The Great Big Book Club

The Great Big Book Club

For its inaugural year, the Cavendish Literary Festival proudly presents The Spoon Stealer by Lesley Crewe as the first selection for the Great Big Book Club. Pick up a copy and read it before the Festival and join fellow readers for a free ranging discussion! The...
Bringing Your Book to Life: a HeartWork Session Part 2

Bringing Your Book to Life: a HeartWork Session Part 2

Part 2 of the Bringing Your Book to Life session begins with 45 minutes of free writing, a dedicated space to nurture your creativity! Mo and Genevieve will be available to answer questions and offer support as you write. The workshop concludes with strategies for...
L.M. Montgomery & the Spirit of Place

L.M. Montgomery & the Spirit of Place

Join Island artist Susan Christensen and poet Deirdre Kessler for a special event celebrating L.M. Montgomery’s legacy. Susan will share her live paintings and visual interpretations of Montgomery’s poetry, while Deirdre reads selections from Montgomery alongside her...
The Power of Place: Creating stories from the Outside

The Power of Place: Creating stories from the Outside

Join best-selling author Tom Ryan as he sits down with Keir Lowther and Caitlyn Paxson to explore the unique challenges and unexpected advantages of creating stories outside traditional literary centres. From the isolation that deepens focus to the hurdles of...
Poetry in Motion with Carrie Lundy

Poetry in Motion with Carrie Lundy

Join poet and yoga instructor Carrie Lundy for a serene two-hour session in the beautiful Gardens of Hope, blending gentle movement, meditation, breathwork, and writing. You will explore the basics of haiku, a form of poetry that captures the essence of nature...