programme for our second literary festival, with a brand-new KidFest and a range of fantastic authors! It’s completely free to explore the Main Hall at Moulton Literary Festival, where you’ll get the chance to meet authors, get your books signed, visit the pop-up bookshop, craft fair and more! If you want to get involved with the KidFest activities or author talks, simply buy your all-inclusive ticket to give you unlimited access to as many events as you like. Book your tickets online now at moultonlitfest.wixsite.com/moultonlitfest/ tickets for discount prices of just £4 for adults and £1.50 for under 16s (and no booking fees), or grab your tickets on the door at £5 for adults and £2 for under 16s. Take a look at the timetable on page 10 to plan your day. Don’t forget to check out the competitions on pages 15 and 16, and join our Giant Book Group! With a wide range of authors, stalls, activities, and of course the wonderful Forget-Me-Not Cafe and Quinn’s bookshop, there’s something for everyone to keep you entertained for the whole day!
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Contents Welcome...........................................................1 KidFest............................................................4
Authors
Polly Ho-Yen................... 4 Eliza B Hill.................... 5 Garry Dix......................... 5 Laura Wood..................... 6 Sandra Danby.................. 6 Philip S Davies............... 6
Stephen Collier............. 7 Julia Thor ley............... 7 James Vollmar.............. 8 Graham Evans.............. 8 Joy Burnett................. 9 Andrew Car ter............. 9
6 Timetable........................................................ 10 List of Stalls................................................... 14 Shor t Story Competition..................................... 15 Competitions & FAQs......................................... 16
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Welcoming KidFest What is KidFest?
There are activities for children throughout the day, alongside a chance to meet author Polly Ho-Yen and take part in her doodle workshop.
Polly Ho-Yen
Small Hall - 13.00-14.00 Polly Ho-Yen used to be a primary school teacher in London and while she was teaching there she used to get up very early in the morning to write stories. The first of those stories is now a book called Boy in the Tower. She’s still writing stories and though she doesn’t teach now, she still visits schools … only now they’re all over the country. She lives in Bristol with her husband Dan who designs the covers of her books.
Pebble Painting
Look out for pebbles hidden around Moulton and re-hide them. On the day, come and paint your own.
Rubik's Cube Challenge
Can you solve the puzzle? Come and see how quickly you can do it and get your name on the leaderboard.
Flowers
Children and adults will love making a posy in this relaxing workshop, running throughout the day.
Sewing
Have fun with these craft activities and take home your amazing creations!
Professor Ham's Science Club 4
Get involved in a fun, interactive science workshop. https://profhamscienceclub. wixsite.com/website
Be prepared for some surprises! There will be flash story time throughout the day. Listen out for the secret sound! Plus many more activities including a Treasure Hunt and games.
Come and join the fun!
Eliza B Hill
Gar ry Dix
Eliza B Hill, whose books grew out of nurturing hedgehogs in her garden, will be selling her books and reading them at intervals throughout the day.
We’re thrilled that Garry Dix, author of The Brian Brackbrick series, is coming back to sell his latest book ‘Scowl of the Scorpion’.
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Meet the Authors Laura Wood
Small Hall - 14.30-15.30
Teen / YA Author
Laura is the winner of the Montegrappa Scholastic Prize for New Children’s Writing. Her first YA novel A Sky Painted Gold was shortlisted for the 2019 YA Book Prize, 2018 BAMB Readers’ Awards and the 2019 Romantic Novelists’ Association’s Awards. She is also the author of the critically acclaimed Vote for Effie and the Poppy Pym series for younger readers.
Sandra Danby Manfield - 13.00-14.00
Sandra Danby is a proud Yorkshire woman, tennis nut and tea drinker. A dairy farmer’s daughter from the East Yorkshire coast, Sandra turned her childhood love of stories into an English degree and became a journalist. Now she writes fiction full-time. Her ‘Identity Detective’ series are mysteries about family secrets, identity and adoption. Her short stories and flash fiction have been published online and in anthologies. Sandra is now writing ‘Sweet Joy’, third in the ‘Identity Detective’ series, set in London during The Blitz. Website: http://www.sandradanby.com/ Twitter: @SandraDanby
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/sandradanbyauthor Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/sandradan1/
Philip S Davies Main Hall - Signing books - All day
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Teen / YA Author
Philip S Davies is the author of the Destiny’s Rebel trilogy of fantasy adventure stories for young people (suitable for ages 9 or 10 upwards, through teenage to adult). The books have been number one bestsellers at Blackwell’s in Oxford, and were Shortlisted for the international Crystal Kite Award from the Los Angeles-based Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI).
Stephen Collier Claret - 15.00-16.00
Stephen Collier came to creative writing late in life. He spent thirty years as a police officer, and then fifteen years running his own business, so had little time to write. He knew however, that one day he would find the time to write the crime fiction book that had been rattling around his head for forty or so years. Plenty of time for it to mature. In 2014 his debut crime novel ‘Blind Murder,’ was published. Although eager to get another novel under his belt, Stephen spent time learning the art of creative crime fiction writing and was conferred with an MA by the University of East Anglia in 2017. His second crime novel, ‘Driving Dead,’ was released in January 2019 and his next novel in 2020. He is currently planning a fourth book.
Julia Thor ley Claret - 11.00-12.00 Julia Thorley BWYDip has been practising yoga since she was a teenager. She now teaches hatha classes and workshops in various venues, including community spaces, gyms, spas and schools. She is also an author, and has combined these two aspects in Stripped-back Yoga, in which she has shared her thoughts on what she has learned on her mat. It’s not a ‘how to do it’ book, but rather a collection of anecdotes and observations on the strange, funny and thought-provoking things that can happen in a yoga class. In her session for the festival, she invites you to join her for a bit of time out, with some gentle yoga postures that can be done in the comfort of your chair. No experience – or Lycra – needed! She may be contacted through her website www.juliathorley.com and is also to be found lurking on Facebook and Twitter.
Sponsoring Julia Thorley
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James Vollmar Claret - 12.00-13.00
James Vollmar was born in Northamptonshire. He began his writing career as a poet and since 1973 his poetry and occasional prose have appeared in many magazines, anthologies and booklets. His new collection Peacetime gathers together some of the best of his output alongside previously unpublished work and new poems, such as the sequence Shoreline. As a playwright his work includes Crossroad Blues and The Last Laugh both for Eastern Angles Ipswich and G.I. Blues for Forest Forge, Hampshire. His one-act play Clearing the Colours was produced by Alan Ayckbourn at the Stephen Joseph Theatre Scarborough in 2005 and is published by Samuel French. His screen work includes the short films Second Glance and Conference and a film adaptation of his one act play Timetable. His memoir Juke Box Karma, a mix of autobiographical sketches, cultural commentary and philosophical enquiry was published in 2015. He lives in Northampton.
Graham Evans Manfield - 11.00-12.00
Graham Evans studied Modern & Medieval History at the University of Sheffield. Following graduation he pursued a very successful career in wholesale Financial Services before retiring to follow other pursuits. He is the Secretary of the Northamptonshire Battlefields Society, and edits the Society’s quarterly newsletter, “The Wild Rat”. He regularly contributes to the Society’s monthly speaker programme. The book on the Battle of Edgcote is his first full length book. He has previously had articles published on a range of subjects from the Battle of Edgcote, mathematical modelling of Ancient Warfare, payment system implementation, managing business relationships and the impact of collateral regulations on liquidity in the user’s complex financial products. He has published several board games for the Society of Ancients and also “Northampton 1460” for the Northamptonshire Battlefields Society. Graham is married with two adult children and a very tolerant wife. Sponsored by the Moulton History Society In memory of Mike Austin
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Joy Bur nett
Claret - 14.00-15.00 Joy Burnett is a well-travelled, independent lady who loves new experiences. Having lived in Oman, Brunei, Abu Dhabi and Spain, she now lives in Northamptonshire, UK. On retirement, she joined a local writers’ group, which inspired her to start writing her novels. Her new book, Entwined, was published this year. Her professional life included fashion retail management, aromatherapy, reflexology and nutrition. For eleven years, she taught and practiced natural medicine in her own school in North Yorkshire. She now enjoys her pets, painting and local theatre.
Andrew Car ter Manfield - 14.30-15.30
Andrew Carter is a 32-year-old writer from Leeds. His second book, The Thing Is, a hilarious collection of anecdotal tales, is out now published by Proverse. His debut novel, Bright Lights and White Nights, a comedy crime caper inspired by his time living in Hong Kong was released in 2015, also published by Proverse, and received critical acclaim. Andrew is a regular contributor for Leeds City Magazine and has spoken about his writing on BBC Radio Leeds. He has a day job as a probation officer and spends his free time hiking in the Yorkshire Dales and following the mighty Leeds United. He lives with his wife and toddler.
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Plan Your Visit Times 10.00-10.30 10.30-11.00
Authors & Location SMALL HALL
MANFIELD
CLARET
Free events available all day from 10.00am in the Main Hall and the Library
11.00-11.30 11.30-12.00
KIDFEST (See p4)
GRAHAM EVANS
JULIA THORLEY - YOGA
12.00-12.30 JAMES VOLLMAR
12.30-13.00 13.00-13.30 POLLY HO-YEN
SANDRA DANBY
13.30-14.00 14.00-14.30 JOY BURNETT
14.30-15.00 LAURA WOOD
ANDREW C ARTER
15.00-15.30 STEPHEN COLLIER
15.30-16.00
- Stalls (see page 14) - Tables for authors - Quinns Bookshop
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- Raffle - Longest story writing & much more!
Writing competition winner announced in the library at 13.00
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Moulton Community Centre Reedings Northampton NN3 7AX Tel: 01604 499597 cafe@choicenorthampton.co.uk
Forget-me-not cafe is situated within
Moulton’s brand new community centre. We offer a wide range of food ranging from:
Full english breakfast Sandwiches Salads & lots of homemade cakes! We also cater for parties and corporate functions. Visit our website at: www.forgetmenotmoulton.com
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List of Stalls Flamingo Paperie
artist-designed cards, wrapping paper and gifts
Emma’s Pop Up Book Shop Usborne books and crafts
Stitchin Susie sewn gifts and bags
Mister a Gift
children’s books and character figures
Scentsy
candles and scents
Wood You Believe It wood items
Ruth’s Ribbonz decorative crates and cages
Lesley’s Baby Knits knitted and crochet baby clothes and items
The M/S People hair and clothing accessories
Apollo Creative
hand-stamped metal bookmarks
Homemade by Catriona homemade preserves
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books by the Rugby Café Writers
Short Story Competition Adult category
Over 16s - up to 1000 words
Judged by Julia Thorley Theme: Forget-me-not £5 entry fee Prize: £50 plus voucher from the Forget Me Not cafe.
Children's category
16 and under - up to 500 words
Judged by the Lit Fest Team Theme: Behind the door £2 entry fee Prize: £10 book voucher
Important details: - Entries are welcome from anywhere in the world, but must be written in English and must be the author’s own words. - Only one entry per person. - If you are 16 or over on the 26th October 2019, please enter the adult category. - If you are under 16 on this date, please enter the children’s category. - Entry is by email only. No hard copy entries will be accepted. Please email entries to moultonlitfest@ gmail.com In the subject line, type: ‘Short Story Competition Over 16’ or ‘Short Story Competition 16 and under’, as appropriate. In the body of the email, please tell us the title of your story, your name, address, and telephone number. If 16 or under, please confirm your date of birth. Attach your story as a .docx or .doc, with the title of your story as the file name. - To be typed in Times New Roman, 12pt and double-spaced. Please don’t include your name in the story document. - The word limit does not include the title. - Entries must not have been published elsewhere, including online. - Entries must not have been awarded 1st, 2nd or 3rd place prizes in any other competition, whether published or not. - Stories must have no violent or sexual content. - Winners will be announced on 9th November during Moulton Literary Festival at Moulton - Community Centre, Sandy Hill, Reedings, Moulton, Northampton, NN3 7AX. - Copyright will be retained by the author. However, winning stories to be published on the Moulton Literary Festival website. - The closing date for entries is 26th October 2019. - Entry fees can be paid in cash on the day, or online through PayPal (please send to moultonlibraryfriends@gmail.com).
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Competitions + FAQs KidFest Design a Book Cover Under 16s Design a book cover and write the blurb
Giant Book Group In the library from 11-12
Free to enter on the day
Do I need a ticket?
FAQs
You can browse and shop at the stalls without a ticket, but will need one for everything else.
How do I book? Go to moultonlitfest.wixsite.com/moultonlitfest/tickets to get your tickets in advance with a discount (and no booking fee!) Alternatively, tickets can be bought on the day as you enter the Community Centre.
What does the ticket entitle me to? The ticket gives you access to as many author events as you like. It is a one-off price for the whole day.
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What is KidFest? There are activities for children throughout the day, alongside a chance to meet author Polly Ho-Yen and take part in her doodle workshop.
Is there anything for teenagers? We are delighted that young adult author Laura Wood will be talking about her books and answering questions, so get your questions ready!
What else can I expect to be there? In the Main Hall there will be many activities for all ages to take part in as well as a whole variety of stalls - a great place to start your Christmas shopping! This is also where you can meet the authors, buy their books and get them signed. This year we are teaming up with Quinns Bookshop, so there will be plenty of books to whet your appetite. Of course there will be ample opportunity to read your new books whilst having a drink and delicious cake from the cafe!
I’m in a Book Group, how can I take part in the Giant Book Group? There are many local book groups, one of which is celebrating 20 years. Bring along your group’s best and worst books to share with others, take part in the quiz and have a piece of cake. Do let us know if you’re coming, please.
How can I get involved?
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MoultonLiteraryFestival/ Twitter: @MoultonLitFest Email: moultonlitfest@gmail.com Instagram: @MoultonLitFest
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