New Chapter for Literary Festival

JANE Jordan has stepped into the role of president of the Scone Literary Festival and said she is excited to keep up the momentum of the festival which while only in its fifth year is attracting exceptional writers and avid readers of all genres.

From bush poetry to steamy sex scenes, crime writing and conversations with living literary legends, this year’s Festival has something for everyone.

New president, Jane Jordan is excited to continue the momentum of the Festival.

“Our little festival has come a long way in a few short years, and we’re very proud of this year’s stellar line-up,” said Jane Jordan.

“Jan Sinclair has done an amazing job as president attracting great writers and after she relocated to Wollongong the committee and I were keen to keep the momentum,” she said.

“The writers coming to the Festival is indicative of the esteem the small, local event is held in by respected journalists, novelists and screenwriters,” she said.

“This has to be the best value writer’s festival with a weekend pass at just $55,” she said.

“Bookings are open now and selling fast, so get in quickly to secure your place over the weekend, particularly for Sunday morning when we host a Bush Poet’s breakfast to support our drought affected farmers,” said Ms Jordan.

Featured authors include David Marr talking about Patrick White’s literary legacy, Meg Keneally on crime and Tracey Spicer talking about the #metoo movement and her new book, The Girl Stripped Bare.

Scone-based, local living legend, Phillip Adams will be in conversation with fellow living legend, former politician and broadcaster, Barry Jones.

Phillip will also interview David Marr as the headliner on Day One of the festival.

Food also features with Patrice Newell hosting a panel on Storytelling through Food featuring food writers and celebrated cooks, including Caroline Beecham, Barbara Sweeney, Cathy Armstrong and Nicholas Jordan.

Author and journalist, Benjamin Law will host the Steamy Sex Scenes panel with Pamela Cook, Diana Thompson and Michelle Douglas who will discuss how you approach writing an erotic scene in a romantic novel.

“This is sure to be a page-turner,” said Ms Jordan.

“No doubt, Benjamin will be hilarious sharing relationship dilemmas, life dramas, and other people’s fantasies as he moderates this fascinating panel,” Jane Jordan said.

Diversity features too with Perth-based writer, Shokoofeh Azar and local artist and author, Hanna Kay.

Shokoofeh will headline the popular Saturday Soiree which will feature music and a magic act.

The Festival will be held November 9 – 11.

Visit the Community Calendar for details of the event: Scone Literary Festival.