September 29 & 30, 2017
Lunenburg Lit Festival
Janet Maybee
While researching the history of a north-end Halifax home she bought, retired teacher Janet Maybee's research turned up hidden information that convinced her Francis Mackey, pilot of the ill-fated Mont-Blanc, had been wrongly accused of causing so much death and destruction. She promised to clear Pilot Mackey's name - leading to the creation of Aftershock.
Patrick Woodcock
Patrick Woodcock is the author of nine books of poetry, and his work has been translated and published in fourteen languages. He has lived and worked in Iceland, Poland, Russia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Colombia, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and Azerbaijan. Patrick will be moving to Arusha, Tanzania in January 2018 to complete his new manuscript Farhang.
Pauline Dakin
Pauline Dakin is an assistant professor at the University of King’s College School of Journalism in Halifax. Pauline has worked in radio, television, and print, she was also a senior producer for CBC NS and host of CBC Radio’s Atlantic Voice. Her work has been recognized with many regional, national and international awards. Her latest book is ``Run. Hide. Repeat. : A Memoir of a Fugitive Childhood``
Stephen Kimber
Stephen Kimber is a Professor of Journalism at the University of King’s College in Halifax, is an award-winning writer, editor and broadcaster. His writing has appeared in almost all major Canadian publications. He is the author of one novel — Reparations — and nine non-fiction books. Since 1983, he has taught journalism fulltime at the University of King’s College.
Vernon Oickle
Vernon Oickle is an international award winning journalist, editor and writer with 33 years experience working in newspapers. He is the author of more than 20 books, including Red Sky at Night and bestselling series, One Crow. Vernon and his wife Nancy have two sons, Kellen and Colby. He continues to reside in Liverpool where he was born and raised.
Stay Tuned...
More authors may be announced soon!
2017 Programme
Friday, September 29th
7PM – Friday Evening
Lunenburg School of the Arts (Host – Troy Myers)
Terry Fallis, Patrick Woodcock
Keep an eye out for upcoming announcements!
Saturday, September 30th
10AM – Kids Event
Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic
11AM – Walking Tour
Lunenburg Town Walking Tours
2PM – Non Fiction Authors
Town of Lunenburg Council Chambers, Lunenburg Courthouse
Stephen Kimber, Pauline Dakin, Janet Maybee
7PM – Saturday Evening
Lunenburg School of the Arts (Host Stephen Kimber)
Nino Ricci, Vernon Oickle
Join us for a magical weekend!
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2017 Tickets
Tickets will be available after September 1st, 2017!
Tickets can be purchased at any South Shore Public Libraries branch as well as Lexicon Books in Lunenburg.
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