Q & A With Brooke Warner
Join us on Thursday, March 16, at 7 p.m. ET as we do a Virtual Q&A with Brooke Warner, publisher of She Writes Press and SparkPress, president of Warner Coaching Inc., and author of Write On, Sisters!, Green-light Your Book, What’s Your Book?, and How to Sell Your Memoir. Brooke is also the co-editor of The Magic of Memoir and the co-author of Breaking Ground on Your Memoir. The former Executive Editor of Seal Press, Brooke sits on the boards of the Independent Book Publishers Association, the Bay Area Book Festival, and the National Association of Memoir Writers. She writes a monthly column for Publishers Weekly.
Screening and Q&A: JULIA, A Documentary on Julia Child
You don’t want to miss this in-person event! Following the screening of JULIA, a documentary directed by Julie Cohen and Betsy West, Laura will be leading a Q&A about Julia Child. Learn more about JULIA below and secure your spot today. Tickets are $15.
JULIA tells the story of the legendary cookbook author and television superstar who changed the way Americans think about food, television, and even about women. Using never-before-seen archival footage, personal photos, first-person narratives, and cutting-edge, mouth-watering food cinematography, the film traces Julia Child's surprising path, from her struggles to create and publish the revolutionary Mastering the Art of French Cooking (1961) which has sold more than 2.5 million copies to date, to her empowering story of a woman who found fame in her 50s, and her calling as an unlikely television sensation.
Q&A with Judith Rabinor for The Girl in the Red Boots book launch
Back by popular demand, Laura is back with author and therapist Dr. Judith Rabinor for a special Q&A and book signing.
Judith’s new book, The Girl in the Red Boots: Making Peace with My Mother, was published in early May by SheWrites Press. Order your copy from Shakespeare today— the reviews are incredible.
The Art of Writing, Editing, Submitting and Publishing Short Fiction with Jo Varnish and Doris Cheng
Join Sweet Lab in collaboration with writers and editors Jo Varnish and Doris Cheng. We’ll be hosting a Q&A as we discuss the art and effort of writing, editing, submitting and publishing short fiction.
Q&A with Judith Rabinor for The Girl in the Red Boots book launch
Laura is hosting a Q&A via Zoom with author and therapist Dr. Judith Rabinor on Wednesday, May 12, at 6:30 p.m., through Shakespeare & Co. Judy’s new book, The Girl in the Red Boots: Making Peace with My Mother, was published in early May by SheWrites Press. Order your copy from Shakespeare today— the reviews are incredible.
NJWC Valentine's Cooking Demonstration
Celebrate Valentine's month with the Wellesley family by participating in a cooking lesson with Laura Zinn Fromm '86, author of Sweet Survival: Tales of Cooking & Coping. Laura will demonstrate how to make a comforting, hearty Valentine's meal that is simple to prepare. She will provide an interactive lesson on creating some of her favorite recipes, such as farfalle in vodka sauce and chocolate pots of creme. These dishes are brimming with love and are certain to be hits on Valentine's Day! RSVP to Ms. Won J. Hah '93 for the list of ingredients and supplies. Family and friends are welcome to attend. We look forward to an uplifting conversation as we learn to cook decadent dishes for an intimate, relaxing Valentine's meal at home with loved ones.
Q&A with Ellen Archer
Please join us for a special virtual event as we talk to Ellen Archer, former president of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt’s trade publishing group. While at Houghton Mifflin, Ellen published the memoir Wild Game, by Adrienne Brodeur, and the NYT bestselling novel Black Buck, by Mateo Askaripour, among other books.
Q&A with Author Sarah Perry
We’re excited for this one! Join us as we chat with Sarah Perry, author of After the Eclipse: A Mother’s Murder, a Daughter’s Search. The memoir is heartbreaking, nerve-wracking and beautifully written. If you’d like to join, please read the book and RSVP below.
Q&A with Harper Collin's Katie Beitner
Exclusive for Sweet Lab students!
All students enrolled in workshops in 2020 are invited to come hear Katie Beitner, publicity director of Harper Collins chat about important tools on making it as a writer.
Q&A with Literary Agent Michelle Tessler
Exclusive for Sweet Lab students!
All students registered for Summer and Fall workshops are invited to a Q&A with a literary agent on Tuesday night on the Upper West Side.
If interested, please RSVP by September 13th.