Tennessee Williams and New Orleans Literary Festival (TWFest24)
I turn 50 years old at the end of this month. There was a time that I never thought I'd make it to 50 - either because of my own reckless lifestyle or my serious bouts of depression and anxiety. But here I am, ready to tackle the next 50 years ;)
To celebrate, my husband asked me what I wanted to do. And since he knows me so well, he asked me where I wanted to go. After a short time as foster parents, we didn't have the luxury of just picking up and getting away whenever we wanted. We were due for a getaway.
I did some research and wanted to incorporate writing into it, too. I have gotten back into my writing, journaling, and now with the memoir coming out this December - just back into the writing world in general. After having read Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, I have always wanted to go to New Orleans. They have an annual Tennessee Williams festival that happens around my birthday so it was decided - we are going to a literary festival in New Orleans!
I honestly don't know much about Tennessee Williams, other than a street car named Desire. Honestly, it's going to be quite a treat because they have not only writer's craft sessions, but also writing marathons!
A writing marathon is when "writers venture out in small groups to eat, drink, and write their way across the city, stopping to share their writing before moving to their next adventure." I can't wait to journal and experience everything that New Orleans has to offer. It seems like it's vibrant and full of witchy wonderfulness that I can't wait to experience!
Mark, my husband, is okay with the walking with me - but he said he's not going to write. Journaling isn't necessarily his thing. haha.
Anyway, we signed up for everything from the walking tours to the literary discussion "Legends of burlesque" and then of course the music and the eating, too!
I occasionally still battle with those feelings of self-doubt, but I'm here and ready to tackle the next part of my life and this week - New Orleans!
I'll report back, but until then have you ever been to New Orleans? What was it like?
Until next time,
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