July 25-August 1: Community of Writers, Squaw Valley

Once again I have the great good pleasure of being a member of the staff of the Community of Writers, Squaw Valley. While the morning workshops are limited to Conference participants, the afternoon and evening panels, lectures, and readings are open to the public (donations happily accepted!). You can find those options here.

August 7th, 5:00: Songwriter Sunday at the Nevada City Winery, featuring Stephen Holland

Nevada City Winery 301 Spring Street, Nevada City

Sure to be a memorable Songwriter Sunday! Featured is Stephen Holland, with his gorgeous voice and intricate and intriguing songs. The captivating young singer/songwriter Hayley Pritchard will open, and I'll play some songs with a few dear friends sitting in. Following this Songwriter Sunday, we'll take a break for a few months, as I'll be back east […]

Sierra Writer’s Conference Critique Fest

Sierra College , United States

An opportunity to have a piece of your work read and critiqued by peers and a writer/teacher of writing. You'll not only get feedback on your own work, but learn tips on how to be a terrific workshop participant—and your own best editor. Register now; seats are limited: http://www.sierrawritersconference.com/

HEART SLAM

The Open Book 671 Maltman Drive, Grass Valley, CA, United States

A FUNDRAISER for the Sierra Writers Conference. Produced by Carolyn Crane. Everyone presenting this night will be doing so “by heart,” including the multi-talented Grace Totherow, who'll also MC, and the ever-astonishing Chris Olander; I’ll be singing as well as contributing spoken word. Plus there's a Haiku Open Mic!

Sierra Writers Conference

Sierra College , United States

The theme for this year's Sierra Writers Conference is VOICES AND VISIONS. I’ll be offering a seminar on Point of View (one of my favorite topics), and many other wonderful writers—including Rachel Howard, Kim Culbertson, and Betsy Fassbinder—will share their views on a variety of fascinating subjects.

Sierra Stages’s Theatre by the Book: DEAR ELIZABETH, by Sarah Ruhl

Miners Foundry Cultural Center 325 Spring Street, Nevada City

Sarah Ruhl’s wonderful script, DEAR ELIZABETH, laces together letters between two of the 20th century’s most beloved poets, Elizabeth Bishop and Robert Lowell, to create a spellbinding, romantically charged, and deeply inspiring evening. With Trish Adair, Jon Enos, and Lindsay Dunckel. A perfect way to spend Valentine’s Day evening!

Authors on the Move! Fundraiser for the Sacramento Library Foundation

Hyatt Regency 1209 L Street, Sacramento, CA, United States

Delighted to be among the many local and regional authors participating in this fundraiser for the Library's Summer Reading Program. With Beth Ruyak as MC. Champagne reception and live auction.

FLUNK. START. Book Launch: Yuba Lit: Reading & Reception

The Stonehouse 107 Sacramento Street, Nevada City

Delighted to be launching FLUNK. START. here at home in the Sierra Nevada as part of Rachel Howard's terrific reading series, Yuba Lit. Includes a reading and a conversation with Ms Howard on the Art of Memoir. Q&A and book signing to follow.

$10.

Reading: Book Passage, Corte Madera

Book Passage 51 Tamal Vista Blvd, Corte Madera, CA, United States

Delighted to return to the wonderful Book Passage for the Bay Area Launch of Flunk. Start!

Reading: Time Tested Books: Sacramento

Time Tested Books 1114 21st Street (between L&K), Sacramento

Delighted to be reading from FLUNK. START. -- with a Q&A to follow --  in Sacramento on Tuesday, 3/20 at the wonderful TIME TESTED BOOKS.