Laurel Zuckerman's Paris Weblog

Paris: English book news, readings, plays, workshops and submissions

 In Paris this June, news from writers Heather Stimmler Hall, Edmund White, Samantha Chang, Kristin Espinasse, Joan DeJean, Bill Reed, Gerard Nicosia, Tilar J. Mazzeo, Jennifer Dick, Kate Stables, Sabine Huynh, Karen Karbo Matt Black, Joshua Ferris, Eric Freeze,  Judith Merians, Nahid Rachlin, Chris Tysh and Lesley Wheeler as well as lots of theatre with the Irish Cultural Center, The Tower Theatre Company, the Bilingual Acting Workshop, the Théâtre de Châtelet, and writing workshops with WICE's Paris Writers Workshop and more (update ongoing!)

 

Kristin Espinasse on the joys of writing about French life

 

One of the best parts of living in France is getting to know wonderful people who I never managed to run into while in Arizona. Meet Kristin Espinasse, author of the hit blog, French Word A Day and the books Words in a French Life, Blossoming in Provence - and now, First French Essais. Beautiful, modest and wonderfully funny (see her Youtube video on opening a bottle of wine with a book), Kristin has become a top blogger, an accomplished author - and now - an innovative publisher.  

Helped by tens of thousands of devoted fans, Kristin's beautifully produced new book First French Essais immediately hit Amazon's bestseller list.  In this interview we talk with Kristin about her new adventures in writing, learning, publishing - and living in France.

FRANCE: Medically Assisted Procreation for All Splitting LGBT Movement

 GPA it's called in France. Gestation pour autrui.  

June 2 to 8: Grand Slam National et Coupe du Monde de Poesie - Paris- Belleville

Tons of great poetry and open mic events in Paris this June!

Check out the PDF of Paris Poetry Events.

  June 4 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm  Double Change poetry reading: Todd COLBY and Fabienne RAPHOZ  Cost:€5 La Maison de la Poésie AT Passage Molière, 157 rue Saint-Martin,Paris, Île-de-france 75003 

June 7  FREE, Britain’s top performance poet will take to the stage of Culture Rapide  at 17h30 for an evening of poetry, comedy and spoken word magic. The event will be hosted by the lovely Anne Brechin, and will also feature the Parisian poets Bibi Jacob, Kate Noakes, Rufo Quintavalle and Troy Yorke. Be sure to come early for a good spot as space is limited. MORE INFO COMING SOON…AT Culture Rapide  103 rue Julien Lacroix, Paris, Ile-de-france75020 France

 See Full Poetry Event List Here

 

 

Paris Dance Tips from the author of Confessions of a Paris Party Girl

Guest post by Vicki Lesage

Two Left Feet: Dancing in Paris

As author of Confessions of a Paris Party Girl, you’d think I’ve got some killer dance moves. After all, drinking and dancing pretty much go together, right? Well, in my case, drinking and thinking-I-can-dance is more like it.

Abstentionists Win European Elections!

Numerically speaking, Abstentionists won (and not for the first time!) the European Elections in France.

With 57% of the vote, they should be proud.  This was, first and foremost, their vote.

Paris Writer Events, May 21-26

Exciting literary events tonight and tomorrow!

 13-25 May PAN Art Show Studio Galerie B&B  6 bis rue des Recollets, 75010 Paris, France

A talk with Monique Amaudry, Director of the acclaimed WICE Paris Writers Workshop.

by Mary Ellen Gallagher for Paris Writers News

Monique Amaudry, Director of the 24th Paris Writers Workshop

 Hello, I’m Mary Ellen Gallagher, and I’m delighted to talk with Monique Amaudry, Director of the Paris Writers Workshop, the oldest writing workshop in Paris. This year is the 24^th Paris Writers Workshop, and it will take place in June, from Monday, June 23^rd through Saturday, June 28^th. Courses will be taught on the campus of the American University of Paris.

FLASH: PWW 50 euros off for "PWN" fans!

Mention Paris Writers News when you register for the WICE Paris Writers Workshop!! Interview with PWW Director

PARIS: Bilingual Acting Workshop "Emotional Preparation For Film And Theatre" May 22nd 2014

 THEATER Opportunity not to be missed: The excellent Bilingual Acting Workshop will offer a free class (donations welcome) with Sei Shiomi Thursday, May 22nd 2014 19h45-22h00  At le Pavé d'Orsay, 48 Rue de Lille, 75007 Paris: