Yep, the Allomorph has finally exposed herself on video ...

So, remember how I had the Steinbeck Festival thing last weekend on Ithaca? Here's the video I made for it. The wind wasn't our friend that day, but I think we did a pretty decent job considering ...

 

Have you ever read this book? What did you think of it? If not, have you ever read the original Odyssey by Homer? I have tried, I really have, but I just don't have the patience for it. That's not very "literary" of me, is it! :o)

Steinbeck International Fringe Fest and other news ...

I'm heading off to Ithaca this afternoon to host the Steinbeck International Fringe Fest!

I'll be reading from 'The Lost Books of the Odyssey', by Zachary Mason, on Dexa Beach, where Odysseus is said to have returned. Then in the evening, a celebration of voices at Spavento Bar in Kioni will take place: music, drinks, and if I'm up for it, a little dancing! :o)

If you'd like to learn more about the Steinbeck Festival, why not take a squizz at their Facebook page. You may even find an event being held in your area!

What to expect here next week:

• Monday: Glynis Smy's launch celebration of her debut, Ripper, My Love. You can read my review here!
• Wednesday: I'll be posting a video and photos of the Steinbeck Festival for your amusement. And tell you all how it went!
• Thursday: I have the talented Roz Morris, ghost writer of many a best-selling book, here to talk share her knowledge with you.

Have a great weekend!

I'm off to bask in the beautiful Ithacan sunshine ...

My exciting news! (and Insecure Writer's Support Group)

Any of you familiar with the Annual Steinbeck Festival? Well, this year it's in its 32nd year, and its also combined with an International Fringe Fest. This means that events are organised ALL OVER THE WORLD. This year the festival will run during May 3rd -6th.

This is last year's events map:

Because this year's festival will feature Zachary Mason’s brilliant The Lost Books of the Odyssey, they want to hold one of the events on ... you guessed it, ITHACA!

And guess who's going to host it?

ME!

I. Am. So. Excited!

This is what it's about:

What can a voice change? A mind. A heart. The world. For thousands of years, writers, artists and musicians have been giving voice to our stories, our hopes, our dreams. Join us to celebrate the power of one voice—through story, song and image—in the work of Steinbeck and others. What can a voice change? Everything.

I'm going to have a chat with the Festival Director this afternoon to throw some ideas around. I'm hoping to make this an event Ithaca will never forget. It's not going to be anything MAJOR, as Ithaca is a small island, and tourism isn't spectacular, but I'm going to do the best I can to make it something special, whether only 3 or 300 people attend. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for the island and it deserves the best.

So ... it's the first Insecure Writer's Support Group for the year. And I have a question: Can I live up to my own expectations?