Ever felt driven mad by an issue until you could no longer sleep, but didn’t know how to share it? You might just learn a thing or two from PEN International President Jennifer Clement, author of several acclaimed books and key speaker at this year’s San Miguel Writers’ Conference in Mexico. Approaching urgent and controversial…
Tag: San Miguel de Allende
Holiday with skulls – Day of the Dead Kids Festival
Dozens of local and international volunteers put on a holiday with skulls in the Mexican town of San Miguel de Allende, with mojiganga painting, crafting with 3D pens, a virtual reality stall, juggling, games, story telling and many other activities. And while everyone looked pretty scary, it was of course to celebrate the Day…
The Blood and Bore of Literary Readings
Have you ever been to literary readings and, despite your best intentions, felt in need of a strong coffee to make it through? You are not alone. Reading a book is a private experience. You can stop when you like, or stay up late getting lost in another world. It’s up to you. Public readings,…