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Stanford Continuing Studies Presents: In a Tight Spot
Saturday October 26, 2024 8:00pm - 9:00pm PDT
Manny’s
Writers from Stanford Continuing Studies' Novel Certificate Program share scenes from novels in progress featuring characters stuck in both literal and metaphorical tight spots—from a cave exploration gone wrong to a woman forced to endure a car ride with her obnoxious fiancé to a botched break-in—highlighting how moments of tension bring out creative problem solving.
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avatar for Berny Chen

Berny Chen

Growing up, Berny dreamt of riding in the Tardis, kissing a green-skinned alien girl, being the fourth Stooge instead of Shemp, watching the Coyote catch the Roadrunner just once, and winning the World Series as a lefty pitcher for the Chicago Cubs. Unsurprisingly, he now creates... Read More →
avatar for Stephanie Dennee

Stephanie Dennee

Stephanie Dennee is a freelance advertising copywriter from Bozeman, Montana, where she lives with her husband and two children. Her short story work has been published in SWING Magazine, and she’s currently writing her first novel-length fiction, a suburban noir set in 1990s Spokane... Read More →
avatar for Rachel Kice

Rachel Kice

Rachel Kice is a multimedia artist whose practice includes painting, writing, and performance. After completing the OWC program at Stanford Continuing Studies, she is currently stashed away in a cabin in Pike National Forest, finishing her novel and creating a series of paintings... Read More →
avatar for Patricia Leitner

Patricia Leitner

Patricia Leitner grew up learning about the stars from her dad and the joy of reading from her mom. These days, she loves strolling under the East Bay redwoods and dreaming up kooky characters who always seem to find trouble. She’s currently knee-deep in a final revision of her... Read More →
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Patrick Liu

Patrick Liu is an Ohio-dwelling, Huel-drinking pop music fanatic. He's currently an electrical engineer to pay the bills, but he moonlights as an aspiring novelist. His writing blends his favorite genres—sci-fi, romance, and mystery—with a queer twist.
Saturday October 26, 2024 8:00pm - 9:00pm PDT
Manny’s 3092 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA
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