Seismic Salons

Sheltering in place doesn’t have to mean skipping A-list social events.

In keeping with these times, Litquake presents its summer fundraiser: a series of online author salons for very intimate audiences of ten.

Grab your adult beverage of choice, kick back in your comfy chair and ask the questions you’ve always wanted to ask of some of the Bay Area’s most acclaimed authors, who between them have written a staggering 50+ New York Times bestsellers.

Dave Eggers (Wed. Aug. 19) What is the What, The Circle, Zeitoun 
Laurie R. King (Thurs. Sept. 3) The Beekeeper’s Apprentice, The Murder of Mary Russell 
Mary Roach (Thurs. Sept 17) Stiff, Grunt, Gulp, Packing for Mars 
Christopher Moore (Tues. Sept. 29) Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ’s Childhood Pal; Shakespeare for Squirrels 
Ingrid Rojas Contreras (Wed. Nov. 4) Fruit of the Drunken Tree 
Amy Tan (Tues. Nov. 17) The Joy Luck Club, The Valley of Amazement, Saving Fish from Drowning  

All events are at 5 p.m. Pacific! ​

• Ask Ingrid Rojas Contreras what it was like to ride the rocket of her first raved-about novel to an appearance on Late Night with Seth Myers.
• Chat with Mary Roach about how she gets those crazy ideas for her science-based bestsellers.
• See if Christopher Moore will divulge any secrets to “writing funny.”
• Get Amy Tan to tell you a story about singing “These Boots Are Made for Walking” on stage with Stephen King.
• Try to discover Laurie R. King’s secret to cranking out so many books – 27 at last count!
• And if you’re an aspiring writer with craft questions, sign up to talk to Dave Eggers, whose salon will be a chat about the writing process.

Sign up for one, or two … or support Litquake by signing up for all six! There is a discount (six salons for the price of five) and you will be helping the Bay Area’s premiere (and 85% free) literary festival in the process. Join us!

Cost: $100 per salon (audience limited to ten people) or $500 for all six.

Proceeds benefit Litquake!