Packed schedule for this year's Manx Litfest

Saturday, 5 September 2015 00:00

A literary feast is planned for the Island's writers attending Manx Litfest this year.

Taking place from the 22-27th of this month, you will have the opportunity to meet international best selling authors and pitch projects to agents.

The annual 'Writers' Day' event will be included in the line-up, alongside an 'Open Mic Poetry Slam' on 23rd and a 'Short Story Slam' on 27th.

Joanne Harris MBE, author of 'Chocolat' and 'The Gospel of Loki' and the writer of 'The Year Of Reading Dangerously' Andy Miller will be on hand to dish out their expertise.

Director John Quirk gives us a flavour for the festival:

More from Isle of Man News

Public sector pensions increase to be discussed in Tynwald

An order increasing public service pensions by 6.7 per cent will be laid before Tynwald's next sitting.
Minister to be questioned about city centre car park in HOK

A car park in the centre of Douglas will come under the spotlight next week.
Dispose of flammable materials in countryside properly, says Fire Service

The Island's Fire and Rescue Service is reminding people to be careful in the countryside as better weather approaches.
40 empty properties in Douglas at end of March

Douglas council had 40 empty properties at the end of March, according to its latest figures.
Airport post box being removed temporarily tomorrow

Isle of Man Post Office is giving customers a heads up about the temporary removal of a post box.
19 nurses awarded Nightingale badges for International Nurses Day

19 nurses have been given Nightingale badges to mark International Nurses Day.
Traffic lights off this morning at St Ninian's

Motorists are being urged to drive carefully this morning - because a busy crossroads will have its traffic lights turned off.
Father and son say goodbye to managing Douglas pub after 10 years

A pub in the centre of Douglas is to be managed by new owners.