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Kim Addonizio and Jim Tomlinson

Posted March 24 2009 by Marrie Stone

Barbara DeMarco-Barrett interviews Kim Addonizio, author of Ordinary Genius: A Guide for the Poet Within and Jim Tomlinson, author of Nothing Like an Ocean: Stories.

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(Broadcast date: March 25, 2009)

Pen on Fire: A Speakers Series features Merrill Markoe on 4/14

Posted March 18 2009 by Barbara DeMarco-Barrett

Join Merrill Markoe and me in conversation. Merrill is a novelist and former David Letterman show comedy writer and producer where she won a bunch of Emmys. More here. She’s one of the funniest comedic novelists that I know. Her latest is Nose Down, Eyes Up. We’ll talk, she’ll read, then take questions. And hang around afterward to talk one-on-one with Merrill and the other writers in attendance.

This event will take place on April 14 at 7 p.m. Reservations are required as there’s limited seating available. No walk-ins, please. The event costs $15 and includes light snacks. A full bar is available.

If you’d like to make reservations, please email me at barbara@barbarademarcobarrett.com. And feel free to pass this on to your friends.

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May 19: Carolyn See is author of Making a Literary Life, novels and memoirs. A generous, experienced, and funny author and sage.

June 6: Lisa See, daughter of Carolyn See and author of many bestselling novels. This will be a launch for her latest novel, Shanghai Girls.

Each event is $15, which includes light snacks.

Last night’s event with Marty Smith

Posted March 17 2009 by Barbara DeMarco-Barrett

Marty was stellar as usual. He’s one of the kindest editors I’ve ever worked with. This cake sports an image of his third crime novel. He spoke at length about writing essays and what makes an essay work. And we had a full house–a sell-out, actually. Thanks to all who attended.

Beth Kephart

Posted March 17 2009 by Marrie Stone

Barbara DeMarco-Barrett interviews Beth Kephart, author of Into the Tangle of Friendship: A Memoir of the Things That Matter.

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(Broadcast date: September 13, 2000)

Palm Springs Noir, an anthology published by Akashic Books, edited by Barbara, also features her short story “The Water Holds You Still.” Order anywhere you buy books.
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