Snapshot of 2025 Winterset in Summer Festival
Winterset 2025 wrapped up three days of lively author conversations, panels, and special events featuring Angela Antle, Ramona Dearing, Eleanor Wachtel, and more, plus an evening with Lorne Elliott and a free Sunday writing workshop with Lisa Moore. From award-winning winners and finalists to Breakwater’s breakout voices, each session brought stories, big ideas, and inspiration to the festival stage from August 8–10.
Snapshot of 2024 Winterset in Summer Festival
Winterset 2024 delivered three days of vibrant author conversations, panels, and special events—featuring talks with Susie Taylor and Jane Urquhart, Breakwater’s breakout writers, and an unforgettable evening with Lorne Elliott. Highlights also included Eleanor Wachtel in conversation with Lisa Moore and Jack Whalen, a free Lisa Moore writing workshop, and a closing finalists’ discussion with Sara Power and Ashleigh Matthews.
Snapshot of 2023 Winterset in Summer Festival
Winterset 2023 brought together celebrated writers, journalists, and broadcasters for a packed weekend of conversations—featuring Gwynne Dyer, Wayne Johnston, Michael Crummey, Lisa Moore, Jamie Simpson, Drew Hayden Taylor, and more, with Eleanor Wachtel hosting both marquee interviews and the 2022 BMO-Winterset Award finalists. The festival also expanded beyond the stage with a limited-participant foraging session and a live musical performance by The Kubasonics.
Winterset in Summer Program 2022
Friday August 12 3pm — Homeland Voices
Dr. Sonja Boon, Memorial University Professor of Gender Studies, St. John’s author of What the Ocean Remembers: Searching for and Belonging to Home, a memoir exploring her complicated heritage.
Chief Mi’sel Joe and Sheila O’Neill, authors of My Indian, a vivid work of historical fiction that captures the life and journey of Sylvester Joe who travelled across the island with William Cormak in 1822. Just imagine that.
Host: Noreen Golfman, Winterset Board Chair
Friday, August 12th, 8 pm – Voice of the Author
Rosemary Sullivan, author of the contentious and much-talked about The Betrayal of Anne Frank: A Cold Case Investigation. Rosemary will read from her work and discuss the project and current controversies around it.
Host: Carol Off, recently retired (As it Happens) CBC radio broadcaster and author (The Ghosts of Medak Pocket)
Saturday, August 13th, 10 am – Voice of Foodways
Shawn Dawson, local author of the popular book The Forager’s Dinner: Finding Harvesting and Preparing NL Edible Plants, leads a group to prove his point that there are wild edibles in the Newfoundland countryside twelve months of the year. This session repeats on Sunday morning. We are anticipating large interest.
Saturday, August 13th, 2 pm — Mystery Voices – panel on detective story writing
Peter Robinson, one of the world’s most popular crime-fiction writers, comes to Newfoundland for the first time to share his insight and writing process.
Michael Martin, known for writing the Sgt. Windflower Mystery series of books, set in Newfoundland. He is also the author of Change the Things You Can: Dealing with Difficult People.
Helen Escott, bestselling crime writing author and international woman of mystery. Among other works, her crime thriller Operation Vanished was awarded a Silver Medal for Best Regional Fiction at the 24th annual Independent Publisher Book Awards.
Host: Linden MacIntyre, award-winning CBC broadcaster, journalist, writer.
Saturday, August 13th, 8 pm — BMO/Winterset Award 2021 panel of finalists
Carmella Gray-Cosgrave, 2021 winner, author of short-story collection, Nowadays and Lonelier.
Aimee Wall, author of debut novel We, Jane, longlisted for the 2021 Scotiabank Giller Prize and a jury selection for the Grand prix du livre de Montréal. She is also the translator of several Quebec novels from the French, including works by Vickie Gendreau, Jean-Philippe Baril Guérard, Maude Veilleux, and Alexie Morin. Originally from Grand Falls-Windsor, Newfoundland and Labrador, she currently lives in Montréal.
Claire Wilkshire, author of short-story collection, The Love Olympics. Author of Maxine, a novel (2013).
Host: Petrina Bromley, Newfoundland performer and Broadway actor (Come From Away).
Sunday, August 14th, 10 am — Voice of Foodways
Foraging with Shawn Dawson
Sunday, August 14th, 11:00 am – Voice of the Polymath
Linden MacIntyre returns to Eastport in person to discuss his latest book The Winter Wives, the story of two sister married to best friends. MacInyre retired from a 25-year career in journalism in 2014 and turned his attention to full-time book writing. He has been an award-winner in both of his careers, winning ten Gemini Awards and an international Emmy for his work in broadcast journalism and the 2009 ScotiaBank/Giller prize for his novel The Bishop’s Man. He threatens that he may have written his last work of fiction. He has a lot to say.
Host: Noreen Golfman, Chair Winterset Board
Sunday, August 14th, 2 pm – Lyrical Voices
Eastern Owl, award-winning Indigenous-led group of seven women who blend the styles of First Nations Drum Music and Contemporary Folk to create their own unique and haunting sound.
Host: Melissa Tobin, CBC Radio
Other program treats:
Children’s Writer in Terra Nova National Park
Phil Riggs is a children’s writer from Glovertown, NL, with 3 very popular books to his credit to date – Our Heroes of Covid, The Broken-hearted Little Angel and Our Random Acts of Kindness. He is a retired educator who taught in Northwest Territories, Nunavut and Newfoundland. Phil is also a magazine writer and an avid outdoor enthusiast.
Film, a 15-minute tribute celebrating the life of Winterset in Summer Literary Festival co-founder, Richard J. Gwyn (1934-2020) produced and directed by Roger Maunder of Up Sky Down Film. The films will be shown on Saturday, August 13th, time to be announced.
Pop-Up Readings and Chats
Helen Escott, Peter Robinson, and Petrina Bromley will read and/or chat with our audience at announced times between major panels and sessions.
Snapshot of 2021 Winterset in Summer Festival
Our 2021 Festival
Winterset in Summer celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2021! The festival will be held as always in Eastport, NL. However, this year’s events will involve pre-recorded discussions, with an opportunity for people to attend premiere screenings at the Beaches. Seating will be limited due to Covid-19 restrictions.
Throughout the weekend, CBC’s Heather Barrett will broadcast Weekend AM from the Beaches Arts and Heritage Centre.
Who’s on stage? See bios of our writers, musicians and interviewers.
Friday, August 13, 2021
Margaret Atwood in Conversation
3:00 pm – Tune in to Margaret Atwood in a return verbal match with Michael Enright. Last time they were together at the Eastport Beaches Arts and Heritage Centre, they had a fine, loose time, teasing and sparring, and Margaret Atwood even sang a song to the audience.
Where: Virtual Event
When: 3 pm Aug. 13, 2021
Lyrical Voices
8:00 pm – Live on stage at the Beaches Arts and Heritage Centre at 8:00 pm, hear Kevin Blackmore, Clare Follett, and Jim Payne discuss songwriting with Melissa Tobin. Enjoy them performing some of their original music.
All tickets are General Admission. This event will comply with Department of Health Guidelines for the province of Newfoundland and Labrador in effect at the time of the event. Seating is limited.
Where: Live at the Beaches Arts and Heritage Centre
When: 8 pm Aug. 13, 2021
Saturday, August 14, 2021
What’s Cooking: Masters of Local Cuisine
10:00 am – Watch two of the provinces renowned cookbook authors Roger Pickavance (From Rum to Rhubarb: Modern Recipes for Newfoundland Berries, Fruits and Vegetables; The Traditional Newfoundland Kitchen; Agnes Ayre’s Notebook: Recipes from Old St. John’s) and Marian Frances White (Island Vegan) prepare dishes in their own kitchens and discuss culinary tips with filmmaker Barbara Doran and CBC’s Heather Barrett.
Winterset Winners: A Retrospective
1:30 pm – To celebrate 20 years of Winterset Awards, we have created a video, produced by Roger Maunder, to catch you up with the winners from our first decade: 2000-2010.
Winterset Award Past Winner Panels
2:00 pm – A panel of seven of the winners from 2010 to 2019, including Megan Gail Coles, Joel Thomas Hynes, Andy Jones, Don McKay, Paul Rowe, Sara Tilley, and Heather Smith will join Noreen Golfman in lively conversation.
BMO Winterset Award Voices
8:00 pm – Our signature BMO Winterset Award panel features the 2020 winner Eva Crocker (All I Ask) and two runners-up Bridget Canning (Some People’s Children) and Andrea Procter (A Long Journey: Residential Schools in Labrador and Newfoundland) are interviewed by Jennifer Guy.
August 15, 2021
Linden MacIntyre in Conversation
2:00 pm – The festival will conclude with Internationally acclaimed journalist and Scotiabank-Giller winner Linden MacIntyre whose recent book The Wake discusses the 1929 tsunami that destroyed much of St. Lawrence, NL. MacIntyre was born in St. Lawrence in 1943 and grew up listening to stories of that natural catastrophe. He will be interviewed by archivist/historian Bert Riggs.
Snapshot of 2020 Winterset in Summer Festival
Because of Covid-19 restrictions, Winterset in Summer 2020 was offered in a digital format, bringing writers and readers together online for lively literary conversations.
“Andy Jones: In conversation”
Beloved entertainer Andy Jones introduced his hilarious new folktale, Barefoot Helen and the Giants and discussed with Noreen Golfman this saucy story that celebrates brave and resourceful girls, blended families and storytelling itself … and so much more. Watch it on YouTube!
“Megan Gail Coles: 2019 BMO Winterset Award Winner”
Megan Gail Coles’ Small Game Hunting has taken the world by storm and scooped up awards – including the 2019 BMO Winterset Award. And she’s a great talker. Join her in conversation with Noreen Golfman. Watch it on YouTube!
“Eva Crocker & Shannon Webb Campbell: Conversations”
Join Noreen Golfman in interviews with up-and-coming literary stars Eva Crocker (All I Ask) and Shannon Webb Campbell (I Am a Body of Land). Both these dynamic young writers bring energy and fresh perspectives to their discussions. Watch it on on YouTube!
2020 Festival Sponsors & Friends
2020 – Principal Sponsors
- BMO – Bank of Montreal
- Elinor Gill Ratcliffe C.M., O.N.L, LLD (hc)
- Community Foundation of Newfoundland & Labrador
2020 – Government of Newfoundland & Labrador
- ArtsNL – Newfoundland & Labrador Arts Council
- Department of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
2020 – Government of Canada
- Canadian Heritage
- Canada Council for the Arts
2020 – Sponsors
- Emma Butler Gallery (in memory of Jonathan Butler)
2020 – Donors/Supporters
- Cathy Bennett
- ANON Donor
- Susan Hart
- Margaret King
- Sue Levert
2020 Friends of the Festival
- Rob Andrews & Robin Kind
- Betty Badcock
- Rosann Cashin
- Lana Collins
- Diane Crocker
- Carol Daley & Darrell Boone
- Stephen Bornstein
- Tom & Susan Foran
- Rob & Jennifer Gill
- Noreen Golfman
- Carol Bishop Gwyn
- Al & Mary Henderson
- Paul & Nancy Hickey
- Kathy Hodder
- Alan Pickersgill & Jeanette Laaning
- Patricia & Tolson Parsons
- Yvonne Pevie
- Susan Sherk
- Pat & Joanne Thompson
- Gerri Woodford
2020 Festival Media Coverage
ArtsNL, March 2, 2021 – Short list announced for 2020 BMO Winterset Award
ArtsNL, February 15, 2021 – Long list announced for 2020 BMO Winterset Award
Board of Directors Winterset in Summer, April 28, 2020 – Plans for the 2020 Literary Festival Reimagined
ArtsNL Press Release, March 26, 2020 – ArtsNL announces 2019 award winner. Megan Gail Coles wins 2019 BMO Winterset Award
ArtsNL Press Release, March 4, 2020 – 2019 BMO Winterset Award Finalists
2020 Outreach
2020 – Andy Jones & Mary-Lynn Bernard at the Terra Nova National Park – Unfortunately, Covid-19 restrictions forced the cancellation of this event.
Snapshot of 2019 Winterset in Summer Festival
“Flight and its Allegories”
The Festival began on August 8th with a high-flying event in the celebrated International Departure Lounge of Gander Airport. Known as a near-perfectly preserved 1959 gem, it is widely considered to be one of the most important Modernist rooms in Canada. The lounge is home to Kenneth Lochhead’s mural, “Flight and Its Allegories”. Writer Jane Urquhart used the mural as inspiration for her book The Night Stages. Jane read from The Night Stages and Mireille Eagan, Art Gallery Curator at The Rooms, provided an interpretation of the mural.
Readers/Writers: Jane Urquhart
Host: Mireille Eagan
Jazz musicians Al Henderson and Florian Hoefner offered musical entertainment for this event.
“Fly Girls”
The first panel discussion, “Fly Girls” with Jane Urquhart and Larry Dohey, was hosted by Jamie Fitzpatrick. It featured the role women played in aviation.
Readers/Writers: Jane Urquhart, Larry Dohey
Host: Jamie Fitzpatrick
“Lyrical Voices”
Larry Foley, Andrea Monro, and Sherry Ryan delivered an evening that was both entertaining and informative. These talented musicians performed their original work and discussed what inspires them to write and perform.
Singers/Songwriters: Larry Foley, Andrea Monro, Sherry Ryan
Host: Tom Allen (CBC’s Shift)
“New Voices”
WiS, in keeping with its mandate to promote and support this province’s emerging writers, selects three new voices to participate in Saturday afternoon’s “New Voices” panel. This event provides attendees with an excellent opportunity to hear promising new writers read from and discuss their work, the struggles of getting published and a myriad of details that inspired them to become “writers”.
Readers/Writers: Terry Doyle, Susan Sinnott, Susie Taylor
Host: Heather Barrett
“Gander and Aviation”
Saturday morning’s panel featured Gander resident Glen Cooper, writers Gary Collins and Jamie Fitzpatrick (a Gander native) in discussion with host Glen Carter on how flight and aviation created a town.
Readers/Writers: Glen Cooper, Gary Collins, Jamie Fitzpatrick
Host: Glen Carter
“CBC’S Weekend AM”
Host: Heather Barrett
Host Heather Barrett broadcast Weekend AM live from the Beaches Arts & Heritage Centre. Interviews with writers, musicians, Festival patrons and local residents made this a must-hear event.
“BMO Winterset Award Voices”
Eleanor Wachtel hosted this popular event, featuring the three BMO Winterset Award finalists for 2018. The finalists and award winner, Heather Smith, read from their work and engaged in conversation about various aspects of their writing, their inspirations, and their life experiences as published authors.
Readers/Writers: Melissa Barbeau, Robert Chafe, Heather Smith
Host: Eleanor Wachtel
“Royal Canadian Legion Fish Supper”
The Royal Canadian Legion hosted its famous fish supper. Two sittings: 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. This was an independent event.
“The Future of Democracy”
The Festival concluded Sunday afternoon with internationally-acclaimed (and Newfoundland-born) journalist, Gwynne Dyer, in discussion with Dr. Noreen Golfman on “The Future of Democracy.”
Readers/Writers: Gwynne Dyer
Host: Noreen Golfman
“Local Hikes (3)”
Following on the very successful Botanical Walks (2017) and the Geology Walks (2018), WiS arranged 3 hikes on the new Damnable Trail Network. This showcased the scenic beauty of the Eastport Peninsula while offering a guided walk through these newly developed trails.
2019 Sponsors & Supporters
Principal Sponsors
- BMO – Bank of Montreal
- Elinor Gill Ratcliffe C.M., O.N.L, LLD (hc)
- Gander International Airport Authority
Government of Newfoundland & Labrador
- ArtsNL – Newfoundland & Labrador Arts Council
- Department of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
Government of Canada
- Department of Canadian Heritage
Sponsors
- Community Foundation of Newfoundland & Labrador
- Penguin Random House Canada Limited
Donors/Supporters
- Susan Weiser
2019 – Festival Friends
- Rob Andrews & Robin Kind
- Betty Badcock
- Jane Baird & Richard Sharp
- Peter & Jean Blackie
- Carol Daley & Darrell Boone
- Stephen Bornstein
- Kay Bradley & Freeman Rumbolt
- Emma Butler
- Rosann Cashin Nichol
- Sheila Curran
- Easton Hillier Lawrence Innes Law Offices
- Jim & Susan Fallon
- Tom & Susan Foran
- Rob & Jennifer Gill
- Noreen Golfman
- John & Jennifer Guy
- Carol Bishop-Gwyn
- Richard Gwyn
- Bernice & Tom Hallett
- Al & Mary Henderson
- Paul & Nancy Hickey
- Robert & Marjorie Hiscock
- Kathy Hodder
- Sue & Dan Levert
- Pat & Tolson Parsons
- Yvonne Pevie
- Lisa Rae & Peter Pickersgill
- Alan Pickersgill
- Ruth Preston & Kevin White
- Bill & Penny Rowe
- Barbara Ryan
- Mary Deanne Shears
- Susan Sherk
- Gerry & Barbara Shortall
- Randy & Gladys Street
- Patrick & Joanne Thompson
- Virginia Trieloff
- Leslie Vryenhoek
- Gerri Woodford
- Albert & Joyce White
Outreach 2019
2019 – Jennifer Morgan TNNP Children’s Writer
From August 5-8, WIS again partnered with Terra Nova National Park in a Children’s Writer in the Park Outreach event for 2019. For the past several years WiS has provided a writer for a 4-day program in TNNP at the children’s activity centre; WiS provides the writer and TNNP provides the venue and accommodations. Additionally, the writer hosts an afternoon event in Eastport. The 2019 writer in residence was Jennifer Morgan.
“It was June 1919 and a real live Vickers Vimy bomber was parked in the field behind Ralphie’s house. But when Mr. Alcock and Mr. Brown were finally ready, everyone took off running. That’s when Ralphie, slowed down by his limp and cane, thought he would miss out on the most important event of his young life…”
Jennifer Morgan is a storyteller, illustrator, and printmaker from St. John’s. At 2 p.m. on Tuesday, August 6th she’ll be telling her family story about her great-uncle Ralph Moyst. This story is based on the chapter book by her father, George M. Morgan: “Alcock and Brown and the Boy in The Middle” (Tuckamore, 1994) which Jennifer illustrated.
Jennifer also lead a walk looking for flat things in nature, then participants made a cyanotype photographs from their discoveries. These photographs create a blue outline of the silhouetted object. Cyanotypes are a good activity for all ages.
Snapshot of 2018 Winterset in Summer Festival
“Lyrical Voices”
Jamie Fitzpatrick is back with another amazing line-up of new and upcoming singer/songwriters, as well as some familiar faces, in an evening of musical entertainment.
Singers/Songwriters: Clare Follett, Pamela Morgan, Peter Willie Youngtree, Mary Barry
Host: Jamie Fitzpatrick
“Voices of Romance”
Readers/Writers: Victoria Barbour, Kate Robbins, Melanie Martin
Host: Heather Barrett
Heather Barrett will begin our literary weekend with love and romance in a discussion with internationally best-selling romance writers Victoria Barbour, Melanie Martin and Kate Robbins. Love is in the Newfoundland air!
“Journeys”
Chris Brookes will lead a discussion with Jane Christmas, Katherine Govier, and Madeleine Thien on how times and places intersect in people’s lives and influence writing.
Readers/Writers: Jane Christmas, Katherine Govier, Madeleine Thien
Host: Chris Brookes
“New Voices”
Readers/Writers: Melissa Barbeau, Rosalind Gill, Azzo Rezori
Host: Mack Furlong
Mack Furlong will introduce you to three new authors – Melissa Barbeau, Rosalind Gill and Azzo Rzori – as they discuss the trials, tribulations, joys and thrills of becoming a writer.
“Instant Choir”
Join us at St. Alban’s Church in Burnside for Instant Choir. Led by Julia Halfyard, we will sing Wayne Chaulk’s Song for Newfoundland. Open to anyone who loves to sing. We will learn the song, sing some harmonies, perform the song and have some fun in the process.
Host: Julia Halfyard (leader)
“Stage Voices”
Paul Rowe will lead a discussion with the creative team of Jillian Keiley and Robert Chafe. This duo has been collaborating on innovative and creative work since their first project: In Your Dreams Freud in 1995. Since that time, their theatre company, Artistic Fraud has become one of Newfoundland’s foremost theatre companies. They specialize in large scale chorus-based work where spectacle meets story. Wayne Johnston will also be joining the panel for what will surely be a captivating discussion.
Readers/Writers: Jillian Keiley, Robert Chafe, Wayne Johnston
Host: Paul Rowe
“Festival Community Reception”
Immediately following BMO Winterset Award Voices, the Festival Board is pleased to invite all Winterset in Summer event audiences to attend a reception in the Centre’s Foyer where they will have an opportunity to meet this year’s writers, artists, musicians and panel hosts.
Host: Board of Directors
“BMO Winterset Award Voices”
Join the 2017 BMO Winterset Award finalists Bridget Canning, Joel Thomas Hynes and Wayne Johnston as they talk about their respective works with Winterset’s founding host Michael Enright.
Readers/Writers: Bridget Canning, Joel Thomas Hynes, Wayne Johnston
Host: Michael Enright
“Voices of Canada Reads”
2018 Canada Reads finalists Sharon Bala (The Boat People) and Omar El Akkad (American War) discuss their debut novels with host Noreen Golfman.
Readers/Writers: Sharon Bala, Omar El Akkad
Host: Noreen Golfman
“Eastport Peninsula Rocks!”
Local geologists Art Dyke and Ray Penny will take you down the rocky paths of the peninsula. Two sessions; maximum 25 persons per walk.
Host: Art Dyke and or Ray Penny
“Eastport Peninsula Rocks!”
Local geologists Art Dyke and Ray Penny will take you down the rocky paths of the peninsula. Two sessions; maximum 25 persons per walk.
Host: Art Dyke and or Ray Penny
“Book Launches”
All Morning Session – Book launches from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Keep checking our website for further details on this event and the authors who will be participating.
Readers/Writers: TBA
Host: TBA
2018 Sponsors
2018 – Festival Friends
- Rob Andrews & Robin Kind
- Betty Badcock
- Jane Baird & Richard Sharp
- Carol Bishop
- Peter Blackie
- Emma Butler Gallery
- Roger & Barbara Carpenter
- Roger & Cris Carter
- Sheila Curran
- Carol Daley & Darrell Boone
- Easton Hillier Lawrence Innes Law Offices
- Jim & Susan Fallon
- Kay Bradley & Freeman Rumbolt
- Gander International Airport Authority
- Rob & Jennifer Gill
- Noreen Golfman
- Richard Gwyn
- John & Jennifer Guy
- Bernice & Tom Hallett
- Al & Mary Henderson
- Kathy Hodder
- Rosann Cashin Nichol
- Jim Oldford & Pauline Duke
- Tolson & Pat Parsons
- Alan Pickersgill
- Lisa Rae & Peter Pickersgill
- Bill & Penny Rowe
- Mary-Deanne Shears
- Susan Sherk
- Gerry & Barbara Shortall
- Randy & Gladys Street
- Pat & Joanne Thompson
- Susan & Tom Foran
- Virginia Trieloff
- Al & Joyce White
- Gerri Woodford
2018 -Government of Canada
- Department of Canadian Heritage
- Canada Council for the Arts
2018 – Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
- ArtsNL – Newfoundland & Labrador Arts Council
- Department of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
2018 – Principal Sponsors
- BMO – Bank of Montreal
- Elinor Gill Ratcliffe C.M., O.N.L, LLD (hc)
- Penguin Random House Canada
2018 – Donors/Supporters
- Airport Mazda
- Rebecca Redmond MacLean Law Office
- Susan Weiser
Outreach 2018
Eric West – musician/writer in residence at Terra Nova National Park.
Winterset in Summer and Terra Nova National Park will again partner to provide a writer in residence at the Park’s Activity Centre from Monday, August 6th to Thursday, August 9th inclusive. This year’s musician/writer in residence is Eric West.
Eric West is a guitarist, composer and publisher from Ladle Cove, Notre Dame Bay. He performs original, folk and classical music, primarily on solo guitar. Eric has recorded with folk groups, classical ensembles and the children’s musical duo ‘Heather and Eric’. He has composed music for radio, television and stage. Eric’s publications include a guitar method book/CD, seven volumes of folk song arrangements and a children’s book/CD. His music is featured on over a dozen recordings. Eric is president and artistic director of the Soundbone Traditional Arts Foundation – a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting this province’s traditional music, dance and storytelling arts. Among other activities, Soundbone organizes school tours, community workshops, a Summer Music Series and the Vinland Music Camp. The Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council awarded Eric the 2007 Arts Achievement Award for his contribution to the arts in this province.
Snapshot of 2017 Winterset in Summer Festival
“The River of My Dreams: A Portrait of Gordon Pinsent”
This film presentation is a pre-opening special event.
“Canadiana Voices”
This event is hosted by Ramona Dearing as she talks to award-winning Canadian authors Anakana Schofield, Esi Edugyan and Elisabeth de Mariaffi about their influences and writing habits, the impact of being nominated for and winning awards and the pressures of writing in the spotlight.
Readers/Writers: Anakana Schofield, Esi Edugyan, Elisabeth de Mariaffi
Host: Ramona Dearing
“Book Launch – “Towards an Encyclopedia of Local Knowledge”
Pam Hall will launch her new book Towards an Encyclopedia of Local Knowledge, published by Breakwater Books 2017.
Readers/Writers: Pam Hall
“Sci-Fi in Eastport”
Science Fiction authors Kenneth Tam, Janet McNaughton and Susan MacDonald chat with host Mack Furlong about their writing lives, their inspiration and their love for the written word.
Readers/Writers: Kenneth Tam, Janet McNaughton, Susan MacDonald
Host: Mack Furlong
“Interactive Colouring Book Session”
Hosted by Catherine Hogan Safer this session will feature colouring book artists Jennifer Morgan, Dawn Baker and Kathy Sweetapple. The venue for this hands on session is the Society of United Fishermen Hall, Eastport
Plays/Events: Jennifer Morgan, Dawn Baker, Kathy Sweetapple.
Host: Catherine Hogan Safer
“Lyrical Voices”
Jamie Fitzpatrick will host this informal session with two emerging song writers, Nick Earle and Joseph Coffin, focusing on the challenges of breaking into the arts scene in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Singers/Songwriters: Nick Earle, Joseph Coffin
Host: Jamie Fitzpatrick
“Wild Plants of Sandy Cove – # 2”
Botanist and author Todd Boland will lead a lively and spirited walk through a local trail in Sandy Cove.
Host: Todd Boland
“Wild Plants of Sandy Cove”
Botanist and author Todd Boland will lead a lively and spirited walk through a local trail in Sandy Cove.
Host: Todd Boland
“Smallwood”
A panel of local experts will look at the life of Joseph Smallwood: Bert Riggs will present a 15 minute talk about Smallwood the writer, followed by a discussion on Smallwood the propagandist and politician featuring Bill Rowe and Ron Crocker. This session is hosted by Anne Budgell.
Readers/Writers: Bert Riggs, Bill Rowe, Ron Crocker
Host: Anne Budgell
“Festival Community Reception”
Immediately following BMO Winterset Award Voices, the Festival Committee is pleased to invite all Winterset in Summer event audiences to attend a reception in the Centre’s Foyer where they will have an opportunity to meet this year’s writers, artists, musicians and panel hosts.
Host: Patricia Parsons and the Board of Directors
“BMO Winterset Award Voices”
Join the 2016 BMO Winterset Award finalists Robert Chafe, Michael Crummey and Paul Rowe as they talk about their respective works with Winterset’s founding host Michael Enright.
Readers/Writers: Robert Chafe, Michael Crummey.Paul Rowe
Host: Michael Enright
“Royal Canadian Legion Fish Supper”
The Royal Canadian Legion will be hosting its famous fish supper. Two sittings: 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.This is an independent event.
“Lady Cove Women’s Choir in Concert”
Performing regularly to sold-out audiences, Lady Cove has garnered a national and international reputation for excellence, not only for its high level of performance but also for its innovation and creativity. The concert will include the premiere of a commissioned Beothuk-themed composition by St. John’s native Kathleen Allan (composer, conductor, soprano), inspired by Bernice Morgan’s Cloud of Bone.
The venue for this concert is Holy Cross Church, Eastport. This wooden church with its high vaulted ceilings and wonderful acoustics is the perfect location to enjoy this very special concert.
“Lunchtime Readings”
Local writer Elisabeth de Mariaffi will read from her first thriller, The Devil You Know. Catherine Hogan Safer will join her reading from her collection of short stories, Wild Pieces. This session is facilitated by Eleanor Dawson.
Readers/Writers: Elisabeth de Mariaffi, Catherine Hogan Safer
Host: Eleanor Dawson (facilitator)
“Storytelling”
Join storytellers Paul Dean, Mary Fearon, Dave Paddon and host Chris Brookes as they delight us by putting their observations and experiences into story form; reminiscing about days gone by or just telling a funny tale.
Readers/Writers: Paul Dean, Mary Fearon, Dave Paddon
Host: Chris Brookes
2017 Sponsors
2017 – Principal Sponsors
- BMO – Bank of Montreal
- Elinor Gill Ratcliffe C.M., O.N.L, LLD (hc)
- Penguin Random House Canada
2017 – Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
- ArtsNL – Newfoundland & Labrador Arts Council
- Department of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
2017 – Government of Canada
- Department of Canadian Heritage
2017 – Festival Friends
- Betty Badcock
- Peter Blackie
- Darrell Boone & Carol Daley
- Kay Bradley & Freeman Rumbolt
- Susan Carter
- Sheila Curran
- Easton Hillier Lawrence Innes Law Offices
- Tom & Susan Foran
- Emma Butler Gallery
- Jennifer & Robert Gill
- Noreen Golfman
- John & Jennifer Guy
- Richard Gwyn & Carol Bishop Gwyn
- Al & Mary Henderson
- Bernice & Tom Hallett
- Georgina Hedges
- Marina & Dwight Hewlett
- Kathy Hodder
- Allen McAfee
- Rosann Cashin Nichol
- Tolson & Pat Parsons
- Peter and Lisa Pickersgill
- William & Penelope Rowe
- Barbara Ryan
- Jane Baird & Richard Sharp
- Mary Deanne Shears
- Susan Sherk
- Gerry & Barbara Shortall
- Gladys & Randy Street
- Virginia Trieloff
- Albert & Joyce White
- Geraldine Woodford
2017 – Donors/Supporters
- Diamond Design
- Brenda Primmer
Outreach 2017
Janet McNaughton Writer in residence at Terra Nova National Park’s Activity Centre
Winterset in Summer and Terra Nova National Park will again partner to provide a writer in residence at the Park’s Activity Centre from Monday, August 7th to Thursday, August 10th inclusive. This year’s writer in residence is Janet McNaughton.
Janet McNaughton’s twelve books for young readers include historical fiction, science fiction, fantasy and picture books. Most recently, she co-authored a picture book with the NunatuKavut Community Council of Labrador to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the treaty of friendship signed by the Southern Labrador Inuit and the British government in 1765. She lives in St. John’s.
Snapshot of 2016 Winterset in Summer Festival
“Giller Voices”
Regrettably Will Ferguson is unable to be in attendance at the 2016 festival. Russell Wangersky, a Giller nominee, will be joining the Giller Voices panel. Russell’s attendance will broaden the scope of the discussions as Russell and Giller award winners Lynn Coady (Hellgoing), and Elizabeth Hay (Late Nights on Air) chat with host Anthony Germain about their writing lives, their passion for the written word, the impact of being nominated for or winning big literary awards and the pressures of writing in the spotlight.
Readers/Writers: Lynn Coady, Russell Wangersky, Elizabeth Hay
Host: Anthony Germain
“Dramatic Voices”
David Macfarlane and Douglas Cameron present ‘The Door You Came In’. Neither a concert nor a play, this is a musical story about family, war and memories. Written in commemoration of the Battle of Beaumont Hamel, and based on Macfarlane’s book ‘The Danger Tree’, this is a performance you will not want to miss.
Readers/Writers:David Macfarlane, Douglas Cameron
“New & Lyrical Voices”
Emerging NL writers Meghan Greeley and Shannon Webb-Campbell join musicians Katie Baggs and Kat McLevey in a showcase of their talent. Winterset’s seasoned host, Jamie Fitzpatrick, will facilitate this informal session that focuses on the challenges and the fun of breaking into the literary or performing arts scene in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Musicians/Writers: Meghan Greeley, Shannon Webb-Campbell, Katie Baggs, Kat McLevey
Host: Jamie Fitzpatrick
“En Plein Air”
Enjoy the rugged scenery of historic Salvage while you observe nationally known artist Scott Goudie coach local artists as they plank their easels on the harbour front.
Host:Scott Goudie
“BMO Winterset Award Voices”
Join the 2015 BMO Winterset Award winner, Sara Tilley, and finalists, Stan Dragland and Leslie Vryenhoek, as they talk about their respective works with Winterset’s founding host, Michael Enright. Michael Enright is unavoidably unable to host this session. Chris Brooks has graciously agree to host.
Host: Michael Enright/Chris Brooks
“War & Peace Voices”
Internationally renowned historian Professor Margaret MacMillan and acclaimed author Richard Gwyn join in a one-on-one conversation about every aspect of the war – except who started it!
Readers/Writers: Margaret MacMillan
Host: Richard Gwyn
“Commemorative Voices”
Writer Frank Gogos and Sculptor Morgan MacDonald, in conversation with archivist Larry Dohey, will discuss the critical role research plays in their respective works on wartime.
Readers/Writers: Frank Gogos, Morgan MacDonald
Host: Larry Dohey
“Documentary Voices”
After a showing of her latest production ‘Newfoundland at Armageddon’, the story of the slaughtering of the Newfoundland Regiment at Beaumont Hamel, award-winning filmmaker Barbara Doran joins Noreen Golfman on stage to discuss the film.
Readers/Writers: Barbara Doran
Host: Noreen Golfman
2016 Sponsors
2016 – Festival Friends
- Betty Badcock
- Peter & Jean Blackie
- Benjamin Blackmore
- Noreen Golfman & Stephen Bornstein
- Roger and Barbara Carpenter
- Kay Bradley and Freeman Rumbolt
- Rosann Cashin Nichol
- Sheila Curran
- Jim Oldford & Pauline Duke
- Tom and Susan Foran
- Emma Butler Gallery
- Rob & Jennifer Gill
- John & Jennifer Guy
- Richard Gwyn & Carol Bishop-Gwyn
- Tom & Bernice Hallett
- Al & Mary Henderson
- Marina & Dwight Hewlett
- Kathy Hodder
- Easton Hillier Lawrence Innes
- Cassie & Andy Lamont
- Pat & Tolson Parsons
- Susan Carter and Alan Pickersgill
- Peter and Lisa Pickersgill
- Bert Riggs
- Bill & Penny Rowe
- Mary-Deanne Shears
- Jane Baird & Richard Sharp
- Susan Sherk
- Gerry and Barbara Shortall
- Randy & Gladys Street
- Joyce and Albert White
2016 – Principal Sponsors
- BMO – Bank of Montreal
- Clarenville Inn
- Elinor Gill Ratcliffe C.M., O.N.L, LLD (hc)
2016 – Government of Canada
- Canada Council for the Arts
- Department of Canadian Heritage
2016 – Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
- ArtsNL – Newfoundland & Labrador Arts Council
- Department of Business, Tourism, Culture & Rural Development
Outreach 2016
Dawn Baker Writer in residence at Terra Nova National Park’s Activity Centre
Winterset in Summer and Terra Nova National Park will again partner to provide a writer in residence at the Park’s Activity Centre from Monday, August 8th to Thursday, August 11th inclusive. This year’s writer in residence is Canadian bestselling children’s author Dawn Baker.
Dawn Baker has been a full-time visual artist and children’s writer since 1992. She grew up in Glenwood, NL, and has lived in Gander since she was a teenager. Dawn has a Bachelor of Education (post-secondary) and a certificate in library studies, both from Memorial University, and has served on the board of directors of The Rooms Corporation of Newfoundland and Labrador since 2006. She served on the jury for Children’s Literature – English Language Text for the 2015 Governor General’s Literary Award.
Dawn is the author of A Newfoundland Alphabet; A Newfoundland Christmas, A Newfoundland Year, and most recently, A Newfoundland Adventure. She illustrated the award-winning book, Saltwater Joys, for which Dawn was shortlisted for WANL’s 2014 Heritage and History Book Award. Her book, A Newfoundland Christmas, was shortlisted for the same award in 2012. Dawn’s art work is very popular throughout the province.
Her latest book, Around Newfoundland, is scheduled for publication by Flanker Press in May 2016.
Bibliography:
A Newfoundland Adventure (2014); Flanker Press Ltd.
A Newfoundland Year (2013); Flanker Press Ltd.; Shortlisted for the 2012 Writers’ Alliance of Newfoundland and Labrador Heritage and History Book Award
Saltwater Joys; Written by Wayne Chaulk/Illustrated by Dawn Baker (2012); Flanker Press Ltd.; shortlisted for the 2014 Writers’ Alliance of Newfoundland and Labrador Heritage and History Book Award
A Newfoundland Christmas (2011); Flanker Press Ltd.; shortlisted for the 2012 Writers’ Alliance of Newfoundland and Labrador Heritage and History Book Award
A Newfoundland Alphabet (2010); Flanker Press Ltd.
Snapshot of 2015 Winterset in Summer Festival
“Lyrical Voices”
Once again Winterset will kick off the Festival weekend in a fine Newfoundland style with musicians Brianna Gosse, Emma Peckford and Steve Maloney joining host Jamie Fitzpatrick, in a celebration of singing and song writing.
Singers/Songwriters: Emma Peckford, Brianna Gosse, Steve Maloney
Host: Jamie Fitzpatrick
“Leacock Voices”
Winners of the Stephen Leacock Award , Bill Conall (The Promised Land -2014), Terry Fallis (The Best Laid Plans -2008 and No Relation – 2015) and Cassie Stocks (Dance Gladys Dance -2013) talk seriously about writing literary humour with host Mack Furlong .
Readers/Writers: Bill Conall, Terry Fallis, Cassie Stocks
Host: Mack Furlong
“Dancing Voices”
nique documentarian and dancer Louise Moyes will perform compelling interpretations of short stories by Mavis Gallant and Lisa Moore, accompanied by music composed by Duane Andrews. The “Docudance” performance is followed by a discussion with Louise Moyes, Lisa Moore and Carol Bishop Gwyn.
Musicians/Writers: Louise Moyes, Lisa Moore
Host: Carol Bishop Gwyn
“New Voices”
First time published authors Denise Batten (Emily), Jenny Higgins (Perished) and Andrew Peacock (Creatures of the Rock) will discuss
the challenges of getting from the page to the publisher with host Bert Riggs.
Readers/Writers: Denise Batten, Jenny Higgins, Andrew Peacock
Host: Bert Riggs
“A Ray Guy Retrospective”
Noted columnists Rick Salutin and Bob Wakeham, actress/writer Mary Walsh, and Ron Crocker will take a look back at the wonderful,controversial humour and satire of Ray Guy’s writing, in discussion with host Noreen Golfman.
Readers/Writers: Ron Crocker, Rick Salutin, Bob Wakeham,Mary Walsh
Host: Noreen Golfman
“Festival Community Reception”
Immediately following BMO Winterset Award Voices, the Festival Committee is pleased to invite all Winterset in Summer event audiences to attend a reception in the Centre’s Foyer where they will have an opportunity to meet this year’s writers, artists, musicians and panel hosts.
Host: Randy Street, Festival Chair
“BMO Winterset Award Voices”
Join the 2014 BMO Winterset Award finalists Megan Gail Coles, Michael Crummey and Alan Doyle as they read from their respective works, enjoy conversation with each other, and with host Michael Enright and the audience. Alan Doyle will be on a concert tour but will be providing a pre-recorded reading and plans to join the discussion via Skype.
Readers/Writers: Megan Gail Coles, Michael Crummey, Alan Doyle (via Skype)
Host: Michael Enright
“Royal Canadian Legion Fish Supper”
The Royal Canadian Legion will be hosting its famous fish supper. Two sittings: 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.This is an independent event.
“Notable Voices”
2014 National Book Award finalist and internationally-acclaimed writer Emily St. John Mandel talks about her latest bestselling novel, Station Eleven, and her other works with host Pat Parsons.
Readers/Writers: Emily St. John Mandel
Host: Pat Parsons
“Book Launches”
Joan Clark and Rick Salutin will introduce their “hot off the press” books at the Beaches Arts & Heritage Centre.
Joan’s “The Birthday Lunch” was released in June 2015. Rick’s “What Was I Thinking ” was released in May 2015
Readers/Writers: Joan Clark, Rick Salutin
Host: Eleanor Dawson
“The Grand Seduction”
Producer Barb Doran and Winterset in Summer are pleased to sponsor a showing of The Grand Seduction at the Beaches Arts and Heritage Centre on Sunday, August 9th at 8 p.m.. This showing is being held as a gift to the Centre.
Host: Barbara Doran
2015 Sponsors
2015 – Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
- Newfoundland & Labrador Arts Council
- Department of Business, Tourism, Culture & Rural Development
2015 -Festival Friends
- Betty Badcock
- Jane Baird and Richard Sharp
- Peter and Jean Blackie
- Blackmore Law Office
- Kay Bradley and Freeman Rumbolt
- Emma Butler Gallery
- Roger and Barbara Carpenter
- Susan Carter and Alan Pickersgill
- Sheila Curran
- Noreen Golfman and Stephen Bornstein
- Margot Duley
- Tom and Susan Foran
- John and Jennifer Guy
- Richard Gwyn and Carol Bishop-Gwyn
- Bernice and Tom Hallett
- Anne Hart
- Georgina and Bob Hedges
- Marina and Dwight Hewlett
- Robert and Marjorie Hiscock
- Kathy Hodder
- Allen McAfee
- Rosann Cashin Nichol
- Jim Oldford and Pauline Duke
- Patricia and Tolson Parsons
- Dr. Angela Penney
- Peter and Lisa Pickersgill
- Ruth Preston
- Bert Riggs
- Bill and Penny Rowe
- Mary-Deanne Shears
- Susan Sherk
- Gerry and Barbara Shortall
- Randy and Gladys Street
- Pat and Joanne Thompson
- Virginia Trieloff
- Albert and Joyce White
2015 – Principal Sponsors
- Clarenville Inn
- Elinor Gill Ratcliffe C.M., O.N.L, LLD (hc)
- BMO – Bank of Montreal
- Penguin Random House Canada Limited
- NALCOR Energy
2015 – Government of Canada
- Canada Council for the Arts
- Department of Canadian Heritage
Outreach 2015
The Grand Seduction
Producer Barb Doran and Winterset in Summer are pleased to sponsor a showing of The Grand Seduction at the Beaches Arts and Heritage Centre on Sunday, August 9th at 8 p.m.. This showing is being held as a gift to the Centre. Admission is by a minimum donation of $7.00 per person and will be collected at the door.
Emerging Writers’ Workshop
Call for Applications: 2015 WANL-Winterset Emerging Writers’ Workshop
Emerging writers are invited to take part in an intense, inspirational learning opportunity. Winterset in Summer Literary Festival, in partnership with the Writers’ Alliance of Newfoundland and Labrador (WANL), invites applications from individuals interested in participating in a full-day Emerging Writers’ Workshop on August 6, 2015 in Eastport.
Award-winning authors Richard Gwyn and Cassie Stocks will explore character development and the art of merging passion, inspiration, practicality and perseverance in your writing.
The workshop, supported through Winterset’s Outreach program, will be free of charge for those selected to take part; travel and accommodation are the responsibility of participants.
A $50 travel/accommodation subsidy will be available from WANL upon request for Newfoundland & Labrador resident writers.
Full details and application form:
Sheree Fitch – Writer in Residence at Terra Nova National Park
Winterset in Summer and Terra Nova National Park will again partner to provide a writer in residence at the Park’s Activity Centre from August 3rd to August 6th inclusive. This year’s writer in residence is Canadian best seller Sheree Fitch. Welcome, Sheree!
Sheree Fitch is an educator, literacy activist and author of award winning poetry, picture books, nonfiction, plays and novels for all ages. Her first book, Toes in My Nose, illustrated by Molly Lamb Bobak, was launched in 1987. The books that followed have garnered numerous awards, including The Mr. Christie Award for There Were Monkeys in My Kitchen and the Anne Connor Brimer Award for Mable Murple.If You Could Wear my Sneakers, a book on Children’s Rights commissioned by UNICEF won both the Ontario Silver Birch Award and Atlantic Hackmatack award. In 1998 she won the prestigious Vicky Metcalf award for a body of work inspirational to Canadian Children. She has been goodwill ambassador for UNICEF since 1994 and her lip slippery adventures have taken her to remote parts of the globe. Her work as a poet and literacy educator has taken her to the Arctic as eight-time poet laureate for Peter Gzowski’s fundraisers for literacy and to Bhutan where she taught writing and participated in that country’s first national reading week. Author readings have taken her to Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya, Belize and Mexico. Currently, she is Honorary Spokesperson for the New Brunswick Coalition for Literacy. The coalition recently initiated the Sheree Fitch Adult Learner Scholarships. She is also Honorary Spokesperson for the Nova Scotia Read to Me Program. This program provides literacy information to new parents and books for newborns. Each year she sponsors a writing competition for New Brunswick Youth. Her latest venture in literacy education includes completing a three year (summer) writer in residency for Somebody’s Daughter – out on the tundra in Nunavut. This is an innovative program for Inuit women started by Bernadette Dean, Sheree’s friend and former student from a writing workshop Fitch held during one of her sojourns to the north. In the fall of 2004, Gooselane Editions released an expanded anniversary edition of her adult book of poetry In This House Are Many Women and Orca published Pocket Rocks, illustrated by Helen Flook. In May 2005, Fitch’s first novel (ages ten and up), The Gravesavers, was published by Doubleday Canada Random House. A coming of age story blended with a historical event – the wreck of S.S. Atlantic in 1873 – Fitch considers the novel “a kind of love letter” to her Maritime home and a celebration of her roots. Her latest books include If I Had A Million Onions, a collection of nonsense for all ages and Peek a Little Boo, a book for babies
Sheree Fitch
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“Lyrical Voices & Beaches Library Benefit Concert”
The Festival is pleased to kick-off the weekend with a pre-festival benefit concert for the local Beaches Library. Join the amazing duo Blue Drop (Holly Hogan and Allan Byrne), the up-and-coming Nicholas Saunders and the accomplished Matthew Byrne, with host Jamie Fitzpatrick, in a celebration of singing and songwriting.
Singers/Songwriters: Matthew Byrne, The Blue Drop – Allan Byrne & Holly Hogan, Nicholas Saunders
Host: Jamie Fitzpatrick
“Magical Voices”
Steven Galloway, author of The Confabulist (2014) and The Cellist of Sarajevo (2008), will discuss the magic behind his writing with host Anthony Germain.
Readers/Writers: Steven Galloway
Host: Anthony Germain
“Reflective Voices”
Painting – the reflection of life. Ross King, Governor General’s Award winning author of “Leonardo and the Last Supper”, will read from and ruminate upon writing about past lives with host Carol Bishop-Gwyn.
Readers/Writers: Ross King
Host: Carol Bishop-Gwyn
“New Voices”
Newly published authors Anne Budgell, Vicki Murphy and Sabrina Whyatt will read from their work and discuss writing about others and about themselves, providing new insights into the life of a writer, with host Patricia Parsons.
Readers/Writers: Anne Budgell, Vicki Murphy, Sabrina Whyatt
Host: Pat Parsons
“Voices of War and Peace”
Noted authors and teachers Margot Duley, James Langer and Deborah Renville will look back at Newfoundland novelist Margaret Duley whose peacetime writing was affected by losses sustained in World War I, with host Bert Riggs.
Readers/Writers: Margot Duley, James Langer, Deborah Renville
Host: Bert Riggs
“Festival Community Reception”
Immediately following BMO Winterset Award Voices, the Festival Committee is pleased to invite all Winterset in Summer event audiences to attend a reception in the Centre’s Foyer where they will have an opportunity to meet this year’s writers, artists, musicians and panel hosts.
“BMO Winterset Award Voices”
Join the 2013 BMO Winterset Award finalists, Paul Bowdring, Carmelita McGrath and Lisa Moore, as they read from their work and battle wits with host Michael Enright.
Readers/Writers: Paul Bowdring, Carmelita McGrath, Lisa Moore
Host: Michael Enright
“Royal Canadian Legion Fish Supper”
The Royal Canadian Legion will be hosting its famous fish supper. Two sittings: 5 p.m. and 6 p.m.This is an independent event.
“Changing Voices”
Fiction – changing lives. Award-winning novelist Donna Morrissey will read from her latest novel, “The Deception of Livvy Higgs”, and discuss her creative influences with host Noreen Golfman.
Readers/Writers: Donna Morrissey
Host: Noreen Golfman
2014 Sponsorship
2014 – Government of Canada
- Department of Canadian Heritage
- Canada Council for the Arts
2014 – Principal Sponsors
- Elinor Gill Ratcliffe C.M., O.N.L, LLD (hc)
- Clarenville Inn
- BMO Financial Group
- NALCOR Energy
- Penguin Random House
2014 – Festival Friends
- Betty Badcock
- Jane Baird and Richard Sharp
- Jean and Pete Blackie
- Ben Blackmore
- Kay Bradley and Freeman Rumbolt
- Roger and Barbara Carpenter
- Rosann Cashin Nichol
- Construction Services Ltd.
- Sheila Curran
- Easton Hillier Lawrence Preston
- Emma Butler Gallery
- Tom and Susan Foran
- Paul Gardiner
- Noreen Golfman and Stephen Bornstein
- John and Jennifer Guy
- Carol Bishop Gwyn and Richard Gwyn
- Tom and Bernice Hallett
- Anne Hart
- Kathy Hodder
- Kathleen and Allan Huckabone
- Sue and Don Levert
- Allen McAfee
- Patricia and Tolson Parsons
- Dr. Angela Penney
- Alan Pickersgill and Susan Carter
- Lisa Rae Pickersgill and Peter Pickersgill
- Wallace and Shirley Rendell
- Bert Riggs
- William and Penny Rowe
- Mary-Deanne Shears
- Susan Sherk
- Gerry and Barbara Shortall
- Randy and Gladys Street
- Pat and Joanne Thompson
- Virginia Trieloff
- Joyce and Albert White
Outreach 2014
Children’s Writer at Terra Nova National Park
Terra Nova National Park and Winterset in Summer are partnering from August 4th to August 7th to hold reading workshops with award-winning children’s writer, Susan Pynn Taylor. All workshops will be held at the Park’s Activity Centre at 10 a.m. On Wednesday, August 6th, Susan will hold an additional session at the Beaches Library in Eastport at 2 p.m.
Susan Pynn Taylor is a professional writer, currently working in marketing & communications. Susan currently has four children’s books published by Creative Book Publishers. Her fifth title is due out in the Spring of 2015. Most of Susan’s books have a Newfoundland theme or setting, and celebrate both childhood and what it means to live in this unique and fascinating land.
Bibliography
• On Poppy’s Beach, Creative Book Publishing, 2013
• The Jelly Bean Row, Creative Book Publishing, 2011
• The Colours of my Home: A Portrait of Newfoundland and Labrador Creative Book Publishing, 2007
• A Puppy Story, Creative Book Publishing, 2007
Children’s Writer Sheree Fitch and School Outreach
The Festival is sponsoring Children’s writer Sheree Fitch in a school outreach program from May 12th -16th in the Gambo/Glovertown/Eastport area schools.
Sheree Fitch has written many books for children and performs regularly in schools and libraries across the continent . Awards for her books include the Mr. Christie’s Book Award for ” There were Monkeys in my Kitchen ” the Ann Connor Brimer Award for ” Mable Murple ” and the Vicky Metcalf Award for contributions to Children’s Literature ” . Sheree is a lover of words and has serious fun with them. .. Her books are wildly popular with children and adults alike . She lives on Chocolate Lake , N.S. with her family.
Sheree Fitch
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“Mysterious Voices”
Three of Canada’s top crime writers discuss how to make it almost impossible for readers to put down their books once they’ve started them.
Readers/Writers: Giles Blunt, “Until the Night” – from the John Cardinal novels, Random House, 2012, Gail Bowen, “The Gifted’, from the Joanne Kilbourn novels, McClelland & Stewart, 2013, Thomas Rendell Curran, “Death of a Lesser Man” – from the Inspector Eric Stride novels, Boulder Publications, 2011
Host: Patricia Parsons
“Winning Voices”
Anne and Lisa will discuss their writing and the impact of award recognition on their writing.
Readers/Writers: Anne Enright, 2007 Man Booker Winner for “The Gathering” and “The Forgotten Waltz”, short-listed for the Orange Prize. Lisa Moore, “February” – shortlisted for the 2009 BMO Winterset Award and longlisted for the Man Booker Prize; and ‘Caught”, June 2013.
Host: Lisa Moore
“New and Lyrical Voices”
This panel features new and upcoming writers with host Bert Riggs and songwriters with CBC’s Jamie Fitzpatrick.
Musicians/Writers: Grant Loveys, “Our Gleaming Bones Unrobed”, ECW Press 2012; recognized by the Globe and Mail as one of 2012’s best books of poetry. Lesleyanne Ryan, “Braco”, her first novel, Breakwater Books, 2012. Claire Wilkshire, “Maxine”, her first novel, Breakwater Books, 2013. Joanna Barker, Songwriter & Musician. Ian Foster, Songwriter & Musician
Host: Bert Riggs and Jamie Fitzpatrick
“A Visual Voice”
Jean Claude Roy will provide a slideshow of his work from “Fluctuat nec Mergitur” and discuss how his work has been influenced by the landscape of Newfoundland.
Readers/Writers: Jean Claude Roy, “Fluctuat nec Mergitur”, a collection of images of Newfoundland, Breakwater Books, 2012
Host: Adele Poynter
“Festival Reception”
Immediately following BMO Winterset Award Voices, the Festival Committee is pleased to invite all Winterset in Summer event audiences to attend a reception in the Centre’s Foyer where they will have an opportunity to meet this year’s writers, artists, musicians and panel hosts.
“BMO Winterset Award Voices”
Andy, Greg and Russell will read from their works and Seamus will lead a discussion on what has influenced their writing.
Readers/Writers: Andy Jones, “Jack & Mary in the Land of Thieves”, Running the Goat Books & Broadsides, 2012, Greg Malone, “Don’t Tell the Newfoundlanders”, Knopf Press, 2012, Russell Wangersky, “Whirl Away”, Thomas Allen Publishers, 2012
Host: Seamus O’Regan
“Hold Fast”
The audience will be able to have a first peek at the film “Hold Fast”, based on Kevin’s novel, and Noreen will lead a discussion with Rosemary and Kevin on the making of the film. It is fitting that this event is being held in Eastport as Kevin was a resident of Eastport when he created this novel.
Readers/Writers: Rosemary House, Producer and Writer, Kevin Major, Writer
Host: Dr. Noreen Golfman
2013 Sponsors
2013 – Principal Sponsors
- Elinor Gill Ratcliffe C.M., O.N.L, LLD (hc)
- BMO Financial Group
- NALCOR Energy
- Random House of Canada Limited
2013 – Festival Friends
- Betty Badcock
- Jane Baird & Richard Sharp
- Jean & Peter Blackie
- Kay Bradley & Freeman Rumbolt
- Carter Home Designs
- Rosann Cashin
- Karen Cole
- Sheila Curran
- Easton Hillier Lawrence Preston Barristers & Solicitors
- Susan & Tom Foran
- Dr. Angela Penney & Gerry Germain
- Noreen Golfman & Stephen Bornstein
- Emma Butler Gallery
- Jennifer & John Guy
- Carol Bishop-Gwyn & Richard Gwyn
- Bernice & Tom Hallett
- Marina & Dwight Hewett
- Robert & Marjorie Hiscock
- Kathy Hodder
- Kathleen & Allan Huckabone
- Sue Levert
- Mario & Patricia MacDonald
- Allen McAfee
- John McNicholas & Adele Poynter
- Barbara Ostroff & Brian Shell
- Tolson & Patricia Parsons
- Alan Pickersgill & Susan Carter
- Lisa Rae & Peter Pickersgill
- Bert Riggs
- William & Penelope Rowe
- Barbara Ryan & Roger Carpenter
- Sydney Ryan
- Lisa Salmon
- Susan Sherk
- Signe & Waldo Scharwey
- Gerry & Barbara Shortall
- Randy & Gladys Street
- Patrick & Joanne Thompson
- V. Trieloff
- Albert & Joyce White
2013 – Government of Newfoundland & Labrador
- Newfoundland & Labrador Arts Council
- Department of Tourism, Culture & Recreation
2013 – Government of Canada
- Department of Canadian Heritage
- Canada Council for the Arts
Outreach 2013
Winterset Goes to Fogo Island!
On Monday, August 12th, following the Festival, Winterset in Summer will partner with the Tilting Recreational and Cultural Society and the Shorefast Foundation for a special panel discussion with Anne Enright of Dublin and Lisa Moore of St. John’s at St. Patrick’s Hall in Tilting, Fogo Island. See the Writers tab for full biographies of Anne and Lisa. Admission to this event is Free.
As part of this event, the Fogo Island Inn has sent the following message:
The Fogo Island Inn extends a warm welcome to all participants of Winterset in Summer Literary Festival on the Eastport Peninsula on August 9 through to 11, 2013.
The neighbouring Fogo Island Inn is making a community week of the occasion by encouraging all Winterset participants to spend two full board nights at the Inn, of which one night will be complimentary. This complimentary night will be offered exclusively to Winterset participants in the period of August 12 through to 18, 2013.
This Winterset in Summer offer requires proof of Winterset attendance and may be booked by calling (709) 658-3444 or by email at: [email protected]
Winterset in Summer at Terra Nova National Park
Terra Nova National Park and Winterset in Summer are partnering from August 5th to August 8th to hold reading workshops with award-winning children’s writer, Martin Springett. All workshops will be held at the Park’s Activity Centre at 10 a.m. On Wednesday, August 7th, Martin will hold an additional session at the Beaches Library in Eastport at 2 p.m.
Martin Springett was born in England and emigrated with his family to Vancouver Island, Canada at the age of eighteen. Martin worked as a musician for some years on the West Coast, and toured in the U K and Europe. After moving to Toronto in 1978 Martin worked for all the major national magazines and newspapers. In 1984 Martin was asked to illustrate the covers for Guy Gavriel Kay’s “Fionavar Tapestry”, a trilogy now considered a classic in the fantasy genre. Martin’s covers for this very popular series have been sold to publishers all over the world.
These images led directly to Martin’s first illustrated picture book, “Mei Ming and the Dragons Daughter”, published by Scolastic. Martin has illustrated many picture books since then, including “The Follower” and “Who” ( nominated for the Governor Generals Award, Illustration ) written by Richard Thompson, and many Y A fantasy book covers. Martin, along with author Richard Thompson, was the recipient of the Ruth Schwartz award for “The Night Walker”.
In September of 2006 Jousting With Jesters, martin’s first authored and illustrated book was published Orca Book Publishers of Victoria.
In October 2011 Fitzhenry and Whiteside published Martin’s authored and illustrated picture book Breakfast On A Dragon’s Tail, and Other Book Bites.
In April of 2012, Penguin will published Kate and Pippin, An Unlikely Love Story. This book is co authored with his sister Isobel, a professional photographer.
In November 2012 Martin finished his first graphic novel, What’s For Dinner? a self published work.
Martin has continued his love affair with music and the guitar, releasing five CDs of original music since 2005, including Bright Weaving, an album of music inspired by the works of Guy Gavriel Kay and Diving Into Small Pools his autobiography in song and interesting noises.
Martin is also a popular presenter in schools and libraries across the country.
Martin lives and works in Toronto, with his wife Hilary, daughters Rebecca and Miriam, a cocker spaniel named Orla.
Snapshot of 2012 Winterset in Summer Festival
“Titanic Voices”
Daniel and Paul will discuss the drama of the Titanic and how it influenced our history.
Readers/Writers: Daniel Allen Butler, “Unsinkable – The Story of the Titanic”, Da Capo Press, Paul Butler, “Titanic Ashes”, Flanker Press
Host: Richard Gwyn
“Perilous Voices”
Simon will read from and discuss his highly-praised book which covers this sea’s history from its creation millions of years ago to now.
Readers/Writers: Simon Winchester, “Atlantic – The Biography of an Ocean”, HarperCollins
Host: Michael Enright
“New and Lyrical Voices”
This panel features new and upcoming writers with host Dr. Noreen Golfman and songwriters with CBC’s Jamie Fitzpatrick. In a twist this year, new voices will include Bob Hallett of the Great Big Sea Band and Jamie Fitzpatrick of CBC’s The Performance Hour.
Pamela and Daniel will discuss their songwriting with Jamie Fitzpatrick.
Musicians/Writers: Danielle Devereaux, “Cardiogram”, Baseline Press. Jamie Fitzpatrick,”You Could Believe in Nothing”, Nimbus Publishing. Bob Hallett, “Writing Out The Notes”. Nimbus Publishing. Pamela Morgan. Daniel Payne
Host: Dr. Noreen Golfman and Jamie Fitzpatrick
“Book Launch: Paul Butler and “Titanic Ashes”
Paul Butler will read from his book “Titanic Ashes” (Flanker Press 2012) and be available to discuss and sign the book. Light refreshments will be served.
Readers/Writers: Paul Butler
“Cassie Brown – A Retrospective of Her Work”
Novelist Bernice Morgan, archivist Bert Riggs and historian Dr. Nancy Earle will talk about the writings of Cassie Brown. The session will be about all three of her disaster books: Death on the Ice (Bernice Morgan); The Winter’s Tale (Nancy Earle) and Standing into Danger (Bert Riggs). Each of the panelists will read from one of the books as indicated above and then discuss her legacy and influence on future writers.
Readers/Writers: Nancy Earle, Bernice Morgan, Bert Riggs
Special Guest: Margo St. John
Host: Anne Budgell
Special Guest Margo St. John will open this session with her song “Death on the Ice”.
“WAM at the Festival”
Host: Chris O’Neill-Yates
Drop in at the Centre and be part of the audience in the live broadcast of CBC’s Weekend Arts Magazine with Chris O’Neill-Yates from 6:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Everyone is invited to drop by -coffee and muffins will be served.
“Festival Reception”
Immediately following BMO Winterset Award Voices, the Festival Committee is pleased to invite all Winterset in Summer event audiences to attend a reception in the Centre’s Foyer where they will have an opportunity to meet this year’s writers, artists, musicians and panel hosts.
Host: Festival Committee
“BMO Winterset Award Voices”
Mark Callanan and Don McKay will read from their 2011 works, and Michael Enright will lead the discussion on various topics related to the writing of the finalists.
Readers/Writers: Mark Callanan, “Gift Horse”, Vehicule Press. Don McKay, “The Shell of the. Tortoise”, Gaspereau Press. Special Guest: 2011 BMO WInterset Award juror – Dr. Noreen Golfman
Host: Michael Enright
“Fish Supper at the Royal Canadian Legion”
The Royal Canadian Legion will be hosting its famous fish dinner. Two seatings: 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. This is an independent event.
“Oil and Water – In Concert”
Summary: Oil and Water is Artistic Fraud’s theatrical retelling of the incredible true story of Lanier Phillips. Shipwrecked aboard the USS Truxton in 1942, Mr. Phillips was the only African American survivor. What happened to this son of the racially segregated south at the hands of the residents of the nearby town of St. Lawrence forever altered his world, and became a legendary story that still resonates with power 70 years later. Artistic Fraud’s concert production features an a capella score by Andrew Craig that blends the Newfoundland folk tradition with African American gospel.
Host:Artistic Fraud
“Book Launch: Bruce Hynes and “Here Be Dragons”
Eastport writer Bruce Hynes will read from his book “Here Be Dragons” (Breakwater Books 2012) and be available to discuss and sign the book. Light refreshments will be served.
Location: Foyer of the Beaches Heritage Centre.
“WAM at the Festival”
Drop in at the Centre and be part of the audience in the live broadcast of CBC’s Weekend Arts Magazine with Chris O’Neill-Yates from 6:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Everyone is invited to drop by -coffee and muffins will be served.
Host: Chris O’Neill-Yates
“Oil and Water – In Concert”
Oil and Water is Artistic Fraud’s theatrical retelling of the incredible true story of Lanier Phillips. Shipwrecked aboard the USS Truxton in 1942, Mr. Phillips was the only African American survivor. What happened to this son of the racially segregated south at the hands of the residents of the nearby town of St. Lawrence forever altered his world, and became a legendary story that still resonates with power 70 years later. Artistic Fraud’s concert production features an a capella score by Andrew Craig that blends the Newfoundland folk tradition with African American gospel.
Host: Artistic Fraud
2012 Sponsorship
2012 – Festival Friends
- Peter Blackie
- Betty Badcock
- Kay Bradley & Freeman Rumbolt
- Chris Brookes
- Carter Home Designs
- Ruth P. Canning
- Rosann Cashin Nichol
- Karen Cole
- Sheila Curran
- Tom & Susan Foran
- Gerry Germain & Dr. Angela Penney
- Noreen Golfman & Stephen Bornstein
- Richard Gwyn & Carol Bishop Gwyn
- John & Jennifer Guy
- Tom & Bernice Hallett
- Dr. Georgina Hedges & Robert Hedges
- Robert & Marjorie Hiscock
- Kathy Hodder
- Allan & Kathleen Huckabone
- Barbara Ostroff & Brian Shell
- Pat & Tolson Parsons
- Alan Pickersgill
- Lisa Rae & Peter Pickersgill
- Wallace & Shirley Rendell
- Penelope & William Rowe
- Lisa V. Salmon
- Susan Sherk
- Mary-Deanne Shears
- Gerry & Barbara Shortall
- Randy & Gladys Street
- Friends of Dell Texmo – her Book Bags Reading Group
- Patrick & Joanne Thompson
- V. Trieloff
- Albert & Joyce White
- Anonymous Friend
2012 – Principal Sponsors
- Elinor Gill Ratcliffe, C.M., O.N.L., LLD(hc)
- Fry Family Foundation
- NALCOR Energy
- Telelink Call Centre
- Clarenville Inn
- BMO Financial Group
2012 – Government of Canada
- Department of Canadian Heritage
- Canada Council for the Arts
2012 -Government of Newfoundland & Labrador
- Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council
- Department of Tourism, Culture & Recreation
Outreach 2012
Winterset in Summer at Terra Nova National Park
Terra Nova National Park and Winterset in Summer are partnering from August 6th to August 9th to hold reading workshops with award-winning children’s writer, Maxine Trottier, at the Children’s Activity Centre at Newman Sound Campground.
Maxine Trottier is a prolific writer of books for young people. Born in Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan on May 3, 1950, she moved to Windsor, Ontario in Canada with her family ten years later. In 1974 she became a Canadian citizen. She is a graduate of the University of Western Ontario.
Maxine spent 31 years working as an educator in elementary classrooms, guiding children toward literacy. The students in her class, who of course thought of her only as their teacher, saw each step in the creation of a new work. They heard the unillustrated story, saw the roughs, and were the first to view the finished book.
Maxine lives with her husband William and their Yorkie, Moon, at Newman’s Cove, Newfoundland. Her studio overlooks the Atlantic Ocean; it is a wonderful place to write.
Maxine’s latest book is Migrant, 2011, and was published by Groundwood Books (House of Anansi).
Snapshot of 2011 Winterset in Summer Festival
“Giller Voices”
2010 Giller finalists Sarah Selecky, Alexander MacLeod and winner Johanna Skibsrud will read from their novels. Ramona Dearing will lead the discussion on their novels.
Readers/Writers: Alexander MacLeod, “Light Lifting”, Biblioasis
Sarah Selecky, “This Cake is for the Party”,Thomas Allen Publishers. Johanna Skibsrud, “The. Sentimentalists”, Gaspereau Press (2009)
Host: Ramona Dearing
“BMO Winterset Award Voices”
This year’s finalists will read from their 2010 works, and Michael Enright will lead the discussion on various topics related to each of the novels.
Readers/Writers: Samuel Thomas Martin, “This Ramshackle Tabernacle”, Breakwater Books. Craig Francis Power, “Blood Relatives”, Pedlar Press. Russell Wangersky, “The Glass Harmonica”, Thomas Allen Publishers
Host: Michael Enright
“New and Lyrical Voices”
Lyrical Prelude: Andrew O’Brien and Sherman Downey will discuss and demonstrate their music with Jamie Fitzpatrick.
Patricia Parsons will introduce three new writers who will read from their work and participate in a discussion on how to get published, respond to the critics and market their books.
Musicians/Writers: Andrew O’Brien, Sherman Downey, Gerard Collins, “Moonlight Sketches”, Creative Book Publishing (2011). Kate Evans, “Where Old Ghosts Meet”, Breakwater Books (2010). Leslie Vyrenhoek, “Scrabble Lessons” (2009),and “Gulf” (2011) Oolichan Books
Host: Jamie Fitzpatrick and Patricia Parsons
“Salvage ACW Luncheon – St. Stephen’s Hall”
The Salvage Anglican Church Women (ACW) will be catering lunch at St. Stephen’s Hall after the Storytelling event. Guests will be able to purchase traditional food and local crafts. This is an independent event and there are no reservations.
“Storytelling in Salvage”
Historic St. Stephen’s Church will be the venue for a gathering of the province’s best contemporary storytellers.Fiddler John Gosse will accompany this event.
No ticket required but you are asked to make a “pay what you can” donation to the church
Musicians/Writers, Anita Best, Ford Elms, David Paddon
Host: Chris Brookes
“Festival Reception at Holy Cross Church Hall, Eastport”
Immediately following Winning Winterset Voices, the Festival Committee is pleased to invite all Winterset in Summer event audiences to attend a reception where they will have an opportunity to meet this year’s writers, artists, musicians and panel hosts.
“Voices of Winterset Award Winners”
Noreen Golfman will lead the Winterset Award Winners of the first 10 years in discussions about their work, how the Award affected their writing careers and informed their own writing practice.
Readers/Writers:
Panel 1: Michael Winter (2000), Michael Crummey (2001), Jessica Grant (2009)
Panel 2:Joan Clark (2002 and 2005), Robert Mellin (2003), Ed Riche (2004), Randall Maggs (2008)
Host: Dr. Noreen Golfman
“Book Launch – John Guy”
Dr. Gordon Handcock and Dr. Ches Sanger, Co-editors of “John Guy of Bristol and Newfoundland: His Life Times and Legacy” will discuss their book, written by Dr. Alan F. Williams and published by Flanker Press.
The launch will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion and will run concurrently with the Legion’s Fish Dinner.
“Fish Supper at the Royal Canadian Legion”
The Royal Canadian Legion will be hosting its popular fish dinner. Three seatings: 4:00 p.m.; 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. This is an independent event.
“February”
To commemorate its 10th anniversary the Festival commissioned Lisa Moore to adapt her internationally-acclaimed novel February for the stage. Today, in partnership with Rising Tide Theatre Company, we are pleased to present an exciting preview of this work. The performance will open with a short dialogue between Lisa and Michael Enright in which they will discuss the challenges and adventure of her adaptation of February. Rising Tide Theatre will then present a dramatized reading, with theatrical effects, of the newly-minted script. Following the performance, the audience will be able to interact with the actors and the playwright in a discussion on how the novel works as a play. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to gain insight into the process of going from “page” to “stage”.
Sponsors 2011
TBC
Outreach 2011
Winterset in Summer at Terra Nova National Park
Terra Nova National Park and Winterset in Summer are partnering on August 10th to hold a reading & writing session with children’s writer, Marion Quinton Brake of Gander. The session will be held at 10 a.m. at the activity centre in the park. In the afternoon Marion will hold a second session at 1:30 p.m. at the Eastport Kids’ Day Camp.
Marion was born in Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador, to a large family, being the middle child of 12. She continues to live there with her husband, Brian. They have two boys, Tim and Simon.
Marion worked over 20 years at James Paton Memorial Hospital, the last 14 years as library technician. She resigned in May 2007 to pursue her writing and other interests such as taking care of her horses, pets, and gardening. She has a diploma in library studies, gardening/landscaping, and animal sciences. Marion also feels strongly about environmental issues. She lives a very active lifestyle and is very creative. Dabbling in a little homebased business with compost and garden tea, horse rides, etc., her husband constantly tells her that she is a “make-work” project–make work for him, that is!
As a teenager Marion knew that one day she would want to write. It would be one way of expressing her creative side. She believes that things happen in your life when they are supposed to and when her father died unexpectedly, writing really helped her through that difficult time. She enjoys writing very much and plans on continuing even though she admits self-publishing to be very hard work.
Publications
A Horse Named Lady is a children’s picture book about a horse that is very unhappy living with her new owner, Mr Snipe. Mr Snipe is a grouchy old man who treats Lady poorly and makes her work very hard. She never has any time to relax and graze with the other horses. But this all changed the day she met Simon, a boy who loved horses and always wanted a horse of his own.
In the newly released sequel, Lady’s Big Surprise, it has been more than a year since Simon’s parents surprised him for his birthday with his first horse, “Lady”. Lady has been very happy and healthy and hardly ever thinks about her previous owner, Mr Snipe, who treated her poorly. She loves helping Simon with his chores and hanging out with his friends. One morning, however, Simon wakes up to a big surprise which could change everything.
Uncle Joe and Sally–It’s OK to be Different is a delightful fictional rabbit story that deals with verbal bullying in a light hearted way. It also shows the possible consequences of lying and losing your temper. Story lessons are included as well as activity suggestions. This book includes a “lucky” wooden rabbit ear, Good Deed Diary and Pledge which will surely help motivate children to living more caring and helpful lives. Upon completion of their Good Deed Diary, they can email for their own E-Congratulations Certificate to frame.
This story takes place in a pet shop in the small town of Trinity in Newfoundland and Labrador. Tim, who has recently moved to Trinity with his family, has taken quite a liking to two rabbits that look a little different. When he hears some of the visiting children ridiculing the rabbits he becomes angry. Mr. Anstey, the pet shop owner, who also overhears the comments, decides to take action.
Forthcoming publications
Lady & Magnum–Oh What Trouble!!: Most days were quite normal in Paunch. Nothing much out of the ordinary usually happened. Sundays were typically a quiet day, a day of rest. Simon and his friend Jeremy were planning to go fishing. That was before horses Lady and Magnum were seen galloping up the road. Simon could not believe the news when Jeremy’s brother, Zachary, ran to tell him. He had just put them out to graze about ten minutes previous while he cleaned the barn and was sure he hooked the latch. As crowds started to gather, a sense of panic and perhaps excitement could be felt. Simon needed to get them back safely and without anyone getting hurt. Fishing would have to wait!
Dave Paddon and Friends
On November 12, 2011, at 8:00 p.m., Winterset in Summer will sponsor a performance by David Paddon at the Beaches Heritage Centre in Eastport. David will give several recitations and will be joined by local musicians for an evening of exceptional entertainment. All proceeds for this event will go to the Beaches Heritage Centre.
Snapshot of 2010 Winterset in Summer Festival
“2010 Deep Voices”
Lyrical Prelude: Duane and Patrick will discuss their musical styles with Jamie Fizpatrick.
Linden MacIntyre and Des Walsh will discuss the challenges of writing about difficult topics, and why they are attracted to these in the first place, with host Anne Budgell.
Musicians/Writers: Duane Andrews, Jazz Musician. Patrick Boyle, Trumpeter. Linden MacIntyre – renowned broadcast journalist and author of The Bishop’s Man, 2009 Giller Prize Winner
Des Walsh – poet/writer, screenwriter, actor and musician, winner of a Gemini for The Boys of St. Vincent
Host: Jamie Fitzpatrick and Anne Budgell
“2010 Lost Voices”
Artist Gerry Squires will discuss Shawnadithit and the Spirit of the Beothuk
The panelists will discuss their various approaches to representing an important part of Newfoundland and Labrador history, and how each has attempted to capture the spirit of the Beothuk in prose.
Readers/Writers: Gerry Squires – Artist and Sculptor. Annamarie Beckel — author of All Gone Widdun, the story of William Cormack and Shawnadithit. Kevin Major – author of Blood Red Ochre, a novel about the extinction of the Beothuks. Bernice Morgan – author of Cloud of Bone, a novel about Shawnadithit.
Host: Marie Wadden – 2008 Winterset finalist and CBC Radio journalist
“2010 New Voices”
Lyrical Prelude: Duane and Patrick will discuss their musical styles with Jamie Fitzpatrick.
Dr. Golfman will introduce two new writers who will read from their work and participate in a discussion on how to get published, respond to the critics and market their books.
Musicians/Writers: Duane Andrews, Jazz Musician. Patrick Boyle – Trumpeter. Chad Pelley – author of the novel “Away From Everywhere”. Jeff Rose-Martland –author of the novel “Game Misconduct”.
Host: Jamie Fitzpatrick and Dr. Noreen Golfman
“En Plein Air “
Local Artists will set up their easels in Salvage and Gerry Squires will provide an interpretative discussion of the works and styles of the artists. Winterset in Summer attendees are invited to join this complimentary walking tour. No ticket required.
Local Artists: Kevin Blackmore, Randy Blackwood, Tom Hallett, Georgina Hedges, Dianne Lee, Mike Maguire, Brenda Matchim, Michelle Nolan, Peter Pickersgill, Walter Pinsent, Kathy Sweetapple, Helena Thoms, Virginia Trieloff
Host: Gerry Squires
“2010 Festival Reception at Holy Cross Church Hall”
Immediately following Winterset Voices, the Festival Committee is pleased to invite all Winterset in Summer event audiences to attend a reception where they will have an opportunity to meet this year’s writers, artists, musicians and panel hosts.
“2010 Winterset Voices”
This year’s finalists will read from their 2009 works, and Michael Enright will lead the discussion on various topics related to each of the novels.
Readers/Writers: Michael Crummey – author of the novel “Galore.” For “Galore,” Crummey is the winner of the Commonwealth Writers Prize for Best Book (Canada & Caribbean) and a finalist for the 2010 Governor General’s Literary Awards; the Atlantic Independent Booksellers’ Choice Award; the Thomas Head Raddall Atlantic Fiction Award; and the Commonwealth Writers Prize best book award. Jessica Grant – author of the novel “Come, Thou Tortoise.” For her debut novel, Grant was a 2010 finalist for the Amazon.ca/Books in Canada First Novel Award. Lisa Moore – author of the novel “February.” For “February,” Moore was also a finalist for the Commonwealth Writers Prize for Best Book (Canada & Caribbean);
Host: Michael Enright – host of CBC Radio’s “Sunday Edition”
“2010 Iconic Voices”
Our iconic host will lead a one-on-one discussion with Canada’s literary icon. This is a rare opportunity to see and hear two of Canada’s leading thinkers in conversation about practically everything.
Readers/Writers: Margaret Atwood – author of, most recently, The Year of the Flood.
Host: Michael Enright – host of CBC Radio’s “Sunday Edition”
“2010 Natural Voices”
Graeme Gibson and Carol Off will discuss his book and Graeme will present a lively slideshow of his material.
Readers/Writers: Graeme Gibson, author of “The Bedside Book of the Beasts: A Wildlife Miscellany”
Host: Carol Off – author and host of CBC Radio’s “As it Happens”
“2010 Book Launch at Vicky’s Cafe. No Ticket Required”
Kevin Major will launch his new book “New Under the Sun”
Host:Kevin Major
“2010 Sunday Supper”
Our very popular Sunday Supper will close this year’s Festival. Tickets will be available for sale only at the Festival and can be purchased at the Book Sales Desk in the Annex.
2010 Sponsors
2010 Festival Friends
- Jane Baird & Richard Sharpe
- Betty Badcock
- Jean & Pete Blackie
- Easton Hillier Lawrence Preston
- Emma Butler Gallery Limited
- Ruth Canning, Remax Realty
- Roger & Barbara Carpenter
- Rosann Cashin Nichol
- Sheila Curran
- Barbara Doran
- Paul Gardiner
- Noreen Golfman & Stephen Bornstein
- John & Jennifer Guy
- Richard Gwyn & Carol Bishop-Gwyn
- Robert & Marjorie Hiscock
- Kathy Hodder
- Allan & Kathleen Huckabone
- Lisa Rae & Peter Pickersgill
- Janet O’Dea
- John O’Dea
- Margaret Baird O’Dea
- Viki O’Dea & Gerry Critch
- Allen McAfee
- John McNicholas
- Tolson & Patricia Parsons
- Dave & Kimberly Paddon
- Adele Poynter
- Wallace & Shirley Rendell
- Edward & Eve Roberts
- Brian Shell & Barbara Ostroff
- Sydney Ryan
- Mary Deanne Shears
- Susan Sherk
- Barbara & Gerry Shortall
- Dell Texmo
- Patrick & Joanne Thompson
- Westwood Creative Artists
- Albert & Joyce White
- anonymous donor
2010 Government of Canada
- Department of Canadian Heritage
- Canada Council for the Arts
- Terra Nova National Park
2010 Government of Newfoundland & Labrador
- Newfoundland & Labrador Arts Council
2010 Principal Sponsors
- Elinor Gill Ratcliffe C.M., O.N.L.
- Fry Family Foundation
- Husky Energy
- Random House of Canada Limited
2010 Advertisers
- Anne McDermid and Associates
- Aunt May’s B’n’B
- Breakwater Books
- Clarenville Inn and Bacalao Restaurant
- Coffee Matters
- Cormorant Books
- Films on the Go
- Flanker Press
- Hon. Scott Simms, MP
- House of Diamonds (Fry Family Foundation)
- Husky Energy
- Inn at Happy Adventure and Chucky’s Restaurant
- Newfoundland Quarterly
- NL Libraries
- Random House of Canada Limited
- Rattling Books
- Town of Eastport
- Town of Glovertown
- Transcontinental
- Vicky’s Cafe
2010 Festival Volunteers
- Anglican Church Women
- Tom Hallett
- Jennifer Mercer
- Tolson Parsons
- Freeman Rumbolt
2010 Publishers & Agents
- Please check later.
2010 Festival Donors
- Clarenville Inn/Bacalao Dining
- Eastport Consumers Cooperative
- Eastport Phamachoice
- Eastport Red and White Store
- Peter Pickersgill
- Scotsburn Dairy Group
Outreach 2010
The Story of the Eastport Peninsula, June 18, 2010
Winterset in Summer will be sponsoring a community event at the Beaches Heritage Centre on June 18th at 7:30 p.m. Admission is FREE.
Host Jennifer Guy will lead a discussion with geographer/historian Dr. Gordon Handcock and archaeologist Laurie Mclean on settlement on the Eastport Peninsula. Dr. Gordon Handcock will discuss early European settlement on the Peninsula while Laurie McLean will discuss aboriginal habitation.
Local musicians will provide Newfoundland music representative of our history. Refreshments will be served after the program in the Annex.
The Story of the Eastport Peninsula
Kids’ Art in the Park, August 9 – 12, 2010
Winterset in Summer and Terra Nova National Park will be sponsoring a 4 day children’s program at the Park where children will learn to tell a story through art. Artist Virginia Trieloff will be the Artist-in-Residence.
Gary Collins and Maggie Rose Parsons, authors of “What Colour is the Ocean”, will participate in one session and will “sing” their book on the morning of August 12th.
Participation is FREE.
More details to follow.
Eastport Kids’ Day Camp August 12, 2010, SUF Hall
Winterset in Summer will be sponsoring a session on August 12th from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m which will feature children’s writers Gary Collins and Maggie Rose Parsons with their book “What Colour is the Ocean?”. Artist Virginia Trieloff, who wll be Artist-in-Residence at Terra Nova National Park from August 9th to 12th, will also participate and work with the children on the use of visual expression. Please note that the Eastport Kids’ DayCamp runs daily from 10 am to 3 pm Monday to Friday until August 20th.
Snapshot of 2009 Winterset in Summer Festival
“2009 Crafting Voices”
The writers cover three different time periods and points of view on the matter of Newfoundland joining the Canadian Confederation. Dohaney was born before Confederation and lived through the referendum battles of 1948. Johnston was born in the 1950s, less than a decade after Confederation, while Butler grew up in the post-Smallwood years in the 1970s and 1980s. They will read from one or more of their books that cover the Confederation period and engage in a discussion with Enright on the perspectives of writing about Newfoundland before and after Confederation and writing about Newfoundland living there and living in another province of Canada
Readers/Writers: Jonathan Butler – Return of the Native. Jean Dohaney – The Flannigans. Wayne Johnston – The Colony of Unrequited Dreams
Host: Michael Enright
“2009 What if Voices – “Missed Opportunities for Newfoundland”
The writers have conducted research and written about three different periods when Newfoundland had an opportunity to become part of Canada: 1867-1869 (Gwyn), 1890s (Hiller) and 1909 (Roberts). They will discuss why Newfoundland did not enter the Canadian at those times and engage in a general discussion with Budgell on this subject.
Readers/Writers: Richard Gwyn,James Hiller, Edward Roberts
Host: Anne Budgell
“2009 Island Voices”
The writers will read from their work and engage in a discussion on how being from or descended from an island culture and now being part of a bigger political entity (Canada; United States) has affected their development as a writer and what they write about – the role that place has in their work.
Readers/Writers: Anthony de Sa – Barnacle Love (Azores Islands ). Christina Sunley – The Tricking of Freya (Iceland). Patrick Warner – Mole (Ireland)
Host: Barbara Doran
“2009 New Voices”
Three writers who published their first books in 2008 will read from their work and engage with Golfman in a discussion on how to get published, respond to the critics and flogging your book.
Readers/Writers: Elizabeth Murphy – An Imperfect Librarian. Judy Ricketts – The Badger Riot. Lee Stringer – Watching the Road. Kathleen Farthing – Murder in the Cove
Host: Noreen Golfman
“2009 CBC Weekend AM”
Join the host of CBC’s Weekend A.M. Angela Antle 7:00-9:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 8 at the Beaches Heritage Centre in Eastport for a writers’ breakfast. The radio show will feature live interviews with Winterset writers and guests, along with local entertainment.
Live from the Beaches Heritage Centre in Eastport
Host: Angela Antle
“2009 Winterset Voices”
This year’s finalists for the Winterset Award are proof of the great diversity of writing talent that exists in Newfoundland, but we are sure that host Michael Enright will weave that diversity into a cohesive and entertaining event, reflecting the common themes as well as differences to be found in these three books.
Readers/Writers: Randall Maggs – Night Work: the Sawchuk Poems. Sara Tilley – Skin Room. Marie Wadden – Where the Pavement Ends: Canada’s AboriginalRecovery Movement and the Urgent Need for Reconciliation
Host: Michael Enright
“2009 Book Launch”
The Royal Canadian Legion Branch #41, Eastport, will provide an appropriate backdrop for the launch of a new book. “The Battle of the Atlantic” by Senator Bill Rompkey will be launched on Saturday, August 8 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Readers/Writers: Senator Bill Rompkey
“2009 Dramatic Voices”
“Peter’s Other War” by Brian Downey. Inspired by Tom Cahill’s play “The Gallant Major”
Two of the most colourful and spell-binding leaders of their time, Joey Smallwood and Major Peter Cashin, battle it out for Newfoundland’s future on the floor of the National Convention. Will responsible government by returned as promised by Britan in 1934 or will the fiercely independent Newfoundland join Canada? Set amid the intriguing backdrop of a long held conspiracy theory that Britan and Canada were in cahoots with Joey to make sure that Britan was rid of us, and Canada, and not the United States, got us. Patriotic speeches, larger-than-life characters, a plot that Sherlock Holmes would love, and a chance to vote. It’s a grand old rally and a battle some say was never won.
Host: Rising Tide Theatre
“2009 Lyrical Voices”
A presentation of pro- and anti-Confederation songs from the 1860s and 1948.
Singers/Songwriters: Maureen Ennis, Shirley Montague, Mark Murphy, Kalem Mahoney
Host: Jamie Fitzpatrick
2009 Sponsors
2009 Government of Canada
- Department of Canadian Heritage
- Canada Council for the Arts
- Terra Nova National Park
2009 Government of Newfoundland & Labrador
- Department of Tourism, Culture and Recreation
- Newfoundland Labrador Arts Council
- www.nlac.ca
- http://www.gov.nl.ca/
2009 Principal Sponsors
- BMO Nesbitt Burns
- The Vivian and David Campbell Family Foundation
- Husky Energy
- Random House of Canada Limited
2009 Festival Friends
- Jane Baird & Richard Sharpe
- Dr. Peter B. Blackie
- Emma Butler Gallery Limited
- Roger & Barbara Carpenter
- Rosanne Cashin
- Contextx Inc.
- Tolson & Patricia Parsons
- Easton Hillier Lawrence Preston
- Danielle Fraser
- Noreen Golfman & Stephen Bornstein
- John & Jennifer Guy
- Richard Gwyn & Carol Bishop-Gwyn
- Kathy Hodder
- Kathleen & Allan Huckabone
- Barbara Ostroff & Brian Shell
- Lisa Rae & Peter Pickersgill
- Edward Roberts
- William N. Rowe
- Mary Deanne Shears
- Barbara & Gerry Shortall
- Joyce & Albert White
- William E. Wilkerson & Olga Cwiek
- Anonymous Donor
2009 Publishers & Agents
- Brick Books
- Flanker Press
- House of Anansi Press
- Pedlar Press
- Random House
2009 Festival Volunteers
- Eastport ACW
- Milinda and David Anthony
- Jane Baird & Richard Sharpe
- Tom Hallett
- Marjorie Hiscock
- Kay King
- Tolson Parsons
- Freeman Rumbolt
- Gladys Street
- Barbara & Gerry Shortall
2009 Festival Donors
- Uli Brown
- Clarenville Inn & Random Sound Restaurant
- Eastport Pharmachoice
- Eastport Consumers Cooperative
- Eastport Red and White Store
- RBC Employee/Pensioner Volunteer Program
2009 Advertisers
- Aunt May’s Bed and Breakfast
- BMO Nesbott Burns
- Brick Books
- Breakwater Books
- Coffee Matters
- Eastport Peninsula Heritage Society
- Flanker Press
- Husky Energy
- House of Anansi
- NL Libraries Board
- Rattling Books
- Random House
- Royal LePage
- Town of Eastport
- Women’s Film Festival Company
Snapshot of 2007 Winterset in Summer Festival
“2007 Young Voices”
Geoff Butler, Joan Clark, and Alice Walsh entertain old and young alike with moderator Elinor Benjamin.
Readers/Writers: Geoff Butler, Joan Clarke, Alice Walsh
Host: Elinor Benjamin
“2007 Poetry Panel”
Michael Ondaatje, Partick Warner, and Enos Watts read their poetry and engage in discussion with the moderator and fellow poet Agnes Walsh.
Readers/Writers: Michael Ondaatje, Partick Warner, Enos watts
Host:Agnes Walsh
“2007 New Voices”
Readers/Writers: Tina Chaulk, Michelle Butler Hallett, Shannon Patrick Sullivan
Host: Noreen Golfman
The authors read from their first published book and talk to Noreen Golfman about the process of becoming a published author.
“2007 Winterset Voices”
The writers read from their works and talk about their craft with moderator Michael Enright.
Readers/Writers: Ken Babstock, Joan Clark, Kenneth J. Harvey, Russell Wangersky
Host: Micheal Enright
“2007 Song Writers’ Round Table”
Four of Newfoundland’s most popular singers and song writers perform, and talk music with CBC radio Song Writer Circle host Jamie Fitzpatrick.
Singers/SongwritersKevin Blackmore, Mark Bragg, Amelia Curren, Liz Picard
Host: Jamie Fitzpatrick
Snapshot of 2006 Winterset in Summer Festival
“2006 Young Voices”
First time writers read from their books and discuss their work from the inspiration stage to the finished product with host, Anne Major.
Readers/Writers: Janet McNaughton, Lisa Rae and Ian Wallace
Host: Anne Major
“2006 Battle of the Somme”
A discussion on “The Battle of the Somme” between author Sebastian Faulks and the Honourable Edward Roberts.
Readers/Writers: The Honourable Edward Roberts, Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador, Sebastian Faulks
“2006 New Voices”
First time writers read from and discuss their new book with host Bill Rowe.
Readers/Writers: Catherine Hogan Safer, Leo Furey, Wilhelmina Fitzpatrick
Host:Bill Rowe
“2006 Beaumont Hamel”
Michael Enright hosts a panel discussion on the Battle of Beaumont Hamel. Authors read from their work on Beaumont Hamel.
Readers/Writers: Kevin Major, David Macfarlane, Joseph Boyden
Host: Michael Enright
“2006 No Man’s Land”
Rising Tide Theatre presents Kevin Major’s play “No Man’s Land”, adapted by Donna Butt. Introduction by Kevin Major.
Kevin Major’s play “No Man’s Land”
Host: Rising Tide Theatre
Snapshot of 2005 Winterset in Summer Festival
“2005 Voices from Away”
Authors discuss their books with the host.
Readers/Writers: Charlotte Gray, Patrick Kavanagh, Jane Urquhart
Host: Michael Enright
“2005 New Voices”
New authors discuss the publication of their first books with Bert Riggs.
Readers/Writers: Beth Ryan, Mark Callanan, Nicholas Wilkshire
Host: Bert Riggs
“2005 Mina Hubbard’s Labrador”
The panel of the three authors of “The Woman Who Mapped Labrador: Life and Expedition Diary of Mina Hubbard” discuss the book. A slide presentation by biographer Anne Hart is followed by a discussion of the very personal diary Hubbard kept in Labrador. The diary was edited by Roberta Buchanan and Bryan Greene.
Readers/Writers: Anne Hart, Roberta Buchanan, Bryan Green
Host: Ann Budgell
“2005 Young Voices”
The authors engage the young residents of the Eastport Peninsula and visitors in an informal reading and sharing session.
Readers/Writers: Allison Baird, Susan Chalker Browne, Carmelita McGrath
“2005 Winterset Voices”
The 2002 Winterset award finalist, Wayne Johnston, joins the 2004 finalists Roman Dearing, Joel Hynes, and Edward Riche in a discussion about their writing.
Readers/Writers: Wayne Johnston, Roma Dearing. Joel Hynes, Edward Riche
Host: Michael Enright
“2005 Salvage: the Story of a House”
Artistic Fraud of Newfoundland presents readings from Michael Crummey’s book of poetry “Salvage” in a special setting at Burden’s Point in the historic fishing community of Salvage.
“2005 Mina Hubbard’s Labrador”
The authors repeat their Saturday presentation at the Terra Nova National Park of Canada, Marine Interpretation Centre. The host for this event is Greg Stroud, Manager of Heritage Presentation and Visitor Services, Terra Nova National Park.
Readers/Writers: Roberta Buchanan, Bryan Greene, Anne Hart
Host: Greg Stroud
Snapshot of 2004 Winterset in Summer Festival
“2004 From Far and Near…Reflections on Youth”
An audience led question-and-answer session follows the author’s readings and presentations.
Readers/Writers: Karen Levine (Hana’s Suitcase), Kevin Major (Ann and Seamus)
Host: Don McNeil
“2004 Cape Breton Voices”
This session offers readings by and discussions with award-winning Cape Breton authors. An audience lead question-and-answer session follows authors’ readings and presentations.
Readers/Writers: D.R. MacDonald (Cape Breton Road), Alistair MacLeod (No Great Mischief), Carol Bruneau (Purple for Sky)
Host: Michael Enright
“2004 Tilting…Restoration of a Community”
Architect Robert Mellin, author of “Tilting”, portrays a traditional fishing community through a visual presentation and lecture. A panel discussion on the architecture of Newfoundland and Labrador’s out-ports follows.
Readers/Writers: Robert Mellin with guest panelists Fred Hann, Jim McGrath
Host: Edythe Goodridge
“2004 Children and Youth Program”
Three concurrent children and young adult creative writing workshops are lead by Karen Levine, Kevin Major and Catherine Simpson.
Plays/Events: Karen Levine (Hanna’s Suitcase), Kevin Major (Ann and Seamus),
Catherine Simpson (A Viking Ship for Brendan)
Host: Workshop session
“2004 Winterset-Award Finalists’ Roundtable”
The authors read from their works and are interviewed by CBC Radio’s Michael Enright. An audience led question-and-answer sessions follows.
Readers/Writers: Wayne Johnston (The Navigator of New York), Lisa Moore (Open), Susan Rendell (In the Chambers of the Sea), Mary Dalton (Merrybegot)
Host: Michael Enright
Snapshot of 2003 Winterset in Summer Festival
“2003 Winterset Writers Roundtable
Authors read and discuss their books with host, Mary Walsh, and the audience.
Readers/Writers: Joan Clarke – “The Word For Home”. Bernice Morgan – “Random Passage”. Ken Babstock – “Days into Flatspin”. Ed Kavanagh – “The Confessions of Nipper Mooney”
Host: Mary Walsh
“2003 Children & Youth Program”
A special program oriented to spark the imagination of youth.
Readers/Writers: Joan Clark – “Writing Yourself in Story”. Carmelita McGrawth – “Making a Picture Book”. Ed Kavanagh – “Adventures” (Writer in residence, TNNP)
“2003 Audubon in Labrador”
Michael Enright engages authors Katherine Govier and David Link in a discussion of their work.
Readers/Writers: Katherine Govier – “Creation: 1833 Visit to Labrador”, Davis Link – “Wilderness Palette: Birds of Canada”
Host: Michael Enright
“2003 Random Passage: from Book to Screen”
Michael Enright talks with Barbara Doran and Des Walsh about producing a literary work for the screen.
Readers/Writers: Barbara Doran – Producer. Des Walsh – Screen Writer
Host: Michael Enright
Snapshot of 2002 Winterset in Summer Festival
“2002 Children & Youth Program”
Ed Kavanagh is coordinator of a program especially for children and youth.
Host: Ed Kananagh
“2002 Winterset Writers Round Table”
Writers share readings from their books and engage in discussion about the writing and publishing process with host Michael Enright.
Readers/Writers: Michael Winter – “This All Happened”. Libby Creelman – “Walking in Paradise”. Michael Crummey – “River Thieves”. Ed Kavanagh – “Confessions of Nipper Mooney”
Host: Michael Enright
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