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Breathing new life into old stories
Using myths and legends as inspiration for new writing with Sam Davey
Presented by: Portsmouth BookFest| 0 | PORTSMOUTH: Central Library |
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| P | Saturday 28th February, 2026 |
| N | 1:00pm |
Event information
A practical, interactive workshop for writers, which will cover the enduring appeal of certain stories and characters, and the four key success factors when re-telling an old tale:
• Research
• Character building
• Perspective
• Plot
Sam Davey is an award-winning author of fantasy and speculative fiction, with work featured in anthologies including Breaking Through The Penumbra (Cicada Song Press, Sept 2025). Her latest novel, The Chosen Queen (Diversion Books/Simon & Schuster, June 2025), is a feminist retelling of Camelot’s origins.
Sam is Head of Transformation at London’s Royal Opera House (sadly, no magic wands are available), lives by the sea in Bexhill, and founded the Hastings Book Festival. She also chairs the Hastings Writers Group.
Venue information
PORTSMOUTH: Central Library| 0 | Guildhall Square Portsmouth Hampshire PO1 2DX |
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| > | librariesandarchives.portsmouth.gov.uk |
| ! | 02392819311 |
| ` | Event is on the third floor - lift access |