Word invites you to a pre-keynote reception at the beautiful Blue Hill Inn. Help us kick off the festival, meet some of the writers, and support the literary arts!

Please join us for this opportunity to chat with Abdi Nor Iftin and Brook Ewing Minner as well as other outstanding writers who will be participating in the festival.

Our cocktail party will feature delectable hearty hors d'oeuvres prepared by the Blue Hill Inn and libations from local author Caroline Bicks' book Shakespeare, Not Stirred.