Events

Travel Writer’s Festival

Date: May 4th, 2006 |

1 comment

I know this is a little late, but if you’re going to be in the Minneapolis area this weekend, check out The Loft’s Literary Center’s Travel Writer’s Festival. The Loft is the nation’s largest and most comprehensive literary center, providing writers with educational programs, mentoring services, and grants. The festival features workshops and readings for [read more]

Pictures from the LA Times Book Fest

Date: April 30th, 2006 |

No Comments

Had a good time at the LA Times Book Fest yesterday. Heading back over there now to meet Jim Benning and see the Don George, Elliott Hester panel. Might also catch the Peter Hessler one. Here is the line up of panels for Sunday. There were no problems getting in to see the lectures [read more]

LA Times Book Fest Tickets at Ticketmaster

Date: April 24th, 2006 |

No Comments

The LA Times Book Fest is Huge. It’s the biggest literary event on the West Coast. And, believe it or not, this is the first year I’m going. I didn’t plan months ahead and try and get on a panel, but thanks to the World Hum reminder last week, I’m all set to go see [read more]

BookExpo America Writer’s Conference

Date: April 19th, 2006 |

No Comments

This year’s BookExpo America/ Writer’s Digest Book Writer’s Conference will be held Wednesday, May 17, 2006.
Registration: $189
Location: Washington Convention Center
Time: 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Featured workshops include something for both published and unpublished, experienced and inexperienced writers and authors. A few notables include:
Travel Writing: People and Places
Speaker: L. Peat O’Neil
Show the people and you’ll show [read more]

New York Times Travel Show 2006

Date: February 17th, 2006 |

1 comment

If you’re going to be in the New York City area next weekend, come on by the New York Times Travel Show. Daniel and Darrel, the great guys at Longitude Books have put together a swell line up of travel writers and seminars.
There’s an impressive list of travel writers giving workshops. Here’s the full [read more]

LA Times Book Fest Travel Panel

Date: May 1st, 2006 |

1 comment

Leslie Berestein, Jim Benning, Elliott Hester, Don George, Me - Jen Leo
Around the World in 60 Minutes: Travel Writing at the LA Times Book Fest, was one of the better panels I attended this weekend, and I’m not just saying that because it’s one of my favorite subjects. I was just as eager to attend [read more]

Writing Workshop led by Larry Habegger

Date: April 26th, 2006 |

No Comments

This has to be the mother of all writing workshops! Larry Habegger of Travelers’ Tales is holding a writing workshop abroad a 82-foot Turkish Gulet. Enjoy the Turquoise Sea, tour fishing villages and ruins, while learning to craft a personal travel story. The yacht will set sail from Gocek and cruise the Turkish coastline. Robin [read more]

ASJA 2006 Writer’s Conference

Date: April 21st, 2006 |

No Comments

If you’re going to be in New York next weekend, consider attending American Society of Journalists and Authors annual Writer’s Conference. Don’t worry. You don’t have to be a member to attend. The conference’s mission is to provide writers with insider information and fresh ideas to move their careers forward. The three-day conference features panel [read more]

East Coast Author Appearances

Date: April 18th, 2006 |

No Comments

Anastasia Ashman and Jennifer Eaton Gokmen, authors of Tales from the Expat Harem: Foreign Women in Modern Turkey
Tuesday, April 25, 2006 at 6:30 pm
Candida’s World of Books, Washington D.C.
In “Tales From the Expat Harem”, 29 women reveal their tales of cultural conflict and discovery spanning the entire country of Turkey over 4 decades. This travelogue [read more]

Antarctica with Bill Bryson

Date: January 6th, 2006 |

No Comments

Starting at $4890 you can go to Antarctica with Bill Bryson! Dammit, I want to go! Check this out, gizmag Article: The ultimate voyage to Antarctica with the ultimate guide If they can get enough takers, The Bill Bryson (has he been knighted yet?) will escort a cruise for New Scientist on a unique 10 [read more]