I too have been lucky enough to be selected to attend the Press Christchurch Writers Festival. I’ve even changed my gravatar. I’m going to see one of my favourite authors – Barbara Trapido – speaking about her latest novel Sex and Stravinsky. It reminded me a little of her Travelling hornplayer in its style where coincidences abound in the run-up to the finish. Trapido also features in Good stories.
If you want to know more about Barbara Trapido, try British Council: Contemporary Writers for a profile. This gives biographical information and critique her books up to Frankie and Stankie so is a bit outdated. Or best of all check out Trapido’s writing room on The Guardian’s website.
Is anyone else hoping to catch Barbara at The Press Christchurch Writers Festival?
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Some great links here Marion.
Loved the link to the Writer’s Room. Barbara Trapido’s comments are very inspiring. Waking at 3am to write is a great idea. One could get writing without any distractions or pressing jobs that need doing. 3am though – hmmm. I’ll need a very loud alarm clock!