It was glorious. Okay the bus trip was punishing but the weather - constant topic of conversation on this fair isle - was glorious. Oh yes, and the Penzance Literary Festival was even bigger and more stimulating than last year, with almost a hundred events spread over the windswept hilly town.
Though I missed the first two days (and the opening talk with sassy Damian Barr!) I did see Festival Patron Patrick Gale interview the somewhat haunting Sally Vickers and, like last year, heard the luminous Bookshop Band - this time from up in the stalls with a pint of Cornish Bitter. There were events for all: poetry readings, books inspired by local history, workshops for writers, sessions on crime, poetry, romance, publishing. I particularly enjoyed Kari Herbert's talk about her book 'Polar Wives', being quite an explorer-freak (reared on tales of the European explorers who ventured into harsh central Australia). Kari's tales of the wives-left-behind were fascinating and I could have stayed listening for hours.
I also loved the sub-tropical Morrab Gardens gracefully lain out in the middle of town. I wandered through these each day as I headed up to the Acorn Theatre. Picture an empty bandstand, brilliant sky and seagulls wheeling low, sun-dappled grass and luscious tropical bushes draped over paths.
On Sunday our event took place downstairs at the Acorn, where fellow Indigo Dreams author Alison Lock and I spoke about our new short story collections. We both put on our best dresses and lippy and found ourselves in front of a red velvet curtain and a small, warm crowd. Alison was at Penzance last year with her poetry collection 'A Slither of Air'. And we all know that I was interviewed by Sarah Duncan about 'The Divorced Lady's Companion to Living in Italy'... and ended up talking about whether a racy book reflects a racy life (well, does it?), and how-to-write-a-novel-in-a-chicken-shed.
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A wonderful few days of beer by the sea, literary thoughts and meetings, briny air and rather oversized seagulls. They don't eat writers, do they?
PELT
Rolfe triggers is. In the way that is the way of all men. In his case a type of athletic bragging ruined by the self-defeat he hangs his hat on. I feel a plock and, with his surprised, involuntary retreat my waters come splashing out, gay and heralding, whereby he bounds back to inspect the folds of his manhood.
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At the apex of his growth curve I suspect I must place myself. This is the man who continues to daub his hands on my sheeny back and breasts. He told me that in Ethiopia, his last posting, they call girls like me 'slaves' because of our broad noses and skin a shadow cannot cross.
This is Rolfe's first child. His wife Karina was barren. I have led Rolfe to believe that this is my first although I had two others before. They are at the village and I send them money. The midwife will no doubt perceive all of this.
It sounds like a fun trip!
ReplyDeleteOh it was Debra! And amazing weather to boot Xcat
DeleteLooking very glam in that photo Cat!
ReplyDeleteIt's a beautiful dress. I just had to wear it. Hoping to run into you next time !
DeleteOh, Cat... The places you go...
ReplyDeleteDown the garden path. Along the promenade. I even saw 'Behind the Candelabra' with Matt Damon and Michael Douglas in Mayfair and loved it!
DeleteAhhhh... the Penzance Literary Fesitival sounds sooooo good. And you look fantastically glam, woman! I like. A lot. Wish I'd been there to hear your talk.
ReplyDeleteLet me know when Pelt is out. I absolutely want to read the stories. So much promise in that little extract, Cat.
You've made coming home easier. Write more! Post more! I need the sustenance of your blog. Yx
Oh Yvonne! Pelt is out next month and this writer should be at home freaking out instead of sea swimming and drinking Corsican beer. I'd love to know what you think of the stories. I confess I'm so excited I can hardly sleep!
DeleteNext time I get to Italy, we'll skip Venice and spend a month hitting all of Europe. Better start readying our livers now...
ReplyDeleteJust say the word, Sherry. I think you could make a new project of this. 53 bars/pubs in Europe? 530 bars/pubs in Europe? I'll start taking notes.
DeleteYou have an amazing and interesting life full of variety. I fantasize about your life when I read your posts
ReplyDeleteOh but Lyn I also wash lots of dishes, taxi my kids (yell at them too), spend half my life in the supermarket, mop the floor and feed dogs and cats! Luckily, I'm really happy at home - but if if there's a book to be flogged I'm on the next cheap flight!
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