Christina Banach, Author
I expect most people are aware of the Edinburgh International Book Festival which takes place in Scotland's capital city every August. For me the book fest is one the highlights of the year, and the end of July always brings with it that delicious tingle of anticipation at the literary excitement to come. This year I have even more reason to be excited because I've been asked to be part of a very special event on August 20th: the Edinburgh International Book Festival SCBWI panel - How To Survive Being Published. Yes I know - I'm one of the panelists, can you believe it? I'm not sure I can!
Organised by the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators and sponsored by the EIBF, the panel consists of literary agent Amber Caraveo of Skylark Literary and authors Elizabeth Wein, Jane Yolen, and Nicola Morgan and (eek!) me. Following on from 2014's inaugral SCBWI panel at the festival, the subject of this year's discussion is how to survive being published.
This informal question-and-answer session will examine the challenges of publicity, how to protect writing time, plus any other bumps along the way that a debut author may encounter - or veteran authors may face as the publishing industry and the expectations of self-marketing continue to change. Add questions from the floor into the mix and into promises to be a very interesting evening.
The event takes place in Charlotte Square Gardens, Edinburgh, on August 20th at 7.30 - 8.30 pm. For more details please click here. To anyone who is planning on going I look forward to seeing you
there.
Welcome to my website!
Hi! I'm Christina Banach, author of Minty. Thanks for dropping by my website. Please take a look around. Here you'll find news and information about me and my books. If you have any questions do get in touch through my contact page. Thank you for visiting and happy reading!
AUTHOR IN RESIDENCE
I was the 2017-2018 Scottish Book Trust Author in Residence at Knightsridge Primary School, Livingston. Many thanks to the SBT for for affording me the opportunity to share my love of writing and reading with such an inspiring school.
REVIEW FROM THE BOOK TRUST
"This is a thought provoking debut novel about love, loss and the importance of family…A compelling and ultimately
heart-warming story."
Please click on the link below to read the whole critique:
http://www.booktrust.org.uk/books/view/34314
REVIEW FROM THE SCOTTISH BOOK TRUST
"Through Minty's eyes we see how family and friends are affected by bereavement. It deals with loss, love,
friendship and over all, hope, resilience and strength of character. It's a haunting, eerie and beautiful read that will resonate with you for days after you read it. "
TEEN'S BOOK OF THE MONTH
I'm very grateful to the Scottish Book Trust for featuring Minty as their Teen's Book of the Month.
http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/blog/2014/parents/11/teens-book-of-the-month-minty
OTHER REVIEWS
Below are extracts of some other reviews (to read more please check out my News and Reviews page):
"What an amazing story! I could not put this book down!"
"This is one of those gems that works for young adults and also the not so young...I read it in a single sitting - something I do not ordinarily do - except for a brief pause to compose myself before the final chapter, such was the intensity of emotion the book engenders. You must read this book..."
"Christina's stunning style of writing succeeded in bringing tears of joy and sadness to my eyes. For a first book being this good, it makes me wonder
what is yet to come."
EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL BOOK FESTIVAL
I was thrilled to be part of the Edinburgh International Book Festival 2015 SCBWI panel event - How To Survive Being Published. It was a real privilege to have been invited. Thank you!
Plot & Structure Event
Thank you to everyone who came to my plot and structure workshop in Edinburgh. I hope you had as much fun as I did. Thanks to Sheila Averbuch for this great write up of the day.
I've created a mood board for MINTY over on Pinterest. Click here to take a look:
www.pinterest.com/cbanachauthor
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Yvonne V (Friday, 31 July 2015 21:27)
Sounds like a great panel, Christina! Can't wait to hear how it goes.
Bobbi Miller (Saturday, 01 August 2015 13:22)
This sounds like it's going to be a tremendous event! Can't wait to hear how it goes!
Marcia Strykowski (Monday, 03 August 2015 22:37)
What an awesome event and how wonderful that you're participating--enjoy!
Bobi (Tuesday, 04 August 2015 04:40)
I'm planning a trip to England next summer and hope to work in a trip up to Scotland. Wish that could be in late August so I could attend this conference! But alas and alak, our schools start the first Monday of August each year. Think I could convince the principal that the kids don't really need the library that week?