Brightlingsea Literary Festival
@bsealitfest.bsky.social
Literary festival on the north Essex coast, held Feb/March in association with WinterFest
Our local author of the month, Stephanie Green, lived on a narrowboat for 7 years, writing about her experiences in ‘A Wide Woman on a Narrow Boat’ and ‘A Wiser Woman on a Narrow Boat’.
Visit her author page on Amazon to find them (and her short story collection): www.amazon.co.uk/stores/Steph...
Visit her author page on Amazon to find them (and her short story collection): www.amazon.co.uk/stores/Steph...
September 4, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Our local author of the month, Stephanie Green, lived on a narrowboat for 7 years, writing about her experiences in ‘A Wide Woman on a Narrow Boat’ and ‘A Wiser Woman on a Narrow Boat’.
Visit her author page on Amazon to find them (and her short story collection): www.amazon.co.uk/stores/Steph...
Visit her author page on Amazon to find them (and her short story collection): www.amazon.co.uk/stores/Steph...
Our local author for August has been @amobstwriter.bsky.social. You can find his epic fantasy duology at The Dragon's Nest here in Brightlingsea, or online via his website.
The ebooks are not expensive, so if you like stories about ordinary people facing extraordinary foes, why not give them a go?
The ebooks are not expensive, so if you like stories about ordinary people facing extraordinary foes, why not give them a go?
August 28, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Our local author for August has been @amobstwriter.bsky.social. You can find his epic fantasy duology at The Dragon's Nest here in Brightlingsea, or online via his website.
The ebooks are not expensive, so if you like stories about ordinary people facing extraordinary foes, why not give them a go?
The ebooks are not expensive, so if you like stories about ordinary people facing extraordinary foes, why not give them a go?
August’s local author of the month is @amobstwriter.bsky.social, who has published two epic fantasy novels to date.
You can find both novels - which together form a duology - at the Dragons Nest in Brightlingsea, or online at books2read.com/HungryFire and books2read.com/PoisonEmber
You can find both novels - which together form a duology - at the Dragons Nest in Brightlingsea, or online at books2read.com/HungryFire and books2read.com/PoisonEmber
August 20, 2025 at 3:08 PM
August’s local author of the month is @amobstwriter.bsky.social, who has published two epic fantasy novels to date.
You can find both novels - which together form a duology - at the Dragons Nest in Brightlingsea, or online at books2read.com/HungryFire and books2read.com/PoisonEmber
You can find both novels - which together form a duology - at the Dragons Nest in Brightlingsea, or online at books2read.com/HungryFire and books2read.com/PoisonEmber
Each month we're featuring a local author and their work. For August, it's @amobstwriter.bsky.social, whose epic fantasy duology is available at many online stores. Visit books2read.com/HungryFire and
books2read.com/PoisonEmber to find the links, or go to his website amobst.com/index.php/bo...
books2read.com/PoisonEmber to find the links, or go to his website amobst.com/index.php/bo...
August 14, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Each month we're featuring a local author and their work. For August, it's @amobstwriter.bsky.social, whose epic fantasy duology is available at many online stores. Visit books2read.com/HungryFire and
books2read.com/PoisonEmber to find the links, or go to his website amobst.com/index.php/bo...
books2read.com/PoisonEmber to find the links, or go to his website amobst.com/index.php/bo...
Our local Author of the Month, R E Loten, also writes for children under the pen name Henrietta Edwards. These picture books feature some famous local characters:
Max, The Brightlingsea Cat mybook.to/Brightlingse...
What Next, Max? mybook.to/WhatNextMax
Lilibet the Lobster mybook.to/LilibetTheLo...
Max, The Brightlingsea Cat mybook.to/Brightlingse...
What Next, Max? mybook.to/WhatNextMax
Lilibet the Lobster mybook.to/LilibetTheLo...
May 19, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Our local Author of the Month, R E Loten, also writes for children under the pen name Henrietta Edwards. These picture books feature some famous local characters:
Max, The Brightlingsea Cat mybook.to/Brightlingse...
What Next, Max? mybook.to/WhatNextMax
Lilibet the Lobster mybook.to/LilibetTheLo...
Max, The Brightlingsea Cat mybook.to/Brightlingse...
What Next, Max? mybook.to/WhatNextMax
Lilibet the Lobster mybook.to/LilibetTheLo...
Introducing our current Local Author of the Month, R.E. Loten!
Her novel FOLLY is a split-timeline historical fiction story set in a fictionalised version of Brightlingsea and drawing on the town’s real WW1 and 1995 history.
All her books are available at www.reloten.com
Her novel FOLLY is a split-timeline historical fiction story set in a fictionalised version of Brightlingsea and drawing on the town’s real WW1 and 1995 history.
All her books are available at www.reloten.com
May 10, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Introducing our current Local Author of the Month, R.E. Loten!
Her novel FOLLY is a split-timeline historical fiction story set in a fictionalised version of Brightlingsea and drawing on the town’s real WW1 and 1995 history.
All her books are available at www.reloten.com
Her novel FOLLY is a split-timeline historical fiction story set in a fictionalised version of Brightlingsea and drawing on the town’s real WW1 and 1995 history.
All her books are available at www.reloten.com
Congratulations to the winners of this year's Spooky Tales short story competition!
Left to right:
Sarah Banham - 2nd prize for 'Time Capsule'
Andrew Obst - 1st prize for 'Downriver'
Linda Taglialavore - 3rd prize for 'McDuff'
Photo by Doug Blanks.
Left to right:
Sarah Banham - 2nd prize for 'Time Capsule'
Andrew Obst - 1st prize for 'Downriver'
Linda Taglialavore - 3rd prize for 'McDuff'
Photo by Doug Blanks.
February 28, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Congratulations to the winners of this year's Spooky Tales short story competition!
Left to right:
Sarah Banham - 2nd prize for 'Time Capsule'
Andrew Obst - 1st prize for 'Downriver'
Linda Taglialavore - 3rd prize for 'McDuff'
Photo by Doug Blanks.
Left to right:
Sarah Banham - 2nd prize for 'Time Capsule'
Andrew Obst - 1st prize for 'Downriver'
Linda Taglialavore - 3rd prize for 'McDuff'
Photo by Doug Blanks.
We're pleased to reveal the finalists of this year's #spookytales short story competition.
Thank you to everyone who entered.
These stories will be read out and the winners announced at our Tales at the Tavern event next week: brightlingseawinterfest.co.uk/events/tales...
Thank you to everyone who entered.
These stories will be read out and the winners announced at our Tales at the Tavern event next week: brightlingseawinterfest.co.uk/events/tales...
February 18, 2025 at 11:01 AM
We're pleased to reveal the finalists of this year's #spookytales short story competition.
Thank you to everyone who entered.
These stories will be read out and the winners announced at our Tales at the Tavern event next week: brightlingseawinterfest.co.uk/events/tales...
Thank you to everyone who entered.
These stories will be read out and the winners announced at our Tales at the Tavern event next week: brightlingseawinterfest.co.uk/events/tales...
We're pleased to feature another of our talented local authors, Stephanie Green. Her collection of twenty-one 'short stories with a twist' is now available at:
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DRVVB1NX
www.amazon.com/dp/B0DRVVB1NX
#booksky
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DRVVB1NX
www.amazon.com/dp/B0DRVVB1NX
#booksky
February 18, 2025 at 10:34 AM
We're pleased to feature another of our talented local authors, Stephanie Green. Her collection of twenty-one 'short stories with a twist' is now available at:
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DRVVB1NX
www.amazon.com/dp/B0DRVVB1NX
#booksky
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DRVVB1NX
www.amazon.com/dp/B0DRVVB1NX
#booksky
Books by local authors:
R.E. Loten's Avonstow books, 'Folly' and 'The Mermaid' - split timeline historical novels set in a fictional version of Brightlingsea during the world wars.
mybook.to/AvonstowFolly
mybook.to/AvonstowMerm...
R.E. Loten's Avonstow books, 'Folly' and 'The Mermaid' - split timeline historical novels set in a fictional version of Brightlingsea during the world wars.
mybook.to/AvonstowFolly
mybook.to/AvonstowMerm...
February 15, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Books by local authors:
R.E. Loten's Avonstow books, 'Folly' and 'The Mermaid' - split timeline historical novels set in a fictional version of Brightlingsea during the world wars.
mybook.to/AvonstowFolly
mybook.to/AvonstowMerm...
R.E. Loten's Avonstow books, 'Folly' and 'The Mermaid' - split timeline historical novels set in a fictional version of Brightlingsea during the world wars.
mybook.to/AvonstowFolly
mybook.to/AvonstowMerm...
What better way to chase away the winter blues than listening to Spooky Tales by brilliant Essex-based writers? See you there!
#booksky #writerscommunity
#booksky #writerscommunity
February 8, 2025 at 12:30 PM
What better way to chase away the winter blues than listening to Spooky Tales by brilliant Essex-based writers? See you there!
#booksky #writerscommunity
#booksky #writerscommunity
Join us for this free day of arts, crafts and activities, inspired by the history of Brightlingsea.
brightlingseawinterfest.co.uk/events/heroe...
#booksky
brightlingseawinterfest.co.uk/events/heroe...
#booksky
February 5, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Join us for this free day of arts, crafts and activities, inspired by the history of Brightlingsea.
brightlingseawinterfest.co.uk/events/heroe...
#booksky
brightlingseawinterfest.co.uk/events/heroe...
#booksky
Our book launch event is only 3 days away! Free to attend, no bookings required.
brightlingseawinterfest.co.uk/events/launc...
brightlingseawinterfest.co.uk/events/launc...
January 30, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Our book launch event is only 3 days away! Free to attend, no bookings required.
brightlingseawinterfest.co.uk/events/launc...
brightlingseawinterfest.co.uk/events/launc...
Psst! Want to listen to some Spooky Tales about Brightlingsea?
Grab a drink and enjoy an evening at the Railway Tavern on Weds 26th Feb to hear the top ten entries in our short story competition, and find out who the ultimate winners are.
No bookings required!
Grab a drink and enjoy an evening at the Railway Tavern on Weds 26th Feb to hear the top ten entries in our short story competition, and find out who the ultimate winners are.
No bookings required!
January 28, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Psst! Want to listen to some Spooky Tales about Brightlingsea?
Grab a drink and enjoy an evening at the Railway Tavern on Weds 26th Feb to hear the top ten entries in our short story competition, and find out who the ultimate winners are.
No bookings required!
Grab a drink and enjoy an evening at the Railway Tavern on Weds 26th Feb to hear the top ten entries in our short story competition, and find out who the ultimate winners are.
No bookings required!
*** POETRY, PROSE AND PROSECCO ***
Saturday 15th March, 6-9pm
Thames Estuary Lobster Hatchery, Brightlingsea
A reminder that tickets to this event, celebrating Brightlingsea's rich heritage and some of our talented local writers, are now on sale at Little Boat Gifts (New St).
Saturday 15th March, 6-9pm
Thames Estuary Lobster Hatchery, Brightlingsea
A reminder that tickets to this event, celebrating Brightlingsea's rich heritage and some of our talented local writers, are now on sale at Little Boat Gifts (New St).
January 27, 2025 at 12:14 PM
*** POETRY, PROSE AND PROSECCO ***
Saturday 15th March, 6-9pm
Thames Estuary Lobster Hatchery, Brightlingsea
A reminder that tickets to this event, celebrating Brightlingsea's rich heritage and some of our talented local writers, are now on sale at Little Boat Gifts (New St).
Saturday 15th March, 6-9pm
Thames Estuary Lobster Hatchery, Brightlingsea
A reminder that tickets to this event, celebrating Brightlingsea's rich heritage and some of our talented local writers, are now on sale at Little Boat Gifts (New St).
Our popular Writing for Wellbeing workshop, led by author and psychologist Julia Stone, is almost full, but a couple of tickets remain!
More details and booking info at
brightlingseawinterfest.co.uk/events/heroe...
#booksky #writingcommunity #wellbeing
More details and booking info at
brightlingseawinterfest.co.uk/events/heroe...
#booksky #writingcommunity #wellbeing
January 25, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Our popular Writing for Wellbeing workshop, led by author and psychologist Julia Stone, is almost full, but a couple of tickets remain!
More details and booking info at
brightlingseawinterfest.co.uk/events/heroe...
#booksky #writingcommunity #wellbeing
More details and booking info at
brightlingseawinterfest.co.uk/events/heroe...
#booksky #writingcommunity #wellbeing
"You're never too old to smash it!"
One of the local writers featured at our 'Launch at the Legion' event on 2 February s the talented Ann, who became an author at age 75.
Event details at brightlingseawinterfest.co.uk/events/launc...
#booksky #writingcommunity
One of the local writers featured at our 'Launch at the Legion' event on 2 February s the talented Ann, who became an author at age 75.
Event details at brightlingseawinterfest.co.uk/events/launc...
#booksky #writingcommunity
January 23, 2025 at 1:38 PM
"You're never too old to smash it!"
One of the local writers featured at our 'Launch at the Legion' event on 2 February s the talented Ann, who became an author at age 75.
Event details at brightlingseawinterfest.co.uk/events/launc...
#booksky #writingcommunity
One of the local writers featured at our 'Launch at the Legion' event on 2 February s the talented Ann, who became an author at age 75.
Event details at brightlingseawinterfest.co.uk/events/launc...
#booksky #writingcommunity
Budding artists and writers!
Join us for a creative workshop to explore the theme of 'Heroes and Heritage' at the Brightlingsea Museum. This is a free family day suitable for all ages.
Join us for a creative workshop to explore the theme of 'Heroes and Heritage' at the Brightlingsea Museum. This is a free family day suitable for all ages.
January 20, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Budding artists and writers!
Join us for a creative workshop to explore the theme of 'Heroes and Heritage' at the Brightlingsea Museum. This is a free family day suitable for all ages.
Join us for a creative workshop to explore the theme of 'Heroes and Heritage' at the Brightlingsea Museum. This is a free family day suitable for all ages.
Bookings now open for our Writing for Wellbeing Workshop on February 16th. Spaces are limited so reserve your place early to avoid disappointment!
More info at brightlingseawinterfest.co.uk/events/heroe...
More info at brightlingseawinterfest.co.uk/events/heroe...
January 17, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Bookings now open for our Writing for Wellbeing Workshop on February 16th. Spaces are limited so reserve your place early to avoid disappointment!
More info at brightlingseawinterfest.co.uk/events/heroe...
More info at brightlingseawinterfest.co.uk/events/heroe...
The first event for this year's Literary Festival is free to attend. Here is another teaser for you!
brightlingseawinterfest.co.uk/events/launc...
brightlingseawinterfest.co.uk/events/launc...
January 16, 2025 at 10:22 AM
The first event for this year's Literary Festival is free to attend. Here is another teaser for you!
brightlingseawinterfest.co.uk/events/launc...
brightlingseawinterfest.co.uk/events/launc...
Another taster of what's in store at our FREE launch event! Hope to see you there.
January 15, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Another taster of what's in store at our FREE launch event! Hope to see you there.
The 2025 Brightlingsea Literary Festival is just around the corner! Our launch event will feature local authors reading from new and forthcoming books, and it's free to attend.
Launch at the Legion
3-5pm Sunday 2nd February
Royal British Legion
9-11 Sydney St, Brightlingsea, Colchester CO7 0BG
Launch at the Legion
3-5pm Sunday 2nd February
Royal British Legion
9-11 Sydney St, Brightlingsea, Colchester CO7 0BG
January 14, 2025 at 2:24 PM
The 2025 Brightlingsea Literary Festival is just around the corner! Our launch event will feature local authors reading from new and forthcoming books, and it's free to attend.
Launch at the Legion
3-5pm Sunday 2nd February
Royal British Legion
9-11 Sydney St, Brightlingsea, Colchester CO7 0BG
Launch at the Legion
3-5pm Sunday 2nd February
Royal British Legion
9-11 Sydney St, Brightlingsea, Colchester CO7 0BG
The 2025 Brightlingsea Literary Festival is just around the corner, and here's what we have planned!
You can also find the information along with events for the Brightlingsea Winterfest at brightlingseawinterfest.co.uk/category/win...
We're a friendly town based in north-east Essex, UK.
You can also find the information along with events for the Brightlingsea Winterfest at brightlingseawinterfest.co.uk/category/win...
We're a friendly town based in north-east Essex, UK.
January 9, 2025 at 10:36 AM
The 2025 Brightlingsea Literary Festival is just around the corner, and here's what we have planned!
You can also find the information along with events for the Brightlingsea Winterfest at brightlingseawinterfest.co.uk/category/win...
We're a friendly town based in north-east Essex, UK.
You can also find the information along with events for the Brightlingsea Winterfest at brightlingseawinterfest.co.uk/category/win...
We're a friendly town based in north-east Essex, UK.
On the final day of our uplifting Book Advent, may we suggest this story about secret love, a journey of discovery, and a fig tree...
Happy reading from Brightlingsea Literary Festival!
Happy reading from Brightlingsea Literary Festival!
December 24, 2024 at 10:52 AM
On the final day of our uplifting Book Advent, may we suggest this story about secret love, a journey of discovery, and a fig tree...
Happy reading from Brightlingsea Literary Festival!
Happy reading from Brightlingsea Literary Festival!
And now for something a bit more whimsical! On day 23 of our Book Advent, this quirky mystery is bound to make you smile.
December 23, 2024 at 10:53 AM
And now for something a bit more whimsical! On day 23 of our Book Advent, this quirky mystery is bound to make you smile.