The first-ever WASHINGTON ISLAND LITERARY FESTIVAL, October 4-6, was fantastic! The islanders poured out the hospitality for my fellow writers and me.

The readings were vivid and engaging. And a lot of fine books changed hands.

Thanks in particular to hosts Richard and Mary Jo Purinton, To Kathleen Dixon at Islandtime Books, To Betsy Wallman, And to everyone else who made it such a great event. Let’s do it again next fall…!