"As an author who's participated in a number of literary festivals, I can honestly say that this one already ranks among the best. A terrific selection of writers reading to appreciative book lovers in a richly historic setting. I had a great time, Claudia. Thank you for inviting me to be a part of it." – Alan Zweibel
“LitFest was a delight! Terrific authors and a smart, appreciative audience. Doesn't get better than that for this writer/reader.” -- Susan Isaacs
"Working in The Yale Musical Theatre Collection as an undergrad, I found an old record album and on the cover, "This collection of old Jewish favorites fills a long-needed want." The writer Jan Morris was so taken with the bizarre "a long-needed want" that she used it in her next book as a chapter heading. I only mention this because it's exactly what the Long Island LitFest does. It was a sheer delight to be part of and the audience loved it. The fest is a delightful, entertaining and highly valuable cultural event and certainly fills that long-needed you-know-what." -- Dick Cavett
"I'm gonna sit down and write another book JUST so I can be asked back to this remarkable, magical, extraordinary festival. Trust me, it is filled with the kinda magic that makes you fall head-over-heels-in-love with the written word. And Claudia, she is completely swoonable." -- Amy Ferris
"The first ever LI LitFest was all I hoped it to be...and more. There was a full house of responsive and eager listeners; an audience which liked to laugh. What could be better?! I loved every minute of it. I'm looking forward to a yearly tradition of LitFest from hereon in. Claudia Copquin did an amazing job of conceptualizing the festival, organizing it, (with terrific authors, I might add) and getting the word out. I was proud to be a participating author." -- Arlene Alda
