The opening day of the New Horizons Conference went really well – we were privileged to have first-rate papers followed by engaging question and discussion time after each panel. The afternoon was concluded with Prof. Mark Willhardt’s plenary paper ‘Covering Authenticity: A Few Words on Pop Music and Morality, in Three Movements and (two) False Starts.’ Britney Spears was a happy addition to the presentation - if you missed it, you missed a treat!
The MA publication launch was a huge success tonight - it was standing room only with plenty of wine and nibbles! We were treated to readings from a number of contributors to The Lunar Attic, the first time many of these pieces have been read publicly, but certainly not the last. The Lunar Attic showcases a particularly good ‘crop’ of creative writers from the English and Creative Writing department this year. Don’t forget to pick up a copy.
The evening ended on a high with Dr. Tiffany Atkinson reading a number of striking poems, my favourite being ‘Tea’, from Kink and Particle. If you missed it, find a copy! Tyler Keevil closed the evening reading two engaging extracts from his debut novel, Fireball. There is something special about hearing an author read a work he know so intimately, tonight was no exception. Copies of their books and The Lunar Attic and on sale at the Arts Centre Bookshop.
Tomorrow starts with a behind-the-scenes tour of the National Library. Join us in the Drwm Foyer for coffee and a 9am start. If you haven’t registered but want to come, do come along and we can register you there!
