Snackable talks from three of our favourite storytellers, sharing stories, insights and inspiration in ten minute bites, then a chance to sit down and chat with each of them, and other guests, while sharing a selection of Espressini’s delicious Small Plates.
Gail Muller – on speaking from the heart and the power of hope in stories
Sam Blair – on sport as a lens for looking deep into the human psyche
Ian Russell-Hsieh – on how the weird and surreal can help writers find emotional truth in fiction
July 3, 2024
6pm, arrive in time to grab yourself a wine, beer or Espressini signature cocktail and find a seat
6.30pm, speakers’ bitesize talks, before small plate sharing and more free-flowing conversation for afters
Espressini, 39 Killigrew St, Falmouth, TR11 3PW
£15pp – tickets include a selection of Espressini’s delicious sharing small plates, but you’ll need to buy your drinks separately. Bag your ticket now.
In her own words, Gail is ‘an adventurer, author, speaker and life coach’. Drawing on her personal experiences of overcoming life-changing challenges, Gail uses stories to empower and guide people forward. Her best-selling books Unlost and Do Hope combine a rare mix of wisdom, empathy and inspiration, in a highly accessible and personal way.
Gail is passionate about the power of storytelling and works with aspiring, new and experienced writers to help find and refine their voice.
Sam describes himself as “an ego-maniac with a heart of gold”. A critically-acclaimed director and filmmaker, his credits include Ronnie O’Sullivan: The Edge of Everything (2023), Make Us Dream (2018) and Keep Quiet (2016). In a glowing review of The Edge of Everything, The Independent described Sam as “a low key character” – but we’ve also spotted him standing next to David Beckham (Beckham’s Studio 99 production house produced the documentary).
Using sports and sportspeople as a springboard, Sam’s films delve deeply into the human condition, revealing profound insights about identity, ambition, resilience and the impact of external pressures on personal lives.
Taiwanese-British author and journalist Ian is a contributing writer to Mr Porter, and his work has also featured in The Guardian, Dazed, Highsnobiety and others. Ian’s debut novel I’m New Here (2024), is a deeply moving narrative that explores themes of belonging, identity, and resilience.
Ian’s writing often delves into the complexities of personal transformation and the challenges of adapting to new environments. With a rare ability to convey humour in darkness, Ian will be talking about the weird and surreal, and how this can help writers find emotional truth in fiction.
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