In the first of two speed-chess style interviews, writer-editors Morgan Meis and John Freeman speak with acclaimed Festival participants from across the globe. Each writer—Iceland’s Sjón, Austria’s Josef Winkler, the Netherland’s Geert Mak, and the United State’s own Siri Hustvedt—is a master from his or her own country. Don’t miss the chance to hear these fine writers speak about topics including religion, art, and craft.