Authors

 

“Indeed, read books, as your child said!!! This is what authors want most of all and thanks to the Festival for making more people interested in reading.” Christine Loh

 

“I would like to thank you very much indeed for a very enjoyable and successful few days. I greatly enjoyed each event, and was delighted to meet readers here in Hong Kong. The event at the library today was great fun - the children were charming - and very entertaining!” Alexander McCall Smith

 

“I've just arrived back in London after a long but fascinating trip to HK and China, and just wanted to thank you for a splendid few days in HK. I loved the events - well put together in terms of authors, moderators and venues - and the lively audiences. I've quickly become a veteran of the festival circuit and I can instantly tell a well-run, lively festival when I see one - and yours runs like clockwork.” Tash Aw

 

“I am sure you have already had feedback on this but I thought I'd share my own reaction: the session with Louis de Bernières and Alexander McCall Smith on music and writing was absolutely fantastic!” Kate Rogers

 

“Thanks so much for hosting Murong and me at the Festival. We really enjoyed the two events, and the festival seemed to have a great atmosphere. Although Murong's talks may not have been the best attended of the Festival events, the level of interest in the Q&As definitely made them worthwhile. The audiences really seemed to appreciate the opportunity to engage directly with the 'enfante terrible of Chinese fiction'. Given that Murong does not speak English, this is the kind of experience that only a festival like this can really provide.” Harvey Thomlinson

 

“The real reason for having the festival is to give writers an undeservedly lovely time.” Louis de Bernières

 

“Thank you! It was a wonderful experience - I felt so well looked after and was introduced to some brilliant new writers as well as new readers. The Festival was a great opportunity for the exchange of ideas.” Emily Perkins

 

“Thank you for your stellar efforts and organisation - it was most enjoyable being a part of the festival.” Linda Jaivin

 

“It's a great festival that I really enjoyed.” Ouyang Yu

“It was but pure pleasure!” Nigel Collett

 

“Congratulations on the festival. I thought it was great and had a wonderful time. Many thanks for inviting me.” Mo Zhi Hong

 

 

 

Friends of the Festival/Partners

 

“I would just like to say that our classes really enjoyed the author session yesterday. I thought it was very well organized and planned. We especially liked the interactive nature of the session. Thanks for putting on a good show!” Heather Hagan, Grade 2D, Delia School of Canada

 

“I enjoyed the De Bernières and McCall Smith interchange (who was the moderator, she was very good too).  I got a lot out of [the Christine Loh event] and am reading her book with interest. So revealing to hear the reactions of someone younger than me who has lived through the same experiences. Thank you again for all the trouble you took to help me enjoy the festival.” Anne Marden, Friend of the Festival

 

Thanks, again, for making my second literary festival one to remember.” Candy Linn, Friend of the Festival

 

“Thank you so much for this surprise treat! Our students loved meeting Darren Shan and getting his signature in their books. I sincerely appreciate your kindness in sending him our way.” Maureen McCann, HKIS

 

Thanks for doing such a smashing job with this festival; what a treat it has been so far!!” Lucy Watson, Festival Book Club member

 

“We had such a wonderful time at the Literary Festival events on Saturday and Monday and were truly inspired by the fantastic authors and discussions. The Literary Festival is such an amazing event for Hong Kong and we were so honoured to be a part of it.  Thank you very much for thinking of Dim Sum & Then Some again this year and we would love to collaborate on more exciting events going forward.” Kelly Berlin and Neveen Aziz, Founding Partners, Dim Sum & Then Some