The panel on coastal writing, along with Robert Drewe and Peter Temple, proved a particularly lively forum. Tim may have earned a dubious distinction as the only writer to use the phrase “crumbed sausage” at a literary festival. Remarkably, it seems they are prepared to have him back. Festival founder Chris Hanley wrote later: “The pleasure was ours. You were great. Your story set up a great session on the Coast and many people told me it was one of their favourites.”