LITERARY FESTIVAL
Tuesday 2nd
April – 6th
Saturday April
LITERARY FESTIVAL
The Schumanns and The Short Story
Tuesday 2 April, 12.45pm
£10
'The Schumanns and the Short Story' is the opening session of the Cranleigh Literary Festival. It's an entertaining mixed programme of live music, readings, insights into the short story as well as the compelling real life story of Robert and Clara Schumann. Perfect for music lovers, readers of fiction or both! Author Lucy Weldon and Pianist William Hancox will shed light on the story behind some of the Schumann's music as well as show how they continue to inspire today, particularly in Omma's Piano, one of the short stories in Ultramarine, Lucy Weldon's short story collection. U
Jody Cooksley: Uncle Jim’s Tin: The Making of a Novel from inspiration to publication
Tuesday 2 April, 3pm
£7
Join award-winning local author, Jody Cooksley, on a journey through the creative writing process as she talks about the inspiration, research and craft behind her second novel, How to Keep Well in Wartime. Following two novels with Cinnamon Press, Jody’s third, The Small Museum, winner of The Caledonia Novel Award, will be published by Alison & Busby on May 23rd, with a sequel planned. Jody is represented by literary agents, Johnson & Alcock. U
Sarah Gristwood: Author Talk
Tuesday 2 April, 7pm to 8pm
£10
Sarah Gristwood is a biographer, journalist and commentator on royal affairs. Her previous books include the bestselling Arbella:England’s Lost Queen,TheTudors in Love:The Courtly Code Behind the Last Medieval Dynasty, and biographies of Beatrix Potter, Winston Churchill and Queen Elizabeth II. She is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society and the Royal Society of Arts. She will be talking about her new book, SECRET VOICES: A Year of Women’s Diaries. U
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Creative Writing – How to Find Your Spark!
Wednesday 3 April, 10am – 12pm
£22.50
A friendly, structured workshop to inspire. It is suitable for every stage of writing, whether you feel you are meant to write a book, you have a plot bursting to get out or just need a new creative outlet to gently feed your imagination and wellness
Short Stories Tall Tales: The Gingerbread Man
Wednesday 3 April, 11.15am
Adult & Child £14, Extra adult £8, Extra child £6
Interactive storytelling for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their parents or carers Actress and mum Hannah Summers brings classic and modern stories to life through live performance and interactive, creative play Adventure into stories, explore through the senses and let your little ones ’ imaginations run free. Suitable for ages 0-4 years. An energetic spin on the famous fairy tale that’s been told and retold by families for nearly two centuries. This tall tale will enthral and inspire your little one ' s creative imaginations U
How To Get Published
Wednesday 3 April 2pm – 4pm
£22.50
Whether you are just beginning your writing journey, dreaming of turning memoirs into a book, or are ready to submit a commercial novel or non-fiction book to publishers, Daisy & Lisa guide you through the process Covering options including self-publishing, hybrid publishing and traditional publishing
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The Booming Lovelies
Wednesday 3 April, 7.30pm
£10
A poetic Tour de Force!
Fresh from their performance at the Guildford Fringe last July, these ladies of a certain age are unafraid to share their wealth of life experience with anyone brave enough to listen and curious to hear Late Boomers Trisha Broomfield, Sharron Green and Heather Moulson are poetically primed and eager to charm with verses on everything from nostalgia for the last century, to lost loves, the menopause and the joys and complexities of modern life All welcome – there’s something for everyone – so relax and enjoy a wonderful performance! There will be opportunities to purchase souvenirs of their work after the show
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Brief encounters: Guildford Town Guides
Thursday 4 April, 11am
Free admission, retiring collection
Since the 18th Century, Guildford has had well known connections with the theatre and theatrical figures Its literary connections, however, are far less apparent In this talk, Jeff Thomson, a journalist and broadcaster, will shed some light on the well-known literary figures who have ties with the town in either their lives or their work.
The Crime Collective
Thursday 4 April, 2pm to 4pm
£10
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Four Best Selling authors discuss how they collaborate and support each other in their quest to produce startling crime fiction. Featured writers are:
Graham Bartlett - Former detective and now a crime fiction and police advisor to authors and TV writers as well as a Sunday Times best selling crime writer
S J Watson - whose first novel, Before I Go To Sleep, became a phenomenal international success and has now sold over 6,000,000 copies worldwide
Erin Young - whose debut thriller, THE FIELDS, was inspired by an article about the menacing power of Big Agriculture. David Fennell is the author of the London based Archer and Quinn crime series
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Adele Parks MBE: Author Talk
Thursday 4 April, 7pm
£20 2 Seats + 1 book, £12 1 Seat + 1 book, £8 1 Seat only
We are extremely lucky to have renowned author Adele Parks taking part in our literary festival. Adele will be taking part in a Q&A with her husband and will be doing a book signing in the gallery afterwards Adele Parks MBE was born in North Yorkshire She is the author of 22 bestselling novels including the Sunday Times bestsellers Both Of You and One Last Secret Her books have been translated into 31 different languages. She is an ambassador of the National Literacy Trust and the Reading Agency: two charities that promote literacy in the UK. In 2022 she was awarded an MBE for services to literature U
The Show Must Go On – Story Adventure
Friday 5 April, 11am
£6 adult, £5 child
An interactive story adventure
Unbeknownst to the audience, eagerly awaiting the curtain to rise, a large unopened package is discovered by an usher, in the foyer What could it possibly be? Who does it belong to? Should the building be evacuated?
Join award-winning storyteller Danyah Miller for an hour of fun and games, as we discover the contents of that package. Based on a true story, how this story ends will be decided by you!
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Cranleigh Writers
Friday 5 April, 2pm
£5
For the first time fresh from the streets of Cranleigh and surrounding villages!
To coincide with their exciting, new anthology (or Cranthology) – From the Crane’s Mouth – the Cranleigh Writers invite you to spend some time with them, reading a selection of their work – from poetry to short stories –eager to share their insights and imaginations
From comic observations to more thoughtful and reflective pieces, there’s something for everyone, together with the opportunity to purchase the collection of works, profits of which will go to the Arts Centre. Sit back, relax and enjoy – you ’ re in imaginative hands U
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Joelle Tamraz: Re-writing the hard story
Friday 5 April, 7.30pm
£7
The promises of spiritual yoga can be seductive, particularly to the vulnerable and the young – people who are searching for something more in their lives But in the wrong hands it can be used to influence and control The Secret Practice is the shocking true story of my 18-year ordeal under the control of a master manipulator. I was controlled emotionally, financially, socially and physically until I managed to break free from my living nightmare
My talk will focus on the insidious nature of deception and manipulation and how I was able to regain my power and transform my life
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Chris and Denise Arthey: Author talk – ‘Highway 35’
Saturday 6 April, 10.30am to 12pm
£7
On a 2008 motorcycle trip in Texas, Chris and Denise’s Harley-Davidson was hit head-on by a drunk driver who veered across the road at 80mph Critically injured, they both lost their left legs However, with the support of family, friends and their church, they’ve both made a remarkable recovery and lead extraordinarily full lives They know that life doesn’t always go to plan, and will talk about meeting disaster head-on with hope. In his foreword, Pete Greig wrote, “whatever struggles you are facing, I am confident that there is something here for you ”
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A Talk with Kendra Smith
Saturday 6 April, 2.30pm
£7
Romantic Fiction/Women’s Commercial Fiction
Do I write Romantic Fiction, Women’s Commercial Fiction or Relationship Fiction? You’d think I’d know…
Join Kendra Smith – author of five novels as she discusses the joys and challenges of writing in this genre. With questions and answers too if there’s time (just don’t ask her if she’s come up with the next book yet )
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