It’s the third year Sherborne Travel Writing Festival has been held in the town, hosting award-winning writers in talks for more than 200 guests.
The event means a lot for Sophy, who has decades of experience in the industry.
“Just because my work takes me far away doesn’t mean I’m not without my anchors in community, that’s why I like this festival,” she explains.
“I find the audience is so engaged, passionate, curious. It makes you feel good about this shared curiosity for what lives beyond our very pretty Dorset.”
Sophy says it is also important to her as it is an opportunity for her loved ones to gain some insight into her life.
She continued: “For them to be able to be in the room, in a talk that immerses them in the life I have been pursuing for five years, it means a lot to me.”
