Novelist, short story writer, and editor Audrey Kalman will discuss a simple writing practice that helps keep the muse close and the words flowing. In her talk, “Seeking the Muse: Connecting with Your Creative Self in an Age of Distraction.” Kalman will address questions such as: Do you find it easy to sit down and begin writing? Are you always inspired? Do the words flow easily? Can you tune out the siren call of social media and email? If you answered no to any or all of these questions, you’re not alone. Most writers find it difficult to get—and stay—inspired.
Kalman will reflect on what has sustained her as a writer and what continues to drive her. And she’ll share short readings from her most recent book with peeks into the process behind the passages. Come prepared to write and reflect!
Join us on Saturday, October 20, at 2:00 p.m. at Four Points by Sheraton, 5115 Hopyard Road, Pleasanton, California, to hear Kalman’s presentation. Check-in begins at 1:30 p.m. RSVP to Haihong Liao by Wednesday, October 17, at reservations@trivalleywriters.org. CWC adult members, $14; nonmembers, $18. CWC student members, $6; student nonmembers, $10.
Kalman writes literary fiction with a dark edge, often about what goes awry when human connection is missing from our lives. She has been writing since she was old enough to hold a pencil. She is the author of the novels What Remains Unsaid and Dance of Souls and a book of short stories, Tiny Shoes Dancing. Many online and print journals have published her short fiction and poetry. She edited two editions of the Fault Zone anthology of CWC SF Peninsula and currently serves as Vice President/Speakers for the SF Peninsula Branch. She is working on another novel. More at www.audreykalman.com.