The two day event will take place over the 28th and 29th July. Confirmed guest authors include crime writer Martin Edwards, best selling authors Nicholas Allan, Mary Hooper and Polly Courtney. Joining them will be royal biographer Tim Heald and comedy writer Alex Thomas, to name just a few.
As well as guest authors, the festival promises readings, workshops and family friendly entertainment. It will cover all popular genres of writing, including historical adventure, crime, romance and comedy. The festival aims to give new writers the chance to showcase their talents.
The Festival founder and best-selling Welsh author Julian Ruck has said: "The Kidwell-e Festival is the first event of its kind within the UK to officially recognise, and celebrate, the ebook — the most innovative, exciting and empowering medium to hit the publishing world since Caxton and Gutenberg". (www.booktrade.info, Jul12) The festival is all about promoting literature in todays digital world.
Tickets are £15 for one day or £25 for two days when booked in advance. Entrance on the day is £18. Children under 14 go free. For more information visit www.kidwellyefestival.com.
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