Ryedale Book Festival
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October 2018
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Gothic Horror with Donna Maria McCarthy
Meet this writer of gothic horror and twisted fairy tales. Discover what inspires Donna’s writing and get to know her favourite characters over coffee.
The Frighteners by Peter Laws
Meet the Baptist Minister who explains why we love being scared by all things that go bump in the night.
Grey Dog Tales from John Linwood Grant
The bearded creature born by the North Sea who loves lurchers will discuss his strange stories.
Goblins & Vampires with Simon Clark
Meet the man who brought Vampires into Leppington and hear about some of his spooky experiences.
Vile Verse with Phil Breach
Enjoy your afternoon tea with poetry as Phil Breach versifies The Wyrd with black-hearted beast tales and blasphemies of the flesh.
Ghostly Goosebumps with Karen Perkins
Have you ever been certain you’re being watched, only to realise there’s no one in the room? Most of us have a sensitivity to spirit, but we have many different reactions to it. Karen Perkins explores her own ghostly experiences through her Yorkshire Ghost Stories. Ryedale Spook Fest is the perfect occasion for everyone fascinated by the spectral to share their encounters with the supernatural. Suitable for ages 14+
Writing Revealed
A panel of horror writers, publishers and editors will be awaiting your questions about the journey to becoming a published writer.
The Power and the Glory of Metrical Poetry
Sign-up for a 2-hour workshop to write and develop your own piece of metrical poetry with the support of poet Phil Breach.