Star studded list of presenters. They all brought something special and relevant. Thank you Linda Kidder/ Bill Stenson/ Kat Montagu/ Brenda Baker Judy Millar… loved your workshops.
Kat Montagu in Conversation with… EXCELLENT.
Writing Contest…please have the writers if there read their own stuff! (3 times)
Finding you funny bone… this was a totally different perspective! I have just become aware of the power of humour.
Linda Kidder was a real star for me.
Excellent media coverage. Mingling time greatly appreciated. The presenters were great… not off in cliques.
Norma Charles gave me inspiration for my next novel.
Jonas Saul was an amazing source of information…made me consider self publishing.
Excellent price for this top-class festival!
Great to have time to actually do some networking and chatting with people.
Need a better system for accessing buffet for wheelchair attendees. (WE HEAR YOU AND WILL WORK ON THIS FOR 2020.THANK YOU FOR TELLING US.)
Food was great, some of the beef was tough though. Special thank you for the attention paid to gluten free and veg. requests.
Linda Kidder-letting in the Muse loved the creative song building exercise. Fresh, creatively stimulating.
Brenda Baker Fiction from Fact resonant nugget was brilliant. I will be using this in my future work. Thought provoking.
Norma Charles Character development … great.
Coffee break in Café Lit was too long. (AGREE WILL BE SHORTER NEXT YEAR)
The mix of an Agent, a Film expert, a songwriter, an editor, a self-publishing guru, genres covering humour, children, YA, mystery, memoir and poetry all topped off by Café Lit and the Saturday night entertainers Brenda, WordChickz and Linda gave the festival a flavor of learning, sharing, laughter and making new friends.
SAMPLE COMMENTS/CONVERSATIONS FROM PRESENTERS
Anthony Dalton: This was my 4th. time and I must say it gets better every time. Word on the Lake was my best weekend this year.
Robert Mackwood: This is one of the best organized author festivals I’ve attended in the province and can understand why it is so popular.
Jonas Saul: I had a great time. Well organized. Thank you all.
WordChickz: We were warmly welcomed, assisted with all our needs and even pampered. The truffles in our room was a lovely touch.
Bill Stenson: What an amazing festival! You had everything down to an art.If anyone aske me what it takes to organize a successful literary festival I’ll tell them to contact Word on the Lake. You guys are the best.
Karen Autio: Heartfelt thanks for the warm welcome, dedication, attention to detail….it was a wonderful experience! The truffles were divine
Gail Bowen: Thank you all. I know how much effort goes into producing an event that seems as effortlessly smooth as this festival.
Kat Montagu: Thank you for a fantastic weekend.
Linda Kidder: Thank you, thank you for inviting me to such a fabulous festival.
Nancy Bell: Stellar! Loved the experience. Ask me back anytime.
Brenda Baker: Thanks for all your hard work and hospitality.
Norma Charles: I had a wonderful time. Thank you. I’d like to congratulate you and your committee for an EXCELLENT festival. Everything was so well organized, right down to the last detail.
SAMPLE COMMENTS FROM ATTENDEES