programme for the day beaconlit 2024
All timings and participants may be subject to change
09:00 - 09:30 Arrival and Registration
A warm welcome awaits you from the BeaconLit Committee and volunteers. You will have the opportunity purchase refreshments.
09:35 - 10:25 New Voices
BeaconLit co-founder Dave Sivers introduces three hot new talents: Claudia Cadette, Amy Twigg and Joanna Wallace. Meet some of the most exciting rising stars of the literary world in this ever-popular panel.
Sponsored by Orenda Books
10:45 - 11:35 Adele Parks in Conversation
The bestselling author of 22 psychological thrillers has sold close to five million copies. Adele's husband, Jim, chats to her about her internationally acclaimed body of work.
Sponsored by Tesco
11:55 - 12:45 BeaconLit a la Carte
We round the morning off with a choice of event. Either:
Poetry Circle - Participating Moderator Robert Gainer, along with Olga Dermott-Bond and Will Burns, discuss the craft and read from their work.
Writing Workshop with Claire Steele - Claire has run workshops and creative writing retreats for over 15 years and invites both writers and readers to discover what occurs during the encounter between the deep and often playful work of the imagination and the as yet untold story of their life.
12:45 - 13:00 Lunch Break
13:30 - 13:40 The Roy Chapman BeaconFlash Competition
Adina Campbell reveals the winners of our popular flash fiction competition. Will you be among them?
Sponsored by Roy Chapman Ltd
13:40 - 14:30 Daisy Goodwin in conversation
Adina Campbell talks to the bestselling author, screenwriter, and TV producer and presenter about her eclectic career.
Sponsored by Tring Brewery
14:50 - 15:40 Elly Griffiths in conversation
The award-winning, bestselling author talks to fellow crime writer Dave Sivers about her acclaimed Ruth Galloway series, her Justice Jones books for children and more.
Sponsored by PCL Corporate Wear
16:00 - 16:50 Catching Them Young
Young Adult (YA) fiction often echos the distinct challenges experienced by readers from 12 to 18. Harriet Queralt discusses some of the themes with three very different YA authors: Eve Ainsworth, Ravena Guron and Yasmin Rahman
Sponsored by Trend Radio
17:00 Close
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