Writer Niall Griffiths in conversation with crime writer Paul Johnston

Welsh writer Niall Griffiths meets Scottish crime writer Paul Johnston in an event dedicated to Niall Griffiths’ work.

Niall Griffiths was born in Liverpool in 1966. He is the author of four novels: Grits (2000), a tale of addicts and drifters in rural Wales; Sheepshagger (2001) - telling the story of Ιanto, a feral mountain boy; Kelly & Victor (2002), soon to be translated into Greek by OXY publications; and most recently, Stump (2003), which won two Book of the Year awards. Grits was made into a film for television, and Kelly & Victor and Stump are also being made into films.

When: Friday 26 May 2006, 11 a.m.–12 p.m.
Where: ELYTIS Room, Pavilion 12, HELEXPO

You will also have the chance to meet Niall Griffiths at a book-signing session on Friday 26 May at 7 p.m. at Konstantinidis bookstore (11 Pavlou Mela Street).

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East meets West – Meet British-Pakistani writer Kamila Shamsie

Meet young novelist Kamila Shamsie, find out more about her work and get a taste of this unique British amalgamation of East and West.

Kamila Shamsie, was born in 1973 in Pakistan. Her first novel, In the City by the Sea, was short-listed for the Mail on Sunday/John Llewellyn Rhys Prize, and her second, Salt and Saffron, won her a place on Orange's list of '21 Writers for the 21st Century'. In 1999 Kamila received the Prime Minister's Award for Literature in Pakistan. She also writes for The Guardian, The New Statesman, Index on Censorship and Prospect magazine, and broadcasts on radio. Kartography (2004) explores the strained relationship between soulmates Karim and Raheen, set against a backdrop of ethnic violence. Broken Verses (2005) is her latest book. Kamila Shamsie divides her time between London and Karachi.

When: Sunday 28 May 2006, 3–4 p.m.
Where: KAVAFIS Room, Pavilion 6, HELEXPO

Kamila Shamsie will also be signing copies of her books at the British Council stand between 11 and 12 on Sunday morning.

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Creative Writing Workshops 1 & 2 by Scottish crime writer Paul Johnston

By popular demand, and following the amazing success of last year’s workshop led by award-winning Scottish crime writer Paul Johnston, we are organising yet another round of workshops for young Greek writers.

The workshops will be held in Greek and are open to the public, however, places are limited and will be allocated on a strictly first come, first served basis.

To reserve a place, please contact Chrysoula Melidou by e-mail at Chrysoula.Melidou@britishcouncil.gr or call 2310 378 314. Deadline for expressions of interest: Tuesday 23 May 2006.

When: Saturday 27 & Sunday 28 May 2006, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

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Presentation of Tales from the City, Stories from the Sea

Our 3 in 3 Short Story Competition Tales from the City, Stories from the Sea took place between December 2004 and February 2005 in collaboration with PERIPLOUS publications.

The panel of judges, which included novelists Christos Chomenidis and Paul Johnston and poet Liana Sakelliou, received 197 entries from which 19 stories are now presented in a new anthology published by PERIPLOUS.

Among the writers you will find some of the most interesting emerging voices, who we believe readers are going to hear more about in the coming years. We invite you to come and meet some of these young writers and find out more about our 3 in 3 Short Story competition.

When: Details to be announced.

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