Wanderlust by the Bay
Erin hosts Wanderlust by the Bay at Sausalito Books, reading from her prize-winning essay in Columbia Journal, “The Birth of Wanderlust,” about travel writing legend, Georgia Hesse. Kimberley Lovato reads from her wonderful essay, “The Kiss,” in Vignettes & Postcards from Paris, and Michael Shapiro reads his moving essay, “Yellowstone in Winter,” published in Sierra magazine.
Interview with Jeff Greenwald
Erin interviews Jeff Greenwald about his best-selling book, The Size of the World: Once Around Without Leaving the Ground, in which he traversed the globe by land and sea.
Paris Salon: Your Creative Flow
Writers from Vignettes & Postcards from Paris, and from past Shakespeare and Company workshops, gather to share current work and creative insights.
It's About Time Reading Series
Erin reads her story, “The Birth of Wanderlust,” along with poet Cindy Veach and writer Jason M. Thornbury at the Ballard Library.
Salon: Joan King, Kinda Korean
Joan King is in conversation with Erin about her memoir, Kinda Korean.
Election Eve with Dr. Michele DeMarco
Erin reads her essay, “The Vanishing Threshold,” and discusses with Dr. Michele DeMarco how her process fits into the writing model presented in Michele’s book, Writing the Wrongs.
Vignettes from Paris and Morocco
Erin presents her anthology series, Vignettes & Postcards, along with contributing writers Kimberley Lovato and Catherine Karnow, at Sausalito Books by the Bay
Soup Salon
Erin presents her body of work at Jan Hammock’s Soup Salon in San Francisco.
Seattle Salon: Lone Morch
In conversation with Erin, Lone discusses her book, Embody, and the body images issues evoked in her Arhus TedX Talk, “The Power of the Gaze.”
With Marcia DeSanctis in Sausalito
In conversation with Marcia DeSanctis about her luscious book, A Hard Place to Leave. A taste of literary elegance, travel, and adventure! At Sausalito Books by the Bay, the spectacular bookshop on the dock of the bay. Details here.
Lee Kravetz in Conversation with Erin Byrne
Mechanics’ Institute, San Francisco, 6 pm. Details and tickets here
Erin interviews Lee about his dynamic book, The Last Confessions of Sylvia P. with a focus on the creative process of Sylvia Plath, Lee, and all of us.
Interview with Lee Kravetz, Mechanics’ Institute Library.
New! Hybrid zoom event with panel of writers.
Elliott Bay Books Interview with Beppe Severgnini
Erin Byrne interviews Italian author, Beppe Severgnini, from Crema, Italy via zoom about his book “Italian Lessions”.
Rollicking interview with Beppe … take a virtual trip to the Piazza del Duomo in Crema, Italy
Folio Seattle with Marcia DeSanctis
May 12, 7 pm at Seattle Athenaeum - 93 Pike Street #307, Seattle 98101
Co-presented by Folio - The Seattle Athenaeum and Elliot Bay Books. Erin interviews Marcia DeSanctis about her book, A Hard Place to Leave. Click here to get tickets.
Seattle Salon: Lee Kravetz, The Last Confessions of Sylvia Plath
Lee Kravetz in conversation with Erin Byrne about his novel, The Last Confessions of Sylvia Plath, and his entire body of work.
Illuminations Salon #4 with Paris Writers
Paris writers Martin Raim, Jane Weston Vauclair, and Philip Murray Lawson discuss workshops at Shakespeare and Company taught by Anna Pook and Erin Byrne, and read from Vignettes & Postcards from Paris.
Watch the video of this inspiring salon here, and peruse Erin’s YouTube channel for book trailers and more videos of events.
Illuminations Salon #3 with Matthew Felix
“Have fun falling,” says Matthew Felix, as he identifies, hears, and heeds his inner voice. Matthew has written and spoken widely on intuition, and he will ignite ours.
Illuminations Salon series is hosted by Erin Byrne in collaboration with Leap learning platform.
Next salon is October 26 at 11 a.m., live from Paris, France. Three Paris writers and I will dish about writerly inspiration in that city of literary light.
Register here.
Illuminations Salon #2 with Jeff Greenwald
Writer/performer Jeff Greenwald presents his new book and stage performance, 108 Beloved Objects: Getting Rid of Stuff, Keeping Our Stories. Watch video below!
Celebrate 5 Years of Wings: Gifts of Art, Life and Travel in France
Erin Byrne with Matthew Felix: Come celebrate at Sausalito Books by the Bay, with champagne, cheese, and reminiscences of France! Bring a photo of yourself in France to be posted at the bookstore for our contest.
Illuminations Salon #1: Erin Byrne
Erin Byrne weaves together themes of travel, culture, and transformation in her book Wings: Gifts of Art, Life, and Travel in France, is interviewed by Matthew Felix, and prepares participants to engage in smaller discussion circles.
First register on Leap Social Learning Platform, then sign up for this free event here.
Illuminations Salon Series
Erin Byrne in collaboration with Leap social learning platform. Join us for salons each month presenting writers, photographers, filmmakers, and artists! You will also be presented with an opportunity to discuss themes in smaller “circles” with participants from all over the world, for enrichment and inspiration. First event is July 30. Find details and dates and register here.
The Best Women's Travel Writing at Sausalito Books by the Bay
Series editor Lavinia Spalding introduces her anthology, The Best Women’s Travel Writing, vol. 12. Erin Byrne, Tania Romanov-Amochaev, and Diane LeBow read from their essays, and Erin interviews Lavinia.
Details and registration here.
Presentation Boston International School, Panama
Erin Byrne presents details of her writing career and guides student in their own creative endeavors.
American Library in Paris Workshop by Erin Byrne: La Fin
Membership and Registration required. Details here.
La Fin: Finally finishing that piece that has taken forever to write. Do you have a piece of work, whether an essay, short story, book, or film, that you have left hanging, and may not even know why? It’s time to see it through to the end!
American Library in Paris: The Best Women's Travel Writing in France and Beyond
Readings by Erin Byrne, Marcia DeSanctis, and Christina Ammon. Erin interviews artist Colette Hannahan and series editor Lavinia Spalding.
Elliott Bay Books Best Women's Travel Writing Reading
Lavinia Spalding host is joined by Erin Byrne, Anna Vodicka, and Kaitlin Barker Davis for this live zoom event. Register here.
American Library in Paris: Scott Carpenter in conversation with Erin Byrne
Erin Byrne interviews Scott Carpenter at the American Library in Paris about his book, French Like Moi: A Midwesterner in Paris. For more details click here.
Salon, Virtual: Tania Romanov Amochaev's One Hundred Years of Exile
Erin Byrne interviews Tania Romanov Amochaev about her book, One Hundred Years in Exile: A Romanov’s Search for her Father’s Russia, followed by a discussion of her experience traveling to Russia and writing the book.
Paris Literary Salon: Hervé Cohen, Life Underground
Private traditional Literary Salon featuring Hervé Cohen speaking about his film project, Life Underground, which highlights subways all across the world. You can explore this interactive project here.
Salon, Sausalito: Michael Shapiro's The Creative Spark
Erin Byrne interviews Michael Shapiro about his book, The Creative Spark.