Susan Larson talks with Katy Simpson Smith about her new novel, The Maltese Version.
Literary Calendar:
Blue Cypress Books celebrates Bookstore Romance Day, Saturday, August 15 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Katherine Conner signs “The Hanged Man,” Saturday, August 15, at 5 at Garden District Book Shop.
Katy Simpson Smith signs “The Maltese Version” and appears in conversation with C. Morgan Babst, Tuesday, August 18, at 7 p.m. at Blue Cypress Books.
Marielle Songy discusses and signs “Coffee Culture New Orleans,” Friday. August 21, at 6 p.m. at Garden District Book Shop.
Vicki Salloum, a local author who has written five novels and numerous short stories, will lead an introduction to fiction writing workshop on alternating Thursday afternoons at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon, Metairie. Beginning writers are welcome as well as more experienced writers. Participants must register on the library’s website. This event is free .
The workshop is designed to instill a love of creative writing and an understanding of the techniques used in creating great fiction. It aims to strengthen the writer's powers of imagination and ability to think critically. There are 12 workshops and they begin Thursday, September 3 and run through Thursday, February 18.
