Maine Festival of the Book
This is my third year in Maine and I’m still continually surprised at the cultural offerings up here. Having moved from Washington, DC, where the Smithsonian always has great things to do at all times of the year, I thought I might be missing something with a move up north. But I’m happy to say, that’s not at all the case.
What a great thing. As an avid reader and aspiring writer, I’m really looking forward to the “Maine Festival of the Book.” Lots of free workshops and talks by some well known authors, including David McCullough and Maxine Kumin. June 23rd and 24th.
I�m especially looking forward to:
- Readings by Pulitzer Prize-winner David McCullough and Dorie McCullough and, actress Glenn Close (subject to her availability due to her summer work schedule).
- “Publishing from A to Z in Sixty Minutes,” panel of authors from different genres, and representatives from publishing and agents, disclose the details (financial, etc) that come with publishing a book
- Tess Gerritsen on the packaging of a best-selling author
- The Author is In: Real Authors Answer Your Questions (10 minute maximum) Presented by Stonecoast Writing Program at the University of Southern Maine )
They also have the Antiques Roadshow people there - a good chance to see if any of my old books are worth anything!
More info at http://mainereads.org/programs_festival2007.asp.
