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SUMMARY:Delta and the Lost City with Anna Fargher
DESCRIPTION:The author of former Children’s Book the Month The Umbrella Mouse delivers a spellbinding adventure about Delta the wolfdog in the ancient city of Pompeii in the days leading up to the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Anna Fargher was raised in a creative hub on the Suffolk coast by an artist and a ballet teacher and wrote her first book\, The Umbrella Mouse\, on her iPhone notepad during her daily commute on the London Underground! Recommended ages: 7-12
URL:https://primadonnafestival.com/event/delta-and-the-lost-city-with-anna-fargher/
LOCATION:Farm Barn (Waterstones Bookshop)
CATEGORIES:Books & big ideas,For kids and families
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SUMMARY:Home Grown Talent
DESCRIPTION:“You can struggle with a manuscript for years\, and eventually it’s finished because you’ve found the answers you were looking for. Then your novel goes out into the world and it becomes a mystery again”. Award-winning local author Katie Ward discusses the journey to writing her second novel\, Pathways\, and supporting emerging writers here in Suffolk. Pathways is a novel about Cara\, a dedicated neuroscientist with a research post at Cambridge; and Heather\, her almost-stepdaughter\, who goes to Las Vegas without a plan and doesn’t commit to anything; a book exploring neuroscience\, philosophy\, connections\, and unexpectedly\, love. A creative writing teacher at the University of Suffolk\, Katie also leads the Wolsey Writers: providing local peer support\, inspiration and tips to writers writing in all genres with all levels of experience. Chaired by Emma Shercliff who founded Laxfield Literary Associates in Suffolk in 2020 and was shortlisted for Literary Agent of the Year at the British Book Awards 2024.
URL:https://primadonnafestival.com/event/home-grown-talent/
CATEGORIES:Books & big ideas,For writers
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SUMMARY:Sinéad Gleeson on Hagstone (BSL signed event)
DESCRIPTION:BSL SIGNED EVENT \nBestselling author of Constellations: Reflections from Life\, Sinéad Gleeson joins us to explore the folklore and the feminine of a wild and rugged island in her eerily haunting debut novel\, Hagstone\, as she draws into a world where the line between reality and myth blurs\, and where the darker shadows of human nature mingle with the mysteries of faith and the natural world. For artist Nell\, the island is her home and the source of inspiration for her art – it is also the home of the mysterious Inions\, a commune of women who have travelled there from all over the world and consider it a place of refuge and safety\, of solace in nature. Chaired by writer\, activist and speaker Catherine Mayer\, co-founder and President of the Women’s Equality Party and co-founder of Primadonna Festival.
URL:https://primadonnafestival.com/event/sinead-gleeson-on-hagstone/
CATEGORIES:Books & big ideas
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SUMMARY:Rays of Hope: Writing the Climate Emergency
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to turn those climate blues into rays of hope with our morning session: Rays of Hope: Writing the Climate Emergency. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the dire news about our planet\, but fear not! We’re here to show you how to find solace in the beauty of nature writing and channel your eco-anxiety into positive action. \nWe chat with the fabulous Sara Hudston from Hazel Press\, longstanding Guardian Country Diairst\, where every book is a beacon of sustainability printed right here in the UK using cutting-edge\, eco-friendly processes and materials. Discover what the future of green printing looks like and get ready to be inspired by the power of environmentally-conscious publishing. She’ll be joined by poet Ella Duffy who is also editor of Seeds & Roots\, a botanical poetry anthology published by Hazel Press. So grab your reusable coffee cup\, kick back\, and let’s kickstart this day with a burst of positivity and purpose. Chaired by broadcaster\, writer and radio doc maker Georgy Jamieson.
URL:https://primadonnafestival.com/event/rays-of-hope-writing-the-climate-emergency/
CATEGORIES:Books & big ideas,For mind, body and soul,For writers
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240726T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240726T193000
DTSTAMP:20260509T024855
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SUMMARY:Between the Sheets (BSL signed event)
DESCRIPTION:BSL SIGNED EVENT \nFrom Mills and Boons to Bridgerton\, join us as we celebrate the power of pleasure in storytelling. If you aspire to create stories where female characters not only experience pleasure but also hold agency over their desires\, join us as we dive into the world of sex-positive fiction and explore the allure of reading and writing good sex. \nAmita Murray’s Unladylike series of Regency novels take us on a wild ride with the Marleigh sisters\, daughters of an English earl and his Indian mistress. \nCosmopolitan calls her novels ‘scintillating and scandalous’ and Amita loves writing about the importance of diverse stories in fiction and sex positivity for women in magazines like Diva\, The Big Issue\, Red\, The New Scientist and others. Chaired by book publicist and Primadonna co-founder\, Shona Abhyankar.
URL:https://primadonnafestival.com/event/between-the-sheets/
CATEGORIES:Books & big ideas,For writers
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SUMMARY:Jane Savidge on Pulp\, Britpop and How Fame Can Let You Down! 
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to rock and roll with Jane Savidge as she spills the beans on fame\, aging (but never maturing!)\, mortality (who needs it anyway?)\, drugs\, and even a sprinkle of pornography—all wrapped up in Pulp’s iconic 1998 masterpiece\, This is Hardcore! \nAs the co-founder of the legendary PR powerhouse Savage & Best\, Jane knows a thing or two about stirring up a storm. \nIn conversation with Suzanne Bull\, music industry legend and Founder CEO of Attitude is Everything\, Jane takes us on a rollercoaster ride through the highs and the lows – from the wild days of Britpop to the unforgettable ‘Michael Jackson Incident’ at the ’96 Brit Awards (yes\, we’re talking about that bum-waggling moment!) – whilst expertly dissecting the cultural and historical context of This is Hardcore\, making a bold case for its status as one of the most vital albums of the ’90s
URL:https://primadonnafestival.com/event/jane-savidge-on-pulp-britpop-and-how-fame-can-let-you-down/
CATEGORIES:Books & big ideas
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SUMMARY:Writing for Change
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a lively discussion on writing for change! Join us as we explore the fascinating intersection of art\, politics\, and power. Can art and politics ever truly be separated? Should they be? From wielding art as a tool for propaganda to using it as a means of resistance\, we’ll uncover how art has been both a weapon and a force for change throughout history. Hear from a diverse panel of authors and activists as they share their insights on how their work intersects with politics and why this conversation is now\, more relevant than ever. \nWriter\, literary programmer and Primadonna Sabeena Akhtar is joined by: author and journalist\, Monisha Rajesh; writer\, novelist\, public intellectual\, and a champion for decolonisation and inclusion across all aspects of society\, Sunny Singh; and Bradford-based author Sairish Hussain\, whose second novel\, Hidden Fires\, is out now. Chaired by Bee Rowlatt\, author of a number of award-winning books and coming to Primadonna this year with One Woman Crime Wave. Bee led the campaign for the Mary Wollstonecraft memorial – the most trolled artwork in living memory – and came out fighting across national and international media.
URL:https://primadonnafestival.com/event/writing-for-change/
CATEGORIES:Books & big ideas,For writers
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SUMMARY:Modern Love with the Feminist Book Society
DESCRIPTION:From the tender embrace of queer romance to the boundless expanses of polyamorous connection\, this session delves into characters and connections that explore love in an unrestricted world. From the acclaimed author of Hold\, Michael Donkor’s Grow Where They Fall is a beautiful\, funny and deeply moving novel about a young Black\, queer\, working-class man finding the courage to expand the limits of who he might become. Cassie Werber joins to discuss her exciting new novel\, Open Season\, where sexual betrayal marks the beginning of a new relationship – not the end of it. Hosted by the Feminist Book Society\, who aim to bring together exceptional authors who wouldn’t usually share a stage\, they discuss how the love bonds that tie us can also set us free.
URL:https://primadonnafestival.com/event/modern-love-with-the-feminist-book-society/
CATEGORIES:Books & big ideas
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