Medway River Lit
"I thought Medway River Lit Festival thoughtful, thought-provoking, kindly in spirit and invaluable for the region." Sir Ben Okri
The River Is Lit podcast
We were delighted to launch 'The River Is Lit' podcast in July 2024
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On the podcast, we'll be talking to writers who will be coming to Medway River Lit, and discussing their books. We'll probably have a competition or two as well as reading recommendations, writing tips, and 'A moment of greenery' - some tips to help the environment.
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You can find the podcast on:
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YouTube - subtitled version​
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The River Is Lit podcast - Episode 1 (15/7/24)
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In this episode we spoke to writers Caitlin Davies and AA Chaudhuri, and Robyn Goldsmith who is the Culture Development Manager for Medway Council. Caitlin and Alex both spoke about their writing journeys and the struggles of earning a living as a writer, as well as telling us a bit about the books they'll be bringing to Medway River Lit this November.
The River Is Lit podcast - Episode 2 (1/8/24)
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In this episode we spoke to writer April Doyle and Ryan Haidar, the founder of our sponsor, Your Paper Quest. April spoke about her eco-thriller 'Hive'. We also introduced our Book Chat section - about books by writers coming to the festival.
The River Is Lit podcast - Episode 3 (18/8/24)
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In this episode we spoke to writer Melissa Todd who spoke or her latest book, and Michi Masumi, the founder of The Black Art Hub, whose Medway art and poetry trail and exhibition starts in September.
The River Is Lit podcast - Episode 4 (8/9/24)
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In this episode, Medway River Lit co-directors, Sam and Barry Fentiman Hall give a preview of some of the writers coming to Medway River Lit in November 2024.
The River Is Lit podcast - Episode 5 (30/9/24)
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In this episode, we talk to Barbara Havelocke, the author of 'Estella's Revenge' and Sarah L Dixon, whose poetry collection 'A bit like fallling in love' is a love letter to 90s indie music culture.
The River Is Lit podcast - Episode 6 (17/10/24)
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In this episode, we talk to Maggie Harris, member of The Four Poets and author of memoir 'Kiskadee Girl', plus Thomas McMullan, author of 'The Last Good Man'.
The River Is Lit podcast - Episode 7 (31/10/24)
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In this episode, we talk to Bill McGuire, author of 'Hothouse Earth', plus Tom Huddleston, author of 'The Worlds of Dune'. We also preview the launch and first weekend of the festival.
