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New writer readings/in conversation pieces: Session II

Saturday 23 June 2012, 12.30PM to 1.30pm

Speaker(s): Adharanand Finn and Oliver Balch

The second of three sessions with new authors: Session Chair, Philip Gwyn Jones, Executive Director of Granta Books in conversation with new writers:

Adharanand Finn

Adharanand Finn is an editor at the The Guardian and a freelance journalist, writing regular features for the The Guardian, The Independent and Runner’s World. He is a former junior county cross-country runner and recently won a 10k in Exeter, Devon, where he and his family usually live. Follow his journey on http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/series/running-with-the-kenyans or @adharanand.

 London Evening Standard review, Guardian article

 

Oliver Balch

Oliver Balch is a UK freelance journalist specialising in business and world affairs. He work has appeared in a wide range of international publications, including The Guardian, The Financial Times, Conde Nast Traveller and The Traveller.

His first book, Viva South America!  was shortlisted as 'Book of the Year' at the UK Travel Press Awards.

Admission: by free ticket only available from yorkfestivalofdieas.com/tickets

Location: Ron Cooke Hub auditorium, Heslington East