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"If Dante had had the San Miguel experience, he may have written more about heaven and less about hell." Tom Robbins, 2008"We writers adore the clever, imaginative Literary Sala, the enthusiastic audiences, and the opportunity to learn.”Alice Denham, NY & SMA. Author, Sleeping With the Bad Boys.“There are many wonderful things in San Miguel ... but one of the finest is our Literary Sala. It is always an inspiration, a wake-up to new ideas & raising of consciousness that can't be avoided, if one just shows up”. Elsmarie Norby"I have been enormously moved by the enjoyable presentations of the San Miguel Authors Sala. Not only are the writers well-prepared, their talks are interesting and often emotional. Several years ago at the Writers' Conference, Sena Jeter Naslund made one of the most remarkable talks I have ever heard. It was a moving experience."Wayne Greenhaw, Montgomery, Alabama & San Miguel de Allende
“The Literary Sala events have been a constant source of intellectual stimulation and inspiration. They have become an integral part of our cultural experience and always meet our high expectations.” Adrienne and Arnie Brookstone
The Literary Sala exists to enrich your literary life, be it as a fan of literature or as a writer. After a career in book publishing, I began to write in San Miguel . . . the Literary Sala is my steadfast, codependent enabler as I shift from workaholic editor to obsessive observer and writer.
Vicki Gundrum, peripatetic, often in San Francisco and San Miguel
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| | | | | You are warmly invited into the community of readers and writers of
San Miguel de Allende.
Literature enriches our lives, feeds our souls, and facilitates greater understanding of ourselves and others. In these times when communication is often a casualty of sound bites, and the intrinsic beauty of language is reduced to a gigabyte, our mission is more important than ever.
Most importantly, as a member of the Literary Sala, you become part of the foundation for literary events that could not exist without your support.
Our purpose is to offer visibility, community, and inspiration to the writers and readers of San Miguel de Allende; to honor the long history of distinguished writers living and working here; to enrich the cultural life and educational opportunities for local residents; and to establish San Miguel de Allende as an influential destination for literary and cultural tourism commensurate with its status as a World Heritage Site.
Your annual Membership supports many programs, including:
• The popular series of monthly author presentations featuring two authors at each event with a wine reception following the readings.
• A bookstore that showcases the works of local writers.
• Solamente En San Miguel, an anthology of fiction, essays, memoir, and poetry about life in San Miguel, with a second volume in progress.
• The annual five-day bilingual Writers' Conference, which draws prominent literary figures and industry insiders and offer lectures, educational workshops, social networking, book signings, and more. • Seasonal Literary Festivals: upcoming Summer Literary Festival with Kathryn Blair, author of In the Shadow of the Angel.
• The annual Youth Creative Writing Workshop and scholarships for youth to attend the Annual Writers' Conference.
• Community-wide book groups, in which everyone in town is invited to read the same book before the author arrives in town for a presentation and special event.
• The weekly Spanish-language literary radio program for the San Miguel community.
• "Literary Happenings," a monthly on-line literary newsletter "
Your donations also help bring to San Miguel some of the world's most distinguished and highly sought-after authors and literary figures, including authors like Kaylie Jones, Tony Cohan, & Beverly Donofrio.
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