“I have only missed one WoW year due to another commitment. They are unfailingly excellent and this year’s authors are among the best. It is a spring highlight for all of us.” - MR
“Such a delightful weekend! So well designed and orchestrated. Flawless in its transitions. Artists: soulful, playful, inspiring talents, one and all.” - LG
“Wonderful, wonderful as always! You all do a fantastic job and the WOW festival is always the “best” thing, each year, to look forward to. It is not Christmas that measures my year, but the Words on the Water!” -CL
“Marvelous mix of levity and deeply honest truth telling from the readers. My first time at this festival. I am so impressed. Great food too!” - JW
“What a fantastic line up of authors. My second time and it just keeps getting better.” - PF
“As usual a great festival. Thanks to everyone who worked so hard to make it happen! Well done!” - LB
“Wonderful venue, organization, and food/snacks. Please repeat next year!” - AY
“Wonderful authors, content and variety. Thank you again!” - TB
“We love the authors, food and the total experience. Keep up the excellent work!” - CJ
“Up to the usual high standard. Wonderful!” - MK
“My first time. Loved it! Will be back next year. Wonderful hosting, authors, snacks (!) and atmosphere. Also, greatly affordable. Thank you.” - SB
“Excellent choice of authors. Format good – really enjoyed the Friday evening conversations.” - MB
“Lovely mixture of writers – thank you for bringing [them] to the area!” - JP
“What can I say but WOW? I love this festival and its intimacy – great guests, superb organization.” - SR
“First time here – loved the complexity, depth and variety of the authors presented.” - K
“Beautiful venue, engaging authors and friendly people. What’s not to like? Well done.” - CR
“Great festival. Perfect venue. Wonderful food. Inspiring writers. Well done!” - AM
“Beautiful venue, engaging authors and friendly people. What’s not to like? Well done.” - CR
Confirmed 2025 Guest Authors
Shashi Bhat
Michael Christie
Ian Ferguson
Scott Alexander Howard
Celia Haig-Brown
Susan Musgrave
Adam Shoalts
...and more to be announced