This monthly salon, hosted by Barbara DeMarco-Barrett, features authors, literary agents, and others involved in the field of writing. Set in the atmospheric Scape Gallery in Corona del Mar, the salon is a mecca for literary devotees who listen to readings, take part in discussions, and attend book signings.
An Evening with Dennis Palumbo
in conversation with Barbara DeMarco-Barrett
Join us on Tuesday, March 6, when author and psychotherapist Dennis Palumbo will be our featured literary guest. We will celebrate the publication of Dennis' new novel, Fever Dream, and we will also hold a writing clinic. In his therapy practice, Dennis specializes in working with writers and other creative types, so the evening will serve as a sort of writing clinic, as well. Bring your writing woes, including questions about process and blocks, and Dennis will bring the answers.
Buy tickets for the March 6 Event
Please note: We begin at 7pm sharp.
Latecomers risk losing their seats and may enjoy standing-room only.
Past guests include T. Jefferson Parker, Merrill Markoe, Karen Karbo, Heidi Durrow, Danzy Senna, Taylor Martindale, Sally van Haitsma, Elise Capron, Katie Arnoldi, Marisa Matarrazo, Tatjana Soli, Lisa Fugard, Andrew Winer, Dennis Palumbo, Daniel Pyne, Aimee Bender, Michael Jaime-Becerra, Jill Marr, Stacy Chilton Weiss, Gary Phillips, Mary Castillo, Martin J. Smith, Patricia McFall, Ron Carlson, Tod Goldberg, Victoria Patterson, Dani Shapiro, Lisa See, Carolyn See, Norman Ollestad, Susan Straight, Sarah Shun-Lien Bynum, Merrill Markoe, Marty Smith, Kelly Sonnack, Debra Ollivier.
"What a terrific evening with you at the gallery. You've got some really fine readers/writers/fans. It was an enjoyable night for me. I felt much appreciated and not a little spoiled!"
In Spring 2010, The Pen on Fire Writers Salon honored graduating senior Ashkan Salamatipour for his essay, "Commanding Composure," and awarded him a $300 scholarship. Stay tuned for future scholarship opportunities.
Comments from Pen On Fire Writers Salon Attendees
"Thanks for Tuesday evening with Heidi Durrow and Danzy Senna. I hesitated when I paid my $20, as I was not sure this was the program for me. When I arrived to realize I was the only man, I was convinced of it. The only thing I remembered was that by far the majority of writers and readers are women. But I was committed, and sitting by the wall; leaving wasn't an option. But then the authors started talking and reading. Wow! It was then that I knew why I came. I listened to every word. And each word was valuable.
Thanks again.
—Frederick R. Andresen
www.fandresen.com