Cream Teas and Morris Dancing
I live in Cornwall and have done since 2011, but I can’t remember the last time I had a cream tea. That said, I do have a sweet tooth, which means I’m a sucker for a cream tea; I … Continued
Literary Festivals – a view from the inside
There was a time when I viewed literary festivals from the outside, as a punter. I wanted books, more book, yet more books and stimulation, the opportunity to brush shoulders with authors, to feel a part of something special. … Continued
Book Review – Cassandra Parkin, Lily’s House
One of the joys of being on the organising team for the Penzance Litfest is the opportunity it gives me to delve into books that might otherwise have passed me by. I have just finished Cassandra Parkin’s novel Lily’s House. … Continued
Patrick Gale comes to Penzance Writers’ Cafe
On February 1st the Longboat’s back room was packed with members, long-standing and new. They variously enjoyed beer, coffee, and even a pickled egg – but most of all, every one of them enjoyed listening to Patrick Gale and having … Continued
Rosie Morgan – Writers Cafe Guest by Linda Camidge
On 7th December 2016, teen fiction author Rosie Morgan served us a mix of readings, tips and writerly stimulation, in the form of lighted shells and a top hat in a box. Rosie Morgan is a successful author of … Continued