The 2024 Writers & Readers Symposium returns! Spend an inspiring day in the company of award-winning authors including Claudia Gray, Alison Pelegrin, Kevin Couhig, Sarah Guillory and Robert Mann. All programs will be held at Hemingbough in St. Francisville, Louisiana . You will be able to interact with authors and Lunch will be served.

Participating authors will read from their published works, and discuss their creative processes. Features include an art show and competition of literature-inspired artworks, book sales, a catered luncheon, and ample opportunities to interact with participating authors while rubbing shoulders with fellow interested (and interesting) readers and writers.

2024 Featured Speakers include:

• Claudia Gray : "The Murder of Mr. Wickham " "The Late Mrs. Willoughby" and The Haunted Mansion series
• Alison Pelegrin, Louisiana Poet Laureate: "Our Lady of Bewilderment"
• Robert Mann: "Kingfish U"
• Kevin Couhig: "A Man for Others"
• Sarah Guillory : "Nowhere Better Than Here" and "Reclaimed"