19 May 2015
Ten novelists and their editors as well as other literary professionals will gather in Schleswig-Holstein, Kiel to discuss writing and publishing, to acquaint themselves with new novels and pave the way for translation.
Participating authors and publishing houses include:
Excerpts of the debut novels including Rhyw Flodau Rhyfel (Some Flowers of War) by Llŷr Gwyn Lewis will be presented during the Opening Reading Gala held at the Literaturhaus in Kiel on Thursday, May 28 2015 from 7pm to 11pm. The authors will read short sequences from their novels in the original language before Eva Krautwig and Nils Aulike will present excerpts from the German sample translation.
The authors will also attend meetings with students at the Christian-Albrechts University and a literary conference with the aim of creating a forum for exchange on literature, language and ways of promoting and transferring literature in Europe.
Llŷr Gwyn Lewis apperance at the European Festival of the First Novel is supported by Wales Arts International.