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Happy New Year!

 2011 is here, and after a short trip to Israel and Palestine I am ready for it, My new year started with a generous award from the Society of Authors in the UK - the John C Laurence Award which 'offers funding to works which help to improve understanding between races'. The Society of Authors' grants and awards are meant to help writers work on their next projects, and I thank them for choosing mine, a collection of intertwined Israeli-Palestinian short stories. 

Snow month

 So we've been through the autumn months, and the novel writing month, and now it seems that we'll be having a snow-filled month. Lovely. 

 

It is NaNoWriMo month!

What's that?

During the month of November, thousands of writers around the world struggle together to complete a first draft of a novel in thirty days. It is called National Novel Writing Month, or in short - NaNoWriMo. This is - how not - a Californian invention. However, many international writers have joined this maddness since it first started in 1999 with 21 participants and 6 'winners' who managed to complete the difficult task at hand.

In 2009, there were 167,150 participants and 32,178 'winners' - why not be one of them in 2010? What does a winner get?

October events

It is hard to believe, but October is nearly here, with its autumn leaves and many exciting opportunities for both writers and readers alike.

The London Jewish Cultural Center has invited Shireen Anabtawi and myself to talk about our book Crossing Qalandiya: Exchanges Across the Israeli-Palestinian Divide. If you are in London on October 12, please come and join us here http://www.ljcc.org.uk

Swanwick Writers' Summer School

Every August there is something magical happening in deepest, darkest Derbyshire. It is called the Swanwick Writers' Summer School, or, for those in the know - simply Swanwick. Just got back from a wonderful week full of writing workshops and courses, cups of tea on the lawn and excellent after-dinner speakers. 

 

It's a highly recommended week for anyone interested in writing - more information about it here http://www.swanwickwritersschool.co.uk/

The Telegraph Ways with Words Festival

The Telegraph Ways With Words festival of words and ideas is a vibrant and joyful 10-day event, a chance for those who read books to meet those who write them. The setting is glorious, the atmosphere is invigorating. People come together in spectacular surroundings to share the pleasure and power of language and ideas. The warmth and energy of this lively gathering make it a memorable occasion.

Thursday, June 10 - Reading at Off the Shelf English bookshop in Geneva

Following a series of wonderful events in Scotland, we'll be reading from Crossing Qalandiya: Exchanges Across the Israeli/Palestinian Divide this Thursday, from 18:30-20:00 at Off the Shelf, the English bookshop in the plainpalais area of Geneva. Please join us for an evening of literature and Q & As about how friendship across the Israel-Palestine divide can help create a better future for all. See you there!

More info here www.offtheshelf.ch

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Thursday, June 10 - Reading at Off the Shelf English bookshop in Geneva

Following a series of wonderful events in Scotland, we'll be reading from Crossing Qalandiya: Exchanges Across the Israeli/Palestinian Divide this Thursday, from 18:30-20:00 at Off the Shelf, the English bookshop in the plainpalais area of Geneva. Please join us for an evening of literature and Q & As about how friendship across the Israel-Palestine divide help reach a better future for all. See you there!

More info here www.offtheshelf.ch

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Tuesday, June 1st - event in Inverness

If you are anywhere near the beautiful Scottish Highlands (and even if you are not - it's definitely worth a special visit) join us at Eden Court Theatre in Inverness, on Tuesday evening 19h for an evening of conversation, about the power of friendship across the Israeli/Palestinian divide. More information here 

 

 

It's already May!

How can we be in May already?

It seems as if only yesterday the snow has melted and the winter jackets took up all the space in the closet. It is definitely time to put them away, as we head in full speed towards summer!

After an exciting pre-launch at the International PEN event at the Geneva Book Fair, we are thrilled to invite you to the London launch of Crossing Qalandiya: Exchanges Across the Israeli/Palestinian Divide

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