Literary News

- Sat 19th Apr 2008

Art in Fiction

Look out for the “Art in Fiction” promotion in Hayling and Havant Libraries running throughout the month of May as part of the May Days Arts Trail 2008.
You can pick up a booklet from the Libraries, featuring a selection of titles featuring artwork or artists as inspiration.
On Tuesday May 6th at 7.30 pm, thriller writer James Twining will be at Hayling Library, speaking about the fascinating world of art theft, inspiration for his magnificent series of exciting novels: The Double Eagle, The Black Sun and The Gilded Seal. James Twining's first novel, The Double Eagle, was a fast paced, enjoyable conspiracy/caper story. It introduced us to retired art thief Tom Kirk, his former fence/current business partner Archie and FBI Agent Jennifer Browne. He will be signing copies of his books after the talk. Tickets £3 in advance, from Hayling Library on 02392 461534.
On Monday May 12th at 7.30pm, Sri Lankan writer and artist, Roma Tearne will be at Havant Arts Centre, speaking about her debut novel Mosquito which was shortlisted for the 2008 Costa First Novel Awards. Inspired by several paintings when constructing scenes for the book; Roma also painted some scenes before writing them down. Roma herself fled Sri Lanka with her parents when she was ten and she is the only female Sri Lankan author writing about her country’s conflict today. As author and visual artist she is currently on a fellowship at Oxford Brookes University. This illustrated talk will give unique insights into her different creative processes. Her second novel Bone China was published in April. Tickets are available from Havant Arts Centre £4.95, £4.20 (concs.), £ 2.50 members.

Havant Literary Festival

The first Havant Literary Festival will be taking place 25th- 28th September 2008 the objective will be to establish a celebration of the written and spoken word in the Borough. A very varied programme featuring poets and writers past and present will be available over the four days with events across the Borough for all ages and interests. Details of the Festival will be provided in coming months and Membership forms for the Festival Society are available from The Hayling Island Bookshop for anyone wishing to support or take part in running the Festival.

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