How long have you been a
Greenacre Writer?
I
joined Greenacre Writers' 'Finish That Novel' group in August 2010 and never
looked back. Usually I write in German, but the group gave me the confidence to
write my first English novel which is currently in the publisher's slush pile,
waiting to be discovered.
As well as a crime
writing talk, what else are you doing for the 3rd ever Finchley Literary
Festival?
I'll
be doing something really scary in aid of this year's Finchley Literary
Festival: a sponsored abseiling down Church Langley Water Tower, Harlow. That's
the imposing water tower next to the M11 on the way towards Stansted Airport.
I'm sure you've noticed it driving along the motorway because it's just HUGE!
I'm not really looking forward to my big day on May 4 because I've never
abseiled before and I have this thing about heights.
On
the other hand, who would sponsor you if your task was easy?
Have you ever done
anything like this before?
No,
I never abseiled before but in aid of HAB (Homeless Action in Barnet) I spent a
cold and spooky November night in the cemetery of St Mary's East Barnet, with a
black bin bag shielding my borrowed sleeping bag from the wetness seeping up
from the ground. Needless to say, I'm the only person in my family who
peacefully rested on a graveyard and came back.
What has motivated you
to do it?
A
literary festival can't live from words alone. Helpers are needed, volunteers,
organisers, professionals, goodwill, donations, you name it... My sponsored
abseiling is just a small part but I hope the money raised will help the
Finchley Literary Festival in any possible way.
How
important do you think Literary Festivals are?
Nothing
beats a literary festival. Not only do they bring literature into town but
there are also workshops about writing, how to find a publisher, or how to make
yourself known as an author. Visitors can mingle in a like-minded crowd and rub
shoulders with authors, poets, and screen writers alike. Who knows? After all
these helpful workshops, next year they might be the ones giving the
autographs...
How can people sponsor
you?
I'd
be more than grateful for your help, and any amount will be much appreciated!
You
can donate via paypal and email the following details to greenacrewriters@gmail.com:
Full name,
Gift aid (yes / no)
Address
Amount Sponsored
Alternatively just contact Greenacre Writers and let them know that you'd like to sponsor me:
greenacrewriters@gmail.com - Thank you so much!
Bettina von Cossel will be giving the following talk at The Finchley Literary Festival:
Crime Writing - How to Kill your Darlings?
Tuesday 27th May
3pm
Church End Library, N3 1TR
Free of charge.
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