By Jean Di Lisio, New Legends Magazine

Over 150 writers, authors and visual artists ignited their souls with 16 diverse sessions ranging from poetry, prose, essays, plays, script and novel writing to flash fiction, performance and a panel discussion about the publishing process.

Starting on Thursday to Sunday, September 19-22, 2024, the following writers shared insights about the writing process:

Peter Anderson

Azure Arther

David Anhornis

Michele Battiste

Art Goodtime

Kate Kingston

Stace Johnson

Janice McDonald

Tom Nordgren

Thomas Snodgras

Padma Thorndyke

Wendy Videlock

Kathryn Winograd

Virginia Jiminez, President of the Corazon de Trinidad Creative District Board of Directors, energized the Friday (9/21) First-Annual Fundraiser Festival Dinner, announcing special features of the multiple (42) Live Silent and (12) Quick Draw Auctions, highlighting creative industries in Trinidad. Musicians featured Rosin & Rust (Jeff and Sam Montoya) and Stace Johnson with dinner by AlMack’s. Free Open Mic nights were held on Thursday at the Commons and Saturday at The Well and Tap Room.

Special thanks to the Get Lit! Event Committee Rich Alford, Jimi Bernath, Hilary DePolo, Adam Gaffen, Destiny Gonzales, Laura Jaye Hall, Ginger Harris, Kate Kingston, Darek Thomas and Virginai Jimenez, who garnered over 30 sponsors for this annual event sponsored by Create Trinidad, A Colorado Creative District aka Corazon de Trinidad Creative District.

Website: www.trinidadcreativedistrict.org

Photo Album:  https://share.icloud.com/photos/06dh08OsuuiDPW23iL-xYOFbA