Oakwood Literature Festival

Bringing Readers & Authors together

2020 Festival

2020 Poetry and Short Story Competitions Winners.

David Owen with Busted

Vicky Pealing with Chad Girl

Fliss Goldsmith with Too Much

Check out our Virtual Event: News of the Day 1945

Breakfast and News from Today 1945

Grab a croissant or toast and tea and join Dawn Brookes, Anthony Poulton-Smith and Wendy Jones as they discuss the news of the day from 1945. This event was to be part of the VE Day celebrations so we've moved it online.Short Story Competition Winner David Owen for Busted – video will be available from 11am.Poetry Competition Winners to be announced at 11.30am

Slået op af Oakwood Literature Festival i Lørdag den 23. maj 2020

Welcome to the 2020 Oakwood Literature Festival

Apologies, but due to the coronavirus pandemic we have taken the difficult decision to cancel this year’s festival. Please join us again next year

Festival Dates: TBC

The Oakwood Literature Festival in Derby aims to bring authors and readers together through the celebration of books. This year’s festival will include an exhibition celebrating the 75th anniversary of VE Day.

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Crime Thriller Panel

Saturday 23rd May 2020 10am-10.55am Join crime/psychological thriller writers, Sarah Ward, Jo Jakeman and Wendy H. Jones as they discuss what it takes to be a crime/thriller writer and share how they go about enabling their protagonists and readers to trace the evidence. Who doesn't love … Read More about Crime Thriller Panel

Lessons from Women of WWII

Can Influence Environmental Change Join Claire Lyons, military historian and eco warrior as she discusses how the ‘Make and Mend’ era of WWII can help us to adapt to sustainable living and help save the planet. A NOT TO BE MISSED talk for anyone who cares about our planet. Claire's academic … Read More about Lessons from Women of WWII

The Role of Women in WWII

Historical novelist, Clare Harvey discusses the inspiration behind her war-time novels, paying particular attention to the role of ack-ack girls, Secret Operations Executive (SOE) agents, factory girls and war artists – whilst also also acknowledging the broader picture of women’s work in … Read More about The Role of Women in WWII

Crime on the Canals

Join historical non-fiction author, Anthony Poulton-Smith as he speaks about Crime on the Canals, the topic of his most recent book. Anthony is a freelance journalist and prolific author with 77 books published plus many articles, crosswords, puzzles and quizzes. In addition … Read More about Crime on the Canals

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