This year, the
@sorrentowritersfestival felt like sipping an exotic, fizzy cocktail — deliciously thirst quenching and superbly energising. The weather gods shone and everyone was giddy with the late Summer rays. In four short years, this event has become something very special.
Once again, I was lucky to moderate five panels and they were very different, challenging and fun. Sadly I didn’t get photos from them all, but thanks to amazing photographer
@genaferguson these shots give a sense of the five days (well four officially but there is also a half day to kick off at the RSL). Each was jam packed with discourse, debate, passion, laughter and even some foot stomping. Bringing people together from all walks of life to actively engage and deeply discuss this complex world in which we live, well it feels pretty darn vital.
Sincere thanks to the legendary
@corrieisreading and her tireless team — Issy, Liv, Checca, Abbie, Esme, Jo and the incredible volunteers (we missed you Coco, welcome Rose!). To ‘my’ panellists, sorry I didn’t get photos with
@wyndhamsusan1 ,
@helenetrinca and
@iandarlingshark , but you are all exceptionally talented and insightful humans, thank you for your trust. To everyone who attended, you are amazing for showing up, supporting us and packing out the venues. Wow, what a turn out, what a Festival, what an honour, what a world!! #sorrentowritersfestival #australianwriters #thecontinentalsorrento #bookloversunite #maclauradonald
