Events

2021

ONLINE/May 4-20, 2021

“Write. Connect. Be Inspired.”; Six-session Writing Workshop
6:30 – 8:00 PM CET
Joint writing workshop with NYT-bestselling author Susan Jane Gilman, designed for writers of fiction, memoir, and creative nonfiction at any point in their process, from finding the first words to navigating the sticky middle or nearing the finish line. Maximum ten students; craft talks, constructive workshopping, and publishing discussion. Tuesday & Thursday evenings.
More information & to register:
GilKork@gmail.com

 

2020

ONLINE/September 21-22, 2020

“From Rough to Ready: A workshop in two parts”; GWC
7:30 – 9:00 PM CET
Writing workshop, suitable for writers of fiction and creative nonfiction, focusing on meaningful revision. Handouts will be shared ahead of time by email. In-class writing assignments.
More information
Genevawriters@gmail.com

 

2019

Geneva, SWITZERLAND/May 25, 2019

“The Writer’s Toolbox: POV & Voice”; Geneva Writers Group
10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Writing workshop, suitable particularly for fiction & poetry writers, open to all levels. Bring pen and paper.
Critique Session
1:30 PM-4:00 PM
Open critque session. If reading, please bring 1400 words of fiction/nonfiction or two poems plus twenty copies to share.
More information
Press Club, rue de Ferney 106, 1202 Geneva

Geneva, SWITZERLAND/January 21, 2019

Writers Resist; Café Slatkine
6:30 – 8:00 PM
Readings to celebrate the ideals of equality and inclusion, freedom of movement and expression, and respect for our earth, also with Darcy Alexandra, Susan Jane Gilman, Max Lobe, and Luke McCallin, plus a representative from the refugee-assistance group Samos Volunteers.
Rue des Chaudronniers 5, 1204 Geneva

2018

Morges, SWITZERLAND/September 2, 2018

“Fiction: What to Leave Out”; Le Livre sur les quais book festival
3:30-5:00 PM
Fiction-writing workshop, open to all and suitable to all levels of experience, with discussion and a writing exercise. Limited to 20 people; pre-registration by email (see More Information below for link).
Bibliotheque Municipale
More information
1110 Morges

Geneva, SWITZERLAND/April 26, 2018

“La Suisse à New York, témoignages”; 32nd Salon du livre de Genève
1:30-2:15 PM
Quels liens entre les Suisses et New York? Quels échanges possibles? En discussion avec le dessinateur Patrick Chappatte et l’ancien Consul général de Suisse à New York François Barras, animé par l’écrivaine Louise Anne Bouchard. En Français; in French.
Book signing immediately after.
More information
Palexpo, Route de Collex 15, 1293 Bellevue

Geneva, SWITZERLAND/March 2-4, 2018

“From Beginning to Finish”; 11th Geneva Writers Conference
1:15-2:45 PM on March 3 and 9:30-11 am on March 4
Writing workshop, suitable for fiction & nonfiction writers of all levels.
“Writing Globally”
3:15 PM-4:45 PM on March 3 and March 4
The pluses and minuses of the expat writer’s life, in discussion with author Susan Jane Gilman, moderated by Elizabeth Coleman.
More information
Webster University, Route de Collex 15, 1293 Bellevue

Zurich, SWITZERLAND/January 15, 2018

Writers Resist; Sphères
7:00 – 8:00 PM
Readings to celebrate and protect the ideals of democracy, also with Darcy Alexandra, Michelle Bailat-Jones, Liam Klenk, Clare O’Dea, and JJ Marsh, in partnership with Action from Switzerland.
Hardturmstrasse 66 Zürich

2017

Strasbourg, FRANCE/November 4, 2017

Rencontre avec auteur; Librairie du Monde Entier
6:30 – 8:00 PM
Reading, discussion, and Q&A, with wine. In English & French.
For more information, call 03 88 16 58 79
31 Place Kléber, 67000 Strasbourg

Strasbourg, FRANCE/November 4, 2017

Creative Writing Workshop; SXB Write a Story
2:00 – 4:00 PM
Writing workshop, with writing exercises. Co-sponsored by US Embassy in Paris and Consul General in Strasbourg.
More information
Free and open to the public; registration via “More Information” link.
Maison des Associations de Strasbourg, 1a Place des Orphelins, 67000 Strasbourg

West Hollywood, CA/October 3, 2017

West Hollywood Women’s Book Club; West Hollywood Library
7:00 – 8:30 PM
Book club discussion of SHINING SEA in Community Meeting room; Book Soup will sell copies on site.
More information
Registration via Meetup
625 N San Vicente Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069

Los Angeles, CA/September 30, 2017

CA Homecoming Party; Los Angeles
7:00 – 9:00 PM
Reading, discussion, drinks; with author Julia Fierro
For more information, contact me.
Los Angeles, CA

San Rafael, CA/September 21, 2017

Meet & Greet; Copperfield’s
4:00 – 5:00 PM
Book signing, and conversation
More information
859 4th St., San Rafael, CA

Sausalito, CA/September 20, 2017

Lit Wings; Book Passage
6:30 – 8:00 PM
“Writers, filmmakers, and photographers sharing uplifting art that illuminates travel.” With filmmakers Marcia Jarmel & Ken Schneider and photographer Ian Tuttle, hosted by Erin Byrne
More information
100 Bay Street, Sausalito, CA 94965

Berkeley, CA/September 19, 2017

Words and a Song; Books Inc
7:00-8:30 PM
Reading, discussion, signing, and a touch of music, with Bay Area singer-songwriter Rachel Garlin. A percentage of book sales will go to 826 National, mothership of 826 Valencia, for a new youth writing-center in Oakland, and a box provided for other contributions.
More information
1491 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA 94710

San Diego, CA/September 15, 2017

Literary Tea; Adventures By the Book
2:30 – 5:00 PM
Tea, pastries, scones, seasonal berries, and a glass of bubbly, book discussion, Q&A, and author signing
More information
Registration via Westgate Hotel
Westgate Hotel, 1055 Second Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101

Hudson, NY/September 9, 2017

Volume Reading Series; The Spotty Dog Books & Ale
7:00- 9:00 PM
With Samantha Hunt and Adrian Shirk, followed by an hour of music
More information
440 Warren St, Hudson, NY 12534

Newtonville, MA / August 10, 2017

Summer Reading; Newtonville Books
7:00 PM
In conversation w/Joanna Rakoff, w/reading, Q&A, signing.
More information
10 Langley Rd, Newton, MA 02459

Brooklyn, NY / August 8, 2017

Paperback Launch; Greenlight Bookstore, PLG Annex
7:30 PM
In conversation w/Emily Holleman, w/reading, Q&A, signing.
More information
632 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225

Paris, FRANCE/March 8, 2017

Evenings with an Author; American Library in Paris
7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Talk, reading, and discussion of Shining Sea and women in literature and life, in recognition of International Women’s Day. Signing.
More information
10, rue du Général Camou 75007 Paris

Geneva, SWITZERLAND/January 21, 2017

Women’s March; downtown Geneva
11:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Featured speaker, open to all who share the values of equality, diversity, and inclusion.
More information
Jardin Anglais to Palais Wilson, Quai Wilson, 1204 – 1201 Genève

Zurich, SWITZERLAND/January 16, 2017

Writers Resist; Cabaret Voltaire
6:00-8:00 PM
Readings to celebrate and protect the ideals of democracy, with Darcy Alexandra, Jason Donald, Liam Klenk, Padraig Rooney, Andrew Shields, and Bettina Spoerri, in partnership with Action from Switzerland.
More information
Spiegelgasse 1, 8001 Zurich

2016

Miami, FL/ November 20, 2016

Families at Risk: Three Novels; Miami Book Fair
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
With Chigozie Obioma and Sabina Murray
More information
Rm 3314 (Bldg 3, 3rd Fl), 300 NE Second Ave, Miami, FL 33132

Cambridge, MA/November 1, 2016

Ferrante Night Fever; Porter Square Books
7:o0 PM
Panel discussion about author Elena Ferrante, author privacy, and the cult of personality, w/Joanna Rakoff and Virginia Pye
More information
25 White St., Cambridge, MA 02140

Maplewood, NJ/October 21, 2016

Author Evening; [words] Bookstore
7:30 PM
Reading, signing and discussion with Marina Budhos
More information
179 Maplewood Avenue, Maplewood, NJ 07040

Brattleboro, VT/ October 16, 2016

Fiction; Brattleboro Literary Festival
4:00-5:30 PM
With Anna Solomon
More information
Robert H. Gibson River Garden, 157 Main St, Brattleboro, VT 05301

Boston, MA/ October 15, 2016

“Reading Like a Writer: Character”; Boston Book Festival
3:15-4:15 PM
With Margot Livesey & Justin Tussig, moderated by Dawn Tripp
More information
BPL Commonwealth Salon, 700 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116

Fitchburg, MA/ September 28, 2016

Author Talk; Fitchburg State University
2:00-3:30 pm
Public Reading and Discussion, hosted by Steve Edwards
More information
Miller Oval, Fitchburg State U., 160 Pearl St., Fitchburg MA 01420-2697

Providence, RI/ September 20, 2016

Point Street Reading Series; Point Street Dueling Pianos
7:30-9:00 PM
With Michelle Hoover, Louise Miller, Leigh Stein, and Paul Tremblay, hosted by Robin Kall
More information
3 Davol Square, Providence RI 02903

Madison, CT/ September 19, 2016

Author Evening; R.J. Julia
7 :00 PM
Reading and discussion
More information
768 Boston Post Road | Madison, CT 06443

Newtonville, MA / September 14, 2016

Author Evening; Newtonville Books
7:00 PM
Reading and discussion
More information
10 Langley Rd, Newton, MA 02459

Morges, SWITZERLAND / September 3-4, 2016

“Families at War and Peace”; Le Livre sur les quais book festival
11:00 AM-12:15 PM on Sept. 3
With Anne-Cathrine Riebnitzsky, moderated by Edward Girardet
Fondation Bolle, 1st Floor, Morges
“In the Shadows of History”
3:00 PM-4:15 PM on Sept. 3
With John Boyne, Petina Gappah, and Rosie Thomas, moderated by Helen Stubbs
Caves de Couvaloup, Morges
“American Landscapes, American Voices”
3:00-4:15 PM
With Tom Cooper, Smith Henderson, and David Treuer, moderated by Matthew Wake
Caves de Couvaloup, Morges
More information
1110 Morges, Switzerland

Brooklyn, NY / August 23, 2016

Literary BFFs; Greenlight Bookstore
7:30 PM
With Megan Mayhew Bergman, hosted by David Gutowski
More information
686 Fulton Street, Brooklyn NY 11217

Norwalk, CT / August 22, 2016

“Author Speak” Luncheon; Norwalk Public Library
12:oo–1:30 PM
Lunch and discussion, in association with Elm Street Books
More information
1 Belden Ave, Norwalk, CT 06850

Harwich, MA / August 11, 2016

Author Literary Luncheon on the Cape; Where the Sidewalk Ends
12:00 PM
Lunch and book talk in the Grand Ballroom overlooking the sea, with authors Eowyn Ivey and Stuart Nadler
More information
Wequassett Resort, 2173 MA-28, Harwich, MA 02645

New York, NY / August 9, 2016

Book Launch; Book Culture on Columbus
7:00 PM
Shining Sea’s launch, with words and mojitos. Everyone welcome!
More information
450 Columbus Avenue (btn 81st & 82nd), NY NY 10024