by admin | Jan 28, 2013 | Huddersfield Literature Festival
“I wish I’d known this stuff when I was 10. So much better than a story mountain!” The comment came from a parent who had accompanied her daughter to one of my writing workshops at last year’s Ilkley Literature Festival – and it was music to my ears. “This stuff” was...
by admin | Jan 28, 2013 | Huddersfield Literature Festival
When e-readers came on to the market, one of my first thoughts was: what about book signings? Most authors will, at some point, go out on the road to meet fans and sign copies of their latest book. Although e-readers are a good way of saving luggage space when you’re...
by admin | Jan 10, 2013 | Huddersfield Literature Festival
Author events are great fun. I should know – I’ve been to hundreds, mostly in a professional capacity, when I worked in book publishing. As Director of the Huddersfield Literature Festival, which takes place from 14-17 March 2013, I’m responsible for organising them....
by admin | Jan 10, 2013 | Huddersfield Literature Festival
As 2013 approaches, the excitement for the relaunch of the Huddersfield Literature Festival is brewing. Our 2013 festival looks to be our best yet. Putting together the festival is Michelle Hodgson, who worked in the world of publishing for many years up and now runs...